GREGMAT VOCABULARY

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Sl Word Parts of Meaning Mnemonic Example

No. speech
1 Abound Verb to be present in large numbers or in Abound in abundance" – A phrase that A city that abounds with art museums and private galleries.
great quantity reinforces the idea of something existing
in great quantity.
2 Conspicuous Adj Easily seen or noticed; attracting Think of "con-spy-c-u" – it’s easy to spy The bright red jacket made her conspicuous in the crowd,
attention because of its striking or see something when it’s conspicuous, drawing everyone's attention instantly.
appearance or obviousness: like a spy spotting something clearly.

3 Austere Adj Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or Austere like a stern master" – Imagine a The monk lived an austere life, with only the bare necessities.
appearance; having no comforts or teacher with a stern, no-nonsense
luxuries; simple and plain. attitude, devoid of leniency or
decoration.

4 Capricious Adj Characterized by sudden and Her capricious nature made it difficult to predict how she would
unpredictable changes in mood or respond to any situation.
behavior
5 Amorphous Adj Lacking a clear shape, structure, or In Greek, "A + morph" – "A" stands for The artist's abstract painting was amorphous, with no clear form
form; shapeless or unorganized; of no absence, and "morph" means form. So, or structure, leaving it open to interpretation./ The trail was
particular kind or character. amorphous refers to something that has often obstructed by amorphous obstacles like fog and fallen
no form or shape. trees.

6 Cerebral Adj Relating to the brain or intellect; Think of "CERE + BRAIN" – "Cere" is like The debate was highly cerebral, with participants discussing
involving deep thought or reasoning "cerebellum," which is part of the brain, complex theories and ideas that required deep thinking.
rather than emotions or physical so "cerebral" relates to the brain and
actions. intellectual activity.

7 Puerile Adj Childish or immature; displaying a lack PUERILE=PURE+CHILD His puerile behavior at the meeting, making jokes during serious
of seriousness or maturity. discussions, annoyed everyone.
8 loquacious Adj Talkative; very chatty, often in a way Think "LO + QUACK + CIOUS" – imagine a The loquacious speaker captivated the audience for hours with
that is excessive or unwelcome. loud duck (quack) who talks non-stop, his endless stories and anecdotes.
making it loquacious.
9 quixotic Adj Extremely idealistic, unrealistic, or Think of "QUIX" as a reference to Don His quixotic plan to solve world hunger in a year was admirable
impractical, often in a way that is Quixote, a character who had unrealistic, but ultimately unrealistic.
heroic but unlikely to succeed. overly idealistic dreams.
10 insipid Adj Lacking flavor, zest, or interest; dull or Think "IN + SIP + ID" – imagine sipping a The soup was insipid, with no seasoning or flavor to make it
boring drink that has no taste, making it insipid enjoyable.

11 cursory Adj Hasty and therefore not thorough or Think "CURSOR + Y" – imagine quickly She gave the report a cursory review, missing several key details
detailed; done quickly without paying moving the mouse cursor over text that needed attention.
attention to details. without reading it carefully, representing
a cursory glance or action.
12 misnomer Noun A wrong or inaccurate name Think "MIS + NAMER" – someone who Calling the large SUV a "compact car" was a clear misnomer, as it
misnames or gives the wrong name to was much larger than any compact vehicle
something, making it a misnomer.
13 taciturn Adj Reserved or uncommunicative; not Think "TACO + TURN" – imagine a person The taciturn man sat at the back of the meeting, saying very little
inclined to talk much. sitting quietly, eating a taco and turning throughout the entire discussion.
away from others, not saying a word.

14 humdrum Adj Boring, dull, and lacking excitement or Think "HUM + DRUM" – imagine a The office routine had become humdrum, with nothing exciting
variety; monotonous. repetitive, monotonous sound of a drum or new happening day after day.
being beaten in a boring pattern,
representing something humdrum or
dull.

15 flout Verb To openly disregard or mock a rule, Think "FLY + OUT" – imagine someone The student was caught trying to flout the school's dress code by
law, or convention. flying out of a room, ignoring the rules or wearing an inappropriate outfit.
authority.
16 Deify Verb To treat someone or something as a Think "DEI" (Latin for god) + "IFY" (to The fans deified their favorite singer, seeing him as a perfect idol
god; to idolize or glorify excessively. make) – to make someone a god or treat beyond criticism.
them like one, which means to deify
them.

17 didactic Adj designed to teach people something, Think "DID + ACT" – imagine a teacher The purpose of the didactic presentation was to teach us all
especially a moral lesson. who did act like a teacher, always trying about the dangers of cigarette smoking./ In the past, didactic
to teach lessons in an overly instructive plays were used to teach morals to the audience.
manner.

18 belie Verb To give a false impression of Think "BE + LIE" – if you "be lie," you're Her calm demeanor (A person's outward behavior, manner, or
something; to contradict or telling a lie or giving a false impression appearance, especially how they express their feelings or
misrepresent the truth about something. character) belied the anxiety she was feeling inside.
19 misanthropic Adj Having a dislike or distrust of people; Think "MIS + ANTHRO" (human) + The misanthropic old man rarely left his house and avoided any
inclined to avoid human society. "PHOBIC" – "MIS" sounds like "miss," social interaction.
and "anthrop" comes from human, so
someone who "misses humans" is
someone who dislikes or avoids them,
thus being misanthropic.

20 obsequious Adj Excessively eager to please or obey; Think "OB + SECURE" – Imagine someone The obsequious assistant constantly flattered the boss, hoping to
overly submissive. being overly eager to secure approval gain favor for a promotion.
from others by being excessively
obedient, which makes them
obsequious.

21 placate Adj To make someone less angry or Think "PLACE + ATE" – Imagine placing She tried to placate her upset friend by offering an apology and a
hostile; to calm or soothe. food in front of someone to calm them thoughtful gift.
down and stop their anger, which
placates them.
22 proclivity noun A natural tendency or inclination Think "PRO + CLIVITY" – Imagine a pro His proclivity for taking risks often got him into trouble./ His
toward something, especially (professional) always going downhill proclivity for staying up late affected his productivity the next
something negative or undesirable. (clivity), showing a natural tendency to day.
lean towards something, which is a
proclivity.

23 disseminate Verb To spread or distribute information, Think "DIS + SEMINAR + ATE" – Imagine The organization works to disseminate important health
ideas, or knowledge widely. after a seminar, you distribute (or information to communities across the country.
spread) all the information to everyone.

24 congenial adj Pleasant, friendly, and sociable; She found her new coworker to be congenial, always ready to
having a similar temperament, tastes, lend a helping hand and make everyone feel welcome.
or interests, making one easy to get
along with.

25 daunting adj Intimidating or causing fear; The thought of climbing the mountain was daunting
something that seems difficult to deal
with or accomplish.
26 homogeneous adj uniform in structure or composition/ The team was homogeneous, with all members sharing similar
of the same kind skills and experiences.
27 spendthrift Noun A person who spends money Think "SPEND + THRIFT" – Imagine The spendthrift quickly ran out of money after buying
extravagantly and wastefully; someone who spends money freely and unnecessary luxury items.
someone who is careless with their thrives on doing so, even if it’s wasteful.
finances.

28 feasible adj possible to do easily or conveniently

29 negligent adj failing to take proper care over

something
30 wary adj feeling or showing caution about
possible danger
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Sl Word Parts of Meaning Mnemonic Example
No. speech
31 amenable adj being open to suggestions, willing to Think of someone who says "Amen!" to She was amenable to trying out the new project approach,
agree or comply, suggestions, showing they are agreeable showing a positive attitude toward change.
or open to them.
32 benign adj gentle, kind, or harmless. Think of "be-nice" to remember that Her benign demeanor made her the favorite among her students.
benign means gentle or kind.
33 craven adj Think of someone who "craves Think of someone who "craves nothing" The soldier’s craven behavior in the face of danger was
nothing" that might challenge them, that might challenge them, as they are unexpected and caused concern among his peers.
as they are too fearful or craven to too fearful or craven to take risks.
take risks.

34 candid adj being straightforward, honest, and Think of a candid photo that captures She appreciated his candid feedback about her presentation, as
open, often in a unbiased way. someone naturally without posing, it helped her improve./His candid nature made him well-liked, as
symbolizing openness and honesty. people valued his honest and direct communication.

35 ingenuous adj innocent, simple, and candid Ingenious = Innocent Genius" – Imagine She was so ingenuous that even her apologies were
an innocent genius who is straightforward and heartfelt.
straightforward and honest.
36 avaricious adj refers to having an excessive or "Avarice-Rich" – Think of avarice (greed) The avaricious businessman was always looking for ways to
insatiable desire for wealth or and rich, representing someone driven maximize profits, regardless of the cost to others.
material gain; greedy. by an uncontrollable desire for wealth,
showing an avaricious nature.

37 covet Verb to strongly desire something, Picture someone wanting to cover up or He began to covet his friend’s new car, wishing he had one just
especially something that belongs to claim something they do not own, like it.
someone else, often with a sense of symbolizing covetous desire.
envy or longing.

38 contrite adj feeling guilt for wrongdoing, often Think of someone who wants to The employee was contrite for his mistake, promising to prevent
accompanied by a desire to make "correct" or "right" their wrongs, it from happening again in the future.
amends. showing contrition.
39 convoluted adj something very complex, complicated, "Convoluted Story" – Picture someone The plot of the movie was so convoluted that many viewers
or difficult to follow, often because it telling a story with too many struggled to follow along./His convoluted explanation left
is overly intricate or tangled. unnecessary details, making it hard to everyone more confused than they were before.
understand, like a convoluted
explanation.

40 demur Verb to raise doubts, object, or show "De-Murmur" – Imagine someone Although the team was enthusiastic, he demurred, suggesting
reluctance about something. murmuring a bit in disagreement, subtly they consider alternative approaches./She wanted to go along
objecting or demurring. with the plan but demurred when she realized its potential risks.
41 incredulous adj unwilling or unable to believe She gave him an incredulous look when he claimed to have met
something; showing disbelief or a celebrity at the supermarket./The audience remained
skepticism. incredulous after hearing the outlandish story, questioning its
authenticity.

42 castigate verb to reprimand or criticize someone The coach castigated the team for their poor performance,
severely, often in a harsh or scolding urging them to work harder.
manner.
43 caustic adj capable of burning by chemical "Cause-Tic" – Imagine a remark so sharp His caustic remarks about her work left her feeling insulted and
action, or it can describe a remark or it "causes" discomfort, like a caustic demoralized.
tone that is severely critical, sarcastic, comment that burns emotionally.
or bitter.

44 brazen adj bold and shameless, often in a way "Brave Zen" – Imagine someone so bold She made a brazen attempt to challenge the CEO's decision,
that disregards normal standards of and unashamed they’re in a state of surprising everyone in the room.
behavior. calm confidence, or Zen, while being
daring.

