Restarting after a long pause, lets revisit the Vocabulary section
Every other day we will be giving a Vocabulary Challenge .
Helping us inch by inch move towards having a great vocabulary and also crack those Language questions in your Aptitude exams
1. Word List
List 5–10 words (each from real exam contexts).
| Word | Meaning | Example Sentence | Trick to Remember |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambiguous | Open to more than one meaning | Her response was so ambiguous that no one knew what she really meant. | “Ambi” = both → two meanings |
| Meticulous | Very careful and detailed | He was meticulous in his data analysis. | Think of “metric” → precise and exact |
| Euphemism | A polite way to say something harsh | “Passed away” is a euphemism for “died.” | “eu” = good + “pheme” = speech |
| Belligerent | Aggressive or warlike | The belligerent tone made negotiations difficult. | “belli” = war |
| Pragmatic | Practical, realistic | A pragmatic leader focuses on results. | Think: “practice” over “theory” |
Quick Quiz
Choose the correct word for each sentence:
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The professor appreciated her _______ approach to problem-solving.
a) ambiguous b) pragmatic c) euphemistic -
His _______ remarks created tension during the meeting.
a) belligerent b) meticulous c) pragmatic -
“Senior citizen” is often used as a _______ for “old person.”
a) euphemism b) ambiguity c) benefit
(Answers at the end of the post below)
Mini Challenge:
Create your own sentence using two of these words in one line.
Post it in the comments or tag @LanguageAptitude on social media!
Answers:
1️⃣ pragmatic
2️⃣ belligerent
3️⃣ euphemism
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