1. The document provides tips on improving English vocabulary based on the author's personal experience. It discusses the importance of English proficiency in the Philippine Civil Service Examinations.
2. The author recommends several strategies to build vocabulary including reading daily, playing word games, watching English movies with subtitles, taking notes on new words, writing, and practicing subject-verb agreement.
3. Examples are given to illustrate correct and incorrect usage of subject-verb agreement, along with explanations. Practice tests with answers at the end assess understanding of this grammar rule.
1. The document provides tips on improving English vocabulary based on the author's personal experience. It discusses the importance of English proficiency in the Philippine Civil Service Examinations.
2. The author recommends several strategies to build vocabulary including reading daily, playing word games, watching English movies with subtitles, taking notes on new words, writing, and practicing subject-verb agreement.
3. Examples are given to illustrate correct and incorrect usage of subject-verb agreement, along with explanations. Practice tests with answers at the end assess understanding of this grammar rule.
1. The document provides tips on improving English vocabulary based on the author's personal experience. It discusses the importance of English proficiency in the Philippine Civil Service Examinations.
2. The author recommends several strategies to build vocabulary including reading daily, playing word games, watching English movies with subtitles, taking notes on new words, writing, and practicing subject-verb agreement.
3. Examples are given to illustrate correct and incorrect usage of subject-verb agreement, along with explanations. Practice tests with answers at the end assess understanding of this grammar rule.
1. The document provides tips on improving English vocabulary based on the author's personal experience. It discusses the importance of English proficiency in the Philippine Civil Service Examinations.
2. The author recommends several strategies to build vocabulary including reading daily, playing word games, watching English movies with subtitles, taking notes on new words, writing, and practicing subject-verb agreement.
3. Examples are given to illustrate correct and incorrect usage of subject-verb agreement, along with explanations. Practice tests with answers at the end assess understanding of this grammar rule.
Professional and Subprofessional. ocabulary test items such as word meaning and analogy are included in these exams. !or a higher probability of passing" it is important that you have a #ide vocabulary #hen taking these examinations. $n this post" $ am going to give you some tips on ho# to improve your vocabulary in English based on personal experience. $ think these tips #ill not only improve your vocabulary" but also #ill improve your command in the English language in general. %ne thing to remember though& a #ide vocabulary does not 'ust develop overnight. $t takes time. 1. Read, Read, and Read (eading is one of the best #ays to improve your vocabulary and you should do this everyday. $n reading" you do not only meet ne# #ords" you see ho# they are used in sentences. )ry reading an article or t#o a day and you #ill see your progress in a fe# months. via *ikiepdia (eading novels #ill introduce you to conversational English and reading ne#s #ill introduce you to technical English. $f you are observant #ith sentence structure" it #ill also introduce you to correct grammar and usage. 2. Play Word Games Playing #ord games especially Scrabble against a computer #ill surely introduce you to ne# #ords. $f you o#n a gadget" do#nload a #ord game app and play against a computer. +o#nload also a dictionary app ,$ use *ord#eb" it-s free. so that you can look up the ne# #ords that you have learned. $n playing #ord games" you #ill not 'ust en'oy" you #ill also learn. 3. Watch English Movies *atching English movies can also help improve vocabulary. $f you are not native English speaker ,$ assume that this is also read in other countries." $ recommend that you #atch movies #ith subtitles. $n so doing" you #ill most likely meet ne# #ords that are used in daily conversations especially in movies #ith modern settings. /e #arned though that in order to make the movies more realistic" some dialogues may be grammatically incorrect. )his is because it happens in reality. 