List 21

Abject (AB-jekt)

Meaning: Most unfortunate or miserable.
Funny Mnemonic: Imagine a sad object lying in a trash can, crying, “I’m the most pathetic item here!” That’s abject misery.
Abjective is such a vast topic, i feel miserable to use it. Sentence: They lived in abject poverty after the war.

Amicable (AM-ih-kuh-buhl)

Meaning: Characterized by goodwill and friendliness.
Funny Mnemonic: Picture a friendly camel named Ami sharing its water with others in the desert, saying, “I’m so amicable!”
Sentence: Despite the divorce, their split was amicable.

Animosity (an-uh-MOS-uh-tee)

Meaning: Strong hostility or resentment.
Funny Mnemonic: Imagine angry ants in a city, scowling at humans, shouting, “We hate you big-footed monsters!” That’s animosity.
Imagine Animal with hostility because human are authorative. Sentence: The animosity between the two teams was palpable.

Aver (uh-VER)

Meaning: Assert with confidence.
Funny Mnemonic: Picture a talkative bird confidently saying, “I aver that this nest is mine!”
Sentence: She averred her innocence during the trial. Aver- Avian - birds fly with confidence.

Barrage (buh-RAHZH)

Meaning: An overwhelming concentration of something, typically hostile words.
Funny Mnemonic: Imagine a barrage (army) full of angry people throwing insults, saying, “You parked in my spot!” That’s a barrage of complaints.
Sentence: The politician faced a barrage of questions at the press conference.

Cathartic (kuh-THAHR-tik)

Meaning: That which releases emotional tension.
Funny Mnemonic: Picture a car crying on a therapist’s couch, saying, “Letting it all out is so cathartic!”
Sentence: Writing about her struggles was a cathartic experience. People on catholic church releasing tension.

Decipher (dee-SY-fer)

Meaning: Decode or determine the meaning of something that is difficult to understand.
Funny Mnemonic: Imagine a detective trying to figure out alien symbols, saying, “I need to decipher this weird pizza menu!”
Sentence: It took hours to decipher the ancient manuscript.

Delusion (dih-LOO-zhun)

Meaning: A belief that is not true or is founded on false premises.
Funny Mnemonic: Picture a dolphin wearing a crown, saying, “I’m king of the ocean!” Clearly, it’s under a delusion.
Sentence: He was under the delusion that everyone admired him.

Dispense (dih-SPENS)

Meaning: 1. Issue, distribute, or give out.
2. Do without or get rid of.
Funny Mnemonic: Picture a vending machine dispensing advice, saying, “Here’s your wisdom for today—stop procrastinating!”
Water dispenser. Sentence: The doctor dispensed free medication to the needy.

Eloquent (EL-uh-kwent)

Meaning: Fluently persuasive and articulate.
Funny Mnemonic: Imagine an elephant giving a speech, wowing everyone with its eloquent trunk gestures.
Imagine Loku pursudaing peoples. Sentence: The leader’s eloquent speech inspired the entire audience.

Enthrall (en-THRAWL)

Meaning: Captivate or charm.
Funny Mnemonic: Picture a giant magical ball holding people spellbound, chanting, “You’re under my spell—I’ll enthrall you!”
Sentence: The breathtaking performance completely enthralled the audience.

Eradicate (ih-RAD-ih-kayt)

Meaning: Eliminate or destroy completely.
Funny Mnemonic: Imagine a radical rat exterminator shouting, “I’ll eradicate all these pests with my cheese bomb!”
Sentence: The campaign aims to eradicate poverty in the region.

Fledgling (FLEJ-ling)

Meaning: Untried or inexperienced; emergent or rising.
Funny Mnemonic: Imagine a baby bird trying to fly, but it keeps flopping, yelling, “Give me some practice, I’m just a fledgling!”
Fred + Ling = inexperienced Sentence: The fledgling company is still learning to navigate the market.

Fortitude (FOR-tih-tood)

Meaning: Mental strength and courage that allows one to face challenges.
Funny Mnemonic: Picture a warrior fortifying a castle, saying, “This is my fort of strength and fortitude!”
Sentence: She showed great fortitude in completing the marathon despite her injury.

Fortuitous (for-TOO-ih-tuhs)

Meaning: Happening by chance, especially a lucky chance.
Funny Mnemonic: Imagine finding treasure buried in your backyard while gardening—a totally fortuitous discovery!
Sentence: Their meeting at the airport was entirely fortuitous. Imagine Fortunate.