45 Calumny Noun making of a false statement His reputation suffered greatly due to cal l -u-mini" - I cal led you 'mini ' in
meant to injure a persons reputation the calumny spread by those who envied publ ic intentional ly to hurt your reputation.
his success.
46 diatribe Noun a strong verbal attack against a di-tribe" - People belonging to different The critic’s diatribe against the new movie was harsh and left no
person or institution 'tribes' sometimes 'verbally attack' and aspect of it unscathed./Her diatribe on social media criticized the
abuse each other, company’s policies, sparking a heated debate.

47 aggrandize Verb To increase the power, status, or Think "A GRAND SIZE" – Imagine The CEO's actions were aimed at aggrandizing his reputation,
wealth of someone or something; to someone trying to make their often exaggerating his role in the company's success.
make someone or something appear achievements or status appear larger or
greater or more important than they grander than they truly are, thus
really are. aggrandizing them.

48 alacrity Noun eager willingness or promptness in take the suffix crity we can link it with She accepted the invitation to the new project with alacrity,
response. creativity. Creative peopple are so eager eager to bring her skills to the team./ His alacrity in finishing
to learn n create things differently. assignments impressed his manager.

49 anachronistic adj used to describe a person, a custom Chron" relates to time, so think of The medieval-style castle looked anachronistic among the city’s
or an idea that seems old-fashioned something like a chronological mistake, modern skyscrapers./The daily publication of print media seems
and does not belong to the present something misplaced in time anachronistic today.
50 banal adj repeated too often; "banner" - We see the same message The professor used such banal expression that many
overfamiliar through overuse 'repeatedly' in the same banner, and students in the class either fel l asleep from boredom.
that repeated
message wi l l always remind you the
meaning of this word!

51 deft adj skillful and quick in movement or DEFT = D-Expert in Fast Task" – Think of Her deft handling of the situation impressed her colleagues./The
action, often with a sense of precision someone who is an expert at completing chef’s deft hands sliced the vegetables swiftly and precisely.
and ease. tasks quickly and skillfully, showing
deftness.
52 desiccate Verb to dry out thoroughly, often used to "Desi-Cat" – Visualize a "Desi cat" drying The hot sun desiccated the plants in the garden, leaving them
describe removing moisture from up in the hot sun, symbolizing how brittle and lifeless.
something, like food or land. intense heat can desiccate things. To preserve the herbs, she desiccated them by hanging them in a
warm, dry area.

53 adulterate Verb to make something poorer in quality Imagine adults "watering down" or The company was fined for adulterating its products by mixing
by adding another, often inferior, mixing drinks at a lower quality. them with cheaper materials.
substance.
54 advocate Verb to support, recommend, or argue in A-Vote-For" – Think of an advocate as She advocates for animal rights and volunteers at several
favor of a particular cause or policy. someone who casts "a vote for" shelters to promote their welfare.
something.
55 audacious adj showing a willingness to take bold The explorer’s audacious journey across the jungle earned him
risks, often in a surprising or daring great fame.
way.
56 construe verb to interpret or understand the "Construct-View" – Think of constructing The law was construed to mean that all businesses must comply
meaning of something in a particular or building an interpretation or view with the new regulations, even if they didn’t agree with them.
way, often in relation to words, from available information
actions, or situations.

57 decorum Noun refers to behavior that is socially The students were reminded of the importance of decorum
appropriate, proper, and respectful, during the school assembly.
particularly in formal situations.
58 derivative adj refers to something that is based on "De-Rive-It" – Imagine someone The film’s plot seemed derivative, borrowing heavily from
or influenced by another source, often "deriving" something, or taking an idea previous movies in the genre./His music is often criticized as
lacking originality. from somewhere else, representing being derivative, copying popular sounds from other artists.
derivative.

59 ambivalent adj having mixed or conflicting feelings She felt ambivalent about the job offer, excited for the new
about something or someone, unable opportunity but hesitant about moving to a new city.
to make a clear decision or judgment.

60 ameliorate Verb to make something better, improve it. The new policies were designed to ameliorate the working
conditions for employees.
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Sl Word Parts of Meaning Mnemonic Example
No. speech
61 Abate verb to reduce in intensity, degree, or Efforts to abate pollution have been implemented to improve
amount; to lessen or diminish. the city’s air quality./The storm finally began to abate, and
people returned to the streets as the winds died down.

62 Abjure verb to formally and publicly renounce, Ab-Jury" – Picture someone standing in After years of political activism, she decided to abjure her
reject or give up a belief, cause, or front of a jury, renouncing their previous allegiance to the party due to its changing principles.
claim, often as a matter of principle or claims or beliefs as a formal declaration.
under pressure.

63 anomalous adj deviating from what is standard, A-Normal-Us" – Picture something that is The warm temperatures in December were anomalous,
normal, or expected; unusual or “not normal” or stands out from the surprising everyone expecting winter weather.
irregular. usual, which is anomalous.
64 antipathy Noun a strong feeling of dislike or aversion Anti-Sympathy" – Think of the opposite The two coworkers tried to be polite, despite their mutual
toward someone or something. of sympathy, which would be a feeling of antipathy for each other.
aversion or dislike.
65 arcane adj "Arcane" means mysterious, obscure, Archive-Ancient" – Picture ancient The arcane details of the ancient text made it challenging for
or understood by only a few people; knowledge stored in an archive, which is modern readers to interpret its significance.
often describes knowledge or obscure and known only to a few.
information that is secret or difficult
to understand.

66 arduous adj Arduous" means involving a lot of Hard-Us" – Picture a group of people Climbing the mountain was an arduous journey, requiring days
effort, difficulty, or hard work; working hard, symbolizing the difficulty of effort and perseverance./Completing the marathon was an
of an arduous challenge. arduous achievement.
67 artless adj innocent, simple, and sincere "Art-Less" – Imagine someone without Her artless smile made everyone feel at ease, as it was genuine
"art" (tricks or deceit) in their behavior and unpretentious.

68 ascetic adj Ascetic" refers to someone who "A-Sect-ic" – Imagine a person in a The monk lived an ascetic life, with little more than the bare
practices severe self-discipline and religious sect (group) who abstains from essentials for survival./The monk lived an ascetic life, spending
abstention from worldly pleasures, worldly pleasures, representing an his days in prayer and meditation, with no distractions from
often for religious or spiritual reasons. ascetic lifestyle. material comforts.

69 assuage verb to relieve, ease, or make something A-Sage" – Picture a wise sage giving The doctor gave her medicine to assuage the pain after her
less intense, such as pain. advice that assuages worry or fear, surgery.
offering calm and relief.
70 betray verb to deceive or violate someone's trust The soldier was accused of betraying his country by leaking
sensitive information to the enemy.
71 bucolic adj Bucolic" refers to anything related to Buc-O-Land" – Picture a vast, green, The artist’s paintings often depicted bucolic scenes of rural
the countryside, rural life, or peaceful land in the countryside, life./He longed for the bucolic life, away from the noise and rush
shepherds. representing the bucolic setting. of the city.
72 burgeon verb to begin to grow or increase rapidly; Burg-On" – Picture a town that begins to The young entrepreneur’s startup continued to burgeon, gaining
to expand or flourish. burgeon, expanding and developing as more customers every month.
people continue to settle there.
73 cacophonous adj "Cacophonous" refers to something Cacao-Phone-Us" – Imagine the loud The cacophonous noise of traffic and construction outside made
that is harsh, loud, and jarring in sound of cacao beans being crushed, it impossible to concentrate.
sound; producing a dissonant, representing a cacophonous noise.
unpleasant noise.

74 canonize verb to treat someone or something as Canon-Ize" – Think of someone being He was canonized by the public for his extraordinary
highly important, sacred. raised to the level of a "canon" (a contributions to the community, often regarded as a hero.
recognized rule or authority), indicating
their revered status.

75 censure verb to express strong disapproval of Think of a censor deciding to disapprove The teacher issued a censure to the student for disrupting the
someone or something, often in an or criticize something, like giving a class repeatedly./The committee decided to censure the
official or formal manner. censure. politician for his unethical behavior.
76 chicanery Noun Chicanery" refers to the use of "Chick-Career" – Imagine a "chick" using The company’s financial chicanery was eventually uncovered,
trickery or deception to achieve a deceitful tactics to climb the career leading to a major scandal./The politician was accused of using
goal, often in a dishonest or ladder, symbolizing chicanery in the chicanery to gain support during the election.
manipulative way. workplace.

77 coalesce Verb to unite or merge into a single Co-All-Esse" – Picture people from The two companies decided to coalesce in order to increase
entity./to come together and form different backgrounds coming together their market share and resources.
one whole. to form one united group, showing how
they coalesce.

78 cogent adj refers to an argument or reason that Co-Gent" – Imagine a "gentleman" giving Her cogent explanation of the financial report made it easy for
is clear, logical, and convincing. a strong, logical argument, symbolizing a everyone to understand the company’s position./The professor's
cogent reasoning. cogent analysis of the data left no doubt about the validity of the
findings.

79 compelling adj "Compelling" refers to something that The detective’s compelling argument convinced the jury of the
is so powerful, convincing, or defendant’s innocence./The movie had such a compelling
interesting that it grabs attention or storyline that I couldn’t stop watching until the very end.
forces one to take action.

80 contend Verb to argue or assert something in a "Con-Test" – Picture a "test" where you The lawyer will contend that his client was wrongfully accused in
dispute or competition./to struggle or must contend (fight) to succeed, showing court./The two teams will contend for the championship title in
fight for something. an active effort in competition. the final match.

81 copious adj abundant in quantity, volume, or "Copy-Us" – Think of a task where you She received copious praise for her outstanding performance in
number; very large in amount. have to "copy" something in large the play./After the rainstorm, there was a copious amount of
quantities. water flooding the streets./
The author has copious records of the historical events.
82 cosmopolitan Adjecti "Cosmopolitan" refers to being The cosmopolitan traveler felt equally comfortable in cities like
ve / worldly, sophisticated, or at ease in Paris, Tokyo, and São Paulo./
Noun many different countries or cultures. The restaurant's menu offers cosmopolitan dishes, blending
It can also describe a place or flavors from various international cuisines.
environment that is diverse, featuring
people or elements from many
different parts of the world.

83 deference Noun "Deference" refers to respectful Deft-Respect" – Picture someone acting The students showed deference to their teacher by listening
submission or yielding to the opinions, with deference, showing respect and attentively and following instructions./In deference to the
wishes, or judgment of another care in their actions, as a sign of traditions, the guests removed their shoes before entering the
person. politeness and humility. house.

