🌟Day 25 – Words A121–A125)
This set includes words describing personality, conflict, compassion, combination, and skill — perfect for psychology essays, IELTS speaking, and high-level vocabulary building.
✴️ Word 1: Aloof
📌 Pronunciation: /əˈluːf/
🧭 Part of Speech: Adjective
🔍 Meaning: Emotionally distant or uninvolved
Example
“She remained aloof during the discussion, offering no opinion.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Think of someone standing a-loft from others — aloof.
Mini Quiz:
Despite being invited, he stayed _______ from the group.
A) aloof B) alert C) allied D) aligned
Answer: A) aloof
✴️ Word 2: Altercation
📌 Pronunciation: /ˌɔːl.təˈkeɪ.ʃən/
🧭 Part of Speech: Noun
🔍 Meaning: A noisy or angry argument
Example
“A minor misunderstanding led to a heated altercation.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Alter-cation = things getting altered by shouting.
Mini Quiz:
The police were called after an _______ broke out between neighbors.
A) alliance B) alteration C) altercation D) allegation
Answer: C) altercation
✴️ Word 3: Altruism
📌 Pronunciation: /ˈæl.tru.ɪ.zəm/
🧭 Part of Speech: Noun
🔍 Meaning: Selfless concern for the well-being of others
Example
“Donating anonymously to charity is an act of pure altruism.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Think of “all true” love — that’s altruism.
Mini Quiz:
Her work with orphans reflects her deep sense of _______.
A) altruism B) arrogance C) alienation D) ambition
Answer: A) altruism
✴️ Word 4: Amalgamate
📌 Pronunciation: /əˈmæl.ɡə.meɪt/
🧭 Part of Speech: Verb
🔍 Meaning: To combine or unite into one entity
Example
“The two departments were amalgamated to increase efficiency.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Think of “melting” two things into one — that’s amalgamate.
Mini Quiz:
The small firms decided to _______ into a larger company.
A) allocate B) alter C) amalgamate D) annex
Answer: C) amalgamate
✴️ Word 5: Ambidextrous
📌 Pronunciation: /ˌæm.bɪˈdek.strəs/
🧭 Part of Speech: Adjective
🔍 Meaning: Able to use both hands with equal skill
Example
“Being ambidextrous is useful for pianists and surgeons.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Ambi = both + dextrous = skillful → ambidextrous.
Mini Quiz:
He’s _______—he writes with both hands equally well.
A) amphibious B) ambivalent C) ambidextrous D) affluent
Answer: C) ambidextrous
📒 Quick Recap Table
| Word | Meaning | Example Use |
| Aloof | Emotionally distant | “She kept aloof from the argument.” |
| Altercation | Loud or angry dispute | “An altercation erupted in the courtroom.” |
| Altruism | Selfless concern for others | “Her altruism inspired the volunteers.” |
| Amalgamate | Combine into one | “They amalgamated two teams into one unit.” |
| Ambidextrous | Skilled with both hands | “He’s ambidextrous — a rare talent.” |
🎯 Mini Practice Quiz
- Which word means combining two or more into one?
- “Despite the fight, she remained _______ from the chaos.”
- What word describes someone with equal skill in both hands?
Answers:
- Amalgamate 2) Aloof 3) Ambidextrous
💬 Practice Challenge
Use any of today’s words in your sentence!
Example: “The surgeon’s ambidextrous abilities saved the patient’s life.”
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