Day 1
1. Abundant
Definition: Existing in large quantities; more than enough.
Synonyms: plentiful, ample, copious
Collocations: abundant resources, abundant opportunities, abundant supply
Examples:
1. The forest is home to abundant wildlife, perfect for exploration.
2. We found an abundant supply of water during our trip.
3. The company has abundant opportunities for professional growth.
2. Adverse
Definition: Preventing success or development; harmful or unfavorable.
Synonyms: unfavorable, detrimental, harmful
Collocations: adverse conditions, adverse effects, adverse impact
Examples:
1. The company faced adverse conditions due to the economic downturn.
2. The drug has several adverse effects, including dizziness.
3. The new law could have an adverse impact on small businesses.
3. Advocate
Definition: A person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy;
to publicly support something.
Synonyms: support, endorse, promote
Collocations: strong advocate, advocate for reform, publicly advocate
Examples:
1. She is a strong advocate for animal rights and welfare.
2. The politician advocates for healthcare reform to help underserved communities.
3. He publicly advocates for climate action to reduce pollution.
4. Alleviate
Definition: To make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe.
Synonyms: ease, reduce, relieve
Collocations: alleviate pain, alleviate suffering, alleviate stress
Examples:
1. The new drug helped alleviate his chronic back pain.
2. Measures are being taken to alleviate poverty in rural areas.
3. Regular exercise can help alleviate stress and improve mental health.
5. Ambiguous
Definition: Open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning.
Synonyms: unclear, vague, uncertain
Collocations: ambiguous statement, ambiguous response, ambiguous meaning
Examples:
1. The politician’s ambiguous statements confused the public.
2. His answer was so ambiguous that no one knew what he meant.
3. The contract language is ambiguous and can lead to misunderstandings.
Day 2
6. Apprehensive
Definition: Anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
Synonyms: anxious, uneasy, nervous
Collocations: feel apprehensive, apprehensive about, apprehensive mood
Examples:
1. She felt apprehensive about starting her new job.
2. Many students are apprehensive about final exams.
3. There was an apprehensive mood in the room before the test results were
announced.
7. Arbitrary
Definition: Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.
Synonyms: random, unpredictable, capricious
Collocations: arbitrary decision, arbitrary rule, arbitrary choice
Examples:
1. The manager made an arbitrary decision without consulting the team.
2. His selection of participants seemed completely arbitrary and unfair.
3. Many employees felt that the new rules were arbitrary and lacked logic.
8. Assert
Definition: To state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.
Synonyms: declare, claim, state
Collocations: assert authority, assert dominance, assert control
Examples:
1. She asserted her authority by taking charge of the project.
2. The lion asserted its dominance over the other animals in the pack.
3. He asserted his control over the company during the board meeting.
9. Augment
Definition: To make something greater by adding to it; increase.
Synonyms: increase, enhance, expand
Collocations: augment income, augment skills, augment resources
Examples:
1. The company plans to augment its workforce with more specialized staff.
2. She took on freelance work to augment her monthly income.
3. The team augmented their project with additional research.
10. Benevolent
Definition: Well-meaning and kindly.
Synonyms: kind, charitable, generous
Collocations: benevolent leader, benevolent gesture, benevolent organization
Examples:
1. The billionaire is known for his benevolent gestures and large charitable
donations.
2. She was a benevolent leader who always considered her employees’ well-being.
3. They set up a benevolent organization to provide education to underprivileged
children.
Day 3
11. Coherent
Definition: Logical and consistent; clear and easy to understand.
Synonyms: logical, clear, consistent
Collocations: coherent argument, coherent explanation, coherent strategy
Examples:
1. His presentation was coherent and easy to follow.
2. She gave a coherent explanation of the complex issue.
3. The company’s lack of a coherent strategy is affecting its growth.
12. Compelling
Definition: Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way.
Synonyms: convincing, persuasive, forceful
Collocations: compelling evidence, compelling reason, compelling argument
Examples:
1. The prosecutor presented compelling evidence to the jury.
2. She had a compelling reason for not attending the meeting.
3. His argument was so compelling that everyone agreed with him.
13. Concede
Definition: To admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it.
Synonyms: admit, surrender, acknowledge
Collocations: concede defeat, concede a point, reluctantly concede
Examples:
1. After hours of negotiation, he finally conceded that the plan was flawed.
2. She was forced to concede defeat in the election after the final results were
announced.
3. He conceded a point during the debate but still defended his main argument.
14. Concur
Definition: To agree with someone or have the same opinion.
Synonyms: agree, coincide, harmonize
Collocations: concur with, concur in judgment, concur on
Examples:
1. I concur with your analysis of the situation.
2. All the experts concurred on the benefits of the new policy.
3. The board members concurred in their judgment to approve the project.
15. Condemn
Definition: To express complete disapproval of something, typically in public; to
censure.
