Day 34 – Words A166–A170
Build your vocabulary with these 5 action-packed words—great for IELTS, GRE, UPSC, legal writing, and academic essays.
✳️ Word 1: Annihilate
• Phonics: /əˈnaɪ.ə.leɪt/
• Part of Speech: Verb
• Meaning: To destroy completely; to wipe out
• Example Sentence:
“The asteroid could annihilate life on Earth if it collided.”
• Mnemonic/Cue:
Annihilate = a-nil-ate → reduce to nothing
• Mini Quiz:
The army planned to _______ the enemy base in one strike.
A) Annotate B) Amplify C) Annihilate D) Allocate
Answer: C) Annihilate
✳️ Word 2: Annotate
• Phonics: /ˈæn.ə.teɪt/
• Part of Speech: Verb
• Meaning: To add notes or explanations to a text or diagram
• Example Sentence:
“Students were asked to annotate the poem with literary devices.”
• Mnemonic/Cue:
Annotate = add-a-note
• Mini Quiz:
The researcher was told to _______ each paragraph with comments.
A) Announce B) Annotate C) Amuse D) Absolve
Answer: B) Annotate
✳️ Word 3: Announce
• Phonics: /əˈnaʊns/
• Part of Speech: Verb
• Meaning: To make something publicly or formally known
• Example Sentence:
“The government will announce the new policy tomorrow.”
• Mnemonic/Cue:
Announce = a-noun-spoken out loud
• Mini Quiz:
The principal will _______ the results at the assembly.
A) Annotate B) Announce C) Applaud D) Amend
Answer: B) Announce
✳️ Word 4: Annoy
• Phonics: /əˈnɔɪ/
• Part of Speech: Verb
• Meaning: To irritate or bother someone
• Example Sentence:
“Loud chewing annoys everyone at the dinner table.”
• Mnemonic/Cue:
Annoy = a noise that gets on your nerves
• Mini Quiz:
The sound of tapping fingers began to _______ the students.
A) Alleviate B) Applaud C) Annoy D) Attract
Answer: C) Annoy
✳️ Word 5: Annul
• Phonics: /əˈnʌl/
• Part of Speech: Verb
• Meaning: To officially declare something invalid or void
• Example Sentence:
“The court decided to annul the contract due to fraud.”
• Mnemonic/Cue:
Annul = make it null and void
• Mini Quiz:
The government moved to _______ the outdated treaty.
A) Annul B) Amplify C) Announce D) Anguish
Answer: A) Annul
📒 Quick Recap Table
| Word | Meaning | Example Use |
|---|---|---|
| Annihilate | Destroy completely | “The attack could annihilate an entire village.” |
| Annotate | Add explanatory notes | “You must annotate each source you cite.” |
| Announce | Declare publicly or officially | “The results will be announced at 5 PM.” |
| Annoy | Irritate or provoke | “Don’t annoy your classmates during the lecture.” |
| Annul | Cancel or void legally | “The contract was annulled due to misrepresentation.” |
🎯 Mini Practice Quiz
- What word means adding explanation to text or diagrams?
- Which word refers to legally cancelling something?
- Which term is used to describe deep frustration or provocation?
Answers:
- Annotate 2) Annul 3) Annoy
💬 Try It Yourself
Use one of today’s words in a sentence!
Example: “He was so irritated that even a whisper began to annoy him.”
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