Goad (GOHD)

Meaning: Incite or provoke.
Funny Mnemonic: Picture a goat poking you with its horns, saying, “Come on, fight me!” That’s a goad to action.
Sentence: He tried to goad his opponent into making a mistake. Goat proviking us to fight.

Imminent (IM-uh-nuhnt)

Meaning: About to happen soon.
Funny Mnemonic: Imagine a giant clock counting down loudly, saying, “Danger is imminent, brace yourself!”
Sentence: The storm’s arrival was imminent, and residents prepared accordingly.

Incontrovertible (in-kon-truh-VUR-tuh-buhl)

Meaning: Undeniable; impossible to dispute.
Funny Mnemonic: Picture a conversation where every argument bounces off a giant truth shield, saying, “This fact is incontrovertible!”
Sentence: The DNA evidence provided incontrovertible proof of his innocence. Not convertible

Itinerant (ai-TIN-uh-ruhnt)

Meaning: Habitually traveling from place to place.
Funny Mnemonic: Imagine an itinerary that never ends, dragging a traveler all over the map, saying, “I’m an itinerant explorer!”
Sentence: The itinerant musician performed in a different city every week. Iti uti eta uta travelling.

Magnanimous (mag-NAN-ih-muhs)

Meaning: Noble and generous in spirit.
Funny Mnemonic: Picture a king giving away gold to everyone, saying, “Behold my magnanimous heart!”
Sentence: Her magnanimous donation helped fund the new hospital wing.

Meritorious (mer-uh-TOR-ee-uhs)

Meaning: Deserving of merit or commendation; deserving reward.
Funny Mnemonic: Picture a mermaid holding a trophy, saying, “My singing was meritorious enough to win this!”
Sentence: His meritorious actions during the crisis earned him a medal. Imagine merit.

Mutiny (MYOO-tuh-nee)

Meaning: A rebellion against authority; violent strife.
Funny Mnemonic: Imagine pirates yelling, “We’re taking over, Captain!” during a mutiny on the ship.
Sentence: The sailors were punished for leading a mutiny against their commander. Mutdiny

Paradoxical (par-uh-DOK-si-kuhl)

Meaning: Seemingly contradictory but nonetheless possibly true.
Funny Mnemonic: Picture a pair of ducks arguing, saying, “We’re opposites, yet we’re in sync!” That’s paradoxical.
Sentence: It seems paradoxical that exercise can make you feel more energetic.

Perseverance (pur-suh-VEER-uhns)

Meaning: Persistence in an action or belief despite difficulties or opposition.
Funny Mnemonic: Picture a snail climbing a steep hill, saying, “Slow and steady, I’ll get there with perseverance!”
Sentence: Her perseverance in the face of adversity was inspiring.

Render (REN-der)

Meaning: Make or provide.
Funny Mnemonic: Imagine an artist rendering a lifelike cake, yelling, “Here’s a masterpiece for you!”
Sentence: The storm rendered the road impassable.

Repertoire (REP-er-twahr)

Meaning: The collection of skills, methods, or performances that one is ready to use.
Funny Mnemonic: Picture a chef with a giant menu, saying, “All these dishes are in my repertoire!”
Sentence: Her repertoire of songs impressed the judges.

Resilient (rih-ZIL-yuhnt)

Meaning: Able to recover quickly from difficult situations.
Funny Mnemonic: Imagine a rubber band bouncing back after being stretched, shouting, “I’m so resilient!”
Sentence: The community was remarkably resilient after the natural disaster.

Resolute (REZ-uh-loot)

Meaning: Firmly determined or unwavering.
Funny Mnemonic: Picture a knight with a sword shouting, “I’ll protect this castle no matter what!” That’s resolute bravery.
Sentence: She remained resolute in her decision to start her own business.

Supple (SUH-puhl)

Meaning: Pliant, flexible, or easy to bend.
Funny Mnemonic: Imagine a cat doing yoga, saying, “Look at me, I’m so supple and bendy!”
Sentence: The dancer’s movements were graceful and supple. Soup Flexible.

Valor (VAL-er)

Meaning: Strength of mind in the face of danger; bravery.
Funny Mnemonic: Picture a valiant superhero holding a giant “V” shield, declaring, “This is the symbol of valor!”
Sentence: His valor during the rescue mission earned him a medal of honor.