🌟 Words of the Day – Day 2 (Words A6–A10)
Welcome back, language explorer!
In today’s word adventure, we uncover five impactful English words starting with A. Whether you’re preparing for the IELTS, GRE, CAT, or aiming to improve your writing and speaking skills, this list will supercharge your vocabulary.
Let’s dive in — and don’t forget to try the quiz and download your flashcards as well as daily at the end!
✴️ Word 1: Abeyance
📌 Pronunciation: /əˈbeɪəns/
🧭 Part of Speech: Noun
🔍 Meaning: A temporary pause, suspension, or inactivity
📘 Example:
“The decision was kept in abeyance until the report arrived.”
🧬 Mnemonic Cue:
📂 Think of putting something in a “pending” tray — that’s abeyance.
🧩 Mini Quiz:
Legal proceedings were held in _______ due to missing evidence.
A) abeyance B) motion C) approval D) expansion
✅ Answer: A) abeyance
✴️ Word 2: Abhor
📌 Pronunciation: /əbˈhɔːr/
🧭 Part of Speech: Verb
🔍 Meaning: To hate intensely or view with disgust
📘 Example:
“She abhors violence in any form.”
🧬 Mnemonic Cue:
🚫 Think of a giant stop sign in your mind — that’s how strongly you abhor something.
🧩 Mini Quiz:
True peace lovers _______ war and brutality.
A) abhor B) adore C) accept D) approach
✅ Answer: A) abhor
✴️ Word 3: Abject
📌 Pronunciation: /ˈæb.dʒekt/
🧭 Part of Speech: Adjective
🔍 Meaning: Extremely miserable, hopeless, or degraded
📘 Example:
“They were forced to live in abject conditions after the flood.”
🧬 Mnemonic Cue:
🏚️ Think of someone at rock bottom — that’s abject misery.
🧩 Mini Quiz:
After losing everything, they lived in _______ poverty.
A) brief B) abject C) modest D) royal
✅ Answer: B) abject
✴️ Word 4: Abjure
📌 Pronunciation: /əbˈdʒʊə(r)/
🧭 Part of Speech: Verb
🔍 Meaning: To formally renounce or reject a belief or claim
📘 Example:
“He abjured all political ties and chose a life of solitude.”
🧬 Mnemonic Cue:
⚖️ Imagine someone in court swearing: “I give this up” — that’s abjure.
🧩 Mini Quiz:
She decided to _______ her former lifestyle after the spiritual retreat.
A) abjure B) adore C) pursue D) assert
✅ Answer: A) abjure
✴️ Word 5: Ablution
📌 Pronunciation: /əˈbluː.ʃən/
🧭 Part of Speech: Noun
🔍 Meaning: The act of washing oneself, especially in religious rituals
📘 Example:
“Morning ablutions are a sacred part of many cultures.”
🧬 Mnemonic Cue:
💧 Picture someone gently pouring water before prayer — that’s ablution.
🧩 Mini Quiz:
Before offering prayers, they performed their morning _______.
A) abeyance B) ablution C) abjure D) abhor
✅ Answer: B) ablution
📒 Quick Recap Table
| Word | Meaning | Sample Use |
|---|---|---|
| Abeyance | Temporary pause or suspension | “The decision was in abeyance.” |
| Abhor | To hate intensely | “She abhors corruption.” |
| Abject | Utterly hopeless or miserable | “They lived in abject poverty.” |
| Abjure | To renounce formally | “He abjured worldly desires.” |
| Ablution | Ritual washing | “He performed ablution before prayer.” |
🎯 Mini Practice Quiz
Challenge yourself:
- “The king had to _______ the throne under pressure.”
- Which word is most associated with extreme misery?
- Which of today’s words means a sacred cleansing?
✅ Answers:
- Abjure 2) Abject 3) Ablution
💬 Practice Makes Perfect
Try writing a sentence using any one of today’s words and share it below!
Example: “The talks remained in abeyance for months due to political uncertainty.”beyance until after elections.”
📎 Grab today’s PDF flashcards for all 5 words here
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