Vocabulary Daily Practice 3

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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
    Ambivalent (adjective)Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someoneShe felt ambivalent about the new job offer.
    Benevolent (adjective)Well-meaning and kindlyThe benevolent donor gave a large sum to the charity.
    Capricious (adjective)Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behaviorHis capricious nature made him unreliable.
    Debilitate (verb)To make someone weak and infirmThe illness will debilitate him for weeks.
    Egregious (adjective)Outstandingly bad; shockingHis egregious error cost the company millions.
    Fallacious (adjective)Based on a mistaken beliefThe argument was fallacious and easily disproved.
    Garrulous (adjective)Excessively talkative, especially on trivial mattersThe garrulous neighbor was always ready for a chat.
    Haphazard (adjective)Lacking any obvious principle of organizationThe project was completed in a haphazard manner.
    Impetuous (adjective)Acting or done quickly and without thought or careHis impetuous decision led to unforeseen consequences.
    Juxtapose (verb)To place side by side for contrastThe exhibition juxtaposed modern art with classical paintings.
    Kowtow (verb)To act in an excessively subservient mannerHe refused to kowtow to the demands of his superiors.
    Lethargic (adjective)Affected by lethargy; sluggish and apatheticAfter the long flight, she felt lethargic and needed rest.
    Malignant (adjective)Very virulent or infectiousThe doctors found a malignant tumor.
    Nonchalant (adjective)Feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxedHe gave a nonchalant shrug, as if it was no big deal.
    Obfuscate (verb)To render obscure, unclear, or unintelligibleThe politician’s speech seemed designed to obfuscate the real issues.
    Paragon (noun)A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular qualityShe was considered a paragon of virtue.
    Quandary (noun)A state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situationThey were in a quandary about whether to sell the house.
    Relegate (verb)To consign or dismiss to an inferior rank or positionThe team was relegated to the lower division.
    Sanguine (adjective)Optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situationHe remained sanguine despite the challenges.
    Tenacious (adjective)Tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closelyHer tenacious grip on her beliefs impressed everyone.
    Ubiquitous (adjective)Present, appearing, or found everywhereSmartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society.
    Vacillate (verb)To alternate or waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisiveShe vacillated between two options.
    Wanton (adjective)Deliberate and unprovokedThe vandalism was wanton and senseless.
    Xenophobic (adjective)Having a dislike of or prejudice against people from other countriesThe xenophobic comments were condemned by the community.
    Yield (verb)To produce or provide (a natural, agricultural, or industrial product)The farm’s yield this year was higher than expected.
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