🌟 Day 38 – Words A186–A190
Today’s words explore negative emotions, old age, historical context, hygiene, and literary contrast—a rich blend of concepts ideal for exams, essays, and interviews.
✳️ Word 1: Antipathy
• Phonics: /ænˈtɪp.ə.θi/
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: A deep-seated dislike or hostility
• Example Sentence:
“His antipathy toward authority was obvious during the debate.”
• Mnemonic/Cue:
🚫 Anti = against + pathy = feeling → strong dislike
• Mini Quiz:
She expressed her _______ for corruption openly.
A) Antipathy B) Allegiance C) Affection D) Apathy
✅ Answer: A) Antipathy
✳️ Word 2: Antiquated
• Phonics: /ˈæn.tɪ.kweɪ.tɪd/
• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Meaning: Old-fashioned or outdated
• Example Sentence:
“The laws are antiquated and need reform.”
• Mnemonic/Cue:
📻 Antique = very old → Antiquated = outdated
• Mini Quiz:
His antiquated computer couldn’t run modern apps. What does this suggest?
A) It’s reliable B) It’s new C) It’s old D) It’s popular
✅ Answer: C) It’s old
✳️ Word 3: Antiquity
• Phonics: /ænˈtɪk.wə.ti/
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: The ancient past, especially before the Middle Ages
• Example Sentence:
“Rome is a city rich in antiquity and culture.”
• Mnemonic/Cue:
🏛️ Antiquity = Age of antiques
• Mini Quiz:
The museum showcases relics from _______.
A) Antiquity B) Adolescence C) Alacrity D) Ambiguity
✅ Answer: A) Antiquity
✳️ Word 4: Antiseptic
• Phonics: /ˌæn.tiˈsep.tɪk/
• Part of Speech: Noun / Adjective
• Meaning: A substance that prevents infection; also describes something extremely clean
• Example Sentence:
“She cleaned the wound with antiseptic.”
• Mnemonic/Cue:
🧴 Anti = against + septic = infection
• Mini Quiz:
Hospitals are kept _______ to prevent disease spread.
A) Arid B) Aromatic C) Antiseptic D) Artistic
✅ Answer: C) Antiseptic
✳️ Word 5: Antithesis
• Phonics: /ænˈtɪθ.ə.sɪs/
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: A direct or striking contrast; the opposite
• Example Sentence:
“His calm demeanor is the antithesis of her fiery temper.”
• Mnemonic/Cue:
⚖️ Anti = opposite + thesis = idea → contrast of ideas
• Mini Quiz:
Which word best refers to a complete opposite?
A) Analogy B) Antithesis C) Allegory D) Addendum
✅ Answer: B) Antithesis
📒 Quick Recap Table
| Word | Meaning | Example Use |
| Antipathy | Deep dislike | “He felt strong antipathy toward injustice.” |
| Antiquated | Outdated or old-fashioned | “The rulebook is antiquated and obsolete.” |
| Antiquity | Ancient times | “The statue dates back to antiquity.” |
| Antiseptic | Germ-free or infection-killing | “Apply antiseptic on the wound immediately.” |
| Antithesis | Direct opposite or contrast | “Night is the antithesis of day.” |
🎯 Mini Practice Quiz
- Which word refers to ancient times or civilizations?
- What’s the opposite of a thesis or idea?
- Which word describes a substance used to clean wounds?
✅ Answers:
- Antiquity 2) Antithesis 3) Antiseptic
💬 Try It Yourself
✍️ Try this sentence starter:
“Her minimalist lifestyle is the antithesis of consumerism.”