84 desultory adj Desultory" refers to something that is Desert-Glory" – Think of wandering The conversation was desultory, jumping from one topic to
lacking a clear plan or purpose, through a desert, moving aimlessly another without any clear direction./The meeting was desultory,
aimless, or disconnected in thought or without a destination, symbolizing with no clear agenda or purpose, and many points left
action. desultory wandering. unresolved.

85 diffident adj "Diffident" describes someone who is Doubt-Fident" – Imagine someone with The diffident student was reluctant to answer the teacher’s
shy, lacking in self-confidence, or doubt in their mind about speaking or question, fearing she would make a mistake./Despite being
reserved in manner./It describes acting, representing diffident behavior. highly talented, she remained diffident and avoided taking on
someone who is hesitant or reluctant leadership roles./She gave a diffident presentation, speaking
to assert themselves. quietly and avoiding eye contact with the audience./Despite
being diffident at first, she eventually became more confident
and spoke up during meetings.

86 dilatory adj Dilatory" refers to something or Delay-Tory" – Imagine a "tory" The dilatory response from the customer service team led to
someone that causes delay or is slow (politician) who always delays decisions, further delays in processing my refund./His dilatory tactics in
to act, often intentionally. representing dilatory actions or responding to emails made it difficult for the project to move
behavior. forward.

87 equivocate Verb to speak or act in a way that is Equal-Vocate" – Imagine someone giving The politician equivocated when asked about his stance on the
intentionally vague or ambiguous, equal but vague answers to both sides of controversial issue, refusing to give a clear answer.
usually to avoid making a clear an argument, representing equivocating When questioned about his involvement, he equivocated, giving
commitment or to mislead. to avoid taking a clear stand. vague responses that didn’t confirm or deny anything.

88 polarize Verb to cause a division or separation into "Poles-are" – Picture people standing at Social media has the power to polarize opinions, making it
two sharply contrasting or opposing opposite poles of the Earth, showing the difficult to find common ground on many issues./The
groups, beliefs, or opinions. divide created by polarization. controversial law has polarized the community, leading to
heated protests and discussions.

89 prodigal adj Prodigal" refers to someone who is "Pro-Dig-All" – Imagine someone who The company’s prodigal spending on unnecessary projects led to
wastefully extravagant or spends digs up all their resources to waste them, a significant financial crisis./His prodigal habits of spending
money, resources, or time recklessly. representing a prodigal spender. money on lavish vacations instead of saving for the future
worried his family.
90 verbose adj Verbose" refers to using more words "Verb-Oce-an" – Picture a vast "ocean" The professor’s verbose explanation of the theory confused the
than necessary, often making speech of words, showing how verbose students instead of clarifying the concept./
or writing unnecessarily long or communication can overflow with The report was unnecessarily verbose, filled with long
complicated. unnecessary details. paragraphs that could have been summarized more concisely.
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Sl Word Parts of Meaning Mnemonic Example
No. speech
91 disparate adj refers to things that are "Separate" – Think of completely The two candidates come from disparate backgrounds, making
fundamentally different, distinct, or "separate" items that share no their approaches to problem-solving vastly different.
not comparable. similarities, showing how disparate they
are.

92 emulate Verb to strive to match or surpass someone "Emu-Late" – Picture an emu trying to Young athletes often emulate their idols, hoping to reach similar
or something, often by imitating them keep up with other faster animals, levels of skill./ A student always tries to emulate his mentor’s
with admiration. showing how it tries to emulate them. work ethic and dedication.
93 enervate Verb "Enervate" means to weaken, drain of "E-Nerve-Ate" – Imagine "eating" away The intense heat enervated the hikers, leaving them exhausted
energy, or reduce the strength or at a person's nerves or strength, and unable to continue./Working long hours every day can
vitality of someone or something. symbolizing the act of enervating. enervate even the most resilient individuals.
94 ephemeral adj Ephemeral" refers to something that "Ephem-eral" – Think of the word The beauty of a sunset is ephemeral, lasting only a few moments
is short-lived, fleeting, or temporary, "ephem" (similar to ephemeral) being before it disappears./He realized that life is ephemeral and
lasting for only a very brief time. short, symbolizing something that decided to make the most of every moment.
doesn't last long.

95 fervid adj "Fervid" refers to being intensely Fever-Did" – Imagine a person with a She gave a fervid speech about environmental conservation,
passionate, enthusiastic, or zealous, fever who is so passionate about inspiring the crowd to take action.
often in an emotional or fervent something that they can't stop talking
manner. about it, symbolizing fervid enthusiasm.

96 incendiary adj Incendiary" refers to something that is Incendio" – Think of "incendio" (similar The politician's incendiary comments about the opposition
likely to cause conflict, provoke strong to the Latin word for fire) as a spark that sparked protests across the city./His incendiary comments at the
reactions. can ignite something strong, like meeting sparked an intense debate between the opposing
incendiary words or actions. groups.

97 inimical adj "Inimical" means harmful, unfriendly, The actions of the corporation were seen as inimical to the
or hostile, often describing something environment, causing widespread damage to local ecosystems.
that is opposed to or detrimental to a
person, group, or situation.

98 invigorate verb Invigorate" means to give energy, In-Vigor-Aid" – Think of someone giving Spending time in nature invigorates her, filling her with energy
strength, or vitality to someone or injection that brings "vigor" or liveliness and joy./The speech was intended to invigorate the team./A
something, often refreshing or back to a person or place. morning run can invigorate the body and mind.
revitalizing them.
 99 opaque adj "Opaque" means not transparent or "Oh-Paque" – Imagine saying "Oh!" His writing style was so opaque that readers struggled to
not allowing light to pass through; it because you can't see through a "paque" understand his main points./The manager’s instructions were
can also describe something that is or thick glass, symbolizing opaqueness. opaque, leaving the team unsure of how to proceed with the
difficult to understand or unclear. project./His explanation was so opaque that most of us were left
more confused than before./The company’s financial statements
were deliberately opaque, making it difficult for investors to
assess its true performance.

100 vacillate verb "Vacillate" means to waver between "Vast-Late" – Imagine someone being She tends to vacillate when choosing a restaurant, constantly
different opinions, choices, or actions, "late" because they are lost in a "vast" changing her mind between options./The committee continued
often struggling to make a decision or number of choices, representing to vacillate on the new policy, unable to reach a consensus./She
showing indecisiveness. indecisiveness or vacillation. tends to vacillate between career options, unsure of which path
to commit to.

101 paradigmatic adj standard, model or ideal example. "Paradise-Matic" – Imagine a paradise Her research is considered paradigmatic in the field, often used
that is ideal and serves as the ultimate as a model for new studies./His success in the business world
example, just like something was paradigmatic, serving as a model for aspiring entrepreneurs.
paradigmatic.

102 pedantic adj Pedantic" refers to someone who is "Penny-Dantic" – Think of someone who His pedantic style of teaching made the simple concepts seem
overly concerned with formal rules, focuses on every penny or detail, being more difficult than they really were./The professor's pedantic
details, or academic knowledge, often excessively meticulous, which is pedantic lectures often bored the students, as he focused too much on
in a way that is excessive or tiresome. behavior. minute details instead of the main concepts.
It can describe a person who shows
off their learning or focuses on trivial
aspects of a subject.

103 placid adj Placid" describes something that is Batting placid wicket Despite the chaos around her, she remained placid, calmly
calm, peaceful, or serene, often used handling the situation./His placid expression remained
to describe a person’s demeanor or unchanged even during the heated argument./The placid
an environment that is free from countryside provided a perfect escape from the hustle and
disturbance. bustle of city life.

104 punctilious adj Punctilious" refers to being very Punctual-ious" – Imagine someone who The punctilious assistant ensured that every detail of the
attentive to detail, especially in terms is not only punctual but also pays meeting was perfectly prepared and on schedule.
of behavior, etiquette, or correctness. attention to every little detail of time
It describes someone who is management, representing punctilious
meticulous and precise in observing behavior.
formalities or rules.

105 polemical adj Polemical" refers to something that is Polar-Mental" – Picture two people with The article was so polemical that it sparked heated discussions
controversial, argumentative, or completely polar opposite opinions, across social media platforms.
involving strong criticism or disputes. engaging in polemical debate over an His polemical speech against the government led to widespread
It often describes writings, speeches, issue. protests and debates.
or ideas that provoke disagreement or
debate.
106 profundity Noun when someone or something shows Pandity> Profundity His profundity on philosophical matters made him a sought-after
great knowledge and understanding, lecturer at universities./he was a young man of great profundity.

107 prophetic adj "Prophetic" refers to something that Prophet-Tic" – Picture a prophet who His prophetic warnings about the economy were realized when
predicts or foresees future events, can predict the future with remarkable the financial crisis hit.
often with great accuracy. accuracy, symbolizing prophetic insight.

108 abstain verb to deliberately avoid or refrain from She decided to abstain from eating sweets during the month of
something, Ramadan./To maintain his fitness, he chose to abstain from
drinking soda and sugary beverages.
109 approbation Noun Approbation" refers to approval, The young artist received high approbation for her innovative
praise, or commendation, often in a painting at the exhibition./The teacher’s approbation of the
formal or official sense. student’s project motivated him to continue working hard.

110 precipitate verb Precipitate" can mean to cause The decision to cut funding could precipitate a crisis in the
something to happen suddenly or organization./The sudden decision to move forward with the
unexpectedly, often something project without proper planning could precipitate serious
negative. problems later.

111 intimate adj/ As an adjective, it can refer to a close, The two intimate friends could communicate without words,
verb personal, or familiar relationship, understanding each other perfectly.
often implying deep affection or The professor intimated that there would be a pop quiz, but did
privacy. not give any further details.
As a verb, it means to hint or suggest
something subtly or indirectly.

112 cherish verb to love, protect, and care for someone The previous owners had cherished the house./He genuinely
or something that is important to loved and cherished her. / I cherish the memories of the time we
you/to keep hopes, memories, or spent together.
ideas in your mind because they are
important to you and bring you
pleasure:

113 corroborate verb Corroborate" means to confirm or The scientist's research findings corroborate the theory
support a statement, theory, or proposed by earlier studies./he documents provided by the
finding with additional evidence or company corroborated the claims made in their press release.
testimony. It is often used in the
context of strengthening the validity
of an argument or claim.

114 prudent adj "Prudent" refers to being cautious, The prudent manager avoided risky investments and chose more
wise, or sensible, especially when stable opportunities for the company.
making decisions or choices. It He made a prudent decision by researching thoroughly before
involves exercising good judgment, making any major purchases.
considering potential risks, and acting
with foresight.
115 recondite adj Recondite" refers to something that is The professor’s lecture on quantum mechanics was so recondite
difficult to understand, hidden, or that only a few students could grasp the concepts./The book was
obscure, often because it requires filled with recondite theories that only scholars in the field could
specialized knowledge or deep study truly appreciate.
to comprehend.

