🌟 Day 41 – Words A201–A205

This vocabulary set explores the themes of authenticity, extremes, emotional reactions, and formal regret—valuable for competitive exam essays and RC sections.

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✳️ Word 1: Apocryphal

• Phonics: /əˈpɒk.rɪ.fəl/
• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Meaning: Of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as true
• Example Sentence:
“The story of the secret tunnel was likely apocryphal.”
• Mnemonic/Cue:
🔍 Apocryphal = sounds like cryptic + false
• Mini Quiz:
Which story type best fits apocryphal?
A) Verified B) Unknown C) Dubious D) Scientific
✅ Answer: C) Dubious

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✳️ Word 2: Apogee

• Phonics: /ˈæp.ə.dʒiː/
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: The highest point in the development of something; the climax
• Example Sentence:
“Her acting career reached its apogee in her forties.”
• Mnemonic/Cue:
📈 Apex in orbit → Apogee = highest point
• Mini Quiz:
“Apogee” most closely means:
A) Beginning B) Low point C) Zenith D) Disruption
✅ Answer: C) Zenith

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✳️ Word 3: Apology

• Phonics: /əˈpɒl.ə.dʒi/
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: A statement expressing regret for an offense or failure
• Example Sentence:
“He offered a sincere apology for his mistake.”
• Mnemonic/Cue:
🙏 Apologize = say sorry
• Mini Quiz:
What does one usually offer after wrongdoing?
A) Justification B) Argument C) Apology D) Silence
✅ Answer: C) Apology

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✳️ Word 4: Apoplectic

• Phonics: /ˌæp.əˈplek.tɪk/
• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Meaning: Overcome with anger; extremely indignant
• Example Sentence:
“She was apoplectic when she found her car vandalized.”
• Mnemonic/Cue:
💢 Pop with anger = apoplectic
• Mini Quiz:
If someone is apoplectic, they are:
A) Delighted B) Calm C) Furious D) Shy
✅ Answer: C) Furious

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✳️ Word 5: Apoplexy

• Phonics: /ˈæp.ə.plek.si/
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Meaning: A stroke or sudden loss of consciousness due to rupture in the brain; also extreme rage
• Example Sentence:
“His speech caused near apoplexy among the critics.”
• Mnemonic/Cue:
🧠 Apoplexy = pop brain vessel or explode with rage
• Mini Quiz:
“Apoplexy” can refer to:
A) A celebration B) A kind of joke C) Stroke or rage D) A dialogue
✅ Answer: C) Stroke or rage

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📒 Quick Recap Table

Word	Meaning	Example Use
Apocryphal	Doubtful authenticity	“The legend is likely apocryphal.”
Apogee	Highest point or climax	“He reached the apogee of his power.”
Apology	Expression of regret	“Her apology was heartfelt.”
Apoplectic	Extremely angry	“The coach was apoplectic after the loss.”
Apoplexy	Stroke/extreme rage	“He shouted in near apoplexy.”

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🎯 Mini Practice Quiz

1. Which word is associated with furious anger?
   
2. What word describes a doubtful but popular story?
   
3. Which term has both medical and emotional meaning?
   

✅ Answers:

1. Apoplectic 2) Apocryphal 3) Apoplexy
   

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💬 Try It Yourself

✍️ Example starter:
“Though apoplectic with frustration, she managed to give a polite apology.”

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