List 18
Abet (uh-BET)
Meaning: Assist or encourage, usually in wrongdoing.
Mnemonic: Picture a friend whispering, “I’ll abet you in sneaking that extra piece of cake!”
Sentence: She was accused of trying to abet the crime by providing false information.
Accessible (ak-SESS-uh-buhl)
Meaning: Clear; capable of being understood.
Mnemonic: Imagine a door labeled ‘Accessible’, swinging open to reveal everything clearly organized inside.
Sentence: The teacher explained the complex topic in a very accessible way.
Acquisitive (uh-KWIZ-uh-tiv)
Meaning: Eager to acquire and possess things.
Mnemonic: Think of someone saying, “I need to acquire it all!” while hoarding treasures.
Sentence: Her acquisitive nature drove her to collect hundreds of rare artifacts.
Amalgamate (uh-MAL-guh-mayt)
Meaning: Merge or combine two or more things.
Mnemonic: Picture two liquids melting together in an amalgam to form one glowing potion.
Sentence: The two companies decided to amalgamate into one larger corporation.
Attenuate (uh-TEN-yoo-ayt)
Meaning: Weaken or lessen in force or thickness.
Mnemonic: Think of a thin wire antenna getting weaker signals—it’s attenuated.
Sentence: Over time, the noise from the street began to attenuate, and I could focus again.
Augment (awg-MENT)
Meaning: Increase or make larger.
Mnemonic: Imagine an artist augmenting their painting with extra details, making it grander.
Sentence: She took a second job to augment her income.
Aversion (uh-VER-shun)
Meaning: An intense or definite dislike.
Mnemonic: Imagine turning your face away in disgust saying, “I have an aversion to broccoli!”
Sentence: He has a strong aversion to crowded places.
Blithe (blyth)
Meaning: Showing indifference.
Mnemonic: Think of a blithe butterfly flitting around, carefree and indifferent to what’s happening below.
Sentence: Her blithe attitude toward the deadline annoyed her teammates.
Contempt (kuhn-TEMPT)
Meaning: The feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior.
Mnemonic: Picture someone contemptuously stomping on a failed project like it’s worthless.
Sentence: His actions were met with contempt from his peers.
Dawdle (DAW-dl)
Meaning: Move slowly and without purpose.
Mnemonic: Imagine a toddler dawdling around, stopping every few steps to inspect random objects.
Sentence: Stop dawdling, or we’ll miss the train!
Deflect (dih-FLEKT)
Meaning: Change the direction or course of something; make someone deviate.
Mnemonic: Think of a superhero deflecting a laser beam with their shield.
Sentence: The politician tried to deflect the question by bringing up a different topic.
Discount (DIS-kount)
Meaning: Regard something as being unimportant or incorrect.
Mnemonic: Imagine someone dismissing an idea by saying, “Let’s give it a discount on our attention.”
Sentence: Don’t discount her opinion just because she’s new to the team.
Dissident (DIS-uh-dent)
Meaning: One who disagrees or opposes authority.
Mnemonic: Imagine a dissident standing apart, shouting “I dissent!” during a government meeting.
Sentence: The dissident voiced his concerns about the new policies.
Efficacious (ef-ih-KAY-shus)
Meaning: Producing the desired effect; successful.
Mnemonic: Think of a magical “Effi Potion” that always works—it’s incredibly efficacious!
Sentence: This new method proved to be highly efficacious in treating the disease.
Equitable (EK-wi-tuh-buhl)
Meaning: Characterized by fairness and justice.
Mnemonic: Picture a judge holding equal scales to symbolize fairness—equitable justice!
Sentence: The mediator proposed an equitable solution to the dispute.
Erratic (ih-RAT-ik)
Meaning: Unpredictable and inconsistent.
Mnemonic: Imagine someone driving a car in erratic zigzags, making everyone nervous.
Sentence: His erratic behavior made it difficult to predict his next move.
Industrious (in-DUHS-tree-uhs)
Meaning: Hard-working and persistent.
Mnemonic: Think of an industrial factory always churning out work—an industrious worker never stops.
Sentence: The industrious student completed all assignments ahead of schedule.
Inform (in-FORM)
Meaning: Give form or character to something or someone.
Mnemonic: Imagine a sculptor shaping clay, informing it into a beautiful statue.
Sentence: Her early experiences informed her perspective on leadership.
