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WORD-1: Entailed
Context:
"Don’t get me wrong: I had no shame about my diagnosis and the treatment it entailed, and I had no intention of hiding it. But I realized that by leading with it, my diagnosis would become the focus." - Psychology Today
Explanatory Paragraph:
The word "entailed" in this context refers to the actions, responsibilities, or consequences that come as a result of something. Here, it means the treatment that came along with or was required because of the diagnosis. The speaker is saying they had no issue with the treatment or what it involved, but they were cautious about making the diagnosis a central point of conversation.
Meaning: To involve something as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence (verb)
Pronunciation: en-TAYLD
Difficulty Level: ⭐⭐ Beginner to Intermediate
Etymology: Derived from the Old French 'entailer' meaning ‘to carve, cut into’, which later evolved into the legal term meaning to impose a condition or limitation on inheritance.
Prashant Sir's Notes:
"Entailed" often signals a cause-effect relationship. When something is entailed, it brings about certain results or obligations. It's particularly useful in academic writing or analysis when discussing the consequences or implications of decisions, actions, or events.
Synonyms & Antonyms:
Synonyms: involve, require, necessitate, demand, include
Antonyms: exclude, omit, eliminate, avoid
Usage Examples:
- Becoming a doctor entails years of study and dedication.
- The job entailed frequent travel and long hours.
- Building a successful business entails both risk and reward.
- The renovation entailed unexpected expenses and delays.
Cultural Reference:
"In Jane Austen's *Pride and Prejudice*, the concept of entailment is central to the Bennet family's inheritance dilemma." - Classic Literature Reference
Think About It:
What actions in your life have entailed consequences you didn’t anticipate, and how did you respond to them?
Quick Activity:
List three responsibilities that are entailed in being a student or professional. Use the word "entail" in each sentence.
Memory Tip:
Think of "entail" as something that "tails along" with a decision or situation—if you choose A, then B is entailed, like a tail following the head.
Real-World Application:
In legal and academic discussions, "entail" is often used to describe obligations or effects that follow decisions or policies, making it a useful word in formal and analytical writing.
WORD-2: Entitled
Context:
"I also realized that not everyone I dated (especially those with whom I had just one date) was entitled to such privileged information about me." - Psychology Today
Explanatory Paragraph:
In this context, "entitled" means having a right to access or receive something. The speaker is explaining that not everyone they met or dated had the right to know deeply personal or sensitive information about them. It’s about boundaries and who has earned or deserves certain types of access or trust.
Meaning: Having a right to do or receive something; deserving of (verb/adjective)
Pronunciation: en-TY-tuhld
Difficulty Level: ⭐⭐ Beginner to Intermediate
Etymology: From Old French *entituler*, meaning “to give a title to,” based on Latin *titulus* (“title”); later evolved to mean “to give a claim or right.”
Prashant Sir's Notes:
"Entitled" is often misunderstood. It can describe a legitimate right (e.g., you're entitled to a refund), or it can describe someone who wrongly assumes they deserve something (e.g., he has an entitled attitude). Understanding the context is key.
Synonyms & Antonyms:
Synonyms: authorized, eligible, permitted, deserving, allowed
Antonyms: disqualified, undeserving, unworthy, unauthorized
Usage Examples:
- Employees are entitled to a lunch break after five hours of work.
- He felt entitled to special treatment, even though he hadn’t earned it.
- You’re not entitled to my personal story just because we had coffee.
- Under the warranty, you’re entitled to a full replacement.
Cultural Reference:
"The age of entitlement" is a term often used in social commentary to criticize attitudes of privilege or assumed rights without responsibility. - Popular Media
Think About It:
Can entitlement ever be a positive thing? When does a sense of entitlement cross the line into arrogance?
Quick Activity:
Write two sentences: one showing "entitled" used positively (a legal right) and one showing it negatively (an arrogant attitude).
Memory Tip:
Think of "entitled" as having a "title to" something—you have a claim or ownership, like a movie that’s *titled* just for you.
Real-World Application:
“Entitled” is useful in both personal and professional settings—whether discussing rights (like employee benefits) or analyzing attitudes in social behavior or relationships.
WORD-3: Riddled
Context:
"When I was dating, I was often riddled with anxiety. I would date and agonize over whether/when to text or whether to play hard-to-get or worry about their intentions with me—were they looking for a fling or a serious committed relationship, as I was?" - Psychology Today
Explanatory Paragraph:
In this context, “riddled” means being filled or overwhelmed with something, usually something negative. The speaker is describing how anxiety consumed their thoughts and feelings during the dating process. The word paints a picture of their mind being full of anxious worries and doubts, to the point of interference with their actions and peace of mind.
Meaning: Full of or overwhelmed by something, especially something undesirable or problematic (verb - usually used in passive form or as an adjective)
Pronunciation: RID-duld
Difficulty Level: ⭐⭐ Beginner to Intermediate
Etymology: Originally from Middle English *ridlen* (to sift or separate), later evolving into a figurative use meaning “pierced throughout” or “filled with holes or problems.”
Prashant Sir's Notes:
"Riddled" is often used metaphorically to describe someone or something full of worry, fear, or flaws. Think of it as something being shot through or infected with something undesirable—like a mind riddled with doubt or a document riddled with errors.
