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Vocabulary Mnemonics for GRE and other competitive Exams.

1. GESTALT LEARNING OMER MAROOF

2. Parallax is a displacement or difference in the apparent position of an object viewed along two different lines of sight, and is measured by the angle or semi-angle of inclination between those two lines. ABSTEMIOUS (adj) sparing in consumption of especially food and drink

3. PARALLAX Example Sentence the pleasures of the table, never of much consequence to one naturally abstemious Synonyms  :  light Example Sentence abstemious with the use of adverbs a light eater a light smoker ate a light supper

4. Memory Aids 1.Take Abstemious as ( Abs+Tummious (having tummy) , i.e Avoid or be light on food and drinks to avoid converting abs into tummy.

5. Parallax is a displacement or difference in the apparent position of an object viewed along two different lines of sight, and is measured by the angle or semi-angle of inclination between those two lines. ABSTINENCE (noun) the trait of abstaining or refraining

6. PARALLAX Synonyms  :  abstention Definition (noun) act or practice of refraining from indulging an appetite

7. Memory Aids 1.Take Abstinence sounds like absent. Absent from enjoying pleasant things. 2.Can also be used as Abs- Thin- ence . To keeps abs thin one needs to refrain from pleasant things like food and drinks.

8. Parallax is a displacement or difference in the apparent position of an object viewed along two different lines of sight, and is measured by the angle or semi-angle of inclination between those two lines. ABSTRUSE (adj) difficult to penetrate; incomprehensible to one of ordinary understanding or knowledge

9. PARALLAX Synonyms  :  deep   recondite , Abstract, Vague, Perplexing Example Sentence The professor's lectures were so abstruse that students tended to avoid them a deep metaphysical theory some recondite problem in historiography

10. Memory Aids 1.Abstruse rhymes with Confuse , There is Confusion when things are not clear. 2.Abstruse rhymes with obtuse , angles in geometry and geometry can be confusing or difficult to understand.

11. Parallax is a displacement or difference in the apparent position of an object viewed along two different lines of sight, and is measured by the angle or semi-angle of inclination between those two lines. ABYSMAL (adj) extremely bad, appalling. Literary: Very Deep

12. PARALLAX Example Sentence abysmal misery abysmal stupidity Definition (adj) resembling an abyss in depth; so deep as to be unmeasurable Synonyms  :  awful, atrocious,dreadful ,   unfathomable Example Sentence the abyssal depths of the ocean

13. Memory Aids 1.Can be thought as A-b-smell. A bad smell is awful bad. 2. Ab (negative sense , not), Y Small. Any thing that is not small is big or limitless.

14. Parallax is a displacement or difference in the apparent position of an object viewed along two different lines of sight, and is measured by the angle or semi-angle of inclination between those two lines. ACCOLADE (noun) a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

15. PARALLAX Definition (noun) a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction, An expression of praise. Synonyms  :  award   honor   re cognition   laurels , privilege. Example Sentence an award for bravery

16. Memory Aids 1.It sounds like chocolate, parents accolade if kids do home work properly. 2.Sounds like a A Good Lad. A good lad receives accolades,awards

17. Parallax is a displacement or difference in the apparent position of an object viewed along two different lines of sight, and is measured by the angle or semi-angle of inclination between those two lines. ACCOST (verb) approach and address (someone) boldly or aggressively .

18. PARALLAX Definition (verb) speak to someone Synonyms  :  address   Talk to Hail Waylay Confront Approach Example Sentence R eporters accosted him in the street. The young man was caught soliciting in the park.

19. Memory Aids 1.Accost sounds like At Any Cost. When You want to speak to someone at any cost you approach with bold and aggression.

20. Parallax is a displacement or difference in the apparent position of an object viewed along two different lines of sight, and is measured by the angle or semi-angle of inclination between those two lines. ACCRETION (noun) an increase by natural growth or addition

21. PARALLAX Definition (noun) an increase by natural growth or addition Synonyms  :  accumulation , growth, formation, accrual, collecting, gain, augmentation. Definition (noun) something contributing to growth or increase Example Sentence He scraped away the accretions of paint. The central city surrounded by recent accretions

22. Memory Aids 1.Accretion Sounds like creation which leads to growth or new formations.

23. Parallax is a displacement or difference in the apparent position of an object viewed along two different lines of sight, and is measured by the angle or semi-angle of inclination between those two lines. ACQUIESCE (verb) accept something reluctantly but without protest .

24. PARALLAX Definition (verb) to agree or express agreement Synonyms  :  accede   assent tolerate brook give in to , go along with. Example Sentence Sara  acquiesced in  his decision

25. Memory Aids It Sounds Like: A Quite Yes, means complete agreement without arguing or protest.

26. Parallax is a displacement or difference in the apparent position of an object viewed along two different lines of sight, and is measured by the angle or semi-angle of inclination between those two lines. ACTUATE (verb) put in motion or move to act

27. PARALLAX Definition (verb) put in motion or move to act Synonyms  :  activate   set off   spark   spark off   touch off   trigger   trigger off   trip Example Sentence trigger a reaction actuate the circuits Definition (verb) give an incentive for action Synonyms  :  incite   motivate   move   prompt   propel Example Sentence This moved me to sacrifice my career

28. Memory Aids Actuate sounds like Activate, We need motivation or incentives to activate our thinking. Actuate can be taken as Act to motivate .

