The word “COR-RUG-ATED” should remind you of a Coarse Rug, which is rough, wrinkled, and not smooth. Remember thus!
Memorize and Learn the Usage of the Word: CORRUGATED
Memorize and Learn the Usage of the Word: ACCOUTRE
“Accoutre” should remind you of a friend who offers you “a Coat” so that you are well-dressed and equipped for the ball dance soon to take place. Remember thus!
Word: Ablution
The word “Ablution” should remind you of “Blue Ocean”. Sounds similar and rhymes right? Imagine being in front of a blue ocean. What do you do? Of course, go take a bath. Indulge in ablution. Well, in a way. Remember thus.
Word: Bauble
“Bauble” sounds a lot like “Bubble” – looks cool but has no real value and all it requires to go bust is a prick! Just like a bubble is something that is only superficially attractive but has nothing substantial inside it, a bauble too is just a gimmick without much value.
Word: Asperity
Imagine the personal secretary of a top boss. Her tone is sharp and she does not listen to anybody but the boss. Her standard statements start with the phrase: “As per…”. Remember the word “Asperity” thus: AS + PER + IT + Y. Guess the name of the personal secretary. Yes, it Mme. Asperity. She is harsh with a sharp tone.
Word: Bandy
Imagine yourself in a cool band where you pass on information to each other in a casual manner just like that. Remember the phrase “bandied about” thus: The band members bandied about many urban myths just for fun.
Word: Badinage
Read “Badinage” as “Bad + In + Age”. Imagine yourself making a bad joke regarding the age of a friend in a harmless yet refined way. The friend does not mind the banter and laughs with you at the suggestion. Remember thus.
Word: Dabble
Imagine yourself throwing a flat pebble on water to make it skip. You just do it casually to have fun. You are serious about it! The word “Dabble” should remind you of that “Pebble”. When you take part in any activity in a casual or superficial way, that would mean that you are dabbling. Remember thus.
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