Synonyms & Antonyms:
Synonyms: filled with, plagued by, overwhelmed, saturated, burdened
Antonyms: free from, untroubled, clear, empty
Usage Examples:
- Her mind was riddled with self-doubt before the big performance.
- The report was riddled with errors and inconsistencies.
- He was riddled with guilt after the argument with his friend.
- The old house was riddled with termites and in desperate need of repair.
Cultural Reference:
In war films or literature, the phrase “riddled with bullets” is commonly used to describe something severely damaged—this dramatic imagery has influenced the metaphorical use of “riddled” in emotional and psychological contexts. - Popular Media
Think About It:
How does being riddled with anxiety or doubt affect the way we make decisions and form relationships?
Quick Activity:
Complete this sentence: “Before the exam, I was riddled with ______.” Try using a different emotion or thought each time.
Memory Tip:
Imagine “riddled” like Swiss cheese—full of holes. When something is riddled with a problem, it’s full of gaps, flaws, or stress points, just like that cheese!
Real-World Application:
“Riddled” is commonly used in psychological, professional, and casual settings to describe being overwhelmed—whether it's a mind riddled with thoughts, a system riddled with flaws, or a situation riddled with conflict.
WORD-4: Segments
Context:
"In 1922, psychologist Henry Moore reported the results of an experiment seeking to examine the conversational preoccupations of men and women by walking up and down Broadway in New York and jotting down overheard conversational segments." - Psychology Today
Explanatory Paragraph:
In this context, "segments" refers to small parts or portions of conversations that the psychologist overheard. Instead of full conversations, he noted brief snippets or extracts—just enough to understand the topics or tone. "Segments" often implies parts of a whole, and here it highlights how the researcher gathered pieces of conversations to analyze social behavior.
Meaning: Parts or sections of something that is divided (noun, plural)
Pronunciation: SEG-ments
Difficulty Level: ⭐ Beginner
Etymology: From Latin *segmentum*, meaning "a piece cut off," from *secare*, meaning "to cut."
Prashant Sir's Notes:
"Segments" is a versatile word used in different contexts—biology (body segments), media (TV segments), math (line segments), and communication (speech segments). It generally refers to a smaller part of something larger and helps in analyzing or organizing complex wholes.
Synonyms & Antonyms:
Synonyms: sections, parts, pieces, portions, divisions
Antonyms: whole, entirety, total, aggregate
Usage Examples:
- The documentary was divided into several short segments for clarity.
- He remembered only segments of the conversation from that night.
- The marketing team targeted different customer segments based on age.
- The worm’s body is made up of ring-like segments.
Cultural Reference:
Television shows like *60 Minutes* are known for their investigative “segments,” where each part focuses on a specific topic or issue. - Media Studies
Think About It:
How much can we truly understand about someone or something from just a small segment? What might be missed or misunderstood?
Quick Activity:
Break your day into five segments (morning, work, lunch, evening, night). Write one sentence describing what typically happens in each segment.
Memory Tip:
Think of an orange—each slice is a segment. Just like that, segments are small, complete parts of something bigger.
Real-World Application:
“Segments” is commonly used in business (market segments), media (show segments), and education (lesson segments) to break complex tasks into manageable parts for better focus and analysis.
WORD-5: Supposition
Context:
"His conclusion was that the topics of discussion represented the natural predilections of men and women, a result of differences in their fundamental natures. In his words, his findings supported the supposition that there were 'ineradicable differences in the original capacities of the two sexes.'" - Psychology Today
Explanatory Paragraph:
“Supposition” refers to something that is assumed, proposed, or believed to be true—often without concrete evidence. In this context, the researcher believed his findings confirmed the assumption that men and women are fundamentally different in their abilities and preferences. It highlights a belief or theory presented as a conclusion, even if it's not fully proven or universally accepted.
Meaning: An idea or theory that is believed or assumed to be true without conclusive evidence (noun)
Pronunciation: suh-puh-ZISH-un
Difficulty Level: ⭐⭐⭐ Intermediate
Etymology: From Late Latin *suppositio*, meaning “a placing under” or “assumption,” from *supponere* — to suppose.
Prashant Sir's Notes:
"Supposition" is often used in academic, philosophical, or scientific contexts where something is believed based on limited evidence. It’s important to distinguish it from proven facts—it’s a mental placeholder or hypothesis until further evidence is provided.
Synonyms & Antonyms:
Synonyms: assumption, belief, theory, hypothesis, presumption
Antonyms: fact, proof, certainty, truth, evidence
Usage Examples:
- The entire theory is based on a supposition that hasn’t been tested.
- Her argument collapses if the supposition turns out to be false.
- They acted on the supposition that the deal would go through.
- It’s merely a supposition, not a confirmed explanation.
Cultural Reference:
In detective fiction like *Sherlock Holmes*, much of the deduction begins with supposition—Holmes forms theories based on limited clues and then tests them with logic. - Literary Reference
Think About It:
How often do we make decisions based on suppositions instead of facts? What risks can this pose in relationships, politics, or science?
Quick Activity:
Write two sentences: one using "supposition" in a personal context and one in a scientific or academic context.
Memory Tip:
Think: “Supposition” sounds like “suppose”—so it’s what you suppose to be true, even if it isn’t proven.
Real-World Application:
“Supposition” is common in critical thinking, legal arguments, and research—anywhere you have to consider possible explanations or theories before arriving at a conclusion.
