🌟 Words of the Day – Day 12 (Words A56–A60)
Today’s words are especially useful for those preparing for law-based exams like CLAT, UPSC, and Judiciary Services. They deal with binding, decision-making, and warnings — common in legal texts, essays, and debates.
✴️ Word 1: Adhesive
📌 Pronunciation: /ədˈhiː.sɪv/
🧭 Part of Speech: Adjective / Noun
🔍 Meaning: (adj.) Able to stick firmly; (n.) A substance that causes things to stick
Example:
“This tape is highly adhesive and works on any surface.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Think of glue that holds things together — that’s adhesive.
Mini Quiz:
We used an industrial-grade _______ to fix the broken parts.
A) adherent B) adhesive C) adjunct D) administer
Answer: B) adhesive
✴️ Word 2: Adjudicate
📌 Pronunciation: /əˈdʒuː.dɪ.keɪt/
🧭 Part of Speech: Verb
🔍 Meaning: To make a formal judgment or decision in a dispute
Example:
“The panel was formed to adjudicate the land ownership case.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Picture a judge’s gavel striking the bench — that’s adjudicate.
Mini Quiz:
The Supreme Court will _______ the matter next week.
A) appeal B) adjudicate C) accuse D) assign
Answer: B) adjudicate
✴️ Word 3: Adjunct
📌 Pronunciation: /ˈædʒ.ʌŋkt/
🧭 Part of Speech: Noun / Adjective
🔍 Meaning: A thing added to something else as a supplement or auxiliary
Example:
“Online modules serve as an adjunct to classroom learning.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Think of an add-on that supports the main file — that’s an adjunct.
Mini Quiz:
The guest speaker was an _______ professor of law.
A) adhesive B) adjunct C) adherent D) associate
Answer: B) adjunct
✴️ Word 4: Admonish
📌 Pronunciation: /ədˈmɒn.ɪʃ/
🧭 Part of Speech: Verb
🔍 Meaning: To firmly warn or reprimand someone
Example:
“The teacher admonished the student for arriving late.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Imagine someone wagging a finger in warning — they admonish.
Mini Quiz:
She was _______ for not wearing her seatbelt.
A) admired B) adjudicated C) admonished D) assessed
Answer: C) admonished
✴️ Word 5: Admonitory
📌 Pronunciation: /ədˈmɒn.ɪ.tər.i/
🧭 Part of Speech: Adjective
🔍 Meaning: Giving or conveying a warning or reprimand
Example:
“He spoke in an admonitory tone that silenced the room.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Think of a voice that signals caution — that’s admonitory.
Mini Quiz:
The principal’s speech had a clearly _______ tone.
A) instructive B) celebratory C) admonitory D) humorous
Answer: C) admonitory
📒 Quick Recap Table
| Word | Meaning | Example Use |
|---|---|---|
| Adhesive | Sticky or binding | “This is an adhesive bandage.” |
| Adjudicate | To decide or judge a dispute formally | “They adjudicated the case fairly.” |
| Adjunct | Something added for support | “He’s an adjunct faculty member.” |
| Admonish | To warn or reprimand | “She was admonished for her tone.” |
| Admonitory | Warning in nature | “The memo had an admonitory message.” |
🎯 Mini Practice Quiz
Let’s check your learning:
- What word refers to a formal legal decision-making?
- “His tone was _______ as he warned us about deadlines.”
- Which word refers to a non-permanent supporting role?
Answers:
- Adjudicate 2) Admonitory 3) Adjunct
💬 Practice Challenge
Use one of today’s words in your own sentence and post it in the comments!
Example: “The company released an admonitory notice to avoid repetition of errors.”
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📖 [Day 11 Vocabulary – Addle to Adherent]
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