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Question 1

Abdicate

Answer 1

to give up or renounce

context: king , leaders,
away from dictatiing

the king abdicated the throne for the sake of love

Question 2

abeyance

Answer 2

Temporary suspension or inactivity

away from activity for temp time

The project is in abeyance due to low funding

Question 3

abjure

Answer 3

to give up infront of jury

to renounce upon oath
to say formally or publicly that you no longer a

The witnesses abjure his previous testimony
In defining itself by opposition to the idea of an elite, the party is willfully abjuring one of its noblest legacies.

Question 4

abridge

Answer 4

shorten or lessen- cut off

like a bridge – a shortcut

the abridged version of the novel missed minute details

Question 5

abscission

Answer 5

to fall naturally, sudden termination, cutting off

like a scissors cut

Fruits abscission helps plant repoduce
abscission of leaves take place in winter

Question 6

accede

Answer 6

to accept or give consent

People will accept anything when u have acid in your hand

accept

Nepal gov. acceded to teachers demand

Question 7

adumbrate

Answer 7

to outline or shadow vaguely

like a novel prologue- which gives a theme

The CEO adumbrated about the new policy that company is willing to adopt
The principal adumbrated about historical war during his speech

Question 8

alleviate

Answer 8

To reduce pain or difficulty

like in medicate - to lighten

Medicine alleviated her chronic pain
Public awareness can alleviate STDs

Question 9

amalgamate

Answer 9

To combine or unite

like dental amalgasm

The book “A brief history of time” amalgamates science with literature

Question 10

ameliorate

Answer 10

To improve or make better

to make a bad or unpleasant situation better:

Time ameliorated Abhi’s death
Foreign aid is badly needed to ameliorate the effects of the drought.

Question 11

Annul

Answer 11

Make void or null, cancel- abolish

NULL

His fake marriage was annulled by Judge
Trum annuled the election results due to corruption and bribery

Question 12

Analgesia/ Anodyne

Answer 12

Pain releif or shoothing(andyne)

In medicine

The surgery was performed under analgesia
The music served as an anodyne after a hectic day

Question 13

Anoint

Answer 13

To rub or sprinkle oil / to choose for a position

make som1 holy or king/queen in ceremony by putting holy water or oil

The priest anointed the sick with holy oil
In 1751 Pepin was anointed king.

Question 14

Apathy

Answer 14

lack of interest- not carting

disinterest indifference
(without) “pathy” (feeling) without feeling.

Voter apathy is a serious threat to a functioning democracy.
She greeted the news of her promotion with surprising apathy.

Question 15

Apocryphal

Answer 15

Of doubtful authenticity, mythical

dubious, false, fabricated
a story that sounds wise but may not be true

The apocryphal story of George Washington and the cherry tree persists in textbooks.
His biography includes several apocryphal tales that lack documentation.

Question 16

Apostate

Answer 16

a person who renounces a religious or political belief

someone who pulls apart from a belief.
Opposite state ❌

the party viewed her as an apostate for supporting the opposition’s reforms.
Once a devoted priest, he was labeled an apostate after publicly rejecting the church’s teachings.

Question 17

Apostle

Answer 17

a vigorous and dedicated advocate or promoter
pioneer of reform movement

advocate- someone who posts and promotes ideas.
12 disciples of jesus 🕊️

She is regarded as an apostle of environmental justice.
As one of the apostles of modern psychology, he changed how people think about the mind.

Question 18

Apposite

Answer 18

Highly appropriate and relevant
A comment, quote, or example is spot-on and perfectly fits the topic.

Appropriate-
Apposite ≠ Opposite! => opposite of opposite

Her apposite quote from Shakespeare strengthened the argument.
His humor was always apposite — never forced or off-topic.

Question 19

Apprise

Answer 19

To inform or notify

inform, notify
A + prize of information 🎁

The manager apprised team of the new policy
he was fully apprised of the situation
Please apprise me of any changes to the schedule.

Question 20

Appropriate

Answer 20

To take something for one’s own use, often without permission,
or
to formally set aside (money/resources) for a specific purpose.

allocate, assign

The government appropriated $2 million for disaster relief. ✅ (funding use)
The invaders appropriated land from the native tribes. ❗ (taking without permission)
She was accused of appropriating cultural symbols for profit. ❗ (modern usage in cultural context)

Question 21

Archaic

Answer 21

very old, outdated, or no longer in everyday use

Obsolete, Outdated
Think “archive” belongs to museum not in daily life.

The law still contains some archaic language from the 18th century.
Using a fax machine in today’s office feels utterly archaic.
Her views on gender roles are considered archaic in modern society.

Question 22

Ardent

Answer 22

intensely enthusiastic, passionate, or fervent

Passionate , Devoted, eager

She’s an ardent supporter of climate action.
His ardent desire to succeed kept him going despite setbacks.