4. Take otes *hether reading" playing #ord games" or #atching movies" you might also #ant to take note of the ne# #ords that you encounter. 0ook up their meaning in a dictionary and use them in sentences. 1fter #riting a sentence using the ne# #ords" you might also #ant to look at online dictionaries. 2ost online dictionaries no#adays ,such as )he!ree+ictionary.com. have sample sentences on ho# to use #ords. !. Write, Write, and Write *riting a blog or a 'ournal can also help improve your vocabulary. $n #riting your thoughts" you search for appropriate #ords to use. )his #ill also help you better remember those #ords. 3ou #ill probably ask me" ho# about memori4ing5 *hat if $ randomly look up a #ord at a dictionary and memori4e them5 *ell" picking some #ords and memori4ing their meaning #ill help you a little. )his strategy based on personal experience is not effective. 2ost #ord meanings that are memori4ed #ithout context are easily forgotten. )he sub'ect6verb agreement is one of the basic rules in grammar and correct usage. $t is important that you master this rule if you #ant to pass the Civil Service Examination. 1 )he basic rule in the sub'ect6verb agreement is that a singular sub'ect re7uires a singular verb and a plural sub'ect re7uires a plural verb. %f course" to be able to ans#er correctly" you must be able to identify the sub'ect of the sentence and the verb. 1s a revie#" a sub'ect is the noun or pronoun that performs the verb. 1 verb on the other hand" is a #ord that sho#s action. *e #ill have a separate discussion on these topics. !or no#" 'ust ans#er the practice test belo# and see ho# much do you remember of the sub'ect6verb agreement. "#$%ect&'er$ (greement Practice Test 1 8. 2y brother or my sister are arriving tomorro#. 9. :either Ella nor her friends is available to assist you. ;. 1rmand" together #ith his friends" are going on a camping trip tomorro#. <. =im and 2ike are going to take the Subprofessional Civil Service Examination next month. 5. Each of the boys play piano #ell. >. :either of them are available to meet you at the airport. ?. )en years are such a long time to #ait my love. @. !ive thousand pesos are a high price to pay for a single )6shirt. A. !ifty percent of the cake have disappeared after 'ust t#o minutes. 80. Everybody is happy about the result of the examination 88. %ne6tenth of the people in this city are unemployed. 89. Be is one of the men #ho does the #ork #ithout complaining. 8;. )he team are going to practice tomorro# for the final competition 8<. )he committee are in disagreement #hether to use the fund in a feeding program or donate it to a hospital. 85. :ina" as #ell as his brother and sister" is attending a birthday party. /elo# are the ans#ers to the "#$%ect&'er$ (greement Practice Test 1. )he incorrect verb in each sentence is highlighted red and the correct verb in the corrected sentence is highlighted green. 1n explanation follo#s every correction. "#$%ect&'er$ (greement Practice Test 1 (ns)ers 8. 2y brother or my sister are arriving tomorro#. Correct sentence& 2y brother or my sister is arriving tomorro# Explanation& )#o singular sub'ects connected by or re7uire a singular verb. $n this sentence" there brother and sister are both singular" so the sentence should use the singular verb is. 9. :either Ella nor her friends is available to assist you. Correct sentence& :either Ella nor her friends are available to assist you. *hen a singular sub'ect and a plural sub'ect are connected by neither/nor or either/or" the verb agrees #ith the sub'ect nearest to it. $n the sentence above" the plural verb are is used because it is nearer to the plural sub'ect friends. ;. 1rmand" together #ith his friends" are going on a camping trip tomorro#. Correct sentence& 1rmand" together #ith his friends" is going on a camping trip tomorro#. Explanation& $n general" phrases such as together with" along with" as well as" should be ignored #hen considering the verb of the sentence. )he verb should al#ays agree #ith the sub'ect. $n this sentence" 1rmand is the singular sub'ect" so the singular verb is is used. 2 <. =im and 2ike are going to take the Subprofessional Civil Service Examination next month. Explanation& :o error. =im and 2ike is a plural sub'ect" so the plural verb are is used. 5. Each of the boys play piano #ell. Correct sentence& Each of the boys plays piano #ell. Explanation& )he pronouns each" anyone" anybody" everyone" every one" everybody are singular and re7uire singular verbs. $n the sentence" each