GSIAS BLOGS

  1. Apprehensions (fears, anxieties) Root : prehend = to grasp → apprehend = mentally grasp (often fearfully) Mnemonic : “I appreh...

  1. Blatant – obvious, glaring Root: Old English blætant = bleating loudly Mnemonic: “Blatant = so loud it can’t be ignored.” Pictur...

  1. Contracted – became smaller / reduced Root: Latin con- (together) + trahere (to pull) Mnemonic: “CONTRACT = pull together → shri...

  1. Toady – a flatterer; someone who sucks up Root: From “toad-eater” (one who did dirty acts to please others) Mnemonic: “TOADY = act...

1. Indolent – lazy, avoiding work Root word: Latin in- = not + dolere = to feel pain Mnemonic: “IN-DOLENT = not feeling pain → avoids e...