🌟 Words of the Day – Day 15 (Words A71–A75)
Today’s set brings words that are powerful in essays, debates, and speeches — touching on hardship, persuasion, elevation, and beauty.
Let’s explore them with examples, memory tools, and quizzes!
✴️ Word 1: Adversity
📌 Pronunciation: /ədˈvɜː.sə.ti/
🧭 Part of Speech: Noun
🔍 Meaning: Difficulties or misfortune
Example:
“She showed great strength in the face of adversity.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Picture storms testing the strength of a tree — that’s adversity.
Mini Quiz:
Despite the _______ he faced, he completed his education.
A) adversity B) success C) privilege D) fortune
Answer: A) adversity
✴️ Word 2: Advocacy
📌 Pronunciation: /ˈæd.və.kə.si/
🧭 Part of Speech: Noun
🔍 Meaning: Public support for or recommendation of a cause or policy
Example:
“She is known for her advocacy of women’s rights.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Think of someone with a loudspeaker promoting change — that’s advocacy.
Mini Quiz:
The NGO focused on the _______ of free education for all.
A) advocacy B) opposition C) ignorance D) denial
Answer: A) advocacy
✴️ Word 3: Advocate
📌 Pronunciation: /ˈæd.və.keɪt/ (verb) /ˈæd.və.kət/ (noun)
🧭 Part of Speech: Verb / Noun
🔍 Meaning: (v) To publicly support; (n) A person who supports a cause
Example:
(v) “She advocates for environmental reforms.”
(n) “He is a strong advocate of human rights.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Think of someone arguing passionately in favor of something — an advocate.
Mini Quiz:
She decided to _______ stricter rules against pollution.
A) resist B) advocate C) ignore D) ban
Answer: B) advocate
✴️ Word 4: Aerie
📌 Pronunciation: /ˈeə.ri/
🧭 Part of Speech: Noun
🔍 Meaning: A nest built high up, especially by birds of prey; a high fortress
Example:
“The eagle’s aerie was perched atop the tallest cliff.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Think of an eagle’s nest soaring high above — that’s an aerie.
Mini Quiz:
The castle was located like an _______ overlooking the valley.
A) aerie B) abyss C) alcove D) abyss
Answer: A) aerie
✴️ Word 5: Aesthetic
📌 Pronunciation: /esˈθet.ɪk/
🧭 Part of Speech: Adjective / Noun
🔍 Meaning: (adj.) Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty; (n.) A set of principles about beauty
Example:
“The minimalist aesthetic appeals to many modern designers.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Picture a beautiful painting that pleases the senses — that’s aesthetic.
Mini Quiz:
The building’s _______ design won several architecture awards.
A) aesthetic B) chaotic C) gloomy D) rigid
Answer: A) aesthetic
📒 Quick Recap Table
| Word | Meaning | Example Use |
|---|---|---|
| Adversity | Hardship or misfortune | “She triumphed over adversity.” |
| Advocacy | Public support for a cause | “His advocacy for animal rights is well known.” |
| Advocate | To support (verb); A supporter (noun) | “He advocates for better healthcare policies.” |
| Aerie | High nest or fortress | “The eagle’s aerie overlooked the cliffs.” |
| Aesthetic | Relating to beauty | “The gallery had an aesthetic charm.” |
🎯 Mini Practice Quiz
Check your understanding:
- What word describes a beautiful design or artistic appeal?
- “He continued to fight against _______ and poverty.”
- Which word means public promotion of a cause?
Answers:
- Aesthetic 2) Adversity 3) Advocacy
💬 Try It Yourself
Use any one of today’s words and create a sentence!
Example: “Her aesthetic sense turned a small café into a work of art.”
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