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resentment

Short Definition : indignation; bitterness; displeasure; V. resent: feel anger about

Definition
(noun) a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for resentment

re+SENTMENT you feel BITTER, DISPLEASURE when you see the sentiment scenes.

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re(repeat)+sentment(sentiment).if someone repeatedly hurt your sentiments you will have bitterness on them

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resentment : feeling of anger or indignation Now in movie when miscreant[villeins] hero ka ghar conflagration [jala dete hai] tab hero senti hota hai correct aur wo resentment [anger ]se kaheta hai kutte mera tera khun pi jauyga

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reserve

Short Definition : self-control; self-restraint; formal but distant manner; reticence; Ex. without reserve: freely and openly; ADJ. reserved: shy and uncommunicative

Definition
(noun) formality and propriety of manner
Synonyms : modesty
Definition
(noun) something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose
Synonyms : backlog stockpile
Definition
(noun) an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced Definition
(noun) (medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions Definition
(noun) a district that is reserved for particular purpose
Synonyms : reservation
Definition
(noun) armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency
Synonyms : military reserve
Definition
(noun) the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary
Synonyms : reticence taciturnity
Definition
(verb) hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency
Example Sentence
  • they held back their applause in anticipation
Definition
(verb) give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
Example Sentence
  • I will earmark this money for your research
  • She sets aside time for meditation every day
Definition
(verb) obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance
Example Sentence
  • We managed to reserve a table at Maxim's
Definition
(verb) arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
Synonyms : book hold
Example Sentence
  • reserve me a seat on a flight
  • The agent booked tickets to the show for the whole family
  • please hold a table at Maxim's

residual

Short Definition : remaining; left over; of a residue; N: residue

Definition
(noun) something left after other parts have been taken away
Example Sentence
  • there was no remainder
  • he threw away the rest
  • he took what he wanted and I got the balance
Definition
(noun) (often plural) a payment that is made to a performer or writer or director of a television show or commercial that is paid for every repeat showing
Example Sentence
  • he could retire on his residuals
Definition
(adj) relating to or indicating a remainder
Synonyms : residuary
Example Sentence
  • residual quantity

residue

Short Definition : remainder; balance

Definition
(noun) matter that remains after something has been removed Definition
(noun) something left after other parts have been taken away
Example Sentence
  • there was no remainder
  • he threw away the rest
  • he took what he wanted and I got the balance
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for residue

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residue...resi+due..somethng is in "due"...have to pay the remaining "balance"..there's the meaning :)

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residue means the left out on which is the balance or remainder

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resign

Short Definition : give up (a position, right, or claim); submit (oneself) passively

Definition
(verb) leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
Synonyms : give up renounce vacate
Example Sentence
  • She vacated the position when she got pregnant
  • The chairman resigned when he was found to have misappropriated funds
Definition
(verb) give up or retire from a position
Example Sentence
  • The Secretary of the Navy will leave office next month
  • The chairman resigned over the financial scandal
Definition
(verb) part with a possession or right
Example Sentence
  • I am relinquishing my bedroom to the long-term house guest
  • resign a claim to the throne
Definition
(verb) accept as inevitable
Synonyms : reconcile submit
Example Sentence
  • He resigned himself to his fate

resignation

Short Definition : patiently submissiveness; statement that one is quitting a job; ADJ. resigned: acquiescent

Definition
(noun) acceptance of despair
Synonyms : surrender
Definition
(noun) the act of giving up (a claim or office or possession etc.) Definition
(noun) a formal document giving notice of your intention to resign
Example Sentence
  • he submitted his resignation as of next month
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for resignation

Try this sentence: The designer signed the ReSIGNation letter and left forever

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resilient

Short Definition : elastic; having the power of springing back; able to recover quickly (as from misfortune)

Definition
(adj) recovering readily from adversity, depression, or the like Definition
(adj) elastic; rebounds readily
Synonyms : bouncy live lively springy
Example Sentence
  • clean bouncy hair
  • a lively tennis ball
  • as resilient as seasoned hickory
  • springy turf
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for resilient

Resilient=RE(recover)+ EASILY+BENT. So, RESILIENT means something which RECOVERS EASILY when BENT.

