🌟 Day 37 – Words A181–A185
Today’s words span music, literature, environmental science, human studies, and medical solutions. These words enhance your grip on high-level writing for competitive exams and academic use.
✳️ Word 1: Anthem
• Phonics: /ˈæn.θəm/
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: A rousing or uplifting song associated with a group, nation, or cause
• Example Sentence:
“The national anthem stirred feelings of patriotism.”
• Mnemonic/Cue:
Anthem = A song that people chant them together
• Mini Quiz:
The protestors sang an old folk _______ to unite the crowd.
A) Allegory B) Anthem C) Anecdote D) Analysis
✅ Answer: B) Anthem
✳️ Word 2: Anthology
• Phonics: /ænˈθɒl.ə.dʒi/
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: A collection of literary works, such as poems, essays, or stories
• Example Sentence:
“The book is an anthology of contemporary short stories.”
• Mnemonic/Cue:
Anthology = A lot of logy (knowledge) collected in one book
• Mini Quiz:
The editor compiled an _______ of feminist poetry.
A) Analysis B) Anthology C) Allegation D) Addendum
✅ Answer: B) Anthology
✳️ Word 3: Anthropogenic
• Phonics: /ˌæn.θrə.pəˈdʒen.ɪk/
• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Meaning: Caused or produced by human activity, especially in environmental contexts
• Example Sentence:
“Climate change is largely due to anthropogenic emissions.”
• Mnemonic/Cue:
Anthropo = human + genic = caused → human-caused
• Mini Quiz:
Which of the following is an anthropogenic activity?
A) Volcanic eruption B) Solar flare C) Deforestation D) Earthquake
✅ Answer: C) Deforestation
✳️ Word 4: Anthropology
• Phonics: /ˌæn.θrəˈpɒl.ə.dʒi/
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: The scientific study of human societies, cultures, and their development
• Example Sentence:
“She majored in anthropology to study tribal cultures.”
• Mnemonic/Cue:
Anthropo = human + logy = study → study of humans
• Mini Quiz:
Which subject studies human culture and evolution?
A) Sociology B) Anthropology C) Biology D) Zoology
✅ Answer: B) Anthropology
✳️ Word 5: Antidote
• Phonics: /ˈæn.ti.dəʊt/
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: A remedy that counteracts the effects of poison; also, anything that relieves a harmful condition
• Example Sentence:
“Laughter is the best antidote to stress.”
• Mnemonic/Cue:
Anti = against + dote = poison → cures poison
• Mini Quiz:
The nurse quickly administered the snakebite _______.
A) Antidote B) Antibiotic C) Analgesic D) Antigen
✅ Answer: A) Antidote
📒 Quick Recap Table
| Word | Meaning | Example Use |
| Anthem | Uplifting group song | “The crowd sang the anthem proudly.” |
| Anthology | Collection of literary works | “She published an anthology of love poems.” |
| Anthropogenic | Caused by humans (environmental) | “Carbon emissions are anthropogenic.” |
| Anthropology | Study of human societies | “He studied anthropology in college.” |
| Antidote | Remedy for poison or harm | “Comedy was her antidote to stress.” |
🎯 Mini Practice Quiz
- Which word refers to a collection of literature?
- What is the adjective for something caused by human actions?
- Which word can be both medical and metaphorical for curing something?
✅ Answers:
- Anthology 2) Anthropogenic 3) Antidote
💬 Try It Yourself
✍️ Make your learning active!
Example: “The novel served as an antidote to my boredom.”
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