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Archaic

Archaic

Archaic means primitive and old. It refers to something that pertains to an earlier time, something that wascommonly used earlier but is rare in present day. Remember the words like thee, thou used in poems that westudied in school, they are now considered archaic. Its origin dates back to 1825-35 and was derived from theGreek word archaks.

Pronunciation: ahr-key-ik

Meanings of Archaic1. No longer used or applied2. Characteristic of a much earlier, often more primitive period, especially one that develops into a classicalstage of civilization3. Forming the earliest stage; prior to full development

Masters Tip to Learn ArchaicArchaic can be related to archive which is a collection of old things. It can also be related to archaeology whichis the study of old things.

Sentence Examples for Archaic1. Jurassic Park movie portrays the various archaic forms of life.2. The narrow-minded village people still follow the archaic traditions of sati.3. At one time the limit to human population was based on archaic technology.
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Artifice

Artifice

Artifice is a clever trick or a cunning strategy. It is used as a noun. It is pretty much like the word artful andhas a similar meaning too but is used in the negative sense though. In the movie Catch me if you canLeonardo diCaprios character uses his artifice to get through difficult situations and fools people.It is derived from the Latin word artificium which means craftsmanship. It originated around 1530.

Pronunciation: ahr-tuh-fis

Meanings of Artifice1. A deceptive maneuver taken up especially to avoid capture2. Cleverness, ingenuity3. False or deceptive behavior

4. A skillful expedient

Masters Tip to Learn ArtificeAs said above, it is pretty much like the word artful but with a more negative meaning.Another way to learn Artifice can be to associate it with the word artificial which means something that isfake or deceptive, quite similar to artifice.

Sentence Examples for Artifice1. People without any ego or artifice are generally worth holdin on to.
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Attenuated

Attenuated

Attenuated means to lessen or weaken in intensity or effect. It can be used as a verb or as an adjective. Whensomething loses its force or value, it is then called to be attenuated. Origin of the word attenuated dates back to1520-30 and is derived from the Latin word attenutus.

Pronunciation: uh-ten-yoo-eyt; -yet

Meanings of Attenuated1. To lessen or decrease in intensity, effect or value2. To reduce in strength3. To make thin, slender or fine4. Rarefy

Masters Tip to Learn AttenuatedOne can remember it by breaking attenuated into atte-nu-ate. Atte is changing to ate, that is, it is lessening.Attenuated is frequently used in science for signals travelling through a medium. While travelling out of thecity, the radio signals start to fade out and become unclear. The sound coming is attenuated.

Sentence Examples for Attenuated1. The attenuated tunes of the old recording still keep playing in my head.2. As we moved out of the building, the wi-fi signals attenuated.3. When I saw the hotels kitchen, my desire to eat there attenuated.
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AU Courant

Au courant

Au Courant is a French word where au means in the and courant means current, thus, au courant meaningin the current that is, up-to-date and well informed on current affairs. It is used as an adjective and itscomparative and superlative degrees are more au courant and most au courant respectively.

Pronunciation: oh koo-rahN

Meanings of Au Courant1. Up-to-date2. Being up to particular standard or level3. Informed on current affairs; fully familiar

Masters Tip to Learn Au CourantOne can remember the meaning of Au Courant by relating courant to current as both of them sound close toeach other. Therefore it would mean having all the current details.

Sentence Examples for Au Courant1. Constant revision of members details helps keep the records au courant.2. It is very important to stay au courant with the various developments in the country.3. The au courant teacher informed his students of the new technologies in their field.
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Audacity

Audacity

Audacity is a noun which refers effrontery, insolence or shameless boldness, especially with confident orarrogant disregard for personal safety, conventional thought or other restrictions. Its origin dates back to 1400-50 when it was derived from the Latin word audacite.

Pronunciation: aw-das-i-tee

Meanings of Audacity1. An act of fearless daring or recklessness2. Intrepidity or insolent heedlessness to restraints3. Aggressive boldness or unmitigated effrontery

Masters Tip to Learn AudacityAudacity can be remembered by relating it to audition. When you go for some audition you need to be boldand daring.Interestingly, audacity can be related to Audi which is the luxury car manufacturer company. For 80% of the

population buying an Audi car would be a bold and reckless prospect.

Sentence Examples for Audacity1. I was appalled to see his audacity in how he was talking to the principal.2. He had the audacity to question the judge.3. Her worst audacities did not seem to surprise him.
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Benevolent

Benevolent

Benevolent means showing or motivated by kindness, sympathy and generosity. It is used as anadjective.Benevolent originated around 1425-75 from the Latin word benevolns.

Pronunciation: buh-nev-uh-luhnt

Meanings of Benevolent1. Intending or showing kindness2. Generous in helping others or charity3. Concerned with doing good or expressing goodwill

Masters Tip to Learn BenevolentOne can learn benevolent by breaking it into ne violent, meaning not violent. Thus, benevolent would besomeone who is not violent but is kind and sympathetic in all his deeds.

Sentence examples for Benevolent1. Jesus was always benevolent towards his disciples.2. Mother Teresa preached everyone towards a benevolent society.3. So gossip was originally a benevolent practice vital for the saving ofsouls if it were not misused.
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Blase

Blas

We often get bored after listening to a song over and over again and become indifferent to it. We can say thatwe have become blas to that song. Blas means indifferent to or unconcerned about something because offrequent exposure to it. It is an adjective.Blas is a French word and its first known usage has been traced back to 1819.

Pronunciation: blah-zey, blah-zey

Meanings of Blas1. Indifferent to something because of over indulgence2. Apathetic to worldly pleasures3. Nonchalantly unconcerned

Masters Tip to Learn BlasBlas sounds close to the word blast. Blast can be related to it by thinking that whenever someone gets boredwith something by doing it almost every day, theyre forced to go out to have a blast.

Sentence Examples for Blas1. His blas attitude towards their marriage was the reason for their falling apart.2. People often become blas about their parents when they reach old age.3. It is not healthy to develop a blas attitude towards your studies at this stage of your career.
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Work Out Zone

Work Out 1: Match the following words with their respective meanings or synonyms.

Word Meaning or Synonym

1 Archaic A gimmick

2 Artifice B boldness3 Attenuated C compassionate

4 Au courant D depreciated

5 Audacity E uninterested

6 Benevolent F informed

7 Blas G antiquated

Work Out 2: Did you really understand the word?

1. His new laptop was really archaic. yes no

2. Artifices of war are beyond verbal computation. yes no

3. The pain attenuated after taking medicine. yes no

4. Reading newspaper helps to be au courant. yes no

5. His audacity earned him the post of a police officer. yes no

6. Criminals are punished for their benevolent deeds. yes no

7. Students with blas attitude towards studies top in exams. yes no


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Answers: Work Out Zone

Work Out 1

1-G, 2-A, 3-D, 4-F, 5-B, 6-C, 7-E

Work Out 2

1-no, 2-yes, 3-yes, 4-yes, 5-yes, 6-no, 7-no


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