is singular so" the singular verb plays must be used. >. :either of them are available to meet you at the airport. Correct sentence& :either of them is available to meet you at the airport. Explanation& Sentences that use either or neither (#ithout or. al#ays re7uire singular verb. ?. )en years are such a long time to #ait my love. Correct sentence& )en years is such a long time to #ait my love. Explanation& Periods of time take singular verb. @. !ive thousand pesos are a high price to pay for a single )6shirt. Correct sentence& !ive thousand pesos is a high price to pay for a single )6shirt. Explanation& 1mount of money takes singular verb. A. !ifty percent of the cake have disappeared after 'ust t#o minutes. Correct sentence& !ifty percent of the cake has disappeared after 'ust t#o minutes. Explanation& )he verb used in #ords that indicate portions such as percent" fraction" part" all" some, etc. depends on the noun in the Cof phrase.D $n the sentence above" the cake in Cof the cakeD phrase is singular" therefore" the singular verb has should be used. 80. Everybody is happy about the result of the examination Explanation& :o Error. See no. 5 for explanation. 88. %ne6tenth of the people in this city are unemployed. Explanation& :o error. See no. A for explanation. 89. Be is one of the men #ho does the #ork #ithout complaining. Correct sentence& Be is one of the men #ho do the #ork #ithout complaining. Explanation& )he pronouns who" which" and that #hich is the sub'ect of the verb in the middle of the sentence become singular or plural according to the noun directly in front of them. $n the sentence above" the noun in front of who is men #hich is plural" so the plural verb do must be used. 8;. )he team are going to practice tomorro# for the final competition Correct sentence& )he team is going to practice tomorro# for the final competition Explanation& Collective nouns such as team and staff may either be singular or plural depending on their use in the sentence. $n the sentence above" the team acts as a unit and therefore re7uires a singular verb. 8<. )he committee are in disagreement #hether to use the fund in a feeding program or donate it to a hospital. Explanation& :o error. Enlike in number 8;" the committee in this sentence act as individuals and not as a unit. 85. :ina" as #ell as his brother and sister" is attending a birthday party. Explanation& :o error. See no. ; for explanation. 3 !or more English Practice )ests" go to the Civil Service (evie#er English page. /elo# are the ans#ers and the explanations to the Grammar and *orrect +sage Practice Test 1. )he incorrect #ord or phrase in the sentence is highlighted red" #hile the correct #ord or phrase is highlighted green. 8. )he inventor stood to except the a#ard. Correct Sentence& )he inventor stood to accept the a#ard. Explanation& 1ccept means Cto receiveD" except means Cto exclude.D 9. Between the three of us" $ think $ am the slo#est runner. Correct Sentence& Among the three of us" $ think $ am the slo#est runner. Explanation& 1mong is used to refer to ; or more members of the group" #hile bet#een is used to refer to t#o member of the group. ;. )here are scarcely no more birds in this city. Correct sentence& )here are scarcely any birds in this city. Explanation& +ouble negative. Scarcely and no more are both negative #ordFphrase. <. )his fruit contains fewer sugar. Correct sentence& )his fruit contains less sugar. Explanation& !e#er is used to describe plural nouns ,ho# many. #hile less is used to describe singular nouns ,ho# much.. Sugar is singular. 5. $ have never seen nothing as beautiful as this city. Correct sentence& $ have never seen anything as beautiful as this city. Explanation& +ouble negative. :ever seen and nothing are both negative #ordFphrase. >. Place the mirror on the #all to give you an allusion of bigger room. Correct sentence& Place the mirror on the #all to give you an illusion of bigger room. Explanation& 1llusion means Ca passing or casual reference"D #hile illusion means Csomething that deceives by producing a false or misleading impression of reality.D ?. *e #ere lucky #e didn-t have typhoon this month. ,:o Error. @. 2y favorite vegetable are peas. Correct sentence& 2ay favorite vegetable is peas. Explanation& )he sub'ect is favorite is singular" therefore the verb are should be is. A. Either =ames or =ohn are going to lead the choir in the recital tommorow. Correct sentence& Either =ames or =ohn is going to lead the choir in their recital tomorrow. Explanation& $n either or statements" the verb considers the sub'ect after the or statement. )he sub'ect John is singular" so the verb should be is. )he correct spelling is tomorrow. 