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Arrogant

(Adjective)

Meaning:Behaving in a proud, superior manner; overestimating one’s importance or ability
Sounds Like:Elegant (fancy, refinement and grace in appearance)
Imagine This:People who dress elegantly usually act like they are more superior
Other Forms:Arrogance (noun); Arrogantly (adverb)

Articulate

(Adjective)

Meaning:Speak clearly and effectively
Looks Like:Art_(cal)culate →Art_mathematics
Remember This:Those who are good at both arts and mathematics usually are able to produce a good business presentation by explaining calculations clearly and using visual tools effectively.

Ascendancy

(Noun)

Meaning:Having power; moving upward
Sounds Like:Ascend(ance) Ascend → Move upward
Imagine This:Most people, who move upward in their careers or jobs typically are aggressive and like having power over other fellow workers.
Other Forms:Ascendant (adjective); Ascendancy (noun)

Ascetic

(Noun)

Meaning:A person who practices self-denial
Sounds Like:Acidic (acid, corrosive liquid)
Imagine This:There is a cult, which has believers practice self-denial.The believers have to swim across an acidic lake to demonstrate their faith in order to become members.
Remember This:Ascetic (adjective); Asceticism (noun); Ascetically (adverb)

Asperity

(Adjective)

Meaning:Roughness or unevenness of surface; sharpness of temper
Sounds Like:Asparagus (a kind of vegetable)
Imagine This:he tips of the asparagus appear to be very rough, but they are actually very crunchy and tasty.
Other Forms:Aspersion (noun) – a defaming remark