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GRE 30 Days Vocab through story
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18 Jun 2025, 22:13
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TABLE OF DAYS
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List of words
Abash
Abate
Abdicate
Abduct
aberrant
Abet
Abeyance
Abhor
Abhorrent
abide
Abject
abjure
Ablaze
Ablution
Abominable
Abound
Abrade
Abreast
Abridge
abrogate
Abscond
Abstain
Abstract
Abstruse
Absurd
Abundent
Accede
accentuate
accessible
Acclaim
accommodating
Accompany
Accomplice
accord
Accuse
Accustom
acolyte
Acquaint
acquiesce
acquisitive
Acquit
acrimonious
acrimony
acuity
acumen
acute
Adamant
Adder
Adept
adequate
In a remote mountain kingdom where legends still *abound, there lived an **adamant* queen named Elira. Wise and *adept* in both statecraft and swordplay, her *acumen* and *acuity* were unmatched. However, after years of rule, Elira chose to *abdicate* the throne, not out of weakness, but because she believed that power, if not *abated, becomes **abominable*.
Her decision left many nobles in shock. “To *abjure* the crown?” they gasped. “*Absurd!” But Elira had grown weary of **acrimonious* politics and *acquisitive* ministers, always plotting in *abeyance, waiting to **abrogate* laws for personal gain.
She entrusted her legacy to her *acolyte, a kind and **accommodating* girl named Mira, who had been *acquainted* with the queen since childhood. Elira reminded her, “Remain *accessible, never let arrogance **accuse* your intentions.”
But peace is never permanent.
One stormy night, an *aberrant* traveler arrived, hiding a dagger beneath his cloak. His purpose was clear: to *abduct* Mira and *abash* the royal line. His name was Kael, a former prince who had fled years ago after being *acquitted* of treason, yet secretly thirsted for revenge.
He had an *accomplice, a courtier who’d once been denied favor by Elira. They **abetted* each other’s hatred in silence. When their chance came, they struck. Kael tried to *abrade* Mira’s resolve with venomous words, calling her rule an *abhorrent* farce. But Mira did not waver. “I *abide* by truth,” she said. “And I will not *accede* to fear.”
The battle that followed left the castle *ablaze. Elira returned just in time, sword in hand. She had been away in **abstention, performing a ritual **ablution* to cleanse her soul. When she saw the fire, she did not *abstain—she **accompanied* Mira and fought back fiercely.
Eventually, Kael tried to *abscond, but was caught at the gates. “You’ve lost,” Mira said. “And now, justice will not be **abridged*.”
Kael’s *abject* expression revealed no regret, only bitterness.
After peace was restored, Mira gave a speech. “Let us *accentuate* what binds us—not what divides us. This kingdom must not dwell in *acrimony*, but in unity.”
The people listened. *Acclaim* followed.
And so, though the threats were real, the kingdom grew stronger, not through might—but through wisdom, restraint, and the courage to *abstain* from cruelty.
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https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/ ... =316562556
List of words
Abash
Abate
Abdicate
Abduct
aberrant
Abet
Abeyance
Abhor
Abhorrent
abide
Abject
abjure
Ablaze
Ablution
Abominable
Abound
Abrade
Abreast
Abridge
abrogate
Abscond
Abstain
Abstract
Abstruse
Absurd
Abundent
Accede
accentuate
accessible
Acclaim
accommodating
Accompany
Accomplice
accord
Accuse
Accustom
acolyte
Acquaint
acquiesce
acquisitive
Acquit
acrimonious
acrimony
acuity
acumen
acute
Adamant
Adder
Adept
adequate
In a remote mountain kingdom where legends still *abound, there lived an **adamant* queen named Elira. Wise and *adept* in both statecraft and swordplay, her *acumen* and *acuity* were unmatched. However, after years of rule, Elira chose to *abdicate* the throne, not out of weakness, but because she believed that power, if not *abated, becomes **abominable*.
