🌟 Words of the Day – Day 21 (Words A101–A105)
Today’s words blend everyday English with biological and descriptive terms — all useful for exams like IELTS, SAT, and CBSE/ICSE science.
✴️ Word 1: Alight
📌 Pronunciation: /əˈlaɪt/
🧭 Part of Speech: Verb / Adjective
🔍 Meaning: (v) To get down from a vehicle; (adj) On fire or shining brightly
Example
“She alighted from the train at the next station.”
“The campfire was alight all night.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Imagine someone gracefully stepping down, or a flame dancing — that’s alight.
Mini Quiz:
The bonfire was still _______ when we arrived.
A) asleep B) alight C) alone D) alert
Answer: B) alight
✴️ Word 2: Align
📌 Pronunciation: /əˈlaɪn/
🧭 Part of Speech: Verb
🔍 Meaning: To place in a straight line; to bring into agreement or cooperation
Example
“The team aligned their goals with the company’s vision.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Think of lining up dominoes perfectly — that’s align.
Mini Quiz:
The text was perfectly _______ in the center of the page.
A) aligned B) active C) alight D) applied
Answer: A) aligned
✴️ Word 3: Alike
📌 Pronunciation: /əˈlaɪk/
🧭 Part of Speech: Adjective / Adverb
🔍 Meaning: Similar or in the same manner
Example
“The twins look exactly alike.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Think of two people with identical clothes and faces — that’s alike.
Mini Quiz:
The sisters dress so _______ that people confuse them.
A) alike B) alone C) aligned D) aside
Answer: A) alike
✴️ Word 4: Aliment
📌 Pronunciation: /ˈæl.ɪ.mənt/
🧭 Part of Speech: Noun
🔍 Meaning: Food; nourishment
Example
“Simple aliments like fruits and grains promote health.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Think of “aliment” as what eliminates hunger.
Mini Quiz:
Fresh vegetables are excellent forms of _______.
A) aliment B) element C) arrangement D) ailment
Answer: A) aliment
✴️ Word 5: Alimentary
📌 Pronunciation: /ˌæl.ɪˈmen.tər.i/
🧭 Part of Speech: Adjective
🔍 Meaning: Relating to nourishment or the digestive tract
Example
“The alimentary canal extends from the mouth to the anus.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Think of what maintains your nutrition — that’s alimentary.
Mini Quiz:
The _______ system is responsible for digestion and nutrient absorption.
A) respiratory B) alimentary C) excretory D) skeletal
Answer: B) alimentary
📒 Quick Recap Table
| Word | Meaning | Example Use |
| Alight | Get down from; burning or shining | “He alighted from the bus.” |
| Align | Place in line or agreement | “Align your answers with the guidelines.” |
| Alike | Similar in appearance or behavior | “They think alike.” |
| Aliment | Food; nourishment | “Rice is a staple aliment in Asia.” |
| Alimentary | Related to digestion/nourishment | “Alimentary health is essential.” |
🎯 Mini Practice Quiz
Let’s review:
- Which word refers to the digestive system?
- “The data must be _______ to ensure fair comparison.”
- Which word means food or nourishment?
Answers:
- Alimentary 2) Aligned 3) Aliment
💬 Sentence Challenge
Use one of today’s words in a sentence!
Example: “She alighted from the cab with elegance.”
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