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re"SEAL"ient...sounds as in M SEAL"ient...which can be elastic and easily bent...hahahah

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re + silent >>> when teacher makes small kids silent, they again make noise... ie they BOUNCE BACK WITH noise.. or rebellions sounding >>> rebellions BOUNCE BACK after they are curbed and that too again n again.

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RESILIENt sounds like BRAZILIAN. Remember Brazilians dace moves , they bend; flexibility !!

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"See how Lenient"...flexible..easily bent..

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resolution

Short Definition : determination; resoluteness; ADJ. resolute: firm or determined in purpose

Definition
(noun) a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
Synonyms : declaration resolve
Definition
(noun) the ability of a microscope or telescope to measure the angular separation of images that are close together
Synonyms : resolving power
Definition
(noun) the trait of being resolute
Example Sentence
  • his resoluteness carried him through the battle
  • it was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work
Definition
(noun) finding a solution to a problem
Synonyms : solving
Definition
(noun) something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making
Synonyms : closure settlement
Example Sentence
  • they finally reached a settlement with the union
  • they never did achieve a final resolution of their differences
  • he needed to grieve before he could achieve a sense of closure
Definition
(noun) analysis into clear-cut components
Synonyms : resolving
Definition
(noun) (computer science) the number of pixels per square inch on a computer-generated display; the greater the resolution, the better the picture Definition
(noun) the subsidence of swelling or other signs of inflammation (especially in a lung) Definition
(noun) (music) a dissonant chord is followed by a consonant chord Definition
(noun) a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem
Example Sentence
  • they were trying to find a peaceful solution
  • the answers were in the back of the book
  • he computed the result to four decimal places
Definition
(noun) a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner
Example Sentence
  • he always wrote down his New Year's resolutions
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for resolution

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resolution reminds me of revolution, so during American Revolution, America determined to win.

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when prof. blame raju that he copied the solution..he gave a resolution....he said i am determined about my solution sir.....he is firm in his response

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Wanna REconsider the SOLUTION?... NO,NO,NO… implies a determination...

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resolve

Short Definition : decide; settle; solve; separate; make a determined decision; N. resolution

Definition
(noun) the trait of being resolute
Example Sentence
  • his resoluteness carried him through the battle
  • it was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work
Definition
(noun) a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
Synonyms : declaration resolution
Definition
(verb) bring to an end; settle conclusively
Synonyms : adjudicate decide settle
Example Sentence
  • The case was decided
  • The judge decided the case in favor of the plaintiff
  • The father adjudicated when the sons were quarreling over their inheritance
Definition
(verb) reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation
Synonyms : conclude
Definition
(verb) reach a decision
Synonyms : purpose
Example Sentence
  • he resolved never to drink again
Definition
(verb) understand the meaning of
Synonyms : answer
Example Sentence
  • The question concerning the meaning of life cannot be answered
Definition
(verb) make clearly visible
Example Sentence
  • can this image be resolved?
Definition
(verb) find the solution
Synonyms : solve
Example Sentence
  • solve an equation
  • solve for x
Definition
(verb) cause to go into a solution
Synonyms : break up dissolve
Example Sentence
  • The recipe says that we should dissolve a cup of sugar in two cups of water
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for resolve

If u r SOLVING problems in a chapter AGAIN & AGAIN then u have determination to do that chapter in exams

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resonant

Short Definition : (of a sound) echoing; resounding(sounding loudly); deep and full in sound; producing resonance; Ex. resonant voice; N. resonance

Definition
(adj) characterized by resonance
Example Sentence
  • a resonant voice
  • hear the rolling thunder
Definition
(adj) serving to bring to mind
Example Sentence
  • cannot forbear to close on this redolent literary note
  • a campaign redolent of machine politics
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for resonant

REASON+ANT...d "reason" he is resounding(shouting) is he was bit by an "ant" ..!!..hahaha

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resonance--> well known coaching institute...per batch 100-200 students ..and all making lots of noise(mastikhor hai sab ke sab) hence ..full of sound

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Resonant effect in physics, realated to sound echo

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