Tag: SAT High Frequency Word
Antiquated Mnemonic Dictionary Video | 5+ Antiquated sentences
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Mnemonic - antique calendar became outdated
Word - antiquated
Meaning
a) outdated, obsolete
b) old fashioned
Part of Speech - adjective
Synonyms - ancient, antique, archaic
Antonyms - modern, new, recent
Antiquated Sentences
1 The government offices were using antiquated machines of the...
Buttress Mnemonic Dictionary Video | 5+ buttress sentences
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Word - buttress
Meaning
a) an architectural structure built against or projecting from a wall which serves to support or reinforce the wall.
b) to give support or encouragement, to prop up (as a verb)
Part...
Abridge Mnemonic Dictionary Video | 5+ Abridge sentences
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A bridge has managed to shorten the distance between Paris and the Mediterranean coast of France by 100 kms.
A bridge has managed to reduce the travel time between Paris and the...
Torpor Meaning | Torpor Mnemonic
Synonyms: dormancy, stupor
Torpor Sentence: After working hard on weekdays, on weekends he went into a state of pleasant torpor.
Under The Lens: Temporary Hibernation.
The state of reduced physiological activity in an animal is referred to...
Quiescent Meaning | Quiescent Mnemonic
Synonyms: inactive, motionless, dormant
Quiescent Sentence: I love the quiescent surroundings of this village.
Under The Lens: Quiescent Etymology
Quiescent comes from the Latin root quies which means - rest, quiet. The most common word from the...
Dormant Mnemonic Dictionary Video | 5+ dormant sentences
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Mnemonic - dorm ant is lying asleep
Word - Dormant
Meaning - lying asleep, inactive
Part of Speech - adjective
Synonyms - inert, passive, slumbering, sleeping, inactive, asleep, quiescent
Antonyms - active, lively
Dormant Sentences
1 The volcano had been dormant...
Laud Meaning | Laud Mnemonic
Synonyms: praise, acclaim, eulogize, extol
Laud Sentence: Peter Jackson was lauded by the jury for making The Lord of The Rings.
Under The Lens: Words of Approval, Praise, Acclaim, Eulogize, Extol and Laud.
Praise is an informal...
Assuage Mnemonic Dictionary Video | 5+ assuage sentences
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Mnemonic - Big ass usage: To make milder the pain of sitting on a rough surface
Word - assuage
Meaning - To make milder
Part of Speech - verb
Synonyms – lessen, alleviate
Antonyms - make severe, upset, exacerbate
Assuage sentences
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Superfluous
Synonyms: excess, surplus, surfeit
Superfluous Sentence: After confirming your email id, the need to confirm your phone number too seems superfluous to me.
Under The Lens: Superficial and Superfluous
Don't confuse superfluous with superficial. Superficial means shallow...
Misanthrope Meaning
Antonym: philanthropist
Misanthrope Sentence: A misanthrope hates people and people usually hate a misanthrope.
Under The Lens: Misanthrope Etymology
The Greek root anthropos means 'mankind'. You might have heard of anthropology which means the 'study of the...