29. Parallax is a displacement or difference in the apparent position of an object viewed along two different lines of sight, and is measured by the angle or semi-angle of inclination between those two lines. ACUITY ( noun) sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing .

30. PARALLAX Definition (noun) sharpness of vision; the visual ability to resolve fine detail (usually measured by a Snellen chart) Synonyms  :  sharp-sightedness   visual acuity Definition (noun) a quick and penetrating intelligence Synonyms  :  acuteness   keenness   sharpness Example Sentence he argued with great acuteness I admired the keenness of his mind

31. Memory Aids 1.Acuity sounds A Cute, imagine Cats are cuties , they have sharp vision , have sharp vision to resolve the find and resolve fine details. 2.Imagine cuties, They marry sharp intelligent people and hence are more intelligent(visionary) to have a partner.

32. Parallax is a displacement or difference in the apparent position of an object viewed along two different lines of sight, and is measured by the angle or semi-angle of inclination between those two lines. ACRIMONIOUS (adj) (typically of speech or discussion) angry and bitter

33. PARALLAX Example Sentence An acrimonious dispute about wages Synonyms  :  bitter rancorous sarcastic trenchant mordant pernicious malicious mordacious envenomed Example Sentence Committing a crime makes us acrimonious

34. Memory Aids 1.Think it as A Crime on us. Blaming a crime on us makes us angry and have bitter.

35. Parallax is a displacement or difference in the apparent position of an object viewed along two different lines of sight, and is measured by the angle or semi-angle of inclination between those two lines. ACCEDE (verb) agree to a demand, request, or treaty. assume an office or position.

36. PARALLAX Example Sentence the authorities did not accede to the strikers' demands Synonyms  :  endorse, allow recognize Inherit assume takeover Example Sentence Elizabeth I acceded to the throne in 1558

37. Memory Aids 1.For Accede think agreed to seed. If You agreed means you approved to seed.

38. Parallax is a displacement or difference in the apparent position of an object viewed along two different lines of sight, and is measured by the angle or semi-angle of inclination between those two lines. ACCLIMATE (verb) get used to a certain climate

39. PARALLAX Short Definition  : adjust to climate or environment; adapt Definition (verb) get used to a certain climate Synonyms  :  acclimatise   acclimatize Example Sentence They never acclimatized in Egypt

40. Memory Aids 1.Acclimate : Ac as in according to , Climate . So we adjust ourselves according to climate.

41. Parallax is a displacement or difference in the apparent position of an object viewed along two different lines of sight, and is measured by the angle or semi-angle of inclination between those two lines. ACCLIVITY (noun) an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

42. PARALLAX Short Definition  : sharp upslope of a hill; OP. declivity Definition (noun) an upward slope or grade (as in a road) Synonyms  :  ascent   climb   raise   rise   upgrade Example Sentence the car couldn't make it up the rise

43. Memory Aids 1.Acclivity sounds like Ac or on cliff. A steep high face of a rock. Upslope of a rock or any thing. 2. Ac+cliv+ity Cliv sounds similar to climb, climbing the steep upslope of a hill.

44. Parallax is a displacement or difference in the apparent position of an object viewed along two different lines of sight, and is measured by the angle or semi-angle of inclination between those two lines. ACCOMPLICE ( noun) a person who joins with another in carrying out some plan (especially an unethical or illegal plan)

45. PARALLAX Short Definition  : partner in crime Definition (noun) a person who joins with another in carrying out some plan (especially an unethical or illegal plan) Synonyms  :  confederate henchman abetter collaborator Example: an accomplice in the murder"

46. Memory Aids 1.Think it as A – comp- lies. A company lies and you are with company i.e partner in their crime.

47. Parallax is a displacement or difference in the apparent position of an object viewed along two different lines of sight, and is measured by the angle or semi-angle of inclination between those two lines. ACCOUTRE ( T.verb ) to provide with equipment or furnishings  :  OUTFIT

48. PARALLAX Short Definition  : equip; N. accoutrement Definition ( Trasitive verb) to provide with equipment or furnishings  :  OUTFIT Synonyms  :  accouter equip ,  fit (out) ,  furnish ,  gird ,  kit (up  or  out) , outfit ,  provision ,  rig ,  supply Examples hikers  accoutred  with walking sticks, water bottles, trail maps, and compasses

49. Memory Aids Couture means dress , accoutre means furnish with dress or equipment. To equip or to attire. Accoutre sounds like encounter. Imagine Cops . Who need to be well equipment ( accoutred ) during the operation.