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compromise

Short Definition : adjust or settle by making mutual concessions; endanger the interests or reputation of; put into danger, disrepute, or a dishonorable position; Ex. compromise one's principle; N.

Definition
(noun) a middle way between two extremes
Synonyms : via media
Definition
(noun) an accommodation in which both sides make concessions
Example Sentence
  • the newly elected congressmen rejected a compromise because they considered it `business as usual'
Definition
(verb) make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
Example Sentence
  • nobody will get everything he wants; we all must compromise
Definition
(verb) settle by concession Definition
(verb) expose or make liable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute
Example Sentence
  • The nuclear secrets of the state were compromised by the spy

compulsion

Short Definition : compelling; strong desire that is difficult to control; irresistible impulse

Definition
(noun) an urge to do or say something that might be better left undone or unsaid
Example Sentence
  • he felt a compulsion to babble on about the accident
Definition
(noun) an irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions, even against your will
Synonyms : obsession
Example Sentence
  • her compulsion to wash her hands repeatedly
Definition
(noun) using force to cause something to occur
Synonyms : coercion
Example Sentence
  • though pressed into rugby under compulsion I began to enjoy the game
  • they didn't have to use coercion
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for compulsion

compulsion(come+pulsor) means strong desire so he had a strong desire to come on pulsor

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our professor tells that no compulsion for tmrws lect ...that means he is not forcing to attend his lect

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compulsive

Short Definition : resulting from compulsion

Definition
(noun) a person with a compulsive disposition; someone who feels compelled to do certain things Definition
(adj) caused by or suggestive of psychological compulsion
Example Sentence
  • compulsive drinking
Definition
(adj) strongly motivated to succeed
Synonyms : determined driven
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for compulsive

opposite of repulsive

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compulsory

Short Definition : obligatory; that must be done

Definition
(adj) required by rule
Synonyms : mandatory required
Example Sentence
  • in most schools physical education is compulsory
  • attendance is mandatory
  • required reading

compunction

Short Definition : remorse; strong uneasiness caused by guilt

Definition
(noun) a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
Synonyms : remorse self-reproach
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for compunction

come + puncture..(punch). You will say "come and punch me" only if you are in deep regret of having done something wrong.

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kampan meaning shivers.. when uve done smthing wrong, u shiver with guilt

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is like COMe PUNCTure.. when a tyre is punctured, v r left wid REMORSE..

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compuncture sounds like compensation..when you hav done a wrong thing you regret and offer victim the compensation..

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Compuncture - Come + puncture - when ur self respect is punctured or hurt by yourself, then you feel guilty for such act by you, which eventually causes uneasiness.

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(Com)Common puncture.If u puncture others , ur consciousness will puncture you back.

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COMPUter stopped fUNCTION ing cuz of ur fault , u feel guilty for watching wrong site and getting viruses

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compunction->KAMPANK(vibration)TION jab teacher punishment dene k liye puchta hai k kaun kasoorwar hai to jo guilty hota hai woh dar k mare kapne(vibrate) lagte hai.cuz usko guilty/regret feel hota hai.

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COMPULSION....when you have compulsion of something,you are in great regret or remorse

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if you puncture someones comp (com+punction) you are filled with remorse

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compunction=comp-(completely)+un(undesirable)+tion(action) causing remorse or regret

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COMPUNCTION:COM(KUM-LEES) PUNCH TION(SON-CHILD;imagine an odd situation when an elder feels guilt for doing somethin wrong to u , and he tells u COMPUNCTION, cos hes feelin guilty

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compute

Short Definition : reckon; calculate

Definition
(verb) make a mathematical calculation or computation
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for compute

compute+(r) can also used to calculate.

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concatenate

Short Definition : link as in a chain

Definition
(verb) combine two strings to form a single one Definition
(verb) add by linking or joining so as to form a chain or series
Example Sentence
  • concatenate terms
  • concatenate characters
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for concatenate

CON CAT N 8 can you con eight cats into biting each others tails to form the number 8 (which looks like a link in a chain?

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Split "concatenate" as come-cat-and-eat. All happens one after another as a chain work.

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continuous + ate (eaating) + night. eating many things one after another at night time should be avoided. eating one after another makes a long FOOD CHAIN or food web. cheerz

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concave

Short Definition : hollow; curved inwards; OP. convex

Definition
(adj) curving inward
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for concave

consists of cave.. so hollow.. cave is always curved inwards

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concede

Short Definition : admit; acknowledge as being true (often reluctantly); yield; grant; Ex. concede a goal

Definition
(verb) admit (to a wrongdoing)
Synonyms : confess profess
Example Sentence
  • She confessed that she had taken the money
Definition
(verb) be willing to concede
Synonyms : grant yield
Example Sentence
  • I grant you this much
Definition
(verb) give over; surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another
Synonyms : cede grant yield
Definition
(verb) acknowledge defeat
Example Sentence
  • The candidate conceded after enough votes had come in to show that he would lose
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for concede

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Concede = Cede.

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sounds like "convince". If you convince someone about something, he admits it.

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con+cede---surrender(cede) surrender and accept sth to be true reluctantly

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pathan CONCEDED many runs in the match!

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concede is sounding like kaunsi ,so your friend may ask about a particular girl and u may pretend or not admit and say kaunsi girl

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when srishant starts conceding runs he succumbs to or accepts defeat before the pressure put by the batsmen..

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conceit

Short Definition : vanity or self-love; too high opinion of one's own value; extravagant metaphor (in poetry)

Definition
(noun) feelings of excessive pride Definition
(noun) an elaborate poetic image or a far-fetched comparison of very dissimilar things Definition
(noun) a witty or ingenious turn of phrase
Example Sentence
  • he could always come up with some inspired off-the-wall conceit
Definition
(noun) an artistic device or effect
Example Sentence
  • the architect's brilliant conceit was to build the house around the tree
Definition
(noun) the trait of being unduly vain and conceited; false pride
Synonyms : conceitedness vanity
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for conceit

kaun(con)+ ceit(seat) . person who asks who sat on my seat is arrogant!

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kaunsi site hack karu?? conceit excessive self pride..

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if a poor beggar is sitting somewhere ... u say kon (CON) - bethega(CEIT) idhar...

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a conceited person CONCEALS more information then asked for..i.e. he keeps on bragging

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kaunsi(CON-)seat(-CEIT)self love and vanity like political leaders for their assembly seats.

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conceit- conceived pride(or a pride which is over-assumed)

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when from concePt you remove P and add I where I stands for egoistic it becomes conceIt

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when from concePt you remove P and add I where I stands for egoistic it becomes conceIt

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self-esteem, vanity, egotism, compla

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