80. )he additional supplies that #e need to bring are, band aids" cottons" alcohol" and gau4e. Correct sentences& )he additional supplies that #e need to bring are band aids" cottons" alcohol" and gau4e. ,)he colon #as deleted.. )he additional supplies that #e need to bring are the following& band aids" cottons" alcohol" and gau4e. Explanation& )he colon is used before a list of items especially after expressions like the following and as follows. +o not use a colon before a verb or a preposition. 88. 1ll the students has finished their report. Correct sentence& 1ll the students have finished their report. Explanation& $n this sentence" CallD refers to many students" therefore ChaveD is the correct verb. 89. Be #as a honorable man. 4 Correct sentence& Be #as an honorable man. Explanation& A is used before #ords beginning #ith a consonant sound ,a car" a pencil." #hile an is used to before #ords beginning #ith vo#el sounds ,an ant" an egg.. An is also used to before #ords beginning #ith the consonant h #hen h is not pronounced ,such as honorable.. 8;. )he recently heavy flooding effected the crops of farmers. Correct sentence& )he recently heavy flooding affected the crops of farmers. Explanation& 1ffect means Cto influenceD #hile effect means Cthe result of some actions.D 8<. Emmanuel could of passed the examinations if he had studied hard enough. Correct sentence& Emmanuel could have passed the examinations if he studied hard enough. Explanation& )he #ord CofD is not used after the verb could. 85. $ believe that were going to have a prosperous ne# year. /elo# are the ans#ers and the explanations to the Grammar and *orrect +sage Practice Test 1. )he incorrect #ord or phrase in the sentence is highlighted red" #hile the correct #ord or phrase is highlighted green. 8. )he inventor stood to except the a#ard. Correct Sentence& )he inventor stood to accept the a#ard. Explanation& 1ccept means Cto receiveD" except means Cto exclude.D 9. Between the three of us" $ think $ am the slo#est runner. Correct Sentence& Among the three of us" $ think $ am the slo#est runner. Explanation& 1mong is used to refer to ; or more members of the group" #hile bet#een is used to refer to t#o member of the group. ;. )here are scarcely no more birds in this city. Correct sentence& )here are scarcely any birds in this city. Explanation& +ouble negative. Scarcely and no more are both negative #ordFphrase. <. )his fruit contains fewer sugar. Correct sentence& )his fruit contains less sugar. Explanation& !e#er is used to describe plural nouns ,ho# many. #hile less is used to describe singular nouns ,ho# much.. Sugar is singular. 5. $ have never seen nothing as beautiful as this city. Correct sentence& $ have never seen anything as beautiful as this city. Explanation& +ouble negative. :ever seen and nothing are both negative #ordFphrase. >. Place the mirror on the #all to give you an allusion of bigger room. Correct sentence& Place the mirror on the #all to give you an illusion of bigger room. Explanation& 1llusion means Ca passing or casual reference"D #hile illusion means Csomething that deceives by producing a false or misleading impression of reality.D ?. *e #ere lucky #e didn-t have typhoon this month. ,:o Error. @. 2y favorite vegetable are peas. Correct sentence& 2ay favorite vegetable is peas. Explanation& )he sub'ect is favorite is singular" therefore the verb are should be is. A. Either =ames or =ohn are going to lead the choir in the recital tommorow. Correct sentence& Either =ames or =ohn is going to lead the choir in their recital tomorrow. Explanation& $n either or statements" the verb considers the sub'ect after the or statement. )he sub'ect John is singular" so the verb should be is. )he correct spelling is tomorrow. 80. )he additional supplies that #e need to bring are, band aids" cottons" alcohol" and gau4e. 5 Correct sentences& )he additional supplies that #e need to bring are band aids" cottons" alcohol" and gau4e. ,)he colon #as deleted.. )he additional supplies that #e need to bring are the following& band aids" cottons" alcohol" and gau4e. Explanation& )he colon is used before a list of items especially after expressions like the following and as follows. +o not use a colon before a verb or a preposition. 88. 