Question 23

Arduous

Answer 23

extremely difficult, demanding, or requiring great effort and endurance

Difficult , Laborious

Climbing the Himalayas is an arduous task even for seasoned mountaineers.
Writing a dissertation is an arduous but rewarding journey.

Question 24

Arrogate

Answer 24

to claim or seize something without justification

seize, claim

The dictator arrogated the powers of the judiciary to himself.
She was accused of arrogating to herself the credit for the team’s success.

Question 25

Ascertain

Answer 25

to find out or make sure of something | Determin, find out “A certain” → You make something certain. ## Footnote The police are trying to ascertain the cause of the explosion. Before making the diagnosis, the doctor must ascertain the patient’s symptoms. She checked twice to ascertain that the figures were correct.

Question 26

Ascetic

Answer 26

Practicing strict self-discipline and avoiding all forms of indulgence, often for religious or spiritual reasons. | self-denying “a set tick” someone strictly “set” in their habits. ## Footnote The monk led an ascetic life in the mountains, owning nothing but a robe and a bowl. His ascetic lifestyle was rooted in his belief that pleasure distracted from enlightenment. Despite his wealth, he lived with ascetic simplicity, refusing any luxuries.

Question 27

Ascribe

Answer 27

to attribute something (like a cause, quality, or work) to a particular source, person, or origin. attribute/ credit | This thing happened bcoz of that This belongs to or was caused by them ## Footnote Some scientists ascribe the rise in allergies to changes in our environment. The poem is traditionally ascribed to Homer, though its true author is unknown.

Question 28

Aseptic

Answer 28

Free from germs, infection, or contamination | Not septic, i.e., not infected. ## Footnote The surgeon operated under aseptic conditions to prevent infection. Her tone was so aseptic it drained the emotion from the entire conversation.

Question 29

Asperity

Answer 29

Harshness or severity — in tone, manner, or condition. | Feels sharp, harsh, painful. ## Footnote She responded with surprising asperity to what seemed a harmless question. The asperity of his tone made the criticism sting more than the words themselves.

Question 30

Aspersions

Answer 30

False or damaging statements meant to criticize, discredit, or slander someone’s reputation. Ass-person will say bad about someone | slander defamation // attack someone’s name. ## Footnote The politician cast aspersions on his opponent’s integrity during the debate. She refused to tolerate any aspersions on her professionalism.

Question 31

Assiduous

Answer 31

Showing great care, persistence, and hard work — especially over a long period of time | Someone who continually assists or works without giving up. ## Footnote Her assiduous research earned her a reputation as a serious scholar. With assiduous attention, he polished every detail of the presentation.

Question 32

Attenuate

Answer 32

To weaken, reduce, or lessen in force, value, intensity, or thickness. ## Footnote 🔹The new law is intended to attenuate the effects of climate change. 🔹 His voice was attenuated by the thick walls of the bunker.

Question 33

Augury

Answer 33

A sign, omen, or prediction — especially one that suggests what will happen in the future. | = AUGUR (the ancient Roman priest) → Think: "a sign from the gods." ## Footnote 🔹 Some viewed the solar eclipse as an augury of political unrest. 🔹 The sudden silence in the woods felt like a dark augury. 🔹 In ancient times, priests performed augury by watching the flight of birds.

Question 34

Austere

Answer 34

Severe, strict, or plain — in behavior, appearance, or lifestyle. | no AU (gold/luxury) → someone who rejects riches or comfort. ## Footnote 🔹 The monk led an austere life, free of all comforts and distractions. 🔹 Her austere expression made it clear she didn’t approve. 🔹 The room was austere, with white walls and no furniture besides a cot.

Question 35

Aver

Answer 35

To state or declare something to be true, often confidently or formally — especially in legal or serious contexts. | A-VER” sounds like “I swear!” ## Footnote 🔹 The witness averred that she had seen the suspect at the scene. 🔹 He averred his innocence despite overwhelming evidence.

Question 36

Avid

Answer 36

Enthusiastic, eager, or passionately devoted to somethin | Avid = Addicted with Passion A very interested devotee ## Footnote 🔹 She’s an avid reader of historical fiction. 🔹 He was an avid supporter of environmental causes.

Question 37

Arch

Answer 37

You have arches in architecture, or at a well-known fast-food restaurant. You can arch your back, or a bow. Arches are even a part of your foot. But, did you know that to be arch is to be deliberately teasing, as in, “he shrugged off her insults because he knew she was only being arch”? Finally, arch- as a root means chief or principal, as in archbishop Deliberately teasing, playful, or mischievous, often in a way that is slightly cheeky or sly. It can also mean chief or principal in older or formal usage (e.g., arch-enemy). ## Footnote The baroness was arch, making playful asides to the townspeople; yet because they couldn’t pick up on her dry humor, they thought her supercilious. 🔹 She gave an arch smile, hinting she was not entirely serious. 🔹 His arch tone suggested he was joking, but with a hint of sarcasm.