🌟 Words of the Day – Day 1 (Words A1–A5)
Welcome to today’s vocabulary booster!
Master these 5 powerful words to improve your English for exams like GRE, IELTS, CAT, SSC, and more.
Each word includes:
- ✔️ Definition
- ✔️ Example sentence
- ✔️ Pronunciation
- ✔️ Mnemonic cue
- ✔️ Mini quiz question
- ✔️ Flashcard download link
Let’s level up your vocabulary!
✳️ Word 1: Abate
• Phonics: /əˈbeɪt/
• Part of Speech: Verb
• Meaning: To reduce in intensity or amount
• Example Sentence:
“The storm finally began to abate around midnight.”
• Mnemonic/Cue:
🧠 A-bait calms down the storm. Imagine throwing bait to settle a raging sea.
• Mini Quiz:
The storm finally began to _______ around midnight.
A) escalate B) abate C) aggravate D) intensify
✅ Answer: B) abate
✳️ Word 2: Abbreviate
• Phonics: /əˈbriː.vi.eɪt/
• Part of Speech: Verb
• Meaning: To shorten a word, phrase, or text
• Example Sentence:
“‘Professor’ is commonly abbreviated as ‘Prof.’”
• Mnemonic/Cue:
🧠 A-brief-yet — To make something brief yet complete.
• Mini Quiz:
The editor had to _______ the lengthy article for the report.
A) elaborate B) abbreviate C) extend D) maximize
✅ Answer: B) abbreviate
✳️ Word 3: Aberrant
• Phonics: /ˈæb.ə.rənt/
• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Meaning: Deviating from what is normal or expected
• Example Sentence:
“His aberrant behavior at the meeting surprised everyone.”
• Mnemonic/Cue:
🧠 A bear acting like an ant — Definitely strange or abnormal!
• Mini Quiz:
The scientist observed an _______ pattern in the results.
A) regular B) aberrant C) predictable D) routine
✅ Answer: B) aberrant
✳️ Word 4: Aberration
• Phonics: /ˌæbəˈreɪʃən/
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: A departure from what is normal or expected
• Example Sentence:
“Her sudden anger was an aberration from her usual calm.”
• Mnemonic/Cue:
🧠 A break in the station — A short-term deviation from normal.
• Mini Quiz:
The drop in sales was an _______ from the usual growth trend.
A) aberration B) achievement C) alignment D) approval
✅ Answer: A) aberration
✳️ Word 5: Abet
• Phonics: /əˈbet/
• Part of Speech: Verb
• Meaning: To assist or encourage someone in wrongdoing
• Example Sentence:
“He was arrested for aiding and abetting the thief.”
• Mnemonic/Cue:
🧠 A-bet = a bad bet — Betting on someone to do bad = supporting wrongdoing.
• Mini Quiz:
He was caught trying to _______ the criminal in hiding.
A) abet B) abandon C) advise D) apologize
✅ Answer: A) abet
🧠 Quick Recap Table
| Word | Meaning | Usage Example |
|---|---|---|
| Abate | To reduce in intensity | “The storm began to abate.” |
| Abbreviate | To shorten something | “We abbreviated ‘Doctor’ to ‘Dr.’” |
| Aberrant | Unusual, abnormal | “His behavior was aberrant.” |
| Aberration | A temporary deviation | “Her outburst was an aberration.” |
| Abet | Support wrongdoing | “He tried to abet the thief.” |
🎯 Mini Practice Quiz
Try these 3 questions and check your understanding:
1. Fill in the blank:
“She tried to _______ her disappointment with a fake smile.”
2. Which word means ‘to criticize harshly’?:
A) praise B) adore C) denounce D) justify
3. Which of today’s words is a synonym for ‘temporary pause’?:
A) surge B) respite C) abate D) onset
✅ Answers: 1) Abate 2) C) denounce (not in today’s words, bonus tip) 3) C) abate
💬 Your Turn!
✍️ Try using any 1 of today’s words in your sentence and post it in the comments!
Let’s make learning interactive and fun. 💬
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