Daily Word List – 14th April 2018 Meaning, Pronunciation | Free PDF

1. 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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