Top 25 Vocabularies with Mnemonics for Letter “A” -part 7

Meaning : a person who defends or justifies a theory or idea

The scholar served as an apologist for the controversial theory, defending its validity.

 ~ is one who is determine seek “apology” from bodies by defending or justifying strongly of some policies or matters

 

Meaning : a person who renounces a religious or political belief or principle

The individual was considered an apostate for abandoning their religious beliefs.

 ~ can be thought of as ‘opposite state’.. That is changing to the opposite state, and not loyal to his current state..

 

Meaning : the highest point in the development of something; the elevation of someone to divine status

The hero’s sacrifice became the apotheosis of bravery and selflessness.

 theo-theological, something related to god. theology elevates oneself to god hood.

 

Meaning : a name or title

The winery chose a unique appellation for its new wine, reflecting the vineyard’s location.

 

Meaning : the act of putting something to use or the use of something for a particular purpose

The job seeker submitted her application for the open position.

While writing an Application, one is diligently attentive

 

Meaning : appropriate or fitting

The professor provided an apposite example to illustrate the concept discussed in class.

 (Tag:;English);~=> opposite of OPPOSITE i.e. perfectly matched; appropriate; most suitable

 

Meaning : to assess the value or quality of something

The real estate agent will appraise the property to determine its market value.

 (Tag:;English);~ -consider praise and price –what is the price of praise which u cant say but u can estimate..

 

Meaning : to recognize the value or significance of something

The artist appreciated the support of the art community for his latest exhibition.

 

Meaning : to understand or perceive; to arrest or take into custody

The police managed to apprehend the suspect after a thorough investigation.

up your hands – said the FBI before grabbing the criminal.

 

Meaning : anxious or fearful about the future; uneasy

The student felt apprehensive before taking the challenging exam.

 Think hen is always fearful…

 

Meaning : approval or praise

The writer received widespread approbation for the thought-provoking novel.

 Ap+PROBATION: You get CONFIRMATION/APPROVAL in your job after your Probation period

 

Meaning : a natural ability or talent

The young musician displayed a natural aptitude for playing the piano.

 remember this word from various “~tests” which check talent or IQ etc

 

Meaning : having the curved or hooked shape of an eagle’s beak

The eagle’s sharp, aquiline beak was well-suited for tearing prey.

 aqui(aqua) reminds us of water(or catching fish)..a curved hook is used for fishing or catching fishes.

 

Meaning : suitable for cultivation, especially of crops

The fertile soil in the valley made it ideal for arable farming.

 (Tag:;English);associate the word with ARAB. The desert is totally unfit for agriculture. so what they want most is land for agriculture

 

Meaning : based on personal whim or random choice, rather than reason or system

The decision to choose a leader through a coin toss seemed arbitrary and unfair.

 < Latin arbitrarius” uncertain, depending on the judgment of an arbiter”< arbiter” judge

 

Meaning : to settle a dispute between parties by acting as a judge

The mediator was brought in to arbitrate the dispute between the two parties.

 bit-rate, bitrate is the judging or deciding parameter for the transfer rate or say speed of data transfer..

 

Meaning : a place where trees, shrubs, and other plants are grown and studied

The city’s arboretum showcased a diverse collection of trees and plants.

 just remember ARBOREAL : which means living in trees(ar-bore-al: think of a woodpecker who makes a bore (a hole) to live in trees). so ~ means something pertaining to trees

 

Meaning : very old or ancient; no longer in use

The language used in ancient manuscripts may seem archaic to modern readers.

 Archealogy – study of old things.. ~ – The old things on which we study..

 

Meaning : a typical example or representative of a certain person or thing

The hero’s journey is a classic archetype found in many myths and stories.

 Arch + type – so a model for architecture

 

Meaning : a collection of historical documents or records

The historian spent hours researching in the archives to uncover hidden details.

 ~ : spell it as archies ..it is a famous gift where collection of different gifts are there so it is a collection of many things in short storage place

 

Meaning : intense passion, enthusiasm, or fervor

The couple’s ardor for each other remained strong even after many years of marriage.

 Our-“darr”is of falling in intense love!!

 

Meaning : requiring a lot of effort and hard work

Climbing the steep mountain trail proved to be an arduous and challenging task.

 ~ = read it as: “hard to do for us”

 

Meaning : a specialized vocabulary used by a particular group or subculture

The group of friends developed their own argot, using slang and inside jokes.

ar+got(goat).. if a few GOATs say ‘arrr arrr’ instead of the usual ‘mheh mheh’. it will be a slang (argot) in their world..;) 

 

Meaning : lacking in moisture; dry and barren

The desert environment is characterized by its arid conditions and lack of rainfall.

 A+ rid- A farmer getting rid(dry) of the dry land

 

Meaning : a government or society in which power is held by a select group of privileged individuals

The country abolished the aristocracy, transitioning to a democratic system.

 Aristotle was the most powerful member of the science society