#6 Annihilate ---- Appraise

1. Annihilate

Verb - To completely destroy or eliminate.

Example:

The superhero's mission is to annihilate the evil forces threatening the city.

 

Noun: Annihilation - The act or process of complete destruction.

Example: The annihilation of the old building made way for a modern skyscraper.

 

Adjective: Annihilative - Having the quality of causing complete destruction.

Example: The hurricane had an annihilative impact on the coastal town.

 

2. Announce

Verb - To make a formal or public declaration.

Example:

The mayor will anNounce the new policies during the press conference.

 

Noun: AnNouncement - A formal or public declaration.

Example: The anNouncement of the new product created excitement among customers.

 

Adjective: AnNounced - Made known publicly or formally declared.

Example: The anNounced schedule changes affected everyone's plans.

 

3. Anoint

Verb - To ceremonially apply oil or ointment, often as a religious or symbolic act.

Example:

The priest will anoint the newborn with holy oil during the baptism.

 

Noun: Anointment - The act or ceremony of applying oil or ointment.

Example: The anointment of kings has a long-standing tradition in some cultures.

 

Adjective: Anointed - Having been ceremonially or symbolically blessed with oil.

Example: The anointed ruler carried the responsibility of leadership.

 

4. Answer

Verb/Noun - To respond to a question; a response to a question.

Example:

Please answer the phone; it might be an important call.

 

Noun: Answering - The act or process of responding to a question.

Example: The answering of queries is a crucial part of customer service.

 

Adjective: Answerable - Capable of being answered or responded to.

Example: The question posed was answerable with careful consideration.

 

5. Anticipate

Verb - To expect or foresee something and take action in preparation.

Example:

The weather forecast helps us anticipate storms and plan accordingly.

 

Noun: Anticipation - The act or state of expecting or foreseeing.

Example: The excitement in the air was filled with anticipation for the event.

 

Adjective: Anticipatory - Pertaining to the act of anticipating.

Example: The anticipatory atmosphere heightened as the concert date approached.

 

6. Ape

Verb/Noun - To imitate or mimic; a primate resembling humans.

Example:

He had a tendency to ape the gestures and expressions of his favorite movie characters.

 

Noun: Ape-like - Resembling or characteristic of an ape.

Example: The child's playful behavior was ape-like and entertaining.

 

Adjective: Apeish - Having the characteristics or qualities of an ape.

Example: His apeish antics amused everyone at the party.

 

7. Appear

Verb - To become visible or present.

Example:

The sun will appear over the horizon in the morning.

 

Noun: Appearance - The act or process of becoming visible.

Example: The sudden appearance of a rainbow brought joy to the spectators.

 

Adjective: Appearable - Capable of becoming visible or appearing.

Example: The stars are not always appearable due to cloud cover.

 

8. Applaud

Verb - To express approval or praise by clapping hands.

Example:

The audience will applaud the performers after the musical concert.

 

Noun: Applause - The act or sound of clapping hands in approval.

Example: The thunderous applause echoed through the auditorium.

 

Adjective: Applaudable - Worthy of applause or praise.

Example: Their efforts to support the community are applaudable.

 

9. Apply

Verb - To put into action or use for a specific purpose.

Example:

You should apply sunscreen before going out in the sun.

 

Noun: Application - The act or process of putting something into action.

Example: The successful application of new technology improved efficiency.

 

Adjective: Applicable - Capable of being applied or used.

Example: The rules are only applicable to specific situations.

 

10. Appraise

Verb - To assess or evaluate the value or quality of something.

Example:

The antique dealer will appraise the value of the old painting.

 

Noun: Appraisal - The act or process of assessing or evaluating.

Example: A proper appraisal of skills is necessary for job placement.

 

Adjective: Appraisable - Capable of being appraised or evaluated.

Example: The collectibles were appraisable for insurance purposes.

 

Short Conversation:

 

Jung: Did you hear the announcement about the new project?

 

Harry: Yes, I did. It's quite exciting. I anticipate that it will bring new challenges and opportunities.

 

Jung: Absolutely. The team worked hard to anticipate potential issues and address them in advance.

 

Harry: That's a wise approach. It's crucial to apply lessons learned from previous projects to ensure success.

 

Jung: True. By the way, did you see the performers at the event last night? The audience couldn't help but applaud.

 

Harry: Yes, their talent was applaudable. I tried to ape their dance moves, but it didn't go as well as I hoped.

 

Jung: It's all in good fun. Your apeish antics added a burst of humor to the evening.

 

Harry: Well, I aim to amuse. Let's continue to appraise each situation with a touch of humor and anticipation for the best outcomes.

 

Jung: Agreed. It's the key to maintaining a lively and animated spirit in our daily endeavors.