- acquiesce [ ak-wee-ES ]
[ verb ]
MEANING :
to agree without protest; to consent or comply tacitly
USAGE EXAMPLE 1 :
The essence of military training is for a young cadet to be able to acquiesce to commands made by a superior officer.2.acrimonious [ ak-ruh’-MOH-nee-uh’s ]
[ adjective ]
MEANING :
bitter, caustic, or sharply resentful in language, behaviour or nature
USAGE EXAMPLE 1 :
The acrimonious debate between the two candidates kept the viewers glued to their television sets.3. apprehensive [ ap-ri-HEN-siv ]
[ adjective ]
MEANING :
1. anxious, afraid, uneasy or fearful
2. discerning or cognizant
3. quick to understand, learn or apprehend
USAGE EXAMPLE 1 :
She was an apprehensive child, prone to panic attacks.4. prerogative [ pri-ROG-uh’-tiv ]
[ noun, adjective ]
MEANING :
1. (n.) a privilege or an exclusive right
2. (n.) immunity granted to a sovereign government or its representative
3. (adj.) having or exercising a privilege
4. (adj.) pertaining to or existing by virtue of an exclusive right
USAGE EXAMPLE 1 :
It was the prerogative of the Chief Executive Officer to veto any motion even though it was supported by the board of directors.5. annuity [ uh-NOO-i-tee, uh-NYOO-i-tee ]
[ noun ]
MEANING :
1. the annual payment of an allowance
2. a contract by which one receives fixed payments on an investment for a lifetime
USAGE EXAMPLE 1 :
They assured him that after he retired he would receive an annuity for the rest of his natural life.
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