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complementary

Short Definition : serving to complete something

Definition
(noun) either one of two chromatic colors that when mixed together give white (in the case of lights) or grey (in the case of pigments)
Synonyms : complementary color
Example Sentence
  • yellow and blue are complementaries
Definition
(adj) of words or propositions so related that each is the negation of the other
Example Sentence
  • `male' and `female' are complementary terms
Definition
(adj) acting as or providing a complement (something that completes the whole)
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for complementary

Husband and Wife are complementary ie. they both try to make life complement

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compliance

Short Definition : conformity in fulfilling requirements; readiness to yield; disposition to yield to others; V. comply

Definition
(noun) acting according to certain accepted standards
Example Sentence
  • their financial statements are in conformity with generally accepted accounting practices
Definition
(noun) a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others Definition
(noun) the act of submitting; usually surrendering power to another
Synonyms : submission
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for compliance

Compliance sounds like complete alliance, therefore completely into agreement and ready to yield

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com + pliance, pliant means flexible - yielding.

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After lot of complaints police took severe action against hin and at the thief decided to consider compliance.

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come + plan to follow rules

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compliance,alliance,allied,when different military forces allied in city the people follows the law rules and regulations

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come to reliance to yield(surrender)

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compliant

Short Definition : readily acting in accordance with a rule, order, or the wishes or others; yielding; comforming to requirements

Definition
(adj) disposed or willing to comply
Example Sentence
  • children compliant with the parental will
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for compliant

one who never complains and obeys everything is compliant !

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compli(comply)+ant(aunt)..TO comply with UR AUNT wishes or willings.

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complain not I am yielding,ready for ur requirements

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COMPLIANT= comPLIANT. pliant means flexible and easily influenced. so compliant person is ready to yield.

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COMPLIANT+COMPLIANCE: just remember the ROOT word COMPLI; agree..therefore both almost mean d same

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complicity

Short Definition : participation; involvement (in a questionable act or a crime)

Definition
(noun) guilt as an accomplice in a crime or offense
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for complicity

complicity ac-complice.. complice root word, meaning a partner in crime.

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come & play in the city i.e. participate.

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complicity...complic(COMPLICATE)+city....so after coming to this city ONLY YOU HAVE GOT INVOLVED IN ALL COMPLICATED ACTIVITY.(COMPLICATED ACTIVITIES ARE GENERALLY CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES ) Very Happy

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compli(complicate)+city=> living in that city became complicate "after involving in the crime"

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To hit together with ply in city means accomplice in crime

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component

Short Definition : element; ingredient

Definition
(noun) an abstract part of something
Example Sentence
  • jealousy was a component of his character
  • two constituents of a musical composition are melody and harmony
  • the grammatical elements of a sentence
  • a key factor in her success
  • humor: an effective ingredient of a speech
Definition
(noun) something determined in relation to something that includes it
Example Sentence
  • he wanted to feel a part of something bigger than himself
  • I read a portion of the manuscript
  • the smaller component is hard to reach
  • the animal constituent of plankton
Definition
(noun) an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system
Synonyms : constituent element
Example Sentence
  • spare components for cars
  • a component or constituent element of a system

comport

Short Definition : bear one's self; behave; Ex. comport oneself; N. comportment

Definition
(verb) behave well or properly
Synonyms : behave
Example Sentence
  • The children must learn to behave
Definition
(verb) behave in a certain manner
Example Sentence
  • She carried herself well
  • he bore himself with dignity
  • They conducted themselves well during these difficult times
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for comport

comport = com + port. All staff and High class people behave in manner. When you come to the (air)port, you need to behave with dignity.

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Like Composure

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If you comport then it will comfort all of us.

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Comport = Come + Port When ships are landing on the port then they should be in maintained in proper positions.

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when a request comes to the port of the process then process should behave properly to execute the request

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come n port yourself in good manner

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You might use honey form a BEE HIVE (behave) to make a sugary compote (sounds like comport)

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compost

Short Definition : mixture of decaying organic matter used as fertilizer; V: put or make compost

Definition
(noun) a mixture of decaying vegetation and manure; used as a fertilizer Definition
(verb) convert to compost
Example Sentence
  • compost organic debris
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for compost

sounds like "comfort". The farmer will be in comfort only if he gets good fertilizers for a rich crop.

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compost sounds like decompos(t)e those materials r used as fertilizers

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composure

Short Definition : mental calmness

Definition
(noun) steadiness of mind under stress
Synonyms : calm calmness equanimity
Example Sentence
  • he accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for composure

A R Rahman is a composer. He need all his composure to compose music.

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composure is like calm posture..so mental calmness

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Music composer needs composure to compose music

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Composure sounds like ComeCloser. so as you comecloser to contemptous one, should maintain your composure(calmness).

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compound

Short Definition : combine; produce by combining; increase; make worse by adding to or increasing; exacerbate; Ex. compound an error; ADJ: consisting of two or more parts; N: combination of two or more parts; area enclo

Definition
(noun) a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts Definition
(noun) (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
Synonyms : chemical compound
Definition
(noun) an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient) Definition
(verb) make more intense, stronger, or more marked
Example Sentence
  • The efforts were intensified
  • Her rudeness intensified his dislike for her
  • Pot smokers claim it heightens their awareness
  • This event only deepened my convictions
Definition
(verb) put or add together
Synonyms : combine
Example Sentence
  • combine resources
Definition
(verb) calculate principal and interest Definition
(verb) create by mixing or combining Definition
(verb) combine so as to form a whole; mix
Synonyms : combine
Example Sentence
  • compound the ingredients
Definition
(adj) composed of more than one part
Example Sentence
  • compound leaves are composed of several lobes
  • compound flower heads
Definition
(adj) consisting of two or more substances or ingredients or elements or parts
Example Sentence
  • soap is a compound substance
  • housetop is a compound word
  • a blackberry is a compound fruit
Definition
(adj) composed of many distinct individuals united to form a whole or colony
Synonyms : colonial
Example Sentence
  • coral is a colonial organism
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for compound

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the pharmacist compounded the formulation

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comprehend

Short Definition : include; understand

Definition
(verb) get the meaning of something
Example Sentence
  • Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?
Definition
(verb) to become aware of through the senses
Synonyms : perceive
Example Sentence
  • I could perceive the ship coming over the horizon
Definition
(verb) include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
Synonyms : cover embrace encompass
Example Sentence
  • This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds
  • this should cover everyone in the group
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for comprehend

comp+rehend=remember advertisement i am a complan girl...complan makes ur memory sharp so u can grasp many things mentally

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