List 7

Appease /əˈpiːz/

Meaning:

  1. To calm someone down.
  2. To satisfy a demand or desire.
  • Mnemonic 1: Imagine saying, “Please, be appeased” to calm a crying child.
  • Mnemonic 2: Think of “Appease = A Peace”, as in making peace by satisfying someone.

Sentence:
The mother tried to appease her son by offering a support.

Arbitrary /ˈɑːr.bə.trɛr.i/ or /ˈɑːr.bə.trə.ri/

Meaning: Determined by chance, not reason.

  • Mnemonic 1: Imagine rolling “Arbitrary Dice” — decisions left to chance.
  • Mnemonic 2: Think of “Arbitrary Argument”, where logic doesn’t matter.

Sentence:
The decision to fire him seemed arbitrary and unfair.

Archaic /ɑːrˈkeɪ.ɪk/

Meaning: Ancient or outmoded; out of date.

  • Mnemonic 1: “Archaic Archive” — old and outdated records.
  • Mnemonic 2: Picture “Archaic Artifacts” in a museum.

Sentence:
The laws in this book are archaic and no longer applicable.

Clamorous /ˈklæm.ər.əs/

Meaning: Characterized by extremely loud noise.

  • Mnemonic 1: Think of “Clamorous Clapping” at a rock concert.
  • Mnemonic 2: Imagine “Clamoring Children” shouting loudly.

Sentence:
The marketplace was filled with clamorous vendors advertising their goods.

Dearth /dɜːrθ/

Meaning: Lack of something in a particular area.

  • Mnemonic 1: Think of “Dearth = Death of Supply” — extreme scarcity.
  • Mnemonic 2: Imagine “Dearth Desert”, a place lacking water.

Sentence:
There is a dearth of skilled workers in the region.

Explicable /ɪkˈsplɪk.ə.bəl/ or /ˈɛk.splɪ.kə.bəl/

Meaning: Able to be explained or understood.

  • Mnemonic 1: Think of “Explainable Explicable” — easy to clarify.
  • Mnemonic 2: Imagine “Explicit Explanation”, clear and understandable.

Sentence:
The sudden change in her behavior was not easily explicable.

Hyperbole /haɪˈpɜːr.bə.li/

Meaning: Exaggeration to make a point or be funny.

  • Mnemonic 1: Picture someone saying, “Hyper-bowl-sized ice cream” for a small scoop.
  • Mnemonic 2: Imagine “Hyper Hyperbole”, over-the-top exaggeration.

Sentence:
Saying he runs faster than the wind is pure hyperbole.

Immutable /ɪˈmjuː.tə.bəl/

Meaning: Not capable of being changed.

  • Mnemonic 1: Think of “Immutable Mutations”, unchanging DNA sequences.
  • Mnemonic 2: Imagine “Immutable Mountain”, steadfast and unmovable.

Sentence:
The laws of physics are immutable and apply everywhere in the universe.

Indefatigable /ˌɪn.dɪˈfæt.ɪ.ɡə.bəl/

Meaning: Highly determined; resistant to tiring out.

  • Mnemonic 1: Imagine “In-Defeat-able”, someone who never tires.
  • Mnemonic 2: Think of “Fatigue Not”, full of energy and determination.

Sentence:
The indefatigable scientist worked tirelessly to find a cure.

Indolent /ˈɪn.də.lənt/

Meaning: Habitually lazy; averse to activity.

  • Mnemonic 1: Think of “Indoor-Indolent”, someone too lazy to go outside.
  • Mnemonic 2: Picture “Indolent Sloth”, slow and lazy.

Sentence:
His indolent attitude kept him from achieving his full potential.

Insular /ˈɪn.sjə.lər/ or /ˈɪn.sə.lər/

Meaning: Limited in outlook or experience; narrow.

  • Mnemonic 1: Think of “Insular Islander”, someone with a narrow worldview.
  • Mnemonic 2: Picture “Insulated Insular”, isolated from broader perspectives.

Sentence:
Her insular upbringing left her unprepared for city life.

Intransigent /ɪnˈtræn.sɪ.dʒənt/

Meaning: Refusing to compromise; stubborn.

“In-transit? Nope, I’m not moving!” – Picture a person sitting on a bus that’s broken down, refusing to get off because they’re intransigent about staying put, even if it takes all day. 🚍😤

  • Mnemonic 1: Imagine “In-Train-Gent”, stubbornly staying on track.
  • Mnemonic 2: Think of “Intransigent Negotiator”, refusing to budge.

Sentence:
The intransigent politician refused to agree to any concessions.

Intrepid /ɪnˈtrɛp.ɪd/

Meaning: Resolutely fearless; brave.

