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Incontrovertible

Incontrovertible Mnemonic Aid to Learn incontrovertible Simple, simple mnemonic. One of the most simple ones in fact: Incontrovertible: no controversy! It is as simple as that! Meaning of incontrovertible 1. Impossible to dispute; unquestionable. Pronunciation: in-kon-truh-vur-tuh-buhl, in-konSentence Examples for Incontrovertible 1. There was incontrovertible evidence of his involvement in the theft. 2. Incontrovertible justifications are hard to find when we talk of faith.

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Viable

Viable Mnemonic Aid to Learn Viable This word is really viable with respect to mnemonic aids. Just so many of them can be built for it. Here are a few: Viable = Via + Able = adopt the way (via the root means way) that is able, that is possible. Viable = SurVIVABLE = Able to be survived Viable = Viv (root for life) + ABLE = that is something for which life can be breathed into, that is it can be made to happen. The last mnemonic for this one: ViaBLE = PossiBLE We are done for viable now! Meaning of Viable 1. Capable of living, developing, or germinating under favorable conditions. 2. Capable of living outside the uterus. Used of a fetus or newborn. 3. Capable of success or continuing effectiveness; practicable. Pronunciation: vahy-uh-buhl Sentence Examples for Viable 1. Viable methods of business are hard to find for start-ups. 2. Business is all about economic viability. 3. Arranged marriages are not the most viable solution for most but then people are not left with any choice, are they?

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Raze

Raze Mnemonic Aid to Learn Raze A direct approach to learn the word: RAZE = ERASE Basically, this means to rub off the complete trace of something, that is absolutely delete it. Meaning of Raze 1. To level to the ground; demolish. 2. To scrape or shave off. Pronunciation: reyz Sentence Examples for Raze 1. The illegal building was razed to the ground. 2. The factory was razed in the fire.

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Promulgate

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Promulgate Mnemonic Aid to Learn Promulgate In simple words, this word means to state or announce. But what kind of announcement are we talking about? Well, the ones that are made in public and done so officially. How does our mnemonic come into the picture? Simple. Promulgate: Post it on the Gate! Anything law put into effect should be posted on the gate, should it not? Another mnemonic for the same: Promulgate: Propagate Got to spread what has been made into a law! Meaning of Promulgate Pronunciation: prom-uhl-geyt, proh-muhl-geyt 1. To make known (a decree, for example) by public declaration; announce officially. 2. To put (a law) into effect by formal public announcement.

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Assiduous

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Assiduous Mnemonic Aid to Learn Assiduous ASSIDUOUS is one of the mnemonics I love. Its so simple and effective (and even easier to visualize). ASSIDUOUS: WORK LIKE AN ASS. Another ass mnemonic is asinine which is nothing else but nine-asses: you are as dumb as a sum of nine asses would be. Meaning of Assiduous 1. Constant in application or attention; diligent: an assiduous worker who strove for perfection. 2. Unceasing; persistent. Pronunciation: uh-sij-oo-uhs Sentence Examples for Assiduous 1. Clearing exams required assiduous effort. 2. Her assiduous attempts to learn French failed miserably.

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Adverse

Adverse Adverse in simple words means something that is inauspicious & unfavorable. Adverse is a having a negative or harmful effect on something, or something that is opposed to our own welfare & interest. There a number of things in this life which have a negative effect on you, for example: smoking. It kills your lungs, doesnt it? Pronunciation: ad-vurs, ad-vurs Dictionary definitions of Adverse: 1. Unfavorable to one's interests 2. Contrary or opposite in direction or position 3. Antagonistic or inimical; hostile 4. Placed opposite Master Tip to learn Adverse: Difference between adverse and averse Adverse means opposed to, hostile to; unfavorable, contrary/ For example: "People generally do not welcome adverse comments for their works." Averse means disliking; unwilling; having a feeling of great distaste or an inclination against something or someone. For example: "My father is always averse to the idea of spending money."

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Interject

Interject Did any teacher ever interject bad remarks in your report card? Interject means to insert between other things and thats why the reference to the teacher remarks in the first sentence. Pronunciation: in-ter-jekt Meanings of Interject 1. To insert between other elements 2. Obsolete .to come between. Masters tip to Learn Interject We can remember interject as it sounds like Inject and Injection is injected in our body. Interjecting means to insert. Sentence example for Interject 1. Potter also began to interject and to snap her fingers in frustration. 2. He tends to sit back quietly, waiting for the right moment to interject. 3. It is a known fact that historians always interject their own personal biases and prejudices in their scholarly work. 4. Occasionally, an emcee will interject brief interludes of cabaret or comedy.

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Work Out Zone

Work Out 1: Match the following words with their respective meanings or synonyms. Word 1 Incontrovertible 2 Viable 3 Raze 4 Promulgate 5 Assiduous 6 Adverse 7 Interject Meaning or Synonym A broadcast B negative C Indisputable D possible E intrude F extinguish G diligent

Work Out 2: Did you really understand the word? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Some laws are just incontrovertible. Living on the moon is totally viable. Earthquakes raze everything to the ground. Immoral values are to be promulgated. We must reward assiduous people for their work. Smoking has adverse effects on health. Interjection while elders talk is appreciated. yes yes yes yes yes yes yes no no no no no no no

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Answers: Work Out Zone

Work Out 1 1-C, 2-D, 3-F, 4-A, 5-G, 6-B, 7-E Work Out 2 1-yes,2-no, 3-yes, 4-no, 5-yes, 6-yes, 7-no

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