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syllogism

Short Definition : logical formula consisting of a major premise, a minor premise and a conclusion; deceptive or specious argument

Definition
(noun) deductive reasoning in which a conclusion is derived from two premises
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for syllogism

Change the "s" to "c" and you'll find the word "logic."

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Syllogism = S(a)y + log(ic) + sm(short for StateMent) Hence, it is -> say your logic based on the 2 given statements or premises. To further remember the meaning, for those who are preparing for CAT, Syllogism is a question type.

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Syllogism has another meaning too i.e. deceptive, spurious, specious...so... Silly Logic.... Any Silly Logic or Syllogism is always specious...

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Syllogism; logical reasoning from two (2 L) sources

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split the word as Syl+logism Syl reminds us of the notorious character of SYLAR in HEROES. so syl+logic=bad logic=specious

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it seems like SILLY LOGIC

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sylvan

Short Definition : pertaining to the woods or the country

Definition
(noun) a spirit that lives in or frequents the woods
Synonyms : silvan
Definition
(adj) relating to or characteristic of wooded regions
Synonyms : silvan
Example Sentence
  • a shady sylvan glade
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for sylvan

van---> jungle n jungle is full of woods.....

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sylvan...an aid to Veerapan who lived in the woods.

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(Sylv)+an-mean-> Sylvester Stallone an actor -:Sylvester Stallone palys in woods for "rambo" films

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Pennsylvania, a state in U.S., was named because of this word.

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The word is pronounced like "at+your+feet". So picture something withering away or decaying and falling down "at your feet"

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fantasy

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sylvan- sylva- jesus cross + ---> made of wood

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symbiosis

Short Definition : interdependent relationship (between groups, species) often mutually beneficial; ADJ. symbiotic; CF. together + life

Definition
(noun) the relation between two different species of organisms that are interdependent; each gains benefits from the other
Synonyms : mutualism
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for symbiosis

split it like sym(simi)lar+bio+sis..so two sis(ters)..who are sharing BIOlogically similar.body...are living by mutually helping each other.

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Symbiosis = sym + bio + sis; Symbol of brother & sister together.

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symmetry

Short Definition : arrangement of parts so that balance is obtained; congruity; ADJ. symmetrical

Definition
(noun) (mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane Definition
(noun) balance among the parts of something
Synonyms : proportion
Definition
(noun) (physics) the property of being isotropic; having the same value when measured in different directions
Synonyms : isotropy

synchronous

Short Definition : similarly timed; simultaneous with; occurring at the same time; V. synchronize

Definition
(adj) occurring or existing at the same time or having the same period or phase
Synonyms : synchronal synchronic
Example Sentence
  • recovery was synchronous with therapy
  • a synchronous set of clocks
  • the synchronous action of a bird's wings in flight
  • synchronous oscillations
Definition
(adj) (digital communication) pertaining to a transmission technique that requires a common clock signal (a timing reference) between the communicating devices in order to coordinate their transmissions
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for synchronous

syn is root use for togather and crone is use for time so togather at same time

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SAME+CHRONUS...chronusmeans time...hence synchronous means existing or occurring at the same time.......

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synoptic

Short Definition : providing a general overview; summary; N. synopsis

Definition
(adj) presenting a summary or general view of a whole
Example Sentence
  • a synoptic presentation of a physical theory
Definition
(adj) presenting or taking the same point of view; used especially with regard to the first three gospels of the New Testament
Synonyms : synoptical
Example Sentence
  • synoptic sayings
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for synoptic

something like synopsis

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Synopsis = Syn+Optic

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synthesis

Short Definition : combining parts or separate things into a whole; the whole so formed; PL. syntheses; V. synthesize

Definition
(noun) the process of producing a chemical compound (usually by the union of simpler chemical compounds) Definition
(noun) the combination of ideas into a complex whole
Synonyms : synthetic thinking
Definition
(noun) reasoning from the general to the particular (or from cause to effect)
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for synthesis

As in photosynthesis - which combines carbondioxide , organic material and light to give Oxygen ...

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Synchronizing theses

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Remember various chemical reactions were synthesis reactions... Various compounds were prepared from two different substances..

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Sync + thesis >> Imagine some scientists sitting together and sharing their knowledge and combining their thesis to invent some new thing or write some new thesis..

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synthetic

Short Definition : not natural; artificial; resulting from synthesis; Ex. synthetic fiber; N.

Definition
(noun) a compound made artificially by chemical reactions
Synonyms : synthetic substance
Definition
(adj) not of natural origin; prepared or made artificially
Synonyms : man-made semisynthetic
Example Sentence
  • man-made fibers
  • synthetic leather
Definition
(adj) involving or of the nature of synthesis (combining separate elements to form a coherent whole) as opposed to analysis
Synonyms : synthetical
Example Sentence
  • limnology is essentially a synthetic science composed of elements...that extend well beyond the limits of biology
Definition
(adj) systematic combining of root and modifying elements into single words Definition
(adj) of a proposition whose truth value is determined by observation or facts
Synonyms : synthetical
Example Sentence
  • `all men are arrogant' is a synthetic proposition
Definition
(adj) artificial as if portrayed in a film
Synonyms : celluloid
Example Sentence
  • a novel with flat celluloid characters
Definition
(adj) not genuine or natural
Example Sentence
  • counterfeit rhetoric that flourishes when passions are synthetic

tablet

Short Definition : small round piece of medicine; flat piece of stone or metal bearing an inscription; Ex. stone tablet on the wall

Definition
(noun) a slab of stone or wood suitable for bearing an inscription Definition
(noun) a number of sheets of paper fastened together along one edge
Synonyms : pad pad of paper
Definition
(noun) a small flat compressed cake of some substance
Example Sentence
  • a tablet of soap
Definition
(noun) a dose of medicine in the form of a small pellet
Synonyms : lozenge pill tab
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for tablet

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A Gazzette (newspaper) is also a Tablet because it has a number of sheets folded into one place.

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tab(computer) is to review files and let is to go in so tab+let will relate to allowing it to go into ur body to fight a disease

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tab means decoration and let(letter) decorate with letters on a stone

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tacit

Short Definition : understood (without actually being expressed); not put into words; Ex. tacit agreement

Definition
(adj) implied by or inferred from actions or statements
Synonyms : silent understood
Example Sentence
  • gave silent consent
  • a tacit agreement
  • the understood provisos of a custody agreement
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for tacit

tacit ~ take it; imagine you are giving permission to someone to take something from your room...but you didn't say it verbally but via your actions.

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tacit= take + it or you will have to take something which is not expresssed...

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Tacit - Change the word to Tact - You tactfully (with perfection)handled the situation even without expressing it in words (tacit).

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break it as taci -t = taxi ..when u r waiting on road side . it implied, understood without being expressed that you need taxi

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Example for Tacit is Mr.Bean's Action,who used to laugh a lot with out speaking a word Mr.Bean is a tacit Actor :)

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pushpaka vimanam is a movie in which kamalhasan acted,it is movie full of tacit no single word or dialogue,its full of actions

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