🌟 Words of the Day – Day 16 (Words A76–A80)
Today’s words revolve around beauty, friendliness, artificiality, connection, and wealth — perfect for writing vivid essays and making your communication more precise!
Let’s get started!
✴️ Word 1: Aestheticism
📌 Pronunciation: /esˈθet.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/
🧭 Part of Speech: Noun
🔍 Meaning: A belief in the importance of beauty and artistic experiences over practical or moral concerns
Example:
“The movement of aestheticism celebrated art for art’s sake.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Imagine a world where beauty is more important than function — that’s aestheticism.
Mini Quiz:
The poet’s life was entirely devoted to _______.
A) logic B) aestheticism C) activism D) politics
Answer: B) aestheticism
✴️ Word 2: Affable
📌 Pronunciation: /ˈæf.ə.bəl/
🧭 Part of Speech: Adjective
🔍 Meaning: Friendly, good-natured, and easy to talk to
Example:
“Despite his fame, he remained affable and approachable.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Imagine someone warmly welcoming everyone — that’s affable.
Mini Quiz:
Everyone loved the CEO because of her _______ personality.
A) distant B) arrogant C) affable D) unfriendly
Answer: C) affable
✴️ Word 3: Affectation
📌 Pronunciation: /ˌæf.ekˈteɪ.ʃən/
🧭 Part of Speech: Noun
🔍 Meaning: Behavior that is artificial and intended to impress others
Example:
“His British accent was just an affectation to sound sophisticated.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Think of someone pretending to be someone else for show — that’s affectation.
Mini Quiz:
Her posh manner of speaking was more an _______ than reality.
A) affectation B) affection C) affinity D) reality
Answer: A) affectation
✴️ Word 4: Affinity
📌 Pronunciation: /əˈfɪn.ə.ti/
🧭 Part of Speech: Noun
🔍 Meaning: A natural liking or attraction toward something or someone
Example:
“She felt an instant affinity with the small coastal town.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Picture two magnets naturally pulling toward each other — that’s affinity.
Mini Quiz:
He has a strong _______ for classical music.
A) aversion B) affinity C) argument D) avoidance
Answer: B) affinity
✴️ Word 5: Affluent
📌 Pronunciation: /ˈæf.lu.ənt/
🧭 Part of Speech: Adjective
🔍 Meaning: Wealthy; having an abundance of money or material goods
Example:
“They lived in an affluent neighborhood filled with mansions.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Picture a river of gold flowing endlessly — that’s affluent.
Mini Quiz:
Only the most _______ citizens could afford to live there.
A) affluent B) average C) ambitious D) cautious
Answer: A) affluent
📒 Quick Recap Table
| Word | Meaning | Example Use |
|---|---|---|
| Aestheticism | Belief in beauty and art above all | “He devoted his life to aestheticism.” |
| Affable | Friendly and approachable | “She’s incredibly affable and kind.” |
| Affectation | Artificial behavior to impress | “His sophistication was an affectation.” |
| Affinity | Natural liking or attraction | “They shared an affinity for jazz music.” |
| Affluent | Wealthy; rich | “He grew up in an affluent family.” |
🎯 Mini Practice Quiz
Let’s reinforce your learning:
- Which word means natural attraction or liking?
- “His friendliness wasn’t genuine; it was pure _______.”
- What word relates to wealth and material richness?
Answers:
- Affinity 2) Affectation 3) Affluent
💬 Today’s Challenge
Use one of today’s words in your own sentence!
Example: “The affluent suburbs displayed enormous mansions with sprawling gardens.”
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📖 [Day 15 Vocabulary – Adversity to Aesthetic]
📖 [All “A” Words Collection – Vocabulary Index]
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