Synonyms: criticize, denounce, disapprove
Collocations: condemn violence, condemn an action, strongly condemn
Examples:
1. The government condemned the terrorist attack in the strongest terms.
2. She condemned his irresponsible behavior during the meeting.
3. Many people condemned the film for its portrayal of sensitive issues.
Day 1 - Exercises
1. Multiple Choice: Vocabulary in Context
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
o The forest is home to ____ wildlife, perfect for exploration.
a) abundant
b) adverse
c) ambiguous
o The economic crisis has had an ____ impact on small businesses.
a) alleviate
b) adverse
c) abundant
o He is a strong ____ for human rights in his community.
a) advocate
b) ambiguous
c) adverse
o This medication will help ____ your headache.
a) abundant
b) adverse
c) alleviate
o His answer was so ____ that no one could tell what he meant.
a) advocate
b) ambiguous
c) abundant
2. Sentence Construction: Word Use
Use the given word in a sentence of your own. Make sure your sentence demonstrates the
meaning clearly.
o Abundant
o Adverse
o Advocate
o Alleviate
o Ambiguous
3. Reading Comprehension: Story with Vocabulary Practice
Read the following passage and then answer the questions.
The Company’s Struggles
The company faced adverse conditions due to the economic downturn, which led to a loss
of abundant resources. Despite these difficulties, the CEO, who is a strong advocate for
workers' rights, implemented several measures to alleviate the suffering of employees.
However, his ambiguous response to the media left some shareholders confused.
Questions:
o What kind of conditions did the company face?
a) Ambiguous
b) Abundant
c) Adverse
o What kind of resources did the company have before the economic downturn?
a) Ambiguous
b) Abundant
c) Advocate
o How did the CEO attempt to help the employees?
a) By alleviating their suffering
b) By advocating for ambiguity
c) By facing adverse conditions
4. Short Writing Exercise:
Write a short paragraph about a time when you had abundant resources but had to face
adverse conditions. Use at least three of today’s vocabulary words.
Day 2 - Exercises
1. Multiple Choice: Vocabulary in Context
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
o She felt ____ about starting her new job in a big city.
a) apprehensive
b) benevolent
c) augment
o The company made an ____ decision without considering the consequences.
a) apprehensive
b) arbitrary
c) augment
o To prepare for the next phase, the manager decided to ____ the team with more
experienced members.
a) augment
b) assert
c) advocate
o The leader’s ____ gestures earned her the respect of her employees.
a) benevolent
b) assertive
c) apprehensive
o The lion ____ its dominance over the other animals in the group.
a) apprehensive
b) augmented
c) asserted
2. Sentence Construction: Word Use
Use the given word in a sentence of your own. Make sure your sentence demonstrates the
meaning clearly.
o Apprehensive
o Arbitrary
o Assert
o Augment
o Benevolent
3. Reading Comprehension: Story with Vocabulary Practice
Read the following passage and then answer the questions.
The Manager’s Decision
The team was apprehensive about the new project, unsure if they could handle the
workload. However, the manager made an arbitrary decision to assign more tasks without
consulting anyone. To address the concerns, she augmented the team by hiring new
members, showing her benevolent leadership skills. In the end, she asserted her authority
to ensure the project’s success.
Questions:
o How did the team feel about the new project?
a) Apprehensive
b) Benevolent
c) Assertive
o What type of decision did the manager make initially?
a) Augmentative
b) Benevolent
c) Arbitrary
o How did the manager respond to the team’s concerns?
a) By augmenting the team
b) By being apprehensive
c) By asserting arbitrary rules
4. Short Writing Exercise:
Write a paragraph about a time when you felt apprehensive about a decision someone
made, and how the situation was resolved. Use at least three of today’s vocabulary words.
Day 3 - Exercises
1. Multiple Choice: Vocabulary in Context
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
o The lawyer provided a ____ argument, which persuaded the jury.
a) coherent
b) compelling
c) arbitrary
o The speaker’s ____ evidence swayed the audience’s opinion.
a) coherent
b) compelling
c) benevolent
o After hours of debate, the manager finally ____ that her original plan had flaws.
a) compelled
b) asserted
c) conceded
o All the team members ____ on the next steps to take.
a) asserted
b) concurred
c) conveyed
o The council ____ the actions of the protestors, calling for peace.
a) augmented
b) asserted
c) condemned
2. Sentence Construction: Word Use
Use the given word in a sentence of your own. Make sure your sentence demonstrates the
meaning clearly.
o Coherent
o Compelling
o Concede
o Concur
o Condemn
3. Reading Comprehension: Story with Vocabulary Practice
Read the following passage and then answer the questions.
The Debate
During the debate, the lawyer presented a compelling argument backed by coherent
evidence. His opponents finally conceded that their case was weaker. The entire team
concurred on the next course of action, although the judge condemned the unprofessional
behavior of some participants during the proceedings.
Questions:
o What kind of argument did the lawyer present?
a) Coherent
b) Compelling
c) Conceded
o What did the opponents finally do?
a) Concurred
b) Conceded
c) Condemned
o What did the judge condemn during the proceedings?
a) The argument
b) The case
c) The behavior
4. Short Writing Exercise:
Write a paragraph about a time when you had to concede during an argument but later
concurred with others on a decision. Use at least three of today’s vocabulary words.
