Day 33 – Words A161–A165
Welcome to your vocabulary boost for the day!
Master these 5 powerful words to level up your English for GRE, IELTS, UPSC, SSC, and more.
✳️ Word 1: Angst
• Phonics: /æŋst/
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: A deep but vague feeling of anxiety or dread, often about the human condition or personal identity
• Example Sentence:
“Teenagers often experience angst about their identity and future.”
• Mnemonic/Cue:
Angst = anxious ghost hovering in your thoughts
• Mini Quiz:
The novel captures the existential _______ of the post-war generation.
A) Anguish B) Angst C) Amity D) Anxiety
Answer: B) Angst
✳️ Word 2: Anguish
• Phonics: /ˈæŋ.ɡwɪʃ/
• Part of Speech: Noun / Verb
• Meaning: Severe mental or physical pain or suffering
• Example Sentence:
“She was in deep anguish after losing her pet of ten years.”
• Mnemonic/Cue:
Anguish = a gnashing wish for relief
• Mini Quiz:
He could not hide his emotional _______ during the farewell speech.
A) Anger B) Anguish C) Angst D) Affection
Answer: B) Anguish
✳️ Word 3: Angular
• Phonics: /ˈæŋ.ɡjʊ.lər/
• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Meaning: Having sharp angles or a lean, bony appearance
• Example Sentence:
“Her face had sharp angular features like a high-fashion model.”
• Mnemonic/Cue:
Angular = full of angles
• Mini Quiz:
The sculpture had a bold, _______ design.
A) Angular B) Aesthetic C) Amorphous D) Animated
Answer: A) Angular
✳️ Word 4: Animosity
• Phonics: /ˌæn.ɪˈmɒs.ə.ti/
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: A strong feeling of hostility or hatred
• Example Sentence:
“There was clear animosity between the two political rivals.”
• Mnemonic/Cue:
An enemy in motion = Animosity
• Mini Quiz:
The sports match was fueled by years of bitter _______.
A) Altruism B) Animosity C) Agility D) Anxiety
Answer: B) Animosity
✳️ Word 5: Annex
• Phonics: /ˈæn.eks/
• Part of Speech: Verb / Noun
• Meaning: (v) To add or attach territory, often forcibly; (n) A building added to a main one
• Example Sentence:
“The empire annexed the region after a short war.”
• Mnemonic/Cue:
Annex = Add Next land or room
• Mini Quiz:
The country planned to _______ the neighboring island.
A) Allocate B) Annex C) Abandon D) Ally
Answer: B) Annex
📒 Quick Recap Table
| Word | Meaning | Example Use |
|---|---|---|
| Angst | Deep anxiety or dread | “Youth angst is often expressed through poetry.” |
| Anguish | Intense suffering | “He cried out in anguish after the verdict.” |
| Angular | Sharp-featured or bony | “The actor had an angular jawline.” |
| Animosity | Hostile hatred | “They parted with mutual animosity.” |
| Annex | To add territory or building | “The kingdom annexed new lands.” |
🎯 Mini Practice Quiz
- Which word means bony or sharply defined in shape?
- What word refers to hatred or hostility between people or groups?
- Which term describes a vague but deep feeling of existential anxiety?
Answers:
- Angular 2) Animosity 3) Angst
💬 Your Turn!
Write a sentence using any one of today’s words!
Example: “The annexation of the territory sparked political animosity.”
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