Vocabulary Daily Practice 5

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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
    Abrogate (verb)To formally repeal a lawThe government decided to abrogate the outdated curfew policy.
    Acumen (noun)Mental sharpness and keenness of judgmentThe lawyer’s legal acumen helped win the case.
    Alleviate (verb)To make something easier to endureThe medicine helped alleviate her pain.
    Amicable (adjective)Friendly and showing good willThe two companies reached an amicable agreement.
    Benevolent (adjective)Showing or feeling goodwillThe foundation provided benevolent aid to the poor.
    Commend (verb)To express approval or admiration ofThe teacher commended the student for her excellent work.
    Concise (adjective)Brief and to the pointThe manager requested a concise report on the project.
    Discretion (noun)The quality of being careful and prudentUse your discretion when deciding whether to share that information.
    Expedite (verb)To speed up the process ofWe need to expedite the delivery of relief goods to the typhoon victims.
    Frugal (adjective)Not wasteful, economicalShe is known for her frugal lifestyle.
    Impartial (adjective)Treating all parties fairly and without favoritismThe judge remained impartial throughout the trial.
    Indispensable (adjective)Absolutely necessaryWater is an indispensable element for life.
    Integrity (noun)The quality of being honest and having strong moral principlesHe is a man of integrity who always stands by his word.
    Meticulous (adjective)Showing a great attention to detailThe surgeon performed the operation with meticulous care.
    Objective (adjective)Based on facts rather than feelings or opinionsThe report provides an objective analysis of the situation.
    Perspicacious (adjective)Having or showing a clear understanding of thingsThe perspicacious detective quickly solved the mystery.
    Pragmatic (adjective)Practical and concerned with the actual use of somethingShe took a pragmatic approach to solving the problem.
    Proactive (adjective)Taking action in anticipation of future problemsThe company implemented proactive measures to prevent accidents.
    Scrutinize (verb)To examine something closely and criticallyThe police scrutinized the crime scene for evidence.
    Stagnant (adjective)Not flowing or moving forwardThe economy remained stagnant for several years.
    Stewardship (noun)The careful and responsible management of somethingHe showed great stewardship of the company’s finances.
    Substantiate (verb)To provide evidence or proof to support somethingThe witness could not substantiate his claims.
    Succinct (adjective)Brief and to the pointThe presentation offered a succinct overview of the project.
    Supersede (verb)To take the place of somethingThe new law supersedes the old one.
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