1ll the students has finished their report. Correct sentence& 1ll the students have finished their report. Explanation& $n this sentence" CallD refers to many students" therefore ChaveD is the correct verb. 89. Be #as a honorable man. Correct sentence& Be #as an honorable man. Explanation& A is used before #ords beginning #ith a consonant sound ,a car" a pencil." #hile an is used to before #ords beginning #ith vo#el sounds ,an ant" an egg.. An is also used to before #ords beginning #ith the consonant h #hen h is not pronounced ,such as honorable.. 8;. )he recently heavy flooding effected the crops of farmers. Correct sentence& )he recently heavy flooding affected the crops of farmers. Explanation& 1ffect means Cto influenceD #hile effect means Cthe result of some actions.D 8<. Emmanuel could of passed the examinations if he had studied hard enough. Correct sentence& Emmanuel could have passed the examinations if he studied hard enough. Explanation& )he #ord CofD is not used after the verb could. 85. $ believe that were going to have a prosperous ne# year. Correct sentence& $ believe that were going to have a prosperous ne# year. Explanation& )he #ord were is the past tense of was #hile were is the contraction of we are. 1s in any examination" of course" the set of 7uestions change" so it is impossible to kno# #hat are the vocabulary #ords that #ill appear in the next Civil Service Exam. Bo#ever" in vocabulary exams" there are also some #ord favorites. $n this series of vocabulary revie#" $ am going to discuss some of the #ords that usually appear in examinations. $ suggest that you do not 'ust memori4e them. )o remember them better" #rite your o#n sentence using these #ords and speak them #henever you have a chance. *ivil "ervice E-am 'oca$#lary Revie) 8. alleviate G to make easier to endure" to lessen Sample Sentence& 1fter this operation" take three tablets everyday to alleviate the pain. 9. amicable G friendly" sho#ing good#ill Sample Sentence& 1fter so many years of battle in courts" the t#o families finally agreed on an amicable settlement. ;. benevolent G sho#ing good #ill" desiring to help others Sample Sentence& )he first time $ sa# him" $ kne# that he #as a benevolent person. <. inevitable G sure to happen" unavoidable" certain Sample Sentence& +eath is inevitable. )axes too. 5. scrutini4e G to examine in detail Sample Sentence& he guy #ho entered the building #as suspicious" so the police scrutinized belongings. >. tenacious G persistent" stubborn" obstinate" retentive Sample Sentences 6 )hat guy has been courting me for 5 years. Be #as so tenacious that $ finally fell in love #ith him. $ have 7uite a tenacious memory. $ can-t forget a face. ?. disdain G to scorn" to treat #ith contempt" despise 1fter the death of his #ife" he #as offered a large amount of money by his boss" but he refused it #ith disdain. @. evident G plain or clear to the sight or understanding Sample Sentence& Even #hen he #as young" it #as evident that he #ill do great things. A. frugal G not #asteful" thrifty Sample Sentence& 1ll his life" he had been frugal in his expenses. :o #onder he has a lot of money. 80. superficial G lacking in content" shallo# Sample Sentence& Sometimes" his #ritings seems superficial" but #hen you look at them deeply" you #ill see the real meaning. $ hope you have learned something in this post. *e #ill have some more #ords in the next posts. 'oca$#lary is one of the main parts of the Civil Service Examination. $n this Civil Service Exam ocabulary (evie# series of posts" $ am going to list the most popular vocabulary #ords used in examinations and their meaning. $ have also #ritten at least one sample sentence for each #ord. *ommonly +sed Words in E-aminations 8. a$dicate G to give up a throne or right" po#er" or claim in a formal manner. Sample Sentence& Ed#ard $$$ abdicated his throne to be #ith the #oman he loved. 9. candor G the 7uality of being frank" sincere" and honest Sample sentence& Everyone #as surprised by the candor of his speech because he usually evades 7uestions. ;. connive G to conspireH to secretly help someone do something dishonest Sample Sentence& )#o thieves connived #ith a bank employee and robbed the bank before it closed yesterday. <. elo.#ent G sho#ing the ability to use the language clearly and effectively Sample Sentence& :inoy 17uino-s elo7uent and lively speeches is one of the reasons #hy he al#ays spoke at the end of every event. 