🌟 Words of the Day – Day 14 (Words A66–A70)
Today’s vocabulary adds precision and depth to your formal writing, especially useful in UPSC Mains essays, IELTS Writing Task 2, or any context where language needs nuance.
Let’s explore with examples, memory hooks, and quiz practice!
✴️ Word 1: Adumbrate
📌 Pronunciation: /ˈæd.əm.breɪt/
🧭 Part of Speech: Verb
🔍 Meaning: To foreshadow or suggest partially; to outline vaguely
Example:
“The preamble adumbrates the principles later discussed in the Constitution.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Think of a shadow giving a hint of what’s coming — that’s adumbrate.
Mini Quiz:
The early chapters _______ the main themes of the book.
A) explain B) delete C) adumbrate D) argue
Answer: C) adumbrate
✴️ Word 2: Advent
📌 Pronunciation: /ˈæd.vent/
🧭 Part of Speech: Noun
🔍 Meaning: The arrival or beginning of something important
Example:
“The advent of the internet changed communication forever.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Imagine a door opening to a new era — that’s advent.
Mini Quiz:
With the _______ of AI, new ethical challenges have emerged.
A) loss B) advent C) departure D) retreat
Answer: B) advent
✴️ Word 3: Adventitious
📌 Pronunciation: /ˌæd.venˈtɪʃ.əs/
🧭 Part of Speech: Adjective
🔍 Meaning: Happening by chance rather than design
Example:
“His success was more adventitious than planned.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Think of something lucky or random that just shows up — that’s adventitious.
Mini Quiz:
The discovery of the cure was entirely _______.
A) intentional B) planned C) adventitious D) rehearsed
Answer: C) adventitious
✴️ Word 4: Adversarial
📌 Pronunciation: /ˌæd.vəˈseə.ri.əl/
🧭 Part of Speech: Adjective
🔍 Meaning: Involving conflict or opposition
Example:
“The political debate quickly took on an adversarial tone.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Picture two lawyers battling in court — that’s adversarial.
Mini Quiz:
The negotiations became increasingly _______ and unproductive.
A) cordial B) adversarial C) playful D) neutral
Answer: B) adversarial
✴️ Word 5: Adverse
📌 Pronunciation: /ˈæd.vɜːs/
🧭 Part of Speech: Adjective
🔍 Meaning: Harmful or unfavorable
Example:
“Smoking has an adverse effect on health.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Think of a red warning sign — that’s adverse.
Mini Quiz:
Poor planning led to _______ outcomes for the company.
A) adverse B) positive C) clear D) mild
Answer: A) adverse
📒 Quick Recap Table
| Word | Meaning | Example Use |
|---|---|---|
| Adumbrate | To foreshadow or hint at | “The speech adumbrated future reforms.” |
| Advent | Arrival of a notable event or time | “With the advent of winter, flu cases rise.” |
| Adventitious | Accidental or unplanned | “It was an adventitious discovery.” |
| Adversarial | Involving conflict or opposition | “They have an adversarial relationship.” |
| Adverse | Harmful or unfavorable | “He faced adverse weather on his journey.” |
🎯 Mini Practice Quiz
Check your understanding:
- “The _______ weather delayed the outdoor ceremony.”
- Which word means accidental or unplanned?
- “The report _______ the issues without stating them fully.”
Answers:
- Adverse 2) Adventitious 3) Adumbrated
💬 Daily Writing Practice
Try using any one of today’s words in your sentence and share it!
Example: “The policy shift was subtly adumbrated during the press meet.”
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