🌟Day 29 – Words A141–A145)
This vocabulary set includes scientific terms, quantity descriptors, action verbs, and emotion-related words — helpful for science, essays, and storytelling.
✴️ Word 1: Amphibian
📌 Pronunciation: /æmˈfɪb.i.ən/
🧭 Part of Speech: Noun
🔍 Meaning: A cold-blooded vertebrate animal that can live both on land and in water
Example
“Frogs and salamanders are common amphibians.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Amphibian = amphi (both) + bios (life) → both land and water life.
Mini Quiz:
A frog is an example of an _______.
A) amphibian B) reptile C) mammal D) insect
Answer: A) amphibian
✴️ Word 2: Ample
📌 Pronunciation: /ˈæm.pəl/
🧭 Part of Speech: Adjective
🔍 Meaning: Enough or more than enough; plentiful
Example
“There was ample space in the hall for all the guests.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Think of ample as “ample room” — more than what’s needed.
Mini Quiz:
We had _______ time to complete the assignment.
A) ample B) anxious C) abstract D) absolute
Answer: A) ample
✴️ Word 3: Amplify
📌 Pronunciation: /ˈæm.plɪ.faɪ/
🧭 Part of Speech: Verb
🔍 Meaning: To increase the volume or intensity of something
Example
“Using a microphone helps to amplify your voice.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Amp in music = more sound = amplify.
Mini Quiz:
The speaker used a mic to _______ her voice across the hall.
A) simplify B) amplify C) notify D) qualify
Answer: B) amplify
✴️ Word 4: Amputate
📌 Pronunciation: /ˈæm.pjʊ.teɪt/
🧭 Part of Speech: Verb
🔍 Meaning: To surgically remove a limb or part of the body
Example
“The soldier’s leg had to be amputated due to severe injury.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Amputate = to cut away something permanently.
Mini Quiz:
The doctors had no choice but to _______ the infected limb.
A) anesthetize B) amputate C) administer D) animate
Answer: B) amputate
✴️ Word 5: Amuse
📌 Pronunciation: /əˈmjuːz/
🧭 Part of Speech: Verb
🔍 Meaning: To entertain or make someone laugh
Example
“Her jokes amused the children during the show.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Imagine a muse performing = amuse.
Mini Quiz:
He told a funny story to _______ the group during dinner.
A) accuse B) amuse C) alert D) admire
Answer: B) amuse
📒 Quick Recap Table
| Word | Meaning | Example Use |
| Amphibian | Animal that lives on land and water | “A frog is an amphibian.” |
| Ample | More than enough | “We had ample food at the party.” |
| Amplify | To increase or intensify | “She amplified the sound with a speaker.” |
| Amputate | Surgically remove a limb | “Doctors had to amputate his foot.” |
| Amuse | Entertain or cause laughter | “He amused us with his impressions.” |
🎯 Mini Practice Quiz
- What word describes a creature that lives in water and on land?
- “To _______ your voice, use a microphone.”
- Which word means to cut off a body part due to illness or injury?
Answers:
- Amphibian 2) Amplify 3) Amputate
💬 Sentence Challenge
Try using one of today’s words in your own sentence!
Example: “The comedian amused the crowd with witty jokes.”
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