5. /orsake G to 7uit or abandon entirely Sample Sentence& +isability should not be the reason #hy you should forsake your dreams. >. inhi$it G to restrain or prohibitH to keep someone from doing something Sample& )he presence of CC) did not inhibit the driver from beating the red light. ?. modic#m G small amount or portion Sample Sentence& Be did not even sho# a modicum of guilt after saying lots of bad things to everyone. @. n#ance G small difference Sample Sentence& )he nuances in our beliefs shouldn-t be a hindrance to keep us united. A. 0enchant G a strong liking or inclination Sample Sentence& $ have a penchant for classical musicH Pavarotti #as one of my favorite classical singers. 80. 1enith G the highest point or state Sample Sentence& )he zenith of the human mind is around at age ;0. 1fter that" it begins to decline. III 7 :ote that $ have simplified the meaning of some #ords above from the references listed belo#. $ have personally created the sample sentences though. )his is the third of the Civil Service Exam ocabulary revie# series. $n this series" $ am going to discuss the most popular #ords used in vocabulary examinations. Bopefully" some of these #ords #ill come up the next time you take the Civil Service Examination. 1side from memori4ing these #ords" $ suggest that you use them in sentences. *rite sentences using these #ords. $f you #ill memori4e these #ords #ithout using them" it is likely that you #ill forget them sooner or later. 8. $oistero#s G noisy" rough" and energetic Sample Sentence& )he sound of her boisterous laughter #as disturbing everyone. 9. camaraderie G a feeling of friendship to a groupH good6fello#ship Sample Sentence& %ne of the most valuable things you learn in school aside from academic lessons is camaraderie. ;. con#ndr#m G a difficult problem having only a guess as an ans#erH a riddle or pu44le Sample Sentence& )he origin of the universe has al#ays been a conundrum to humankind. <. divergent G to follo# to different directionsH deviates from the standard Sample Sentence& 2y business partners and $ have divergent ideas on ho# to run our company. 5. /oster G to help gro# or develop Sample Sentence& )he E: has helped foster peace and e7uality among all the nations in the #orld. >. int#itive G having to kno# or understand by means of feelings ,and not by facts. Sample Sentence& 2ost people have the intuitive kno#ledge of right and #rong. ?. m#ndane G #orldly" common" ordinary Sample Sentence& Bis mundane desires make people think that he is a shallo# person. @. o0#lent G expensive and luxurious Sample Sentence& /efore he #ent bankrupt" he had an opulent lifestyle. A. 0rocrastinate G to delay to do something because it is boringH to delay doing something out of la4iness Sample Sentence& Even if you procrastinate" you #ill still make a decision" so $ suggest that you make up your mind once and for all. 80. s0ontaneo#s G done or said #ithout lots of thoughts and planning Sample Sentence& 2y friend has a habit of spontaneous visiting even in late hours of the evening. Please stay tuned for more vocabulary revie#. )his is the fourth Civil Service Exam ocabulary (evie#. )his revie# series consists of the most commonly used #ords in vocabulary exams both local an international. $ have simplified their meanings and use them in a sentence. 1lthough you can memori4e their meanings" it is more effective if you use them in a sentence #henever possible and appropriate. Jet a notebook and #rite your sentence or use the comment box belo#. 8. arid G #ith very little rain or moisture" extremely dry In the recent climate change, in some countries, the farmers could not grown anything on the lands that had become arid In some countries, though, it has been raining and flooding a lot 9. con/ormist 2 a person #ho complies or follo#s tradition and usual practices ,manners" religion" dress" etc.. 8 !eing a conformist is good most of the time !ut sometimes you must learn how to take risks ;. deleterio#s 6 harmful" can cause in'ury "he rapid increase of factories and cards made the air more deleterious than ever <. el#cidate G clarify" explain" make clear #aybe he will elucidate his actions later $ont %udge him %ust yet 5. e0hemeral G short lived" lasting for a short time &ometimes, the ephemeral fame and the lack of investment of movie stars make them poor later in their life >. intre0id 6 brave" courageous" fearless 'hristopher 'olumbus intrepid e(plorations made him discover America ?. %eo0ardy 2 exposure to harmH danger of in'ury" loss" death )obody ever wins in wars "hey %ust put everyone in jeopardy* even children @. 