🌟 Words of the Day – Day 7 (Words A31–A35)
Day 7 is here, and we’re diving into words you’ll often find in legal documents, finance reports, and daily news — especially useful for Banking exams, GRE, and general English fluency.
Let’s explore them with easy explanations, vivid visuals, and smart retention tools.
✴️ Word 1: Accomplice
📌 Pronunciation: /əˈkʌm.plɪs/
🧭 Part of Speech: Noun
🔍 Meaning: A person who helps another in committing a crime
Example:
“The thief and his accomplice were arrested within hours.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Imagine two people shaking hands in the dark — one is the accomplice.
Mini Quiz:
The police arrested the robber and his _______.
A) lawyer B) accomplice C) audience D) advisor
Answer: B) accomplice
✴️ Word 2: Accord
📌 Pronunciation: /əˈkɔːd/
🧭 Part of Speech: Noun / Verb
🔍 Meaning: (n) Agreement or harmony; (v) To grant or give
Example:
“The leaders signed a peace accord after months of negotiation.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Imagine shaking hands in perfect sync — that’s accord.
Mini Quiz:
The two nations finally reached an _______ on trade policies.
A) accord B) uproar C) clash D) battle
Answer: A) accord
✴️ Word 3: Accost
📌 Pronunciation: /əˈkɒst/
🧭 Part of Speech: Verb
🔍 Meaning: To approach and speak to someone boldly or aggressively
Example:
“He was accosted by reporters outside the courthouse.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Picture someone jumping into your path shouting questions — that’s accost.
Mini Quiz:
The celebrity was _______ by fans as soon as she left the airport.
A) accosted B) ignored C) invited D) admired
Answer: A) accosted
✴️ Word 4: Accretion
📌 Pronunciation: /əˈkriː.ʃən/
🧭 Part of Speech: Noun
🔍 Meaning: A gradual growth or increase over time
Example:
“The slow accretion of deposits formed a massive coral reef.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Think of a snowball that keeps collecting more snow — that’s accretion.
Mini Quiz:
The planet formed from the _______ of dust and rock particles.
A) destruction B) accretion C) removal D) absorption
Answer: B) accretion
✴️ Word 5: Accrue
📌 Pronunciation: /əˈkruː/
🧭 Part of Speech: Verb
🔍 Meaning: To accumulate or grow gradually, especially in finance
Example:
“Interest will accrue on your savings every month.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Imagine your bank balance rising slowly — that’s accrue.
Mini Quiz:
The unpaid bills continued to _______ over the year.
A) vanish B) accrue C) decline D) inflate
Answer: B) accrue
📒 Quick Recap Table
| Word | Meaning | Example Use |
|---|---|---|
| Accomplice | Partner in crime | “The accomplice was caught at the scene.” |
| Accord | Agreement or harmony | “They signed a peace accord.” |
| Accost | Confront boldly | “She was accosted by angry protesters.” |
| Accretion | Gradual growth or buildup | “The reef formed via accretion.” |
| Accrue | Accumulate over time | “Interest will accrue monthly.” |
🎯 Mini Practice Quiz
Time to test your grasp:
- Which word refers to gradual financial or interest growth?
- “He was _______ by a stranger asking for directions.”
- What’s another word for agreement between two sides?
Answers:
- Accrue 2) Accosted 3) Accord
💬 What’s Your Sentence?
Try writing a sentence using any word from today’s list.
Example: “The accomplice helped disable the security cameras.”
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📎 Daily Quiz (Day 7 – PDF) – Click Here
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