Expanding My English Vocabulary (5 New Words)

I am learning and posting to improve my English vocabulary and share useful words with others who are on the same journey. Expanding your vocabulary can make a big difference in how confidently you communicate and understand new ideas. Here are 5 interesting words I learned today:

1. Anachronism
   • Part of Speech: Noun
   • Definition: A thing belonging or appropriate to a period other than that in which it exists.
   • Example: The use of a smartphone in a medieval film would be an obvious anachronism.
2. Analogous
   • Part of Speech: Adjective
   • Definition: Comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that makes clearer the nature of things compared.
   • Example: The human brain and a computer’s central processor are analogous in some ways.
3. Anarchy
   • Part of Speech: Noun
   • Definition: A state of disorder due to absence or non-recognition of authority or other controlling systems.
   • Example: The country fell into anarchy after the collapse of the government.
4. Anomalous
   • Part of Speech: Adjective
   • Definition: Deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected.
   • Example: His anomalous behavior made the team concerned.
5. Antipathy
   • Part of Speech: Noun
   • Definition: A deep-seated feeling of dislike; aversion.
   • Example: She felt an intense antipathy toward the idea of working overtime.

Can you think of other words with similar meanings to “anachronism” or “antipathy”? Share them and keep the vocabulary growing!