0r#dent G careful" exercising good 'udgement" cautious +ven though his boss yelled at him, he gave a prudent reply A. s#$tle G not obvious" mysterious" something that re7uires discernment #y absence during the meeting was a subtle protest to the managements new implemented rules 80. tact/#l 2 kind" considerate to others" someone #ho thinks of other people-s feelings ,e is a very tactful young man Its hard to find such nowadays )his is the fifth of the Civil Service Exam ocabulary Series. )his series provides #ords that are usually used in examinations. $ncluded in this revie#er are the meaning of the #ords as #ell as a sample sentence using these #ords. )he complete list of this series can be found in the English page. *ivil "ervice E-am 'oca$#lary Revie) ! 8. affable G friendly" easy to talk to Sample Sentence& Be is a very good person" al#ays #elcoming" al#ays affable. 9. docile G easily taught" obedient" ready to learn Sample Sentences $ am glad $ have found a docile dog. Bis students are docile and hard#orking. ;. enthrall G to captivate or charm" to hold the attention of someone by being exciting or interesting Sample Sentence& $ #as entirely enthralled by listening to her song that $ lost track of time. <. fraud G a deception or trickery Sample Sentence& 1 lot of people fall into different online fraud and lose a lot of money. 5. lucrative G money making" profitable Sample Sentence& %nline selling has become a lucrative business since the invention of social media #ebsites such as !acebook. >. reclusive G a person #ho lives alone and #ithdra#n from society Sample Sentence& Some persons become as reclusive as monks. )hey 'ust do not #ant others to get in their lives. ?. refurbish G to make neat or clean" to renovate" to resture Sample Sentence& $ bought this sofa from a second hand furniture shop and refurbished it. $t looks like it-s ne#K @. shatter G to break something into pieces 9 )he glass #indo# shattered after a strong earth7uake. Even a fatal illness such as cancer did not shatter his dreams to #in the :obel Pri4e. A. sycophant G a person #ho uses flattery to #in favor Sample Sentence& $n our country" some people look at politicians as saviors" others look at them as sycophants. 80. vindicate G to clear from accusation" blame" or suspicion and the like Sample Sentence& )hrough the +:1 technology" several prisoners #ere vindicated for the supposed crimes that they did not commit. )his is the sixth part of the Civil Service Exam ocabulary Series. )his series provides #ords that are usually used in examinations both local and abroad. $ncluded in this revie#er are the meaning of the #ords as #ell as a sample sentence using these #ords. )he complete list of this series can be found in the English page. *ivil "ervice E-am 'oca$#lary Revie) 3 8. $r#s.#e G unfriendly" rude" rough Sample Sentence& Even some educated people cannot hide their brus-ue manner sometimes. 9. de0rive G to take something a#ay" to #ithhold something from the en'oyment or possession Sample Sentence& 2any parents deprive their kids of 'unk foods until the age of 80. ;. e-0loit G a notable deed or heroic act ,noun." to utili4e especially for profit ,verb." to use selfishly for one-s o#n gain ,verb.. Sample Sentences )he e(ploits of 1chilles is kno#n to many people" not 'ust the Jreeks. 2any companies e(ploit their employees because they kno# that it is hard to find a 'ob no#adays. <. endeavor G to attempt #ith effort" to strive to achieve or reach Sample Sentence& Be endeavored to learn Lan'i characters for ; years in order to read =apanese manga. 5. gr#m$le G to complain about something" to utter complain in a lo# voice Sample Sentence& She al#ays grumbles #hen you tell her to do something. >. insatia$le G incapable of being satisfied Sample Sentence& Bis insatiable appetite for po#er and money made him sacrifice all of his loved ones. ?. meddle G to involve in a matter #ithout right or invitation" to change or handle something in a #ay that is un#anted or harmful Sample Sentence& $f people 'ust don-t meddle #ith other people-s business" this #orld #ill be a better place to live in. @. o$ese G very fat" over#eight Sample Sentence& 2ost of the things that can be bought in fast food chains today can make you obese. A. 0res#m0t#o#s G to be confident in a #ay that is rude Sample Sentence& Be does not care #ho is he talking toH he is al#ays presumptuous. 