Irksome (URK-sum)
Meaning: Causing annoyance or irritation.
Mnemonic: Imagine a mosquito saying, “I’ll irk some more” while buzzing in your ear!
Sentence: His constant interruptions during the meeting were irksome.
Manacle (MAN-uh-kuhl)
Meaning: (Used figuratively) Restrain, limit, or secure something.
Mnemonic: Think of manacles (handcuffs) restraining hands, just like restrictions on freedom.
Sentence: His lack of funding manacled his ability to complete the project.
Modest (MOD-ist)
Meaning:
- Unassuming about one’s abilities or not boastful.
- Limited in quantity or amount.
Mnemonic: Think of someone modestly bowing and saying, “Oh, it’s nothing!”
Sentence: She was proud of her achievements but remained modest about her success.
Noxious (NOK-shuhs)
Meaning: Harmful; injurious.
Mnemonic: Imagine toxic fumes with a warning label: “NOXious! Stay away!”
Sentence: The noxious fumes from the factory polluted the air.
Pernicious (pur-NISH-us)
Meaning: Causing harm in a subtle way; deadly.
Mnemonic: Picture a silent snake slithering in the grass—pernicious danger lurking quietly.
Sentence: The spread of misinformation can have a pernicious effect on society.
Predicament (pri-DIK-uh-muhnt)
Meaning: A challenging or awkward situation.
Mnemonic: Imagine being stuck in a predictable cement pit—a sticky predicament indeed!
Sentence: The hikers found themselves in a predicament when they ran out of supplies.
Proficient (pro-FISH-uhnt)
Meaning: Good at something; skilled.
Mnemonic: Think of a professional fisherman who is proficient at catching fish.
Sentence: She is highly proficient in multiple languages.
Prolix (PRO-liks)
Meaning: Using an excessive amount of words; long-winded.
Mnemonic: Imagine a speaker saying “Prolix presentations are unnecessarily long and boring!”
Sentence: The professor’s prolix lecture left the students overwhelmed.
Scorn (skorn)
Meaning:
- Express strong disapproval or contempt for.
- A feeling or display of contempt or disdain.
Mnemonic: Picture someone with a scowling horn, full of scorn for everyone.
Sentence: She spoke with scorn about the unfair treatment she received.
Subordinate (suh-BOHR-din-it)
Meaning:
- Having a lower rank; less important.
- Treat as of less value or importance.
- A person who is under or less important than another.
Mnemonic: Imagine a submarine subordinate to the larger naval ships above it.
Sentence: He treated his subordinates with respect, fostering loyalty.
Unseemly (uhn-SEEM-lee)
Meaning: Not proper or in good taste.
Mnemonic: Imagine a clown wearing an unseemly tuxedo to a formal dinner.
Sentence: His behavior at the funeral was highly unseemly.
Veritable (VER-uh-tuh-buhl)
Meaning: (Used to emphasize something) True; genuine.
Mnemonic: Picture a verified table stamp proving its authenticity—it’s veritable.
Sentence: The bakery was a veritable paradise for dessert lovers.
Story Mode
The universe is a veritable marvel, an endless expanse of stars, planets, and mysteries waiting to be uncovered. Despite its immense size, our exploration remains modest, limited to only a fraction of its vastness. Scientists, driven by their industrious nature, tirelessly work to make space more accessible, using telescopes and satellites to uncover its secrets. However, the pursuit of knowledge isn’t without challenges. Astronomers often face predicaments such as limited funding or equipment, which can manacle their progress. Some may even encounter dissident voices questioning the value of space research. But the efficacious efforts of space agencies like NASA often augment our understanding of the cosmos, proving critics wrong.
The universe is filled with noxious hazards like black holes and deadly cosmic radiation. These pernicious threats may seem daunting, but humanity’s acquisitive thirst for knowledge propels us forward. The merging of galaxies, like cosmic dances, demonstrates how celestial bodies can amalgamate, creating entirely new star systems. Occasionally, scientists’ focus can become erratic, shifting between new theories and discoveries, but this dynamism is essential to innovation. As we strive to uncover the universe’s mysteries, let us not regard our earlier beliefs with contempt but build upon them with an equitable perspective. The universe, in all its grandeur, invites us to question and dream. It challenges us to face the unknown with curiosity and determination, proving that even in the face of aversion or doubt, human ingenuity can illuminate the darkest corners of space.