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notch

Short Definition : V-shaped cut in a surface; V.

Definition
(noun) a V-shaped indentation
Example Sentence
  • mandibular notch
Definition
(noun) the location in a range of mountains of a geological formation that is lower than the surrounding peaks
Synonyms : mountain pass pass
Example Sentence
  • we got through the pass before it started to snow
Definition
(noun) a V-shaped or U-shaped indentation carved or scratched into a surface
Example Sentence
  • there were four notches in the handle of his revolver
Definition
(noun) a small cut
Synonyms : nick snick
Definition
(verb) cut or make a notch into
Example Sentence
  • notch the rope
Definition
(verb) notch a surface to record something
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for notch

when u noch someone (pinch) you make a V with your fingers

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Notch-> nose shape V shape

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Notch - V cut blouse la figure notchchunu irukku...

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notoriety

Short Definition : disrepute; ill fame

Definition
(noun) the state of being known for some unfavorable act or quality
Synonyms : ill fame
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for notoriety

root word is notorious means mischievous. so "notor" in the word specify defamity..illfame

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note(money) became cause of a riot in a city is bad publicity for that city

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notoriety -> not to write about sarathi famous story because he is famous for kissing aunty

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nourish

Short Definition : provide with food necessary for life and growth

Definition
(verb) provide with nourishment
Synonyms : nurture sustain
Example Sentence
  • We sustained ourselves on bread and water
  • This kind of food is not nourishing for young children
Definition
(verb) give nourishment to
Synonyms : aliment nutrify

nourishment

Short Definition : something that nourishes; food

Definition
(noun) a source of materials to nourish the body Definition
(noun) the act of nourishing
Example Sentence
  • her nourishment of the orphans saved many lives

nova

Short Definition : star that suddenly becomes much brighter and then returns to its original brightness

Definition
(noun) a star that ejects some of its material in the form of a cloud and become more luminous in the process
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for nova

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casanova

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read nova that will make u star of high brightness(knowledge) and after somedays u cm back to ur original brightness

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super nova is a star.

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in nova is like a star suddenly looks bright

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novelty

Short Definition : something new; newness; ADJ. novel: new; original

Definition
(noun) originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel
Synonyms : freshness
Definition
(noun) originality by virtue of being new and surprising
Synonyms : freshness
Definition
(noun) a small inexpensive mass-produced article
Synonyms : knickknack
Definition
(noun) cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for novelty

after making out a century in ipl frm punjab team...from then onwards we had seen "something new" or "NEWNESS" in the player "paul VALTHATY"

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politician is no+velty(wealty) it is a news and newness

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call a NOBEL prize winner to home and serve him TEA...NOBELTEA

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novice

Short Definition : beginner

Definition
(noun) someone who has entered a religious order but has not taken final vows
Synonyms : novitiate
Definition
(noun) someone new to a field or activity
Synonyms : beginner initiate tiro tyro
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for novice

NO WISE

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'novice' can be related as 'novoice' and a beginners never utter a word in group discussion from their mouth

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novice sounds like nova which can be spelled later naya and naya means beginner

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noxious

Short Definition : harmful; CF. obnoxious

Definition
(adj) injurious to physical or mental health
Example Sentence
  • noxious chemical wastes
  • noxious ideas
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for noxious

NOXIOUS=TOXIOUS.........harmful

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Oxides of nitrogen are all toxic and are represented by NOx (Sulfur oxides by SOx)so NOx -IOUS...means harmful...also something NOXIOUS can make you NAUSEOUS

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Noxious [Naxalites - bihar ke harmul, injurious terrorist] (Naxalites are Harmful terrorist of Bihar, India)

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this word is derived from latin NOX/nex/nec..means.harm/death/violance.......so something noxious is HARMFUL.

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n(no)oxious(think as oxigen)thus no oxigen-that is very harmful..........

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It is not toxic, it is NOT TOXIC

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you got promoted from abnoxious to NOXIOUS after you pushed him over the cliff.

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nuance

Short Definition : shade of slight difference in meaning or color; subtle distinction

Definition
(noun) a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
Example Sentence
  • without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor
  • don't argue about shades of meaning
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for nuance

nuance = new + ounce.. and ounce is a very small unit for weight.. hence a very small difference..

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Once checking the company with no special nuance after a disaster, the manager proceeds a business conti-nuance plan

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nuance=new+anci c(book).....no much difference between old and new editions...

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sounds like nuisance. Nuisance is something spoken unrelated to the subject. nuance is much more subtle, it is spoken relevant to the subject but with little difference.

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Nuance = Nu + an + ce;A New an ceo is little diffent from

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nubile

Short Definition : marriageable; of marriageable age; CF. connubial

Definition
(adj) of girls or women who are eligible to marry
Synonyms : marriageable
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for nubile

NUBILE reminds me of NEW BRIDE....NUBILE means marriageable

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can sound like NABALIK (below 18 years age) so unmarried

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Sounds like NEW BALIKA (hindi) - just turned 18 and hence reached a marrigeable age.

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nubile sounds like nubra = can be related to woman who are young and attractive who wear nu(new)+bra

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nuptial means pertaining to marriage. nubile "marriageable".

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shiny ahuja kept a NEW BAI for doing ghar ka kam....what he didnt realize was that she was too NUBILE and hence shiny couldnt controll and hence he is now in JAIL....!!!!!!!!!!!

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nubile - mobile - person who is in the age of marriage mobile because of known reason

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NUBILE -> MOBILE. Marriageable women imagine their wedding day with a sign on the back of their autoMOBILE that reads, "Just Married".

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