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The Civil Service Exam Vocabulary Review Series

The Civil Service Vocabulary series is a series of vocabulary review for the Civil Service Examination. In this series, I have collected words that usually come out in examinations, wrote their meanings and created sample sentences about them in order for you to remember them easily. Most of the definitions were taken from online dictionaries, although I have simplified many of them for easier reading.

Remember: Being good in vocabulary does not just come overnight (read 5 Ways to Improve Your Vocabulary). It is an accumulation of the words what you have read over time.  Continue Reading

Civil Service Exam Vocabulary Review 11

This is the eleventh part of the Civil Service Vocabulary Review series of Ph Civil Service Reviewer. In this series, we discuss the words that commonly appear in English vocabulary examinations. The other parts of this series can be found in this blog’s English page.

Most of the meanings of the words below were taken from Dictionary.com and Merriam Webster. I have simplified some of them for ease of reading.

Vocabulary Review for the Civil Service Exam

1. appease – to ease, to calm, to satisfy

To appease the angry passengers due to a 5-hour flight delay, the airline gave them free meals. Continue Reading

Civil Service Exam Vocabulary Review 10

This is the tenth part of the Civil Service Vocabulary Review series of Ph Civil Service Reviewer. In this series, we discuss the words that commonly appear in English vocabulary examinations. The other parts of this series can be found in this blog’s English page.

The Civil Service Exam Vocabulary Review 10

1. belligerent – angry and aggressive; feeling or showing readiness to fight

Sample Sentence: I don’t like the belligerent tone of his speech.

2. convergent – tending to come together; tending to move toward one point

Sample Sentence: Most of the speakers have convergent views toward the use of contraceptives. Continue Reading

Civil Service Exam Vocabulary Review 9

This is the ninth part of the Civil Service Vocabulary Review series of Ph Civil Service Reviewer. In this series, we discuss the words that commonly appear in English vocabulary examinations. The other parts of this series can be found in this blog’s English page.

Civil Service Exam Vocabulary Review 9

1. affliction – state of pain, distress, or grief

Sample Sentence: We must not abandon our brothers and sisters in the time of their affliction.

2. cajole – to persuade someone to do something or to give you something by making promises or saying nice things

Sample Sentence: Anna, the favorite daughter in the family, cajoled her father to buy her a new computer. Continue Reading

Civil Service Exam Vocabulary Review 8

This is the eighth part of the Civil Service Vocabulary Review series of Ph Civil Service Reviewer. In this series, we discuss the words that commonly appear in English vocabulary examinations. The other parts of this series can be found in this blog’s English page.

Civil Service Exam Vocabulary Review 8

1. bias – the action of supporting/opposing a particular person or thing in an unfair way.

Sample Sentence: Good judges must be objective about their decisions and must uphold the law without bias. Continue Reading

Civil Service Exam Vocabulary Review 7

This is the seventh part of the Civil Service Vocabulary Review series of Ph Civil Service Reviewer. In this series, we discuss the words that commonly appear in English vocabulary examinations. The other parts of this series can be found in this blog’s English page.

Civil Service Exam Vocabulary Review 7

1. diligent – hardworking; constant in effort to accomplish something

Sample Sentence: That student is very diligent. He always submits his homework on time and does extra work. Continue Reading

Civil Service Exam Vocabulary Review 6

This is the sixth part of the Civil Service Exam Vocabulary Series. This series provides words that are usually used in examinations both local and abroad. Included in this reviewer are the meaning of the words as well as a sample sentence using these words. The complete list of this series can be found in the English page.

Civil Service Exam Vocabulary Review 6

1. brusque – unfriendly, rude, rough

Sample Sentence: Even some educated people cannot hide their brusque manner sometimes.

2. deprive – to take something away, to withhold something from the enjoyment or possession  Continue Reading

Civil Service Exam Vocabulary Review 5

This is the fifth of the Civil Service Exam Vocabulary Series. This series provides words that are usually used in examinations. Included in this reviewer are the meaning of the words as well as a sample sentence using these words. The complete list of this series can be found in the English page.

 Civil Service Exam Vocabulary Review 5

1. affable – friendly, easy to talk to

Sample Sentence: He is a very good person, always welcoming, always affable.

2. docile – easily taught, obedient, ready to learn

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