Word 1: Adorned
Mnemonic: “Dress and shine, looking fine.”
Meaning: Made beautiful.
Sentence: The hall was adorned with flowers.
Word 2: Resolute
Mnemonic: “Strong and true, I’ll see it through.”
Meaning: Very determined.
Sentence: She was resolute to finish her homework.
Word 3: Tapestries
Mnemonic: “Threads so bright, pictures in sight.”
Meaning: Big cloths with pictures or patterns.
Sentence: The castle had colorful tapestries on its walls.
Word 4: Deceivers
Mnemonic: “Trick and lie, fool the eye.”
Meaning: People who cheat.
Sentence: Deceivers cannot be trusted.
Word 5: Eludes
Mnemonic: “Hide and run, can’t be done.”
Meaning: Hard to get.
Sentence: Sleep often eludes me at night.
Word 6: Devise
Mnemonic: “Plan and play, find a way.”
Meaning: To make a clever plan.
Sentence: We must devise a way to win the game.
Word 7: Deliberate
Mnemonic: “Think it slow, let ideas grow.”
Meaning: Think carefully.
Sentence: He took time to deliberate before answering.
Word 8: Scrutinise
Mnemonic: “Look so near, every mark is clear.”
Meaning: Look very closely.
Sentence: She scrutinised the photo for mistakes.
Word 9: In Haste
Mnemonic: “Quick as a race, no time to waste.”
Meaning: In a hurry.
Sentence: He left in haste and forgot his bag.
Word 10: Pursued
Mnemonic: “Run and chase, fast-paced race.”
Meaning: Chased after.
Sentence: The dog pursued the ball.
Word 11: Countenance
Mnemonic: “Face on show, feelings glow.”
Meaning: Facial expression.
Sentence: Her countenance showed sadness.
Word 12: Distressed
Mnemonic: “Troubled mind, peace can’t find.”
Meaning: Very worried.
Sentence: The child looked distressed when lost.
Word 13: Astray
Mnemonic: “Path goes wrong, not for long.”
Meaning: Lost or off the right way.
Sentence: The kite went astray in the wind.
Word 14: Indignant
Mnemonic: “Angry shout, feelings out.”
Meaning: Angry at unfairness.
Sentence: She felt indignant when blamed wrongly.
Word 15: Bustling
Mnemonic: “Move and rush, hurry and crush.”
Meaning: Full of busy activity.
Sentence: The market was bustling with shoppers.
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1. What is the significance of the phrase "Wisdom Paves The Way"? | ![]() |
2. How can mnemonics be used to enhance learning and memory retention? | ![]() |
3. What are some effective strategies for developing wisdom in decision-making? | ![]() |
4. Can wisdom be taught, or is it an inherent quality? | ![]() |
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