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Random GRE/CAT VOCABULARY LIST

onus
Meaning :
burden; responsibility
(noun) an onerous or difficult concern

Sentence :
the burden of responsibility", "that's a load off my mind

Synonyms :
bar sinister, black eye, blame, blot, blur, brand, charge, culpability, deadweight, duty, encumbrance, fault, guilt, incubus, liability, load, millstone, obligation, odium, oppression, responsibility, slur, spot, stain, stigma, task, tax, weight

Antonyms :
aid, benefit, blessing, help

Mnemonic Technique 1 :
ON-US you are ON US ie. you are a BURDEN on me.

Mnemonic Technique 2 :
The patient cut his nas, onus is on the nurse

More Examples :
The onus of caring for her brother was on her while her parents were out of town.
Gb: we have to put the onus back on the parents to keep their children under control.

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Buffoon

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buffoon
Meaning :
stupid person; clown
(noun) a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior, (noun) a rude or vulgar fool,

Sentence :
The buffoon succeeded in entertaining the guests.

Synonyms :
antic, bozo, clown, comedian, comic, droll, fool, harlequin, jester, joker, merry-andrew, wag, zany

Antonyms :
tragedian

Mnemonic Technique 1 :
A Baffoon is a cartoon.

Mnemonic Technique 2 :
When a Baboon Puffs a cigarette we may call it Buffoon.

More Examples :
He was such a buffoon that he did not realize when to stop talking.
I have to say, the men seem to be incompetent buffoons.

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Random GRE/CAT VOCABULARY LIST

brand
Meaning :
trademark; mark burned on the hide of an animal; mark burned into the flesh of criminals; mark of disgrace; V: mark with a brand; give a lasting bad name; stigmatize; Ex. The press branded him a liar.
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Sentence :
What brand are those jeans you are wearing?

Synonyms :
trademark

Antonyms :
-

Mnemonic Technique 1 :
for those who know whats body branding, it is easy to remember!!

Mnemonic Technique 2 :
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More Examples :
She ran a comb through her hair, deciding not to re-braid the top part.
She smelled of her own musk, strands of hair escaping her braid to tickle his face.

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captious

 

Captious

Meaning :
faultfinding; too critical
(adj.) tending to find and call attention to faults

Sentence :
"a captious pedant", "an excessively demanding and faultfinding tutor"

Synonyms :
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Antonyms :
commendatory, complimentary, encouraging, flattering, laudatory, praising

Mnemonic Technique 1 :
First word that comes to mind -Captain, who will always find and call attention to Faults which must be altered.

Mnemonic Technique 2 :
simiar to CAUTIOUS...cautious people FIND FAULTS in things

More Examples :
The tutor was so captious that the students found it extremely difficult to continue there.
The teacher often deliberately asked captious questions to get the students debating.

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Random GRE/CAT VOCABULARY LIST

forfeit

Forfeit

 

Meaning :
something surrendered as punishment for a crime or breach of contract; V: lose as a forfeit; N. forfeiture
(noun) the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

Sentence :
the contract specified forfeits if the work was not completed on time

Synonyms :
cost, damages, fine, loss, mulct, penalty, relinquishment

Antonyms :
gain, victory, win

Mnemonic Technique 1 :
forfeited == fore (before) + feet , that is when u have done some mistake u fall on some ones feet for excuse..

Mnemonic Technique 2 :
You have made some counterfeit coins so now you have to forfeit actual money(As a punishment).

More Examples :
you've forfeited your right to name your successor, forfeited property
Our goods were confiscated as a punishment.