1.16.2007
Why Is It So Hard To Remember How To Spell 'Mnemonic'?
I discovered this SAT Vocabulary website that offers innovative ways to remember words. Even though it's obviously intended to help people studying for their SATs, it's also lots of fun for word geeks like me. (And while we're briefly on the subject of memory devices, what mnemonic do kids use these days to remember the planets in our solar system? The mnemonic I always used relied on the inclusion of Pluto. Poor demoted Pluto. But I digress…)
Some of the examples that tickled me:
Abridge
Meaning: To shorten in duration
Looks Like: A bridge
Imagine This: A bridge is built so that transportation from one side to another is shortened in duration.
Dearth
Meaning: Scarcity; lack; rare
Looks Like: D-earth (dead earth)
Imagine This: Scientists have found a new planet, which is very similar to Earth, except it lacks oxygen. Without oxygen, nothing can live. They call it D-Earth meaning Dead Earth.
Munificent
Meaning: Generous
Looks Like: Magnificent
Sounds Like: Money sufficient
Vindicate
Meaning: To clear from blame or suspicion
Sounds Like: Win the case
Imagine This: If you win the case in court, then you will automatically be cleared from blame or suspicion.
Some of the examples that tickled me:
Abridge
Meaning: To shorten in duration
Looks Like: A bridge
Imagine This: A bridge is built so that transportation from one side to another is shortened in duration.
Dearth
Meaning: Scarcity; lack; rare
Looks Like: D-earth (dead earth)
Imagine This: Scientists have found a new planet, which is very similar to Earth, except it lacks oxygen. Without oxygen, nothing can live. They call it D-Earth meaning Dead Earth.
Munificent
Meaning: Generous
Looks Like: Magnificent
Sounds Like: Money sufficient
Vindicate
Meaning: To clear from blame or suspicion
Sounds Like: Win the case
Imagine This: If you win the case in court, then you will automatically be cleared from blame or suspicion.
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