116 scrupulous adj Scrupulous" refers to being very The accountant was scrupulous in his record-keeping, ensuring
careful, thorough, and paying great that every transaction was accurately documented.
attention to detail, particularly when She was scrupulous about keeping her promises, never failing to
it comes to ethics or moral principles. deliver on her word.
It can also describe someone who is His scrupulous nature made him well-respected in the
morally strict and avoids any community for his honesty and integrity.
wrongdoing.

117 mitigate Verb "Mitigate" means to make something Taking pain relievers can help mitigate the discomfort after
less severe, harsh, or painful. surgery.
The charity works to mitigate the impact of poverty by providing
food and shelter to the homeless.

118 obsolete adj Obsolete" refers to something that is The use of floppy disks has become obsolete due to the rise of
no longer in use, outdated, or has USB drives and cloud storage.
been replaced by something more The company decided to replace its obsolete machinery with
modern or efficient. more advanced technology.

119 garrulous adj Garrulous" refers to someone who is His garrulous nature made meetings much longer than
excessively talkative, especially about necessary, as he would often veer off-topic.
trivial matters. She was garrulous at the party, telling everyone all about her
latest vacation in great detail.

120 tranquil adj Tranquil" refers to something that is The garden was so tranquil that I spent hours reading and
calm, peaceful, and free from enjoying the quiet atmosphere./The tranquil sound of the ocean
disturbance. waves helped him relax and clear his mind.
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Sl Word Parts of Meaning Mnemonic Example
No. speech
121 clangor noun "Clangor" refers to a loud, resonant "Clang-Gore" – Picture the harsh sound After the bell rang, the clangor of the crowd filled the hall,
noise or a harsh sound, often of metal clanging in a factory, creating a creating an overwhelming sound./The city streets were filled
associated with metal striking metal. clangor of intense noise. with the clangor of traffic, honking horns, and construction
noise.

122 debunk verb "Debunk" means to expose the D-Bunk" – Think of the "D" as a symbol The documentary debunked the common myth that we only use
falseness or incorrectness of a myth, of disproving something and "bunk" as a 10% of our brains.
belief, idea, or claim false idea that needs to be eliminated. The scientist worked hard to debunk the false claims made by
the competing company about their product.

123 diminutive adj Diminutive" refers to something that "Mini-Tive" – Think of "mini" as a The artist used a diminutive brush to add fine details to the
is extremely small or tiny in size. shorthand for something small, and "- painting.
tive" indicating its nature, representing
diminutive.

124 discernible adj Discernible" refers to something that The difference in quality was barely discernible to the untrained
can be perceived, recognized, or eye./The subtle flavors of the dish were discernible only after
distinguished with the senses or the taking a second bite./
mind. It means that something is There was a discernible change in the atmosphere after the
noticeable or detectable. announcement.

125 estranged adj Estranged" refers to a state of being E-Stranger" – Imagine someone who was After years of arguing, the couple became estranged and
emotionally distant, or separated once close to you now acting like a decided to live apart.
from someone, typically due to a stranger, representing an estranged His estranged relationship with his family made holidays difficult
breakdown in relationship or relationship. and lonely.
communication.

126 imperious adj "Imperious" describes someone who Emperor-Ious" – Imagine an emperor The imperious manager demanded that all employees work
is arrogantly domineering, who is imperious in nature, making overtime without any exceptions./Her imperious attitude made
overbearing, or commanding, often in commands in an arrogant, commanding it difficult for anyone to offer suggestions or express
a way that is perceived as haughty or way. opinions./The imperious king ruled with absolute power,
dictatorial. expecting complete obedience from his subjects.

127 invasive adj "Invasive" refers to something that In-Vade" – Think of an army that invades The invasive species of plant began to spread quickly, choking
aggressively enters or spreads into an a land, taking over and disrupting its out the native plants in the area.
area or environment, often causing peace, symbolizing the invasive nature of He felt uncomfortable with the invasive questions that were
harm or disruption. something. asked during the interview.

128 irresolute adj "Irresolute" describes someone who is "I-Resolve-Late" – Imagine someone who His irresolute attitude made it difficult for the team to move
uncertain, indecisive, or lacking in delays making a decision, indicating their forward with the project.
determination. It refers to a state of irresolute nature. The irresolute leader hesitated to make a final decision, leaving
wavering or being unsure about the group in uncertainty.
making a decision or taking a
particular action.
129 restive adj Restive" refers to a state of being Rest-Less" – Imagine someone trying to The audience became restive as they waited for the concert to
impatient, restless, or unable to rest but feeling uneasy and restless, start, eager for the performance to begin.
remain still, often due to symbolizing restive behavior. The restive student kept shifting in his seat during the long
dissatisfaction, anxiety, or boredom. It lecture.
can also describe a person who is
difficult to control or manage.

130 marginalize verb Marginalize" means to treat someone Women in the workplace are sometimes marginalized by their
or something as insignificant, male colleagues, reducing their professional opportunities.
unimportant, or peripheral. The government’s decision to marginalize certain communities
sparked widespread protests.

131 panache noun Panache" refers to a distinctive and Panic-Ash" – Imagine someone with an She entered the room with such panache, drawing everyone's
stylish flair, confidence, or elegance, elegant flair handling a panic situation attention with her confident, graceful presence.
especially in performance, with ease and grace, symbolizing The speech was delivered with panache, leaving the audience
appearance, or manner. panache. impressed by the speaker's charisma and style.

132 plodding adj "Plodding" describes something or "Plot-Ting" – Think of someone moving The plodding pace of the lecture made it hard for students to
someone moving or working slowly, so slowly that they seem to be “plotting” stay engaged./His plodding approach to completing the project
steadily, and often laboriously, with every single step, representing plodding frustrated his teammates, who wanted a faster pace./
little excitement or energy. It often behavior. The movie was well-made, but its plodding storyline made it
suggests a lack of speed, creativity, or difficult to stay engaged.
enthusiasm.

133 prosaic adj "Prosaic" describes something that is Prosaic-Plain" – Imagine something as Despite her talent, she was given only prosaic tasks at work,
dull, ordinary, or lacking in plain as prose compared to poetry, leaving her unchallenged and bored.
imagination or excitement. lacking flair or excitement, symbolizing His prosaic writing style lacked the vividness that would have
prosaic. made the story come alive.

134 stigmatize verb "Stigmatize" means to label or mark He was unfairly stigmatized for his past mistakes, even though
someone or something as socially he had made great efforts to change./The policy unintentionally
unacceptable, shameful, or stigmatizes individuals with mental health issues, making them
disgraceful. hesitant to seek help.

135 laudable adj "Laudable" describes something "Applaud-Able" – Think of something Her dedication to volunteering for underprivileged children is
deserving praise, admiration, or you feel compelled to applaud because truly laudable.
commendation. It refers to actions, it’s truly laudable. The team’s laudable effort in completing the project ahead of
intentions, or achievements that are schedule impressed the entire company.
commendable or worthy of approval.

136 remedial adj Remedial" refers to something It is often used in the context of The therapist recommended remedial exercises to help improve
intended to correct, improve, or fix a education or health. his shoulder mobility.
problem, especially related to learning The school implemented remedial programs to support students
difficulties or skills deficiencies. struggling with reading and writing skills.
137 sporadic adj "Sporadic" means occurring at Her attendance in class was sporadic, making it difficult for her
irregular intervals or happening to keep up with the lessons.
infrequently and unpredictably. It We experienced sporadic rain showers throughout the day, with
refers to something that doesn’t the weather constantly shifting.
happen consistently or in a regular
pattern.

138 impertinent adj Impertinent" means showing a lack of Inappropriate Intent" – Think of His impertinent comments during the meeting surprised
respect, being rude or intrusive, or someone acting with inappropriate everyone, as they were both rude and irrelevant to the topic.
acting in a way that is out of place. intent, demonstrating behavior that’s The child’s impertinent questions to the teacher displayed a lack
impertinent. of respect for authority.

139 lax adj Lax" means not strict, not careful, or Lack-Discipline" – Think of "lax" as having The school’s lax security measures made it easy for anyone to
lacking in discipline, control, or a lack of strictness or discipline./ enter the building unnoticed./The coach was criticized for being
attention. It can refer to something reLAX>>Lax too lax with the players, allowing them to skip practices without
that is loose, relaxed, or negligent. consequence./The manager was lax in enforcing the company
rules, leading to confusion and inconsistency.

140 undermine verb Undermine" means to weaken, The political campaign tried to undermine the opponent’s
damage, or harm something gradually credibility with misleading ads./Her actions were designed to
or covertly. undermine the company’s policies, even though they were never
overtly disruptive.

141 conventional adj Conventional" refers to something He followed a conventional approach to problem-solving, relying
that is based on established customs, on methods that had been tried and tested for years./They
traditions, or practices. preferred a conventional wedding with traditional vows and
ceremonies, staying true to their cultural roots.

142 enigmatic adj Enigmatic" refers to something that is The enigmatic smile on the Mona Lisa’s face has intrigued art
mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to lovers for centuries.
understand. It describes a situation, Despite his enigmatic personality, people were drawn to him
person, or thing that leaves others because of the aura of mystery he carried.
confused or intrigued due to its
complexity or secrecy.

143 utterly adverb Utterly" means completely, entirely, She was utterly amazed by the breathtaking beauty of the
or absolutely. landscape./His explanation was utterly confusing, leaving
everyone even more perplexed than before.
144 extravagant adj Extravagant" refers to something that His extravagant spending on designer clothes left him with little
is excessive,lavish spending, behavior, money to pay for his bills.
or lifestyle that goes beyond The wedding was extravagant, with a lavish banquet and a grand
simplicity. ceremony./He regretted his extravagant spending on gadgets,
realizing he could have saved a lot of money.

145 fanciful adj Fanciful" refers to something that is "Fancy-Full" – Think of something being His fanciful stories about traveling to outer space were fun but
imaginative, whimsical, or unrealistic, "full" of fancy ideas or imagination, not based in reality./The designer created fanciful dresses that
often based on fantasy or flights of symbolizing something fanciful. looked more like works of art than clothing./The fanciful idea of
fancy rather than reality. flying cars is still a dream, even though technology is advancing.
146 frivolous adj Frivolous" refers to something that is She spent frivolous amounts of money on designer bags, without
not serious, lacking in importance or considering her savings.
value, often trivial or silly. It can His frivolous remarks during the meeting distracted everyone
describe actions, behaviors, or things from the main issue at hand.
that are seen as unnecessary or The court ruled that the lawsuit was frivolous and had no basis in
inappropriate for the situation. law.

147 heterogeneousadj Heterogeneous" refers to something Opposite of homogeneous The committee was heterogeneous, consisting of members from
that is made up of different or diverse various departments and backgrounds.
elements or components. It describes The heterogeneous group of students brought unique
a group or mixture that is varied, perspectives to the project, making it more creative.
rather than uniform or identical.

