🌟 Words of the Day – Day 18 (Words A86–A90)
Today’s words capture ideas of speed, excitement, uncertainty, and deep emotional struggle — excellent for essays, communication, and exams like IELTS and GRE.
Let’s get going!
✴️ Word 1: Agile
📌 Pronunciation: /ˈædʒ.aɪl/
🧭 Part of Speech: Adjective
🔍 Meaning: Able to move quickly and easily; mentally quick and resourceful
Example:
“The gymnast was incredibly agile on the balance beam.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Picture a cat darting between obstacles — that’s agile.
Mini Quiz:
Athletes need to be _______ to react swiftly during games.
A) sluggish B) agile C) heavy D) clumsy
Answer: B) agile
✴️ Word 2: Agitate
📌 Pronunciation: /ˈædʒ.ɪ.teɪt/
🧭 Part of Speech: Verb
🔍 Meaning: To stir up feelings or provoke action; to shake or disturb
Example:
“Protesters agitated for changes to the law.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Think of shaking a soda can — emotions fizz up — that’s agitate.
Mini Quiz:
The unfair policies began to _______ the student body.
A) soothe B) agitate C) satisfy D) encourage
Answer: B) agitate
✴️ Word 3: Agnostic
📌 Pronunciation: /æɡˈnɒs.tɪk/
🧭 Part of Speech: Noun / Adjective
🔍 Meaning: A person who is unsure whether God exists; one who believes that ultimate truth about such matters is unknowable
Example:
“He identifies as agnostic, believing that the existence of God cannot be known.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Picture someone with a permanent question mark over their head — that’s agnostic.
Mini Quiz:
Unlike believers or atheists, an _______ remains undecided about God’s existence.
A) atheist B) agnostic C) follower D) priest
Answer: B) agnostic
✴️ Word 4: Agog
📌 Pronunciation: /əˈɡɒɡ/
🧭 Part of Speech: Adjective
🔍 Meaning: Very eager or excited
Example:
“Children were agog with excitement before the trip.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Think of bouncing up and down with anticipation — that’s agog.
Mini Quiz:
The audience was _______ to hear the celebrity’s announcement.
A) agog B) bored C) weary D) skeptical
Answer: A) agog
✴️ Word 5: Agonize
📌 Pronunciation: /ˈæɡ.ə.naɪz/
🧭 Part of Speech: Verb
🔍 Meaning: To undergo great mental anguish or struggle in making a decision
Example:
“She agonized over whether to move abroad for work.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Picture pacing back and forth, stressed about a decision — that’s agonize.
Mini Quiz:
He continued to _______ over which college to attend.
A) rush B) agonize C) guess D) ignore
Answer: B) agonize
📒 Quick Recap Table
| Word | Meaning | Example Use |
|---|---|---|
| Agile | Quick and nimble | “She was agile on the track.” |
| Agitate | To provoke or stir up | “The policy agitated the public.” |
| Agnostic | Someone undecided about religious belief | “He remained agnostic about divine existence.” |
| Agog | Very excited or eager | “Fans were agog at the album release.” |
| Agonize | Suffer mental anguish | “He agonized over the tough decision.” |
🎯 Mini Practice Quiz
Check your quick memory:
- What describes extreme eagerness or excitement?
- “She _______ for days over whether to accept the job offer.”
- Someone who is undecided about religious beliefs is called?
Answers:
- Agog 2) Agonized 3) Agnostic
💬 Challenge for You!
Use one of today’s words in your sentence!
Example: “The children were agog when the magician entered the room.”
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