🌟 Words of the Day – Day 11 (Words A51–A55)
Welcome to Day 11!
Today’s words cover clarity, confusion, skill, sufficiency, and loyalty — ideal for writing, interviews, and real-world communication.
Let’s build your vocabulary with relatable examples, quick memory tricks, and quiz practice.
✴️ Word 1: Addle
📌 Pronunciation: /ˈæd.əl/
🧭 Part of Speech: Verb
🔍 Meaning: To confuse or muddle someone’s thinking
Example:
“Complicated instructions can addle even experienced users.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Think of scrambled eggs — now imagine scrambled thoughts. That’s addle.
Mini Quiz:
The confusing manual completely _______ my brain.
A) addled B) inspired C) healed D) cooled
Answer: A) addled
✴️ Word 2: Addled
📌 Pronunciation: /ˈæd.əld/
🧭 Part of Speech: Adjective
🔍 Meaning: Mentally confused or unclear
Example:
“After hours of studying, his mind felt completely addled.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Picture fog inside someone’s head — they’re addled.
Mini Quiz:
She was too _______ to make any sense in the meeting.
A) alert B) addled C) composed D) precise
Answer: B) addled
✴️ Word 3: Adept
📌 Pronunciation: /əˈdept/
🧭 Part of Speech: Adjective
🔍 Meaning: Highly skilled or proficient
Example:
“He is adept at solving complex problems quickly.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Imagine someone hitting the bullseye again and again — they’re adept.
Mini Quiz:
The developer was adept in both frontend and backend coding. What does this mean?
A) average B) skilled C) new D) confused
Answer: B) skilled
✴️ Word 4: Adequate
📌 Pronunciation: /ˈæd.ɪ.kwət/
🧭 Part of Speech: Adjective
🔍 Meaning: Sufficient for a specific purpose; good enough
Example:
“His performance was adequate but not outstanding.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Think of just enough soup to fill your bowl — not more, not less — that’s adequate.
Mini Quiz:
The food supply was _______ for the entire team.
A) excessive B) adequate C) poor D) lavish
Answer: B) adequate
✴️ Word 5: Adherent
📌 Pronunciation: /ədˈhɪə.rənt/
🧭 Part of Speech: Noun
🔍 Meaning: A supporter or follower of a particular idea, leader, or group
Example:
“She is a strong adherent of minimalist living.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Picture someone sticking firmly to a belief like a magnet — they’re an adherent.
Mini Quiz:
He was a loyal _______ of the party’s policies.
A) critic B) adherent C) outsider D) rejector
Answer: B) adherent
📒 Quick Recap Table
| Word | Meaning | Example Use |
|---|---|---|
| Addle | To confuse or muddle | “The question addled me.” |
| Addled | Confused or mentally unclear | “She felt addled after the long meeting.” |
| Adept | Highly skilled | “He’s adept at coding.” |
| Adequate | Sufficient or just enough | “We had adequate space.” |
| Adherent | Supporter or follower | “He is an adherent of non-violence.” |
🎯 Mini Practice Quiz
Test your retention:
- “The logic puzzle completely _______ my brain.”
- What word describes someone who’s highly skilled at a task?
- Which word means just enough, not too much?
Answers:
- Addled 2) Adept 3) Adequate
💬 Challenge of the Day
Drop a sentence using one of today’s words!
Example: “Even though his idea sounded addled, it somehow worked.”
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