🌟Day 28 – Words A136–A140)
Today’s vocabulary set includes words for describing peaceful relations, legal forgiveness, abstract forms, and electrical units — useful for academic, legal, and scientific writing.
✴️ Word 1: Amicable
📌 Pronunciation: /ˈæm.ɪ.kə.bəl/
🧭 Part of Speech: Adjective
🔍 Meaning: Characterized by friendliness or goodwill, especially in a difficult situation
Example
“They reached an amicable divorce agreement without going to court.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Think of “I’m a calm person” → amicable.
Mini Quiz:
The negotiations ended on an _______ note.
A) aggressive B) amicable C) aloof D) abrupt
Answer: B) amicable
✴️ Word 2: Amity
📌 Pronunciation: /ˈæm.ɪ.ti/
🧭 Part of Speech: Noun
🔍 Meaning: Peaceful and friendly relations between people or nations
Example
“The treaty was designed to promote amity between the two countries.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Amity = “a mighty friendship” between nations.
Mini Quiz:
Decades of war finally gave way to a new era of _______.
A) amity B) animosity C) anxiety D) ambiguity
Answer: A) amity
✴️ Word 3: Amnesty
📌 Pronunciation: /ˈæm.nə.sti/
🧭 Part of Speech: Noun
🔍 Meaning: An official pardon for people who have committed political offenses
Example
“The rebels were granted amnesty and allowed to reintegrate into society.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Amnesty = Amnesia by the state — they forgive and forget.
Mini Quiz:
The government declared an _______ for tax defaulters who came forward.
A) affidavit B) alibi C) amnesty D) alliance
Answer: C) amnesty
✴️ Word 4: Amorphous
📌 Pronunciation: /əˈmɔː.fəs/
🧭 Part of Speech: Adjective
🔍 Meaning: Lacking a clear shape, structure, or form
Example
“Clouds are amorphous, changing shape constantly.”
Mnemonic Cue:
A = not + morph = shape → amorphous = shapeless.
Mini Quiz:
The sculpture had an _______ shape, without any distinct outline.
A) amorphous B) angular C) aligned D) aesthetic
Answer: A) amorphous
✴️ Word 5: Ampere
📌 Pronunciation: /ˈæm.peər/
🧭 Part of Speech: Noun
🔍 Meaning: The base unit of electric current in the International System of Units (SI)
Example
“The current flowing through the circuit measured 2 amperes.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Ampere = Amp = measuring electricity strength.
Mini Quiz:
The electric device requires at least 5 _______ to function.
A) volts B) watts C) amperes D) ohms
Answer: C) amperes
📒 Quick Recap Table
| Word | Meaning | Example Use |
| Amicable | Friendly, even in tough situations | “They had an amicable split.” |
| Amity | Peaceful relations between groups | “Diplomatic amity was restored.” |
| Amnesty | Legal forgiveness by a government | “Amnesty was granted to all war deserters.” |
| Amorphous | Without a definite form or shape | “The abstract art was completely amorphous.” |
| Ampere | SI unit of electric current | “This circuit uses two amperes of current.” |
🎯 Mini Practice Quiz
Try these:
- Which word means a legal pardon for past wrongdoing?
- What word refers to friendship between nations?
- Which term means no fixed shape or form?
Answers:
- Amnesty 2) Amity 3) Amorphous
💬 Use It In Your Own Words
Try making your own sentence!
Example: “They settled the dispute in an amicable way, avoiding court.”
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