Be-reaved Flashcards

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Be-reaved

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(noun) a person who has suffered the death of someone they loved

It sounds like be-leaved-this is the state when someone LEAVEs us forever

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Be-reft

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(adj) sorrowful through loss or deprivation

be+reft–reft sounds like left, imagine a man who is left alone after his girlfriend left him or deprived of someone lovable.

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Ber-serk

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(adj) frenzied as if possessed by a demon

ye to BER ber hi kiye ja raha hai. lagta hai dimag SARAK gaya hai iska

ber + serk(shark) ….shark is angry and out of control

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Be-seech

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(verb) ask for or request earnestly

divide it like–>be(beggar)+seech(seek)..all beggars always seek alms from us, so they PLEAD TO US or request earnestly.

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Be-set

transitive verb

\bi-ˈset, bē-\

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  1. (verb) annoy continually or chronically
  2. (verb) assail or attack on all sides:The zebra was beset by leopards
  3. (verb) decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems)
    beset. bees+attack. imagine bees attack on u from all directions.
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Be-siege

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Short Definition : surround with armed forces; harass (with requests); annoy continually

Definition
(verb) surround so as to force to give up
Synonyms : beleaguer , circumvent , hem in , surround Example Sentence: The Turks besieged Vienna

Definition
(verb) cause to feel distressed or worried
Example Sentence
She was besieged by so many problems that she got discouraged

Definition
(verb) harass, as with questions or requests
Example Sentence
The press photographers besieged the movie star

divide it like–>be+siege(seize)– Indian army has seized the line of control, and now the whole area is surrounded by armed forces.

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Bes-mirch

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(verb) charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
(verb) smear so as to make dirty or stained

Besmirch= karo Best reputation e mirche lagiye kharap kora

khabare beshi morich diye kharap banano

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Bes-tow

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(verb) give as a gift

This word sounds like best toy; when you give a BEST TOY TO your little brother, you basically confer your best wishes or your love to him by giving him a gift.

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Be-to-ken

(Verb)

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(verb) be a signal for or a symptom of
(verb) indicate by signs

divide it like be+token ; When we park a vehicle in public parking or deposit something a token is given – a token is a sign of or signifies that our stuff is kept there.

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Be-troth

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(verb) give to in marriage

be+Troth – sounds like truth The lovers finally fretted out the TRUTH that they both are going to marry each other after hiding their affair from past 3 years.

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B-e-vy

(Baby)

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(noun) a large gathering of people of a particular type

He was surrounded by very big group of babe’s.

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Bifurcated

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(adj) divided into or made up of two parts

socially bifurcated populations

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Bigot

(noun)

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Short Definition : one who is intolerant (in matters of religion or politics)

Definition

(noun) a prejudiced person who is intolerant of any opinions differing from his own

Bi+GOT(God) wo mere tolerance se bahar ja raha tha

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bilious

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(adj) relating to or containing bile
(adj) suffering from or suggesting a liver disorder or gastric distress
(adj) irritable as if suffering from indigestion

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Bilk

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(verb) cheat somebody out of what is due, especially money
(verb) hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

bilk -> bill + milk; so you cheated the MILK man by not paying the BILL

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Billow

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(noun) a large sea wave
(verb) rise up as if in waves
(verb) move with great difficulty

Billow >Pillow>Blow>Fulo

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Bi-vou-ac

\ˈbi-və-ˌwak, ˈbiv-ˌwak\

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(noun) temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

(noun) a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
Synonyms : campground , camping area , camping ground , camping site , campsite , encampment

when u vomit (sound we make while vomiting - VOUAC) suddenly amidst a journey we look for some temporary halting place

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Blackball

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(noun) the act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto

if u have black balls…u’ll be voted out

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Blandishment

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(noun) flattery intended to persuade

Synonyms : cajolery , palaver

BLANDISHMENT- Remember it like Brandy to an Irish women, this is like a flattery and later u can get wht u want frm the IRISH woman

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Blare

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(noun) a loud harsh or strident noise

blare–sounds like blair – Tony Blair shouted loud and harsh,when a glare of light fell on him.

flare: outburst of flames or fire.

Glare=outburst of light.

Blare: outburst of noise.