🌟Day 3 – Words A11–A15
Welcome to Day 3 of your vocabulary journey!
Today’s collection of “A” words is all about discipline, detachment, and disappearance — useful across the board for exams like SAT, IELTS, GRE, and more.
Each word is paired with a real example, memory cue, and a quiz to help you master them fast.
Let’s jump in!
✴️ Word 1: Ablutions
Pronunciation: /əˈbluː.ʃənz/
Part of Speech: Noun (plural)
Meaning: Ritual or routine washing of the body, especially before prayer
Example:
“He completed his morning ablutions before leaving for the temple.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Think of soft water washing away stress before a spiritual start — those are ablutions.
Mini Quiz:
Before entering the shrine, they performed their _______.
A) ablutions B) abrogations C) objections D) abeyance
Answer: A) ablutions
✴️ Word 2: Abnegate
Pronunciation: /ˈæb.nɪ.ɡeɪt/
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To renounce or reject something, especially desires or habits
Example:
“True monks abnegate all worldly pleasures.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Think of saying “no” to comfort to say “yes” to discipline — that’s abnegate.
Mini Quiz:
She chose to _______ sugar as part of her spiritual fast.
A) abnegate B) accumulate C) absorb D) abet
Answer: A) abnegate
✴️ Word 3: Abnegation
Pronunciation: /ˌæb.nɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: Self-denial; the act of giving up one’s own interests for others or for discipline
Example:
“His life was one of abnegation and quiet service.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Visualize someone pushing away comfort to serve others — that’s abnegation.
Mini Quiz:
Her daily routine of silence and fasting reflected her deep _______.
A) celebration B) abnegation C) deviation D) liberation
Answer: B) abnegation
✴️ Word 4: Abrogate
Pronunciation: /ˈæb.rə.ɡeɪt/
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To officially cancel or repeal (a law, agreement, or policy)
Example:
“The government moved to abrogate outdated colonial laws.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Think of tearing up a legal contract with a loud snap! — that’s abrogate.
Mini Quiz:
The treaty was formally _______ after the new law passed.
A) renewed B) abrogated C) accepted D) appealed
Answer: B) abrogated
✴️ Word 5: Abscond
Pronunciation: /əbˈskɒnd/
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To run away secretly, especially to avoid arrest or punishment
Example:
“The cashier absconded with the day’s earnings.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Think of someone sneaking away with a sack of money under moonlight — that’s abscond.
Mini Quiz:
He tried to _______ with the stolen jewels but was caught at the airport.
A) absorb B) abate C) abscond D) abjure
Answer: C) abscond
📒 Quick Recap Table
| Word | Meaning | Example Use |
|---|---|---|
| Ablutions | Ritual or routine body washing | “He performed his morning ablutions.” |
| Abnegate | To reject or deny oneself | “She abnegated luxury for meditation.” |
| Abnegation | The act of self-denial | “His life reflected total abnegation.” |
| Abrogate | To officially cancel or abolish | “The law was abrogated by the court.” |
| Abscond | To flee secretly, usually with wrongdoing | “He absconded with the stolen funds.” |
🎯 Mini Practice Quiz
Put your skills to the test:
- The minister had to _______ the old regulation.
- A person who runs away with money has _______.
- Complete the sentence:
“Her daily silence and fasting was an act of _______.”
Answers:
- Abrogate 2) Abscond 3) Abnegation
💬 Let’s Make It Real
Pick one of today’s words and write your own sentence in the comments.
Example: “After the scandal, he tried to abscond from the city.”
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