148 weary adj Weary" refers to feeling tired, After a long day of work, she felt utterly weary and just wanted
exhausted, or fatigued, often due to to relax./The weary travelers were eager to find a place to rest
prolonged activity or emotional strain. after their long journey.

149 aloof adj "Aloof" refers to being distant, He remained aloof during the meeting, not engaging in any of
detached, or uninvolved, either the discussions.
emotionally or physically. It can Her aloof attitude made it hard for others to approach her and
describe a person who is reserved or offer help.
not easily approachable, often
appearing indifferent or uninterested
in others.

150 zealous adj Zealous" refers to being enthusiastic, The zealous volunteers worked tirelessly to organize the charity
[Link] can describe someone event, driven by their cause.
who is eager to pursue something She was zealous in her support for the environmental
with great energy and commitment. movement, always advocating for sustainable practices.
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Group-6
Sl Word Parts of Meaning Mnemonic Example
No. speech
151 affectation noun Affectation" refers to behavior, Fake-Attention" – Imagine someone His British accent was merely an affectation, adopted to make
speech, or actions that are artificial or seeking attention by acting in a way that him seem more sophisticated./His British accent felt like an
pretentious, often intended to seems fake or unnatural, representing affectation since he’d never actually lived in the UK.
impress others. affectation.

152 analogous adj Analogous" means having similarities Analogy-Us" – Think of using an analogy Her role in the organization was analogous to a team captain,
or comparable characteristics, to help us see similarities, much like coordinating efforts and guiding the team./The structure of the
typically used to describe things that analogous things that share traits. human eye is analogous to that of a camera, with both capturing
share certain qualities, which makes images in a similar way./The company’s current financial
them easier to compare or situation is analogous to what it experienced last year, making it
understand in relation to each other. easy to predict similar outcomes.

153 chauvinistic adj believing or showing an unreasonable Chauvin-Likes-Only-Own" – Think of His chauvinistic attitude made it difficult for him to appreciate
belief that your own country or race is “Chauvin” as someone who only likes his other cultures, as he always saw his own as superior./She found
the best or most important: own kind, showing a chauvinistic bias. his chauvinistic remarks offensive, as he constantly downplayed
the achievements of others.

154 connoisseur Noun A "connoisseur" is an expert or Con-Know-Sir" – Imagine a "sir" who As an art connoisseur, he could instantly recognize the unique
someone with extensive knowledge "knows" everything about fine things, brushwork of different artists.
and refined taste in a particular field, just like a connoisseur. His travels around the world made him a connoisseur of diverse
especially in areas like art, food, wine, cuisines, able to recommend dishes from any culture.
or music.

155 dissemble verb to conceal (one's real motives, Disguise-Symbol" – Imagine someone She tried to dissemble her nervousness by putting on a confident
emotions, etc) by pretence using a symbol as a disguise to hide their smile.
true self, like someone who dissembles. Politicians are often accused of dissembling, as they may not
always reveal their true intentions.

156 dogged adj Dogged" describes someone who is "Dog-Chase" – Think of a dog chasing a His dogged determination to complete the marathon, despite
determined, persistent, or stubbornly ball tirelessly without giving up, the rain and cold, was truly inspiring.
tenacious, especially in the face of representing dogged persistence. She pursued her research with a dogged focus, unwilling to
difficulty or opposition. abandon her experiments even after repeated failures.

157 dupe Noun/ If a person dupes you, they trick you D-You-Pay" – Imagine someone tricking The girls were duped by drug smugglers into carrying heroin for
Verb into doing something or into believing you into paying for something worthless, them./ He becomes an innocent dupe in a political scandal./The
something which is not true. Noun making you a dupe. scammer tried to dupe her into giving away her bank
(person who is deceived) / Verb (to information.
deceive)

158 engender verb "Engender" means to cause, produce, "Engine" – Think of an engine that The policy changes are likely to engender more public support
or give rise to a feeling, situation, or generates movement, similar to how for the government./ Poor communication in the workplace can
condition. It often refers to bringing engender means to bring something into engender frustration and misunderstandings.
about or instigating something. existence.
159 pertinacious adj Pertinacious" describes someone who Persevere-Tenacious" – Imagine The pertinacious student refused to give up on solving the
is stubbornly persistent or someone who tenaciously perseveres, difficult math problem, even after multiple attempts.
determined, often in holding on to a reflecting the pertinacious quality. His pertinacious attitude in defending his ideas, despite
belief, opinion, or purpose. opposition, won him respect from his peers.

160 specious adj "Specious" describes something that Specially-Deceptive" – Think of The salesperson’s specious claims about the product’s benefits
appears to be true or valid on the something “special” but in a misleading convinced many people to buy it, even though it didn’t work as
surface but is actually misleading, way, symbolizing specious as something advertised./Her specious reasoning sounded logical at first, but a
deceptive, or false upon closer falsely appealing. deeper analysis revealed many flaws.
examination.

161 spurious adj "Spurious" refers to something that is "Spur-Furious" – Imagine feeling The report was dismissed after it was found to be based on
false, fake, or not genuine, often “furious” because you were misled by spurious data.
intended to deceive. It can apply to something spurious or fake. He made spurious claims about his qualifications to impress the
claims, arguments, or items that hiring manager.
appear to be authentic but are
actually fraudulent.

162 subvert verb "Subvert" means to undermine, "Sub-version" – Think of creating a “sub” The group’s goal was to subvert the government by spreading
weaken, or overthrow an established version to undermine or secretly oppose dissent among the citizens.
authority, system, or belief. the main system, like subverting it. His attempts to subvert the company's rules eventually led to his
dismissal.

163 timorous adj Timorous" describes someone who is Timid-More" – Think of someone who is The timorous child hesitated to speak in front of the
fearful, shy, or lacking in confidence, always "more" timid than others, class./Despite her timorous nature, she eventually found the
often due to anxiety or apprehension. showing how timorous they are in courage to apply for the job.
different situations.

164 tortuous adj Tortuous" refers to something that is "Torture-Us" – Imagine a path so The tortuous mountain road was difficult to navigate, especially
full of twists, turns, or complexities, winding and confusing it feels like it’s during heavy rain.
often implying that it is indirect or torturous to follow, reflecting tortuous. The negotiations became tortuous as each side presented
convoluted in nature. increasingly complex demands.

165 tractable adj Tractable" refers to someone or Trainable" – Think of something or The dog was very tractable, responding quickly to all of its
something that is easy to manage, someone that is easy to train or direct, owner’s commands.
control, or influence. It can describe a just like a tractable person or situation. The tractable student readily accepted feedback and improved in
person who is cooperative and easily every subject.
guided.

166 underscore verb Underscore" means to emphasize or "Under-Score" – Imagine placing a line The teacher used a red pen to underscore the key points in the
highlight something to give it greater "under" something to emphasize it, like student’s essay.
importance or attention. an underscore to highlight an important The report underscores the need for greater investment in
point. renewable energy.

167 venal adj "Venal" refers to someone who is Venom of Greed" – Visualize the She criticized the venal politicians who sold their votes for
willing to act dishonestly for personal "venom" of greed that corrupts a person, personal gain.
gain, particularly when it comes to making them venal and willing to accept The company’s venal practices were eventually uncovered in an
accepting bribes or engaging in bribes. extensive audit.
corrupt behavior.
168 venerate verb Venerate" means to regard or treat The community continues to venerate its founding leaders for
someone or something with great their vision and sacrifices./The elders are venerated for their
respect, reverence, or admiration, wisdom and experience in the village.
often due to their age, wisdom, or
importance.

169 presumptuous adj "Presumptuous" describes someone "Presume-Too Much" – Imagine Her presumptuous behavior at the meeting annoyed everyone
who is overly confident or bold in a someone who presumes too much, as she spoke without being asked.
way that is considered rude or acting confidently without regard for
disrespectful. others, reflecting presumptuous
behavior.

170 admonish verb to warn or reprimand someone firmly he teacher admonished the student for not completing their
but kindly, often with the intent to homework on time.
correct behavior or offer advice. His parents admonished him to be more careful while driving.

171 aesthetic adj Aesthetic" refers to a sense of beauty The aesthetic appeal of the new design made the product stand
or artistic taste. out in the market./The gallery showcased works with a modern
aesthetic that captivated every visitor.
172 bolster verb to support, strengthen, or reinforce The coach’s words bolstered the team’s confidence before the
something, especially in a way that big game.
increases confidence or effectiveness. The company's decision to invest in training programs will
bolster employee skills and performance.

173 empirical adj "Empirical" refers to knowledge or His empirical approach to solving problems involved trial and
data that is based on observation, error rather than theoretical analysis.
experience, or experiment rather than Empirical evidence suggests that regular exercise improves
theory or pure logic. overall health.

174 entitled adj eligible She felt entitled to special treatment because of her long tenure
with the company.
175 proliferate adj to increase rapidly in number or Social media platforms have caused misinformation to
spread quickly. proliferate faster than ever before./New technologies continue
to proliferate as companies innovate and push for advancement.

176 subjective adj "Subjective" refers to something that The critic's review was highly subjective, based on personal taste
is influenced by personal feelings, rather than an objective analysis./His subjective opinion on the
opinions, or experiences, rather than movie was influenced by his love for the director’s previous
being based on objective facts. work.

177 transient adj "Transient" refers to something that Many tourists are transient visitors, staying for only a short
lasts for only a short time or is period of time before moving on./His happiness was transient,
temporary. fading as quickly as it had come.
178 ubiquitous adj "Ubiquitous" refers to something that The ubiquitous presence of social media in our daily lives has
is present, appearing, or found changed how we communicate./ Pollution has become
everywhere. ubiquitous in many large cities, affecting the health of their
residents.
179 alleviate verb to make something (such as pain, We hope that the new policy will alleviate some of the
difficulty, or a problem) less severe or challenges faced by the community./ The counselor’s advice was
more bearable. meant to alleviate the stress of dealing with a difficult situation.

180 probity noun "Probity" refers to the quality of The CEO was known for her probity, always making decisions
having strong moral principles, that were transparent and fair./His probity in handling the
honesty, and integrity. financial reports earned him the trust of his colleagues and
clients.
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Group-7
Sl Word Parts of Meaning Mnemonic Example
No. speech
181 clamorous adj making loud demands or complaints Clamorous Crowd" – Picture a clamorous The clamorous protests outside the government building
crowd in a concert or protest, all demanded immediate action.
speaking at once and demanding He couldn’t concentrate on his work due to the clamorous noise
attention. coming from the construction site next door.

182 explicable adj "Explicable" refers to something that "Ex-Plain-able" – Imagine something that The scientist's findings were explicable through detailed research
can be explained or understood is explicable as being easily explained or and analysis./The teacher’s explanation made the complex
because it is logical or sensible. "plain" to understand. concept explicable to all the students.