“In-trap? I’m in!” – Imagine someone confidently walking into a jungle filled with traps, saying, “Bring it on, I’m intrepid!” Meanwhile, their friends are screaming, “No, don’t go!” 🐍🌴😂

  • Mnemonic 1: Think of “In-Trepid Traveler”, bold and daring.
  • Mnemonic 2: Picture an “Intrepid Explorer” fearlessly crossing dangerous terrains.

Sentence:
The intrepid firefighter entered the burning building to save lives.

Irreverent /ɪˈrɛv.ər.ənt/

Meaning: Lacking proper respect or seriousness.

  • Mnemonic 1: Think of “Irreverent Rebel”, mocking traditions.
  • Mnemonic 2: Picture “Irreverent Humor”, jokes about serious matters.

Sentence:
His irreverent remarks during the meeting offended many people.

Loathe /loʊð/

Meaning: Dislike greatly, often with disgust.

  • Mnemonic 1: Think of “Load of Dislike”, representing deep aversion.
  • Mnemonic 2: Picture someone saying, “I loathe liver!”, expressing disgust.

Sentence:
She loathes dishonesty and refuses to tolerate it.

Malign /məˈlaɪn/

Meaning:

  1. Evil and harmful.
  2. Speak about someone in a bitter and critical manner.
  • Mnemonic 1: Think of “Malicious Malign”, referring to harmful intent.
  • Mnemonic 2: Picture someone “Maligning Maliciously”, spreading harmful gossip.

Sentence:
He tried to malign her reputation by spreading false rumors.

Malleable /ˈmæl.i.ə.bəl/

Meaning: Changeable or flexible; capable of being influenced.

  • Mnemonic 1: Imagine “Malleable Metal”, which can be shaped easily.
  • Mnemonic 2: Think of a “Malleable Mind”, open to new ideas.

Sentence:
The young child’s mind was highly malleable and eager to learn.

Neophyte /ˈniː.ə.faɪt/

Meaning: An amateur or novice in a field.

  • Mnemonic 1: Picture a “Neo-fighter”, a beginner in martial arts.
  • Mnemonic 2: Think of “Neo”, new to his skills in The Matrix.

Sentence:
As a neophyte in coding, he often sought advice from experienced programmers.

Plastic /ˈplæs.tɪk/

Meaning:

  1. Capable of being molded; flexible.
  2. Artificial; unnatural.
  • Mnemonic 1: Think of “Plastic Play-Dough”, easily shaped.
  • Mnemonic 2: Picture “Plastic Personality”, fake and unnatural.

Sentence:
Her personality felt plastic, as though she was trying too hard to impress.

Platitude /ˈplæt.ɪ.tjuːd/ or /ˈplæt.ə.tuːd/

Meaning: A trite or banal remark or statement.

  • Mnemonic 1: Think of “Plate of Old Sayings”, serving overused ideas.
  • Mnemonic 2: Imagine someone saying, “Keep calm and carry on”, a worn-out platitude.

Sentence:
The speaker’s speech was filled with empty platitudes rather than actionable advice.

Prescient /ˈprɛʃ.ənt/ or /ˈprɛs.i.ənt/

Meaning: Possessing foresight of upcoming events.

  • Mnemonic 1: Think of “Pre-Science”, knowing things before they happen.
  • Mnemonic 2: Picture a “Prescient Prophet”, foretelling future events.

Sentence:
Her prescient warning about the storm saved many lives.

Pristine /ˈprɪs.tiːn/ or /ˈprɪs.taɪn/

Meaning: In its original, unspoiled state.

  • Mnemonic 1: Picture “Pristine Peaks”, untouched snowy mountains.
  • Mnemonic 2: Think of “Pristine Crystal”, perfectly clear and unblemished.

Sentence:
The forest remained pristine, untouched by human activity.

Reproach /rɪˈproʊtʃ/

Meaning: Express criticism towards; reprimand.

  • Mnemonic 1: Think of “Reprimand and Reproach”, two forms of criticism.
  • Mnemonic 2: Picture a teacher giving a “Reproachful Glare” to a noisy student.

Sentence:
Her parents reproached her for coming home late.

Robust /roʊˈbʌst/ or /ˈroʊ.bʌst/

Meaning:

  1. Capable of surviving despite adverse conditions.
  2. Strong and powerful (of an object, person, or organization).
  • Mnemonic 1: Think of “Robust Robot”, built to withstand tough conditions.
  • Mnemonic 2: Picture a “Robust Rower”, strong and enduring.

Sentence:
The robust economy recovered quickly after the recession.

