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insularity

Short Definition : narrow-mindedness; isolation; ADJ. insular: of an island; isolated; narrow-minded; CF. peninsula

Definition
(noun) the state of being isolated or detached
Example Sentence
  • the insulation of England was preserved by the English Channel
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for insularity

we insulate electrical wires.. by insulating , we are ISOLATING the wires from the environment...

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insular = In Cellar...so u isolate

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Insularity sounds like insulation. So narrow minded people are insulated i.e isolated from new thinking.

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Insularity-Insult-when u get insulted in your friends group,u get detached from that group

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Insularity sounds like insulted the narrow-minded people

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jin logo ne jesus ko SULI par chadaya vo.narrow minded the bcoz they didn't get his ideas.

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insuperable

Short Definition : insurmountable; unbeatable; Ex. insuperable difficulties

Definition
(adj) impossible to surmount
Synonyms : insurmountable
Definition
(adj) incapable of being surmounted or excelled
Synonyms : unconquerable
Example Sentence
  • insuperable odds
  • insuperable heroes
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the root SUPER reminds us of superman, who is unbeatable

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Insuperable has IN, SUPER, ABLE in it. IN means 'not', SUPER means 'over'(root). If you are NOT ABLE to get OVER something, it's insuperable.

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if you go IN SUPERmans costume in the fancy dress compition..then u will be ABLE to command respect amongst children as they shall treat you as INSURMOUNTABLE=UNBEATABLE....:D..

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insurgent

Short Definition : rebellious; N.

Definition
(noun) a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions) Definition
(noun) a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment Definition
(adj) in opposition to a civil authority or government
Synonyms : seditious subversive
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for insurgent

a person (army man) who does not listen to the command of his sergeant is rebellious in nature therefore in-surgent = one who does not listen to his sergeant[ commander] thus is rebellious.

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in(not)+surgen(surgeon)...SURGEON people obey rules in the hospital and during operation.But INSURGEON people does not obey rules

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jiska sar na jhuke...

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surge means to rise..in means against. RISE AGAINST = rebel

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Insurgent(Insure~insurance+gent)the gents those who ever insured their lifes and kept safe are REVOLTING AGAINST AUTHORITY as they dont fear of death, because they have already insured their lifes.insurrectionary

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insurmountable

Short Definition : overwhelming; unbeatable; insuperable

Definition
(adj) not capable of being surmounted or overcome
Synonyms : unsurmountable
Example Sentence
  • insurmountable disadvantages
Definition
(adj) impossible to surmount
Synonyms : insuperable
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for insurmountable

In (nahi)+sur (head/peak)+mountable.So the mountain peak on which one cannot reach is unbeatable and challenging.

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Mountain Dew peenewale kabhi harte nahi

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insurrection

Short Definition : rebellion; uprising

Definition
(noun) organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
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in-surrection relate surrection with surrender thus -in surrection = not to surrender = rebellious

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erection ... uprising :P

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relate it to resurrection which means RISING from the dead.... insurrection.. ur conscience rising against the existing establishment

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a rebellion always argue with his head (surr in hindi) Upright (erect)

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In+sur (head/ government) + reaction ( action/ rebel), so reaction/ rebel against the head/government.

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In Sur (Head) Action i.e. INside SUR (mind) to take ACTION against authority

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intangible

Short Definition : not able to be perceived by touch; vague

Definition
(noun) assets that are saleable though not material or physical
Synonyms : intangible asset
Definition
(adj) (of especially business assets) not having physical substance or intrinsic productive value
Example Sentence
  • intangible assets such as good will
Definition
(adj) incapable of being perceived by the senses especially the sense of touch
Synonyms : impalpable
Example Sentence
  • the intangible constituent of energy
Definition
(adj) hard to pin down or identify
Example Sentence
  • an intangible feeling of impending disaster
Definition
(adj) lacking substance or reality; incapable of being touched or seen
Synonyms : nonphysical
Example Sentence
  • that intangible thing--the soul
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for intangible

can be understood as in+toungue+able -> when we put some food in the mouth (tongue) we can only feel the taste but cannot perceive it by touch...

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in+tangible--- tangible means that can be touched, felt, intangible means the opposite

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integral

Short Definition : complete; necessary for completeness; Ex. integral part

Definition
(noun) the result of a mathematical integration; F(x) is the integral of f(x) if dF/dx = f(x) Definition
(adj) existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
Example Sentence
  • the Ptolemaic system with its built-in concept of periodicity
  • a constitutional inability to tell the truth
Definition
(adj) constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged
Synonyms : entire intact
Example Sentence
  • a local motion keepeth bodies integral
  • was able to keep the collection entire during his lifetime
  • fought to keep the union intact
Definition
(adj) of or denoted by an integer

integrate

Short Definition : make whole; combine; make into one unit

Definition
(verb) make into a whole or make part of a whole
Synonyms : incorporate
Example Sentence
  • She incorporated his suggestions into her proposal
Definition
(verb) open (a place) to members of all races and ethnic groups
Synonyms : desegregate mix
Example Sentence
  • This school is completely desegregated
Definition
(verb) become one; become integrated
Example Sentence
  • The students at this school integrate immediately, despite their different backgrounds
Definition
(verb) calculate the integral of; calculate by integration

integrity

Short Definition : honesty; uprightness; wholeness; state of being whole and undivided; completeness

Definition
(noun) an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
Synonyms : unity wholeness
Example Sentence
  • the integrity of the nervous system is required for normal development
  • he took measures to insure the territorial unity of Croatia
Definition
(noun) moral soundness
Example Sentence
  • he expects to find in us the common honesty and integrity of men of business
  • they admired his scrupulous professional integrity

intellect

Short Definition : higher mental powers; person of great intellectual ability

Definition
(noun) knowledge and intellectual ability
Synonyms : mind
Example Sentence
  • he reads to improve his mind
  • he has a keen intellect
Definition
(noun) the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination
Synonyms : reason understanding
Example Sentence
  • we are told that man is endowed with reason and capable of distinguishing good from evil
Definition
(noun) a person who uses the mind creatively
Synonyms : intellectual
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