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preclude

Short Definition : make impossible; prevent; exclude; eliminate

Definition
(verb) keep from happening or arising; make impossible
Example Sentence
  • My sense of tact forbids an honest answer
  • Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project
Definition
(verb) make impossible, especially beforehand
Synonyms : close out rule out
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for preclude

PRECLUDE is to EXCLUDE or keep out, whereas INCLUDE which is its opposite means to take in as part of a group.

pre+(con)clude ->pahle hi conclude karke eliminate karna or prevent karna.

prevent to conclude

pre+include....Now pre- (prefix) is mostly used as before, prior to, like prehistoric....So we cannot Include or change anything previous or past.So Include of Pre is impossible or ruled out

PREvent+inCLUDE: To prevent something from ever happening and thus stop the inclusion of it into the history.

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PRECLUDE = PREVENT + EXCLUDE

PRECLUDE : DISCLUDE

include=> (in)+clude(close) preclude => pre(before)+clude(close): make impossible

pre+clude—pre conclude— we pre conclude, i.e., we analyze things in advance so that WE CAN PREVENT ITS OCCURANCE

precocious

Short Definition : advanced in development; N. precocity

Definition
(adj) characterized by or characteristic of exceptionally early development or maturity (especially in mental aptitude)
Example Sentence
  • a precocious child
  • a precocious achievement
Definition
(adj) appearing or developing early
Example Sentence
  • precocious flowers appear before the leaves as in some species of magnolias
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for precocious

it can be pre+conscious(conscious). i.e. thing or person who/which is very conscious in advance.

pre(early) + cock(genital of man in slang) -> a "pre"-teen who has a huge "cock" is precocious.

pre cocoon

read it as=pre+cocious=pre cooked child

PRECOCIOUS = PRE(before) + CONSCIOUS. Precocious means developing and maturing CONSCIOUSness BEFORE the time that is normal.

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precocious = early perspicacious

pre-conquer or pre-cook - Latin root prae-coquere; meaning to ripen early or to cook/boil early. The word conquer looks similar to the Latin root coquere & while it implies force/effort it also means to master/overcome something

Pre + Cautious >>> when someone is pre cautious about his actions and acts wisely before 18, he/she has become matured before time...

precocious; he has use his cock previously than us, so it is precocious.

pre cock io us; before maturity cock comes to us.

girls be concious if you dont want your stomach to develop early! :p :p

Sheldon Cooper ;)

precursor

Short Definition : forerunner; predecessor

Definition
(noun) a substance from which another substance is formed (especially by a metabolic reaction) Definition
(noun) a person who goes before or announces the coming of another
Synonyms : forerunner
Definition
(noun) something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for precursor

"precursor" = pre(before) + cursor(that points out) == something that points out in advance == forerunner :)

She PREpared him for the CURSORy scene he was about to witness, serving as a PRECURSOR.

cursor is at the place while precursor is before so to tell fortune

predator

Short Definition : predatory animal or bird; predatory person; creature that seizes and devours another animal; person who robs or exploits others; ADJ. predatory: living by preying on other organisms; plundering; N. pr

Definition
(noun) someone who attacks in search of booty
Synonyms : marauder piranha vulture
Definition
(noun) any animal that lives by preying on other animals
Synonyms : predatory animal

predecessor

Short Definition : former occupant of a post

Definition
(noun) one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office) Definition
(noun) something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for predecessor

PRE(before)+decessor( sounds like SUCCESOR)=smoeone before SUCCESSOR = FORMER OCCUPANT OF POST

predetermine

Short Definition : determine in advance; predestine; settle or decide beforehand; influence markedly

Definition
(verb) determine beforehand Definition
(verb) cause to be biased
Synonyms : bias
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for predetermine

pre [before] + determine [estimate]. So if you understand or evaluate someone beforehand, you frame either +ive or -ive image for her/him, so you r getting 'biased' in that sense.

predicament

Short Definition : difficult situation; tricky or dangerous situation; dilemma

Definition
(noun) a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
Synonyms : plight quandary
Example Sentence
  • finds himself in a most awkward predicament
  • the woeful plight of homeless people
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for predicament

predicament-> sounds like predict. The king called his minister to predict his future putting the poor fellow in a tricky/dangerous situation.

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In prison, when the inmates tries to DICK A MEN, so the poor guy is in a predicament situation

PREDICAMENT ~ PREDIC (T) - AMENT : imagine a situation where YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT will happen (can't predict) or WHAT TO DO..is a predicament.

read pred as in predator and cament as coming so predator=coming hence dilema and dangerous situation...

predicament= forward + dict(speak).when u orate or do public speaking u tend to get nervous but now that u climbed the podim ,u have to give the speech too.therefore u cannot even get down.therefore,situation where u r trapped

predict-amend ...so amending the prediction can become a tricky situation

if u have an ailment in ur dick,,thats a pretty dangerous situation and u get into a state of dilemma of how to use ur dick while....

predicament --> red cement. imagine u stepped in a pile of red cement and u peed in it. it has become hard and u r trapped. u dont know how to get out from this dangerous risky situation. u cannot predict the outcome of this.

predilection

Short Definition : preference; partiality

Definition
(noun) a predisposition in favor of something
Synonyms : orientation preference
Example Sentence
  • a predilection for expensive cars
  • his sexual preferences
  • showed a Marxist orientation
Definition
(noun) a strong liking
Example Sentence
  • my own preference is for good literature
  • the Irish have a penchant for blarney
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for predilection

pre(before)+dialect(local language); you generally become partial when you are taking an interview and you meet someone who speaks your language ( :) assume the interview is in the US)

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You come to a split in the road and must choose --->PREFERRED DIRECTION

pre+di+election...predetermining the result of election btw 2 parties..tat is da result will b PARTIAl

PRE means before DIL shows the inclination for something iction is a homophone to addiction

pre(prefix) = before and dilect rhymes with select.. so the meaning would be something like pre-select or lenient or preference.

pre di 'liketion'

pre'DIL'ection means your heart has previously(pre)selection of something..thats is your heart has previously prefferance of something...

I PREFER DILL pickles at the DELICATESSEN

PRE(before)ELECTIONS political leaders show PARTIALITY towards the people

predilection.. dilection= deflection.. i.e. inclination towards something

pre(preferred)+ dilect (dialect) so a person with same dialect(or region) is always preferred over anyone else

predilection = pre + dialect + election; before dialect he has taken the action so we are giving preference to tata company they donot need more talk.

Imagine licking an ice cream.Something that you enjoy eating.And there's a "Leck" in predilection.

predispose

Short Definition : give an inclination toward (in advance); make susceptible to; Ex. predispose people to certain cancer; N. predisposition

Definition
(verb) make susceptible
Example Sentence
  • This illness predisposes you to gain weight
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for predispose

if wastes are not disposed from the body, it makes us susceptible for diseases

pre(pehle se) +dispose (batana)...

dispose: remove; predispose: signs before removing you from job!

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dispose: remove; predispose: signs before removing you from job!

Pre-Before Disposition-this position or suitable for this position...so predispose

preeminent

Short Definition : outstanding; superior

Definition
(adj) greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement
Synonyms : leading
Example Sentence
  • our greatest statesmen
  • the country's leading poet
  • a preeminent archeologist
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for preeminent

preeminent sounds like prominent

pre+eminent

here the last part of the word rhymes wid rap singer EMINEM who is superior or supreme in the field of RAP style...

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sounds like "prime-minister" "leading person" of the nation

remind from eminent mall means outstanding

Preeminent = Pre + Eminent.

preeminent -the word eminent scientist means outstanding scientist

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