Her decision left many nobles in shock. “To *abjure* the crown?” they gasped. “*Absurd!” But Elira had grown weary of **acrimonious* politics and *acquisitive* ministers, always plotting in *abeyance, waiting to **abrogate* laws for personal gain.
She entrusted her legacy to her *acolyte, a kind and **accommodating* girl named Mira, who had been *acquainted* with the queen since childhood. Elira reminded her, “Remain *accessible, never let arrogance **accuse* your intentions.”
But peace is never permanent.
One stormy night, an *aberrant* traveler arrived, hiding a dagger beneath his cloak. His purpose was clear: to *abduct* Mira and *abash* the royal line. His name was Kael, a former prince who had fled years ago after being *acquitted* of treason, yet secretly thirsted for revenge.
He had an *accomplice, a courtier who’d once been denied favor by Elira. They **abetted* each other’s hatred in silence. When their chance came, they struck. Kael tried to *abrade* Mira’s resolve with venomous words, calling her rule an *abhorrent* farce. But Mira did not waver. “I *abide* by truth,” she said. “And I will not *accede* to fear.”
The battle that followed left the castle *ablaze. Elira returned just in time, sword in hand. She had been away in **abstention, performing a ritual **ablution* to cleanse her soul. When she saw the fire, she did not *abstain—she **accompanied* Mira and fought back fiercely.
Eventually, Kael tried to *abscond, but was caught at the gates. “You’ve lost,” Mira said. “And now, justice will not be **abridged*.”
Kael’s *abject* expression revealed no regret, only bitterness.
After peace was restored, Mira gave a speech. “Let us *accentuate* what binds us—not what divides us. This kingdom must not dwell in *acrimony*, but in unity.”
The people listened. *Acclaim* followed.
And so, though the threats were real, the kingdom grew stronger, not through might—but through wisdom, restraint, and the courage to *abstain* from cruelty.
Comment below to get the the excel sheet of all the words use here with their meaning and usage.
Re: GRE 30 Days Vocab through story
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19 Jun 2025, 01:40
19 Jun 2025, 01:40
DAY #2
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List of Words
Adherents
Adherents
Adjunct
Admissible
admonish
Ado
Adoration
adroit
adulterate
advent
Adversarial
Adversary
adverse
advocate
aesthetic
affable
affectation
affinity
affluence
affluent
affront
aggrandize
aggrandizement
Aggravate
aggregate
Aggrieve
aghast
agile
agility
Agitate
Agony
Agrarian
Ajar
Akin
alacrity
alarming
Ale
Alias
alienate
Alight
allay
Alleviate
Allude
Allure
allusive
aloof
Altercation
altruism
Altruistic
amalgam
### The Advent of Change
In the ancient kingdom of Altheria, the **advent of democracy was met with mixed feelings. While many adherents of the old monarchy stood firm, believing the crown symbolized unity, a growing number of citizens began to advocate for a fairer system.
At the heart of this movement was Lady Amira — a charming, affable, and **altruistic leader known for her adroit speech and sharp mind. Unlike the nobles who feigned kindness with affectation, Amira’s compassion was genuine. Her natural **affinity with the people, especially the agrarian class, made her a beacon of hope.
The king, an affluent ruler, lived in a golden palace far removed from the suffering of his people. His court was filled with affluence, luxury, and **ale, but little empathy. Any attempt to **agitate for reform would either be ignored or quietly aggrieved.
When Amira spoke publicly, the palace spies called her words "allusive propaganda," while secretly fearing her growing allure. The king’s chief advisor, a cunning man with an **adversarial nature, sought to aggrandize his own position by fueling conflict between the two camps.
“There’s no time for ado,” he hissed in the king’s ear. “We must **alienate her supporters or risk losing everything.”
But Amira remained calm. When admonished by guards during a peaceful protest, she showed great agility — both physical and political — alighting swiftly onto a cart to speak to the crowd.