Salubrious /səˈluː.bri.əs/

Meaning:

  1. Promoting health or well-being.
  2. (Of a place or accommodation) Pleasant.

“Salad is salubrious!” – Imagine a doctor holding a giant bowl of salad, shouting, “Eat this! It’s salubrious for you!” Meanwhile, you dream of pizza but reluctantly take a bite. 🥗😂

  • Mnemonic 1: Think of “Salubrious Salad”, healthy and refreshing.
  • Mnemonic 2: Picture a “Salubrious Spa”, promoting relaxation and well-being.

Imagine eating sal trees because you think it is healthy and refreshing.

Sentence:
They decided to move to a more salubrious neighborhood for their children.

Sanction /ˈsæŋk.ʃən/

Meaning:

  1. Authorize; permit.
  2. Penalize; punish.
  • Mnemonic 1: “Sanction = Seal of Approval” for permission.
  • Mnemonic 2: Picture a “Sanction Slap”, representing punishment.

Sentence:
The government imposed economic sanctions on the rogue state.

Sedulous /ˈsɛd.jʊ.ləs/

Meaning: Paying attention to details; diligent.

“Said you’ll do it? Sedulous!” – Imagine someone promising to knit a sweater for every penguin in the world. Day and night, they sit knitting, saying, “I said I’ll do it, so I’m being sedulous!” 🧶🐧😂

  • Mnemonic 1: Think of “Sedulous Student”, carefully completing assignments.
  • Mnemonic 2: Picture someone “Sewing Sedulously”, working with precision.

Sentence:
Her sedulous efforts in preparing for the exam paid off.

Soporific /ˌsɑː.pəˈrɪf.ɪk/ or /ˌsɒp.əˈrɪf.ɪk/

Meaning: Causing sleep or lethargy.

  • Mnemonic 1: Think of a “Soporific Sofa”, so comfortable it induces sleep.
  • Mnemonic 2: Picture “Soporific Stories”, dull and sleep-inducing.

Eating soap induces sleep?

Sentence:
The professor’s lecture was so soporific that several students dozed off.

Stern /stɜːrn/

Meaning: Hard, harsh, or severe in manner.

  • Mnemonic 1: Imagine a “Stern Schoolmaster”, strict and unyielding.
  • Mnemonic 2: Think of “Stern Warning”, harsh and serious.

Sentence:
The coach gave the team a stern lecture after their poor performance.

Tendentious /tɛnˈdɛn.ʃəs/

Meaning: Biased toward a particular view, often a provocative one.

  • Mnemonic 1: Think of “Tendentious Tendency”, favoring one side strongly.
  • Mnemonic 2: Picture a “Tendentious Tabloid”, promoting controversial opinions.

Sentence:
His tendentious speech angered those who held opposing views.

Story Mode

Once upon a time in a quirky little town called Lexiconville, there lived a group of friends who were quite the characters. They decided to throw a party to appease their friend Timmy, who was feeling down after losing a game of chess to his pet goldfish. They wanted to calm him down and satisfy his desire for fun. As they planned the party, they realized their ideas were rather arbitrary—one friend suggested a clamorous karaoke night, while another wanted a dearth of activities with a quiet book reading. Eventually, they settled on a mix of both!

The decorations were explicable in the most ridiculous way: giant inflatable hyperbole-shaped balloons that exaggerated their excitement. They were immutable in their choice of colors—bright pink and neon green—despite some friends’ protests. Among them was Sally, the indefatigable planner who never seemed to tire out. She was always on the go, while her brother Joe was quite the indolent one, lounging on the couch and avoiding any activity. He often had an insular view of life, preferring to stay in his room rather than join the fun. When the day of the party arrived, they were all intrepid, ready to face whatever challenges came their way—even if it meant dealing with Aunt Mildred’s irreverent jokes about Timmy’s goldfish. Meanwhile, Timmy loathed the idea of singing in front of everyone but decided to give it a go anyway. As the night progressed, they noticed that their friend Mark had a penchant for maligning others’ singing skills. He would critique everyone bitterly, which made everyone laugh even harder. The atmosphere was malleable; it changed from tense to hilarious as they poked fun at each other.

They also had some plastic cups for drinks—though they were not exactly pristine and had seen better days. The platitudes flew around as everyone tried to cheer Timmy up with trite remarks like “You’ll get ‘em next time!”. At one point, Sarah had a prescient moment and declared that they should all take turns telling embarrassing stories. This idea turned out to be robust; it survived through laughter and even some tears! However, not all went smoothly. The party’s sanction came when the neighbors complained about the noise. But instead of being stern about it, they decided to invite them over for some salubrious snacks—healthy fruit platters that no one actually wanted but felt obligated to eat. In the end, they all agreed that being sedulous in planning was worth it because it brought them together. They learned that while some things might be soporific (like Joe’s lazy attitude), laughter and friendship were what truly mattered. And so, Lexiconville’s party became legendary—a tale of joy filled with words that would forever echo in their memories!