80. tantali1e G to tempt" to cause someone to feel interest or excitement Sample Sentence& )he President tantalized him to a position in the board and no# he has abandoned his principles. )hat-s all for no#. Practice by using the #ords in sentences. Ese the comment box belo# and $-ll see if the sentence is correct. )his is the seventh part of the Civil Service ocabulary (evie# series of Ph *ivil "ervice 10 Revie)er. $n this series" #e discuss the #ords that commonly appear in English vocabulary examinations. )he other parts of this series can be found in this blog-s English page. *ivil "ervice E-am 'oca$#lary Revie) 4 8. diligent G hard#orkingH constant in effort to accomplish something &le &entence* )hat student is very diligent. Be al#ays submits his home#ork on time and does extra #ork. 9. em#late 2 to try to e7ual or excelH to surpass &le &entence* 2any tenor singers no#adays are trying to emulate Pavarotti" but $ think #e only have one Pavarotti in this generation. ;. ha#ghty 6 proud" snobbish" arrogant &le &entence& Bis haughty attitude makes everyone hate him. <. incom0ati$le 2 not to be able to exist together #ithout conflictH not able to be used together &le &entences 2any stories tells ho# incompatible a prince and a pauper" but #ho cares about status any#ay. )his plug is incompatible #ith the socket. Lindly buy another one. 5. novice G a person #ho has 'ust started doing something &le &entence* !or novice boxers" head gears are needed. >. orator G an elo7uent public speakerH a person #ho can make speeches and is very good in making them &le &entence& 2artin 0uther Ling =r. #as one of the greatest orators of his time. ?. 0ros0erity G the condition of being successful especially financially &le &entence& C$ #ish you good luck" happiness" and prosperity in your ne#found life.D @. resilient G recovering readily from illness" depression" etc. &le &entence* Be #as resilient enough to cope up #ith the tragedy that happened to his family. A. s#$missive G obedient &le &entence* +uring the feudal times in =apan" the #omen #ere expected to be totally submissive to their husband. 80. s#$stantiate G to establish proof or complete evidence Sample Sentence& )here #ere many allegations of corruption against him" but no one #as able to substantiate their claims. )hat-s all for no#" see you in the next vocabulary revie#. )his is the eighth part of the Civil Service ocabulary (evie# series of Ph *ivil "ervice Revie)er. $n this series" #e discuss the #ords that commonly appear in English vocabulary examinations. )he other parts of this series can be found in this blog-s English page. *ivil "ervice E-am 'oca$#lary Revie) 5 8. $ias G the action of supportingFopposing a particular person or thing in an unfair #ay. &le &entence* Jood 'udges must be ob'ective about their decisions and must uphold the la# #ithout bias. 9. contradiction G a disagreement bet#een t#o things #hich means that both cannot be trueH inconsistency &le &entence* Bo# can anybody believe him5 Bis statements are full of contradictions. ;. de$ris G the remains of something broken or destroyedH rubble" ruins 11 &le &entence* 1fter the earth7uake" t#o cars #ere hit by falling debris from a 986story building. <. elicit G to dra# or bring out" to get or produce something ,especially information. Sample Sentence& $f you ask 7uestions" you #ill surely elicit ans#ers. 5. mediocre G ordinary" of moderate 7uality Sample Sentence& $n our country" there are many blockbuster movies #hose 7uality is less than mediocre. >. mendicant G someone #ho asks people #hom they do not kno# for money Sample Sentence& $ am a spiritual person" but $ do not really favor mendicants on the streets preaching #ith their donation pouches displayed beside them. ?. n#isance & someone or something that is annoying Sample Sentence& $n my country" #hen you do not have money and you run for elections" they call you a nuisance candidate. @. 0rovocative G serving to provoke" incite" or excite Sample Sentences $n hostage situations" the hostages are advised to refrain from making provocative actions that #ill anger the hostage takers. Some believe that one of the causes of rape are the #omen-s provocative outfits. A. red#ndant G unnecessary repetition Sample Sentence& CLindly edit this article. 2any of the sentences are redundant.D 80. s0oradic G happening sometimes" not regularly &le &entence& )en kids died this month because of the sporadic cases of a ne# strain of influen4a. (eferences& 3our +ictionary" Cambridge +ictionaries %nline" 2erriam6*ebster 12