"Is justice not admissible in this land?" she cried. Her words, though peaceful, had the power to alleviate sorrow and allay fear.
An altercation soon erupted when a nobleman attempted to affront one of her followers. The tension aggravated the situation, and Amira was temporarily imprisoned.
There in the cold dungeon, her cell door slightly ajar, she felt the full **agony of betrayal — not for herself, but for her people. She wondered: how could someone so akin to them — once an ordinary girl — be treated like an adversary?
But hope arrived in the form of Sir Elior, a quiet knight known for his altruism and quiet love (adoration, really) for Amira. Under the **alias "Ashen," he had been serving as an adjunct to the royal guard, secretly passing intel.
He broke her free that night — "No more delays, my lady. Let us begin the true battle."
With that, the people rallied. Even nobles, once aloof, now began to question the crown’s actions. The kingdom’s **aggregate strength united behind Amira.
Her success was not an aggrandizement of self, but a testament to courage.
And in the end, a new constitution was written — an amalgam of the best of old traditions and new freedoms.
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List of Words
Adherents
Adherents
Adjunct
Admissible
admonish
Ado
Adoration
adroit
adulterate
advent
Adversarial
Adversary
adverse
advocate
aesthetic
affable
affectation
affinity
affluence
affluent
affront
aggrandize
aggrandizement
Aggravate
aggregate
Aggrieve
aghast
agile
agility
Agitate
Agony
Agrarian
Ajar
Akin
alacrity
alarming
Ale
Alias
alienate
Alight
allay
Alleviate
Allude
Allure
allusive
aloof
Altercation
altruism
Altruistic
amalgam
### The Advent of Change
In the ancient kingdom of Altheria, the **advent of democracy was met with mixed feelings. While many adherents of the old monarchy stood firm, believing the crown symbolized unity, a growing number of citizens began to advocate for a fairer system.
At the heart of this movement was Lady Amira — a charming, affable, and **altruistic leader known for her adroit speech and sharp mind. Unlike the nobles who feigned kindness with affectation, Amira’s compassion was genuine. Her natural **affinity with the people, especially the agrarian class, made her a beacon of hope.
The king, an affluent ruler, lived in a golden palace far removed from the suffering of his people. His court was filled with affluence, luxury, and **ale, but little empathy. Any attempt to **agitate for reform would either be ignored or quietly aggrieved.
When Amira spoke publicly, the palace spies called her words "allusive propaganda," while secretly fearing her growing allure. The king’s chief advisor, a cunning man with an **adversarial nature, sought to aggrandize his own position by fueling conflict between the two camps.
“There’s no time for ado,” he hissed in the king’s ear. “We must **alienate her supporters or risk losing everything.”
But Amira remained calm. When admonished by guards during a peaceful protest, she showed great agility — both physical and political — alighting swiftly onto a cart to speak to the crowd.
"Is justice not admissible in this land?" she cried. Her words, though peaceful, had the power to alleviate sorrow and allay fear.
An altercation soon erupted when a nobleman attempted to affront one of her followers. The tension aggravated the situation, and Amira was temporarily imprisoned.
There in the cold dungeon, her cell door slightly ajar, she felt the full **agony of betrayal — not for herself, but for her people. She wondered: how could someone so akin to them — once an ordinary girl — be treated like an adversary?
But hope arrived in the form of Sir Elior, a quiet knight known for his altruism and quiet love (adoration, really) for Amira. Under the **alias "Ashen," he had been serving as an adjunct to the royal guard, secretly passing intel.
He broke her free that night — "No more delays, my lady. Let us begin the true battle."
With that, the people rallied. Even nobles, once aloof, now began to question the crown’s actions. The kingdom’s **aggregate strength united behind Amira.
Her success was not an aggrandizement of self, but a testament to courage.
And in the end, a new constitution was written — an amalgam of the best of old traditions and new freedoms.
