🌟 Words of the Day – Day 8 (Words A36–A40)
Welcome to Day 8!
Today’s words are sharp, subtle, and strategic — just like the verbal reasoning questions you’ll face in GRE, CAT, and other competitive exams.
Let’s jump into definitions, examples, and clever memory cues.
✴️ Word 1: Acerbic
📌 Pronunciation: /əˈsɜː.bɪk/
🧭 Part of Speech: Adjective
🔍 Meaning: Harsh or bitter in tone, taste, or temper
Example:
“Her acerbic comments during the debate stung the opposition.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Think of a sharp lemony tone — that’s acerbic.
Mini Quiz:
The critic’s review was so _______ that the actor didn’t respond.
A) kind B) acerbic C) vague D) passive
Answer: B) acerbic
✴️ Word 2: Acme
📌 Pronunciation: /ˈæk.mi/
🧭 Part of Speech: Noun
🔍 Meaning: The highest point of something; peak; zenith
Example:
“Winning the Nobel Prize marked the acme of his career.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Picture standing on top of a mountain — that’s acme.
Mini Quiz:
The artist reached the _______ of his fame in the early 2000s.
A) base B) acme C) decline D) error
Answer: B) acme
✴️ Word 3: Acquiesce
📌 Pronunciation: /ˌæk.wiˈes/
🧭 Part of Speech: Verb
🔍 Meaning: To accept something reluctantly but without protest
Example:
“She acquiesced to her parents’ wishes, though she had other plans.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Think of someone nodding slowly even though they don’t agree — that’s acquiesce.
Mini Quiz:
Despite disagreeing, he chose to _______ to the committee’s decision.
A) deny B) delay C) acquiesce D) argue
Answer: C) acquiesce
✴️ Word 4: Acquisitive
📌 Pronunciation: /əˈkwɪz.ə.tɪv/
🧭 Part of Speech: Adjective
🔍 Meaning: Eager to acquire or possess more, often material things
Example:
“The company’s acquisitive nature led it to buy out three competitors.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Think of someone grabbing everything in sight — they’re acquisitive.
Mini Quiz:
His _______ behavior made him unpopular among friends.
A) generous B) acquisitive C) passive D) modest
Answer: B) acquisitive
✴️ Word 5: Acrid
📌 Pronunciation: /ˈæk.rɪd/
🧭 Part of Speech: Adjective
🔍 Meaning: Having a strong, unpleasant taste or smell
Example:
“The room was filled with the acrid smell of burning plastic.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Picture smoke that stings your nose — that’s acrid.
Mini Quiz:
We covered our noses as the _______ smoke spread through the hall.
A) acrid B) gentle C) fruity D) smoky
Answer: A) acrid
📒 Quick Recap Table
| Word | Meaning | Example Use |
|---|---|---|
| Acerbic | Harsh or bitter in tone or manner | “His acerbic reply silenced the crowd.” |
| Acme | Peak or highest point | “She reached the acme of her success.” |
| Acquiesce | Reluctantly accept without protest | “He acquiesced to the request.” |
| Acquisitive | Eager to gain or acquire | “They were acquisitive investors.” |
| Acrid | Strong, bitter smell or taste | “The air was filled with acrid fumes.” |
🎯 Mini Practice Quiz
Let’s recap with 3 questions:
- What’s the word for someone reluctantly agreeing without resistance?
- “His _______ tone hurt more than his words.”
- Which word best describes a bitter smell?
Answers:
- Acquiesce 2) Acerbic 3) Acrid
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Use one of today’s words in a sentence and drop it below.
Example: “She acquiesced to the rules even though she disagreed.”
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