183 hyperbole noun a way of speaking or writing that HYPE His claim of being able to run a marathon in 10 minutes was a
makes someone or something sound clear hyperbole.
bigger, better, more, etc. than they
are: /exaggeration, hype [informal],
overstatement.

184 immutable adj "Immutable" refers to something that "Immovable" – Think of something that The laws of physics are considered immutable; they do not
cannot be changed, altered, or is immutable, like a statue that cannot change over time.
modified. be moved or changed. Her love for her family was immutable, unaffected by anything
that happened around her.

185 indefatigable adj "Indefatigable" refers to someone "In-Fatigue-able" – Think of Her indefatigable spirit motivated the entire team, and they
who is tireless and never seems to get "indefatigable" as being someone who finished the project on time./His indefatigable efforts in raising
exhausted. cannot feel fatigue, like a machine that awareness about climate change made him a respected figure in
keeps going and going. the environmental movement.

186 insular adj "Insular" refers to something that is Island-like" – Think of an insular place as His insular views on politics made it difficult for him to engage in
isolated, narrow-minded, or detached being like an island, isolated from the open-minded discussions with others./The small town had an
from the broader world or rest of the world. insular attitude, with residents rarely interacting with people
[Link] are unwilling to from other communities.
meet new people or to consider new
ideas.

187 intransigent adj refusing to change your opinions or "In-Transigent" – Think of someone who They put pressure on the Government to change its intransigent
behaviour: /uncompromising, is in (not) willing to change, refusing to stance. /Unions claim that the management continues to
intractable. be "transigent" (or flexible). maintain an intransigent position.

188 intrepid adj "Intrepid" refers to someone who is Her intrepid spirit made her stand out as a leader in the face of
fearless, brave, and willing to take adversity./a team of intrepid explorers
risks, especially in dangerous or
uncertain situations./extremely brave
and showing no fear of dangerous
situations:
189 irreverent adj not showing the expected respect for No Reverence" – Think of irreverent as His irreverent comments about the political leader sparked
official, important, or holy things: lacking "reverence," meaning no respect controversy among his supporters.
for traditions or authority. The comedian’s irreverent humor often pokes fun at serious
social issues, making some people uncomfortable.

190 neophyte noun A neophyte is someone who is new to This computer course is for neophytes.
a particular activity.
191 platitude noun A "platitude" is a remark or statement "Plat" as in "Flat" – Think of a platitude The speaker's closing platitude about "everything happens for a
that is overused, clichéd, and lacks as something "flat" or lacking substance, reason" did little to inspire the audience./ The coach's platitude
originality or depth. much like a flat, unoriginal idea. about "never giving up" didn't motivate the players, who were
looking for practical advice.

192 prescient adj Prescient" refers to the ability to Pre-See" – Imagine someone who can Her prescient remarks about the economic downturn turned out
perceive or predict future events "pre-see" (see in advance) what is going to be remarkably accurate./The prescient warnings from the
before they happen. to happen, like a prophet. scientist about the impending pandemic were ignored until it
was too late.

193 pristine adj Pristine" refers to something that is in Pre-" + "Stine" – Imagine something that The car seemed to be in pristine condition./ Now the house is in
its original, unspoiled condition, or is pre-stine (before being touched or pristine condition.
something that new or almost new, altered), representing its untouched,
and in very good condition: pure state.

194 reproach verb to criticize someone, especially for not His mother reproached him for not eating all his dinner./
being successful or not doing what is
expected:
195 sedulous adj someone who is diligent, "Set-ulous" – Picture someone who is The sedulous researcher spent years gathering data for the
hardworking, and persistent in their always "set" on completing their tasks groundbreaking study./Her sedulous attention to detail ensured
efforts. with great effort, demonstrating that the project was completed ahead of schedule.
sedulous work. /His sedulous efforts in training made him one of the top
performers in the company.

196 soporific adj Something that is soporific makes you "Sofa + Riff" – Imagine lying on a comfy The professor’s soporific lecture had many students fighting to
feel sleepy. /sleep-inducing. sofa while listening to a boring speech stay awake./A warm cup of tea can have a soporific effect,
that makes you soporific (sleepy). especially before bedtime.

197 tendentious adj "Tendentious" describes something "Tend" + "Tension" – Think of a The article was criticized for its tendentious portrayal of the
that expresses or promotes a tendentious argument as one that tends political debate, as it clearly favored one side./His tendentious
particular bias, viewpoint, or agenda, to create tension by promoting a biased remarks during the meeting caused a lot of controversy and
often in a way that is controversial or point of view. disagreement.
intended to influence opinion.

198 stern adj "Stern" refers to something that is The captain’s stern commands ensured that the crew followed
serious, firm, or strict in manner. orders without hesitation.
199 sanction noun/ As a verb: To approve, authorize, or The government sanctioned the new law, allowing it to take
verb give official permission for effect immediately./International sanctions were imposed on the
something./ As a noun: A penalty or country for violating human rights./ The company faced a
punitive action imposed to encourage sanction for violating environmental regulations, including a
compliance with a rule or law, or a hefty fine.
measure to encourage or deter
behavior.

200 salubrious adj Salubrious" refers to something that is "Salu" (Latin for health) + "Brious" The mountain air was salubrious, making it the perfect place for
health-promoting or conducive to (similar to "brilliant") – Think of a relaxing retreat./The doctor recommended a salubrious
good health. salubrious as brilliant for health, routine of daily exercise and a balanced diet.
meaning it's something that enhances
your well-being.

201 robust adj "Robust" refers to something strong, The company’s robust financial system ensured it could survive
healthy, or vigorous. even the most challenging economic times.
After years of training, she developed a robust immune system
that helped her fight off illnesses.

202 appease verb to prevent further disagreement or She claimed that the government had only changed the law in
fighting by letting the opposing side order to appease their critics./They were given a small pay rise
have something that they want: but this was not enough to appease them.
203 arbitrary adj based on chance rather than being Did you have a reason for choosing your destination or was it
planned or based on reason:/using arbitrary?/The company has been the subject of an arbitrary
unlimited personal power without take-over./an arbitrary ruler.
considering other people's rights or
wishes:

204 archaic adj Archaic" refers to something that is Archaic" like "Archeology" – Picture an The archaic laws of the country were eventually revised to
very old or outdated, often from an archaeologist digging up something old reflect contemporary values and needs.
earlier period in history. and archaic from the ground, as it The archaic tools discovered by the archaeologists gave insight
belongs to an ancient time. into the primitive lifestyle of ancient civilizations.

205 dearth noun an amount or supply that is not large The region is suffering from a dearth of medical specialists.
enough: /
lack of something

206 indolent adj lazy, slack, idle, slow .indolent teenagers who won't lift a finger to help
207 loathe verb hate, dislike The two men loathe each other.
208 malign adj causing or intending to cause harm or Foreign domination had a malign influence on local
evil: politics./Reliance on sponsorship can have a malign effect on
theatre groups.
209 malleable adj Malleable" refers to something that is "Malleable" = "Moldable" – Think of The metal was malleable, allowing the blacksmith to shape it
easily shaped, influenced, or adapted. something that is moldable or easily into intricate designs.
shaped, like clay, which is malleable. Her malleable personality made it easy for others to influence
her decisions.
210 plastic adj Describes something that is flexible, "Plastic" = "Flexible" – Think of a plastic His plastic attitude toward work made him willing to accept any
adaptable, or capable of being easily bag that bends and adapts to whatever it new tasks that came his way.
shaped or influenced (adjective). contains, just like a plastic attitude can
change based on the situation.
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Sl Word Parts of Meaning Mnemonic Example
No. speech
211 accentuate verb to make it more noticeable, "Accent" in "Accentuate" – Think of His speech was carefully crafted to accentuate the positive
prominent, or emphasized. putting an accent or emphasis on a word aspects of the project.
in speech, just as accentuate means to
highlight something.

212 conjectural adj something based on guesswork, Conjecture = Prediction" – Remember Her assumptions about the outcome were purely conjectural,
speculation, or an opinion formed that conjectural ideas are like lacking concrete data./The theory remains conjectural, as no
without sufficient evidence. predictions, based on limited conclusive evidence has yet been found.
information.

213 convivial adj "Convivial" describes an atmosphere, Convivial = Festival" – Picture a lively The wedding reception was a convivial affair, filled with laughter
person, or event that is friendly, lively, festival, full of friendly people, which is a and joyful conversations./ His convivial nature made him popular
and enjoyable. very convivial setting. at gatherings, as he always brought a positive, friendly energy.

214 decadent adj "Decadent" refers to something "Decadent" = "Decay" – Think of The empire's decadent lifestyle eventually led to its downfall as
characterized by excessive indulgence decadent as something that decays over resources became depleted.
in pleasure or luxury, often to the time due to too much indulgence or The movie depicted a decadent society where excess and
point of moral decline or decay. excess. indulgence were prioritized over values.

215 egregious adj outstandingly bad, shocking "Egregious" = "Egregiously bad" – Think His egregious behavior at the meeting shocked everyone, as he
of the word as emphasizing something insulted his colleagues openly.
very bad or glaringly wrong. The company faced egregious fines for repeatedly violating
environmental regulations.

216 evanescent adj Evanescent" refers to something that "Evanescent" = "Vanishing" – Think of it The beauty of the sunset was evanescent, disappearing as
is fleeting, temporary, or short-lived, as something that vanishes quickly, like a quickly as it appeared.
often fading away or disappearing brief flash of light. Her happiness was evanescent, lasting only for a few moments
quickly. before the stress returned.

217 forestall verb "Forestall" means to prevent or delay For" + "stall" = "For stall" – Think of To forestall any delays in the project, the manager approved the
something by taking action ahead of stalling something before it even begins, budget early.
time, or to anticipate and deal with an like putting a pause on an event before it The company took steps to forestall a potential lawsuit by
event before it happens. happens. settling the dispute out of court.

218 galvanize verb to stimulate or motivate someone Galvanize" = "Energy burst" – Picture a The coach’s powerful speech galvanized the team, pushing them
into action, often by arousing strong burst of energy that galvanizes people, to win the championship.
emotions or excitement. encouraging them to take action The recent social movement has galvanized citizens to demand
immediately. change from the government.

219 indiscriminate adj done at random or without careful "In + discriminate" – Imagine someone The indiscriminate use of pesticides harmed not only the pests
judgment who cannot make a discriminate choice, but also the surrounding environment./His indiscriminate
so they choose randomly or without spending habits resulted in mounting debt and financial
care. troubles.
220 innocuous adj not harmful or offensive "Innocuous" = "Innocent" – Think of His innocuous comment was misunderstood, but it was meant
something that is innocent and harmless, with no ill intent./The movie had innocuous humor, making it
like a baby or a small, friendly pet. suitable for all ages.

