Vocabulary Daily Practice 1

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    Are you preparing up for the Civil Service Exam in the Philippines? Boost your chances of success by dedicating time each day to expand your vocabulary. In this guide, we’ll explore 25 essential words that frequently appear in the exam. By mastering these words, you’ll enhance your comprehension skills and improve your performance in the language section.

    WordMeaningExample
    Acrimonious (adjective)Bitter and angry in tone or mannerThe debate turned acrimonious, with both sides exchanging harsh words.
    Ambivalent (adjective)Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someoneShe felt ambivalent about the job offer, torn between excitement and anxiety.
    Ameliorate (verb)To make something bad or unsatisfactory betterMeasures were taken to ameliorate the situation after the crisis.
    Belligerent (adjective)Hostile and aggressiveThe belligerent attitude of the manager caused a lot of unrest among the employees.
    Cacophony (noun)A harsh, discordant mixture of soundsThe cacophony in the market made it difficult to hear anything.
    Decorum (noun)Behavior in keeping with good taste and proprietyHe maintained decorum throughout the formal event.
    Elucidate (verb)To make something clear; explainThe teacher was asked to elucidate the complex theory for the students.
    Facetious (adjective)Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humorHis facetious remarks during the meeting were not well-received.
    Garrulous (adjective)Excessively talkative, especially on trivial mattersThe garrulous old man told us endless stories of his youth.
    Hackneyed (adjective)Lacking significance through having been overusedThe hackneyed phrases in the speech failed to impress the audience.
    Impetuous (adjective)Acting quickly without thought or careHis impetuous decision to quit his job surprised everyone.
    Ineffable (adjective)Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in wordsThe beauty of the scene was ineffable.
    Juxtapose (verb)To place side by side for comparisonThe artist juxtaposed vibrant colors to create a striking contrast.
    Languid (adjective)Displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effortThe hot weather made everyone feel languid and lethargic.
    Magnanimous (adjective)Generous or forgiving, especially towards a rival or less powerful personShe was magnanimous in victory, praising her opponent’s effort.
    Mordacious (adjective)Having a biting or caustic qualityHis mordacious remarks often left his friends feeling hurt.
    Nebulous (adjective)In the form of a cloud or haze; hazyHis plans for the future were still nebulous and not well-defined.
    Obfuscate (verb)To render obscure, unclear, or unintelligibleThe politician’s speech only served to obfuscate the real issues.
    Perfunctory (adjective)Carried out with a minimum of effort or reflectionShe gave a perfunctory nod to the greeting and moved on.
    Quixotic (adjective)Exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impracticalHis quixotic quest for justice was admired by many, though deemed impractical.
    Recalcitrant (adjective)Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or disciplineThe recalcitrant student refused to follow the school’s rules.
    Sagacious (adjective)Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgmentHer sagacious advice helped us navigate through the difficult situation.
    Sycophant (noun)A person who acts obsequiously towards someone important to gain advantageThe sycophant was always flattering his boss to get ahead.
    Taciturn (adjective)Reserved or uncommunicative in speechThe taciturn man rarely spoke, preferring to keep to himself.
    Tenuous (adjective)Very weak or slightThe evidence was tenuous at best.
    Ubiquitous (adjective)Present, appearing, or found everywhereThe ubiquitous smartphones have changed how we communicate.
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