1. Inadequacy – lack of ability or sufficiency
Root word: Latin in- = not + aequus = equal
Mnemonic:
“IN-ADEQUATE = not equal to the task.”
Picture idea:
A small person struggling to lift a heavy weight.
2. Proliferation – rapid increase or spread
Root word: Latin proles = offspring + ferre = to carry
Mnemonic:
“PROLIFERATE = multiply like cells.”
Picture idea:
Cells dividing rapidly.
3. Patronage – support or sponsorship
Root word: Latin pater = father
Mnemonic:
“PATRON = protector or supporter.”
Picture idea:
A wealthy sponsor supporting an artist.
4. Fissure – a long narrow crack
Root word: Latin findere = to split
Mnemonic:
“FISSURE = split surface.”
Picture idea:
Cracked earth or a deep crack in the ground.
5. Diatribe – a bitter, angry speech
Root word: Greek diatribein = to wear away (by talk)
Mnemonic:
“DIA-TRIBE = verbal attack.”
Picture idea:
Someone shouting angrily at a crowd.
6. Commemorate – to remember and honour
Root word: Latin commemorare = to remind
Mnemonic:
“MEMORY + honour = COMMEMORATE.”
Picture idea:
A memorial ceremony with candles.
7. Contrition – deep remorse or guilt
Root word: Latin conterere = to crush
Mnemonic:
“CONTRITE heart = crushed with guilt.”
Picture idea:
A person apologizing with folded hands.
8. Mulct – to fine or punish financially
Root word: Latin mulcta = fine, penalty
Mnemonic:
“MULCT = money cut as punishment.”
Picture idea:
A judge imposing a fine.
9. Sojourn – temporary stay
Root word: Old French sojorner = to stay
Mnemonic:
“SOJOURN = short stay.”
Picture idea:
A traveler staying briefly in a hotel.
10. Sobriquet – nickname
Root word: French soubriquet = nickname
Mnemonic:
“SOBRIQUET = special name.”
Picture idea:
A name tag with a nickname written.
11. Unravelling – coming apart, becoming clear
Root word: Old English ravelen = to tangle
Mnemonic:
“UNRAVEL = knots opening.”
Picture idea:
A ball of yarn coming apart.
12. Accrued – accumulated over time
Root word: Latin accruere = to grow
Mnemonic:
“ACCRUE = add up slowly.”
Picture idea:
Money increasing in a savings account.
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