221 nettlesome adj causing annoyance or difficulty Nettle" + "some" = "Nettlesome" – The nettlesome delay in the project caused frustration among
Picture a nettle (a stinging plant) and the team members.
think of something that causes irritation His nettlesome habit of interrupting people during meetings
or discomfort, just like getting pricked by made it hard for others to speak.
a nettle.

222 vapid adj Vapid" refers to something that is Vapid" = "Vague + Dull" – Imagine The movie was vapid and lacked the emotional depth that the
dull, boring, or lacking in liveliness, something vague and dull, without any trailer promised.
flavor, or significance. interesting qualities or characteristics. He gave a vapid speech, repeating the same general ideas
without offering any new insights.

223 obviate verb to remove or prevent a problem, "Obviate" = "Obstacle" + "Violate" – The new software update will obviate the need for manual data
difficulty, or need by taking action in Imagine an obstacle being violated or entry, saving us time.
advance. avoided before it even becomes a Regular maintenance can obviate the need for costly repairs in
problem. the future.

224 palpable adj "Palpable" means something that is so Palpable" = "Palms Able" – Imagine When they announced her name as the winner, her excitement
intense or clear that it almost feels as something so real and intense that you was almost palpable.
if it can be physically felt or touched. feel like you could touch it with your The fear in the air was palpable as the storm approached the
palms. coastline.

225 perfidy Noun Perfidy" refers to deceitfulness or "Perfidy" sounds like "Per-fraud-y" – His act of perfidy shattered the trust we had placed in him,
deliberate betrayal of trust; an act of Imagine someone who is fraudulent or leaving us feeling deeply betrayed.
treachery. treacherous, breaking trust and The general was executed for perfidy after he was found to be
committing an act of perfidy. working with the enemy.

226 scant adj insufficient or barely sufficient Scant" sounds like "Scarce" – Think of The village had scant rainfall this season, causing concern among
something that’s scarce, meaning there’s the farmers./ Her research was limited by the scant data
barely enough, just like scant resources. available on the subject./Despite the scant resources, they
managed to make the event successful.

227 skulduggery Noun "Skulduggery" refers to underhanded "Skulduggery" = "Skull" + "Dug" – Picture The politician was accused of skulduggery after a scandal
or deceitful behavior, trickery, or a skull being dug up sneakily, like revealed his secret dealings./Their elaborate skulduggery was
dishonest activities, especially for someone doing something dishonest or exposed, causing the company's stock to plummet.
personal gain. shady.

228 profuse adj abundant, plentiful. Profuse" sounds like "Produce" – Think She offered profuse apologies for missing the meeting./After his
of producing something in abundance, injury, there was profuse bleeding that needed immediate
like profuse flowers in spring medical attention.

229 oust verb drive out or expel from a position or The fascist Sk. Hasina has been ousted on 5th August 24.
place
230 trivial adj of little value or importance Arguing over such trivial matters only wastes time and distracts
from important decisions.
231 flamboyant adj tending to attract attention because The building's flamboyant architecture was admired by tourists
of confidence, stylishness/ bright, for its intricate details and bold colors./The artist was known for
colorful and noticeable his flamboyant outfits, always featuring bright colors and unique
designs.

232 utilitarian adj "Utilitarian" describes something Utility-arian" – Think of something that The furniture in his apartment was utilitarian, focusing on
designed for usefulness, or function emphasizes utility or usefulness, like comfort and efficiency rather than aesthetics.
over style or beauty. basic, functional objects.
233 gainsay verb deny, contradict, speak against or No one could gainsay his argument, as he presented undeniable
oppose evidence.
234 omnipresent adj widespread, constantly encountered In the city, advertisements seemed omnipresent, appearing on
billboards, buses, and even buildings.
235 sagacious adj wise or shrewd, intelligent The sagacious leader guided the nation through difficult times
with his prudent decisions.
236 momentary adj lasting very short time, brief Momentary = A moment" – Think of The momentary power outage caused a brief disruption in the
something that lasts only a moment, a event.
fleeting instance.
237 mundane adj lacking interest or excitement, dull The meeting was filled with mundane details that didn't capture
anyone's attention.
238 pugnacious adj eager to argue, quarrel or fight His pugnacious attitude often led to heated arguments with his
colleagues.
239 nullify verb make null and void, invalidate Nullify" = "Cancel" – Think of nullifying a The court ruling will nullify the previous contract and render it
contract, meaning you're effectively invalid.
canceling it.
240 sanguine adj optimistic, positive "Sanguine" = "Sunshine" – Picture Despite the setbacks, he remained sanguine about the project’s
someone always happy and optimistic, success.
like the bright, warming sun. Her sanguine outlook on life made her a pleasant person to be
around, even during tough times
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Sl Word Parts of Meaning Mnemonic Example
No. speech
241 boorish Adj Boorish" describes someone who is "Boorish" = "Boo" – Think of people His boorish remarks during the meeting offended many of his
rude, insensitive, or ill-mannered, "booing" someone because of their rude colleagues.
often displaying crude behavior. and uncultured behavior. The tourist’s boorish behavior embarrassed his companions.
242 brook Verb to tolerate or endure something, "Brook sounds like 'broke'" – Imagine She would not brook any interruptions while she was presenting
especially something unpleasant or you can’t brook (tolerate) being broke her ideas./The manager made it clear that he would not brook
unwanted. anymore. any form of dishonesty in the workplace.
243 circumspect adj Circumspect" means being cautious, Circum" (around) + "spect" (look) – Think Before signing the contract, she remained circumspect,
careful, or prudent, especially by of someone looking around carefully reviewing every clause in detail.
considering all possible risks and before making a decision. The politician adopted a circumspect approach, avoiding direct
outcomes before taking action. comments on the controversial issue.

244 comity noun "Comity" refers to mutual courtesy, Comity sounds like 'community'" – In a The diplomat emphasized the importance of comity in resolving
respect, and considerate behavior, community, people show respect and international disputes.
often in social or political contexts. courtesy to maintain harmony.
245 commensurate Adj Commensurate" means corresponding Commensurate = Common Rate" – The candidate is seeking a position with a salary
in size, degree, or proportion; equal Picture salaries being given at a rate commensurate with her skills and experience.
or appropriate in measure. proportionate to the work done. His punishment was commensurate with the severity of the
crime he committed.

246 cordial Adj Cordial" means warm, friendly, and The host gave a cordial welcome to all the guests, ensuring they
polite in behavior or attitude. felt at home.
Despite their disagreements, their conversation remained cordial
and respectful.

247 deleterious Adj harmful or damaging. Deleterious = Delete + Serious" – Smoking has a deleterious effect on your lungs and overall
Something so harmful it might "delete" health.
or destroy something serious. The factory's waste disposal practices are having a deleterious
impact on the local environment.

248 dichotomy noun Dichotomy" refers to a division or "Dichotomy = Divide + Harmony" – Two The debate on climate change reflects a dichotomy between
contrast between two entirely opposing parts trying to balance or economic growth and environmental preservation.
different or opposing things. coexist.
249 edify Verb "Edify" means to instruct or improve "Edify = Educate + Improve" – Think of Reading classical literature can edify the mind and broaden one’s
someone morally, intellectually, or edify as a way to educate and uplift perspective on life.
spiritually. someone.
250 elicit Verb to draw out or provoke a response, "Elicit = E + Listen" – You must listen The police officer tried to elicit information from the witness
reaction, or information from carefully to elicit the right information or about the accident.
someone. response. The teacher’s question was designed to elicit thoughtful
responses from the students.

251 erudite Adj someone who is highly educated, The professor’s erudite lecture on ancient history impressed the
scholarly, and knowledgeable, students./His erudite analysis of the financial market made him a
especially in a particular subject. sought-after expert.
252 fecund Adj "Fecund" means highly fertile, "Fecund = Fertile Ground" – Think of it as Her fecund mind constantly generated innovative solutions to
productive, or capable of producing land that produces abundant crops or complex problems.
an abundance, whether in terms of ideas. With the right conditions, the garden became incredibly fecund,
offspring, vegetation, or ideas. producing flowers and vegetables in abundance.

253 feeble Adj Feeble" refers to lacking physical Feeble = Feeling Weak" – Feeble sounds After battling the flu for weeks, he felt too feeble to get out of
strength, energy, or effectiveness, like "feel" and reminds you of being tired bed.
often due to age, illness, or weakness. or lacking energy. The argument presented by the lawyer was so feeble that the
It can also describe something weak judge dismissed it immediately.
or unconvincing.

254 felicitous Adj Felicitous" means something that is Felicity" = Happiness – Felicitous is His felicitous remark during the meeting eased the tension and
well-suited or appropriate for the related to felicity, which means made everyone laugh.
situation, and it can also refer to happiness or a fitting, fortunate The felicitous timing of her arrival made her the perfect person
something that brings happiness or situation. to solve the issue.
good fortune.

255 forbear verb refrain from doing or using For + bear" – To "forbear" means to I forbore to comment on this.
(something). refrain from bearing or enduring
something in the moment.
256 haphazard adj Haphazard" refers to something that The room was cleaned in such a haphazard manner that dirt was
is done in a random, disorganized, or still visible in many corners.
careless manner, without planning or
order.

257 hodgepodge noun Hodgepodge" refers to a messy The new policy was a hodgepodge of ideas borrowed from
mixture or jumble of different things, different departments, lacking coherence./The artist’s style was
often without any order or a hodgepodge of influences, blending classical and modern
organization. elements.

258 impede Verb "Impede" means to obstruct, delay, or The heavy traffic impeded the ambulance from reaching the
hinder the progress or movement of hospital on time.
something. Poor internet connectivity can impede online learning and virtual
meetings.

259 impetuous Adj "Impetuous" describes someone or Impetuous = Impatient" – Impatient Her impetuous decision to quit her job without a backup plan
something that acts quickly and people often act hastily without thinking. shocked everyone.
without thought or care, often driven
by strong emotions or impulses.

260 irascible Adj "Irascible" describes someone who is "Irascible = Irritate-able" – Someone who The irascible old man shouted at the children for playing near his
easily angered or prone to irritability. gets irritated easily. garden.

261 mercenary Adj "Mercenary" refers to a person "Mercenary = Merciless for money" – His mercenary motives were obvious when he only helped after
primarily motivated by monetary or Will do anything, even unethical, for being promised a hefty reward.
personal gain rather than ethics or financial gain.
loyalty.
262 meticulous Adj "Meticulous" describes someone who The architect was meticulous in designing the building, ensuring
is very careful and precise, paying that every measurement was accurate.
close attention to even the smallest She approached her work with meticulous care, double-checking
details. every figure before submitting the report.

263 mordant Adj Mordant" refers to something that is The critic’s mordant review left the filmmaker feeling
sharp, biting, or caustic, often in disheartened./The critic’s mordant review of the film was both
humor or criticism. insightful and harsh.
264 outstrip Verb Outstrip" means to surpass, exceed, Her determination and hard work allowed her to outstrip all her
or go beyond someone or something competitors in the final examination.
in achievement, performance, or The company's innovative strategies helped it outstrip its rivals
speed. in market share within a year.

265 precarious Adj "Precarious" describes a situation that Precarious = Pre-care-us" – Imagine The company's financial situation remained precarious after the
is dangerous, unstable, or risky, often having to take extra care of something sudden drop in stock prices.
because it is dependent on uncertain because it’s risky. Walking on the icy road was precarious, and I had to move
or unpredictable factors. carefully to avoid slipping.
266 quirky Adj "Quirky" describes something that is His quirky sense of humor made him stand out at social
unusual, eccentric, or peculiar in an gatherings, often leaving everyone laughing.
interesting or charming way.
267 repudiate Verb Repudiate" means to reject, deny, or "Repudiate = Refuse + Debate" – To The politician repudiated the accusations of corruption, claiming
disown something, especially a belief, repudiate is like refusing to engage in a they were completely false.
claim, or association. It can also refer debate or discussion on a particular She decided to repudiate the deal after discovering the hidden
to formally refusing to accept or be matter. clauses that were unfair.
associated with something.

268 tact noun "Tact" refers to the ability to deal with Tact = Talk + Act" – It’s about knowing His tact in handling the difficult conversation with his colleague
sensitive or difficult situations in a what to talk about and how to act in earned him their respect.
thoughtful and considerate way, delicate situations. She showed great tact by gently correcting the mistake without
without offending others. embarrassing anyone.

269 trifling Adj "Trifling" refers to something that is of The disagreement was so trifling that we quickly moved on from
little value or importance, often it.
considered insignificant or trivial. He spent hours on trifling matters when there were more
important things to address.

270 turbulent Adj involving a lot of sudden changes, "Turbulent = Turned Upside Down" – The turbulent weather caused flight delays at the airport.
arguments, or violence: /experiencing When something is turbulent, it's like The company experienced a turbulent period during its merger
many problems, disagreements, or being caught in a storm where talks./The publishing world is going through a turbulent time at
changes: everything is turning upside down. the moment.
A turbulent market has caused concern in Congress.
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Sl Word Parts of Meaning Mnemonic Example
No. speech
271 acumen noun Acumen" refers to the ability to make Acumen = Accurate Men" – People with Her business acumen helped the company grow rapidly in a
quick, accurate, and intelligent acumen are accurate in their judgments highly competitive market./His political acumen made him a
decisions or judgments. and decisions. respected leader among his peers.
272 antithesis noun "Antithesis" refers to a person, thing, "Anti = Opposite, Thesis = Idea" – Freedom is the antithesis of oppression./The calmness of the
or idea that is the direct opposite of Antithesis means opposite ideas or countryside is the antithesis of the chaotic energy of the city.
someone or something else. thoughts.

273 ascribe verb "Ascribe" means to attribute Ascribe = Assign + Credit" – When you The manager ascribed the team's success to their hard work and
something to a particular cause, ascribe something, you assign credit or dedication./Historians ascribe the fall of the empire to political
person, or source. blame to someone or something. corruption and economic instability./Many people ascribe their
achievements to the guidance and support of their mentors.

274 befuddled adj Bewildered, confused, or unable to "Be + Fuddled" – Imagine someone in a After hearing the complex explanation, he was completely
think clearly. "fuddle" (a confused state) trying to befuddled and needed time to process the information./She
make sense of a chaotic situation. looked befuddled when asked to solve the problem without a
calculator in the recruitment test.

275 eschew verb To deliberately avoid or abstain from "Escape + Chew" – Imagine someone The doctor advised him to eschew fatty foods to improve his
something, especially because it is escaping from chewing unhealthy junk health./ She decides to eschew social media for a month to focus
considered wrong or unwise. food to maintain a healthy lifestyle. on her mental well-being.
276 esoteric adj Intended for or likely to be "Eso-terrific" – Imagine someone saying, The professor's lecture on quantum mechanics was so esoteric
understood by only a small number of "That’s terrific," but only a select few that most of the students struggled to follow./Ancient alchemy
people with specialized knowledge or understand why it's terrific because it’s texts are filled with esoteric symbols that only experts in the field
interest; obscure and difficult to so specialized. can interpret.
understand.

277 evasive adj Tending to avoid commitment or self- "Evasive Escape" – Imagine someone When asked about the budget cuts, the CEO gave an evasive
revelation, especially by responding trying to escape by dodging questions or response that left everyone confused./She gave an evasive smile,
indirectly; intentionally vague or situations, just as an evasive person clearly avoiding the topic of her recent promotion.
elusive. avoids direct answers.

278 exculpate verb show or declare that (someone) is not "Ex-Culprit" – Imagine a former criminal The lawyer worked tirelessly to exculpate her client, presenting
guilty of wrongdoing. who has been cleared of charges, making evidence that proved his innocence./His actions were exculpated
them an "ex-culprit." by the court after the new evidence showed that he was not
responsible for the crime.

279 expedite verb accelerate Something needs to be done to expedite the process.
280 fastidious adj giving too much attention to small Fast + Tidy" – Imagine someone who is His fastidious nature made him a perfect candidate for the job,
details and wanting everything to be very quick ("fast") in keeping things as he could focus on the minutiae others might overlook./Be
correct and perfect:/having a strong perfectly neat ("tidy"), indicating they particularly fastidious about washing your hands before touching
dislike of anything dirty or unpleasant: are very particular about cleanliness or food./She was so fastidious about her work that she checked
order. every report multiple times for even the smallest errors./The
fastidious chef insisted on using only the freshest ingredients,
ensuring every dish was flawless.

281 feign verb to simulate or fake an emotion, "Feign = Fake" – "Feign" sounds like She feigned confidence during the interview, even though she
feeling, or situation./ Pretend "fake," helping to remember that it was nervous./He feigned interest in the conversation, but his
means pretending to be something mind was clearly elsewhere./The actor had to feign excitement
you’re not. for the scene, despite feeling exhausted./The referee claimed
that the player had feigned the injury.

282 furtive adj Done in a secretive or sly manner, Furtive = furt = hiding" – Think of "furt" She gave a furtive smile, not wanting anyone to know how
often to avoid being noticed or as hiding something. A furtive action is pleased she was with the surprise./His furtive behavior made
detected. one done secretly or sneakily. everyone suspicious that he was hiding something.

283 hamper verb To hinder or obstruct the progress or The heavy rain hampered rescue efforts, delaying help for
movement of something. stranded villagers./His lack of technical skills hampered his ability
to complete the project on time.
284 indispensable adj Absolutely necessary or essential; A strong internet connection has become indispensable in
today’s digital world./Clean drinking water is indispensable for
maintaining good health.
285 lament verb To express sorrow, regret, or He was lamenting the death of his infant daughter./'Prices are
mourning, often in a vocal or down 40 per cent since Christmas,' he lamented.
demonstrative way.
286 myopic adj short-sighted./unable to see clearly Myopic = My + Opaque" – Vision or The Government still has a myopic attitude to spending./
things that are far away. thinking is cloudy and unclear about the
future.

287 nonchalant adj Calm, relaxed, and unconcerned, Nonchalant = Non + Challenge" – Despite the chaos around her, she remained nonchalant and
often in a way that suggests a lack of Someone who acts as if nothing is a continued sipping her coffee./The actor’s nonchalant attitude
interest or enthusiasm. challenge and remains calm. during the interview made him seem confident and effortless.

288 partial adj Showing a biased or preferential The report provided only a partial explanation for the sudden
attitude toward something or drop in sales./The teacher was accused of being partial to
someone. students from her own neighborhood.
289 pensive adj Engaged in deep or serious thought. Pen + sive = Pen down your thoughts" – His pensive mood suggested that he was reflecting on some
Deep thinkers often write down their difficult decision./The old man grew pensive as he shared stories
reflective thoughts. of his childhood.
290 portend verb to be a sign that something bad is Port + end = Predict the end" – It was a deeply superstitious country, where earthquakes were
likely to happen in the future:/ Something that indicates or warns about commonly believed to portend the end of dynasties./
indicate the end or future events.
291 provincial adj having opinions and ideas that are Province = Small, provincial = limited" – His provincial views on technology made him hesitant to adapt
old-fashioned and simple: /A Province refers to a smaller part of a to new innovations./His provincial views made it difficult for him
provincial person has limited ideas country, which can be used to imply to understand the more global perspectives at the meeting.
and is not willing to understand or limited views or scope
accept new ideas or ways of
behaving./A person from a rural area
or a province, often used in a
derogatory sense to describe
someone as unsophisticated or
narrow-minded.

292 rudimentary adj Involving basic principles or His understanding of quantum physics was still rudimentary,
elementary knowledge; not advanced lacking the depth needed for research./ The curriculum starts
or developed. with rudimentary concepts before moving to more complex
topics.

293 salutary adj causing improvement of behaviour or The cost of the war should be a salutary warning to other
character governments./a salutary lesson/experience/warning
294 sever verb to cut something into two pieces;to The two countries have severed all diplomatic links./She has
completely end a relationship or all severed all contact with her family.
communication with somebody
295 slight adj very small in degree There's been a slight delay, but we'll be landing in just a few
minutes./Mexican producers may gain a slight edge in
competitiveness./A slight smile appeared on her lips.

296 somnolent adj quiet, peaceful, dull, sleepy,almost "Somnolent sounds like 'sleepulent'" – a somnolent Sunday afternoon,a somnolent summer's
sleeping, or causing sleep: The word "somnolent" sounds like a afternoon/the somnolent villages further north
combination of sleep and dormant,
helping you remember its connection to
sleepiness.

297 stoic adj person who can endure pain or "Stoic sounds like 'static' – Like His stoic attitude during the crisis impressed everyone, as he
hardship without showing emotion or something static, the stoic person didn’t show any signs of panic.
complaining. remains unchanging, unaffected by
external emotions.

298 supersede verb To take the place or position of The new software will supersede the old version, offering more
something or someone; advanced features and better performance./In the next few
years, electric cars are expected to supersede gasoline-powered
ones.

299 tout verb To promote or praise something or "Tout = Shout" – The word "tout" sounds The company has been touting their new product as the next big
someone persistently or like "shout," which can remind you of thing in technology./She was hired to tout the benefits of the
enthusiastically, often in an someone shouting about something they new health supplement to potential customers.
exaggerated or overly favorable are promoting.
manner.
300 wane verb To decrease or diminish in size, Wane like a rain" – Imagine rain slowly The company's profits started to wane after the launch of their
strength, or intensity. stopping as it wanes, symbolizing competitor's product./The popularity of the fashion trend began
something gradually decreasing. to wane as people moved on to newer styles.