Daily 10 New Words to Learn for Secondary School 10 July 2025
A vibrant vocabulary is a key to unlocking academic success and confident communication for secondary school students. By learning new words daily, you can elevate your essays, shine in class discussions, and better understand complex texts across subjects. Today’s list of 10 fresh words includes meanings, parts of speech, example sentences, and tips to make them part of your everyday language. Let’s jump in!
1. Amiable (Adjective)
Meaning: Friendly and approachable; having a pleasant manner.
Example Sentence: Her amiable personality made her the perfect group leader for the project.
Tip: Picture a warm, welcoming friend to connect with “amiable.”
2. Corroborate (Verb)
Meaning: To confirm or support with evidence.
Example Sentence: The experiment’s results corroborated her hypothesis about plant growth.
Tip: Use “corroborate” when discussing science experiments or debates to reinforce facts.
3. Daunting (Adjective)
Meaning: Intimidating or overwhelming; seeming difficult to deal with.
Example Sentence: The daunting pile of homework felt manageable after she made a study plan.
Tip: Link this to challenging tasks, like a big exam or a tough book, to recall it.
4. Emulate (Verb)
Meaning: To imitate or strive to equal, often in admiration.
Example Sentence: She tried to emulate her favorite author’s descriptive writing style.
Tip: Think of copying a role model’s habits, like a sports star or artist, to remember “emulate.”
5. Frugal (Adjective)
Meaning: Careful about spending money or resources; economical.
Example Sentence: His frugal habits helped him save enough for a new laptop.
Tip: Associate “frugal” with smart budgeting, like saving allowance or reusing materials.
6. Impromptu (Adjective)
Meaning: Done without preparation or planning; spontaneous.
Example Sentence: The teacher’s impromptu quiz caught the class by surprise.
Tip: Picture a sudden speech or performance to lock in “impromptu.”
7. Plausible (Adjective)
Meaning: Seeming reasonable or believable.
Example Sentence: Her plausible explanation for being late convinced the teacher.
Tip: Use “plausible” when evaluating arguments or stories in class discussions.
8. Reiterate (Verb)
Meaning: To say or do something again for emphasis or clarity.
Example Sentence: The coach reiterated the importance of teamwork before the match.
Tip: Connect this to repeating key points, like a teacher reviewing a lesson.
9. Subtle (Adjective)
Meaning: Delicate or not obvious; requiring careful attention to notice.
Example Sentence: The subtle hint in the poem’s imagery revealed its deeper meaning.
Tip: Think of small details, like a faint smile or a hidden clue, to recall “subtle.”
10. Tenacious (Adjective)
Meaning: Persistent or determined; not giving up easily.
Example Sentence: Her tenacious effort in math paid off with a perfect score.
Tip: Picture someone relentlessly pursuing a goal, like a marathon runner, to cement “tenacious.”
How to Master These Words
- Weave a Story: Write a short paragraph using all 10 words. For example, an amiable student gives an impromptuspeech to corroborate a plausible idea, showing tenacious effort despite daunting challenges.
- Visualize It: Create mental images, like a frugal shopper for “frugal” or a subtle wink for “subtle.”
- Apply in School: Use words like reiterate or emulate in essays or class answers to make them second nature.
- Group Challenge: Quiz a friend on these words or take turns using them in sentences during lunch.
- Daily Practice: Pick one word, like tenacious, and use it three times today—in a chat, a journal, or a class discussion.
Why Vocabulary Boosts Your Edge
Words like plausible and corroborate sharpen your ability to analyze and argue effectively, while amiable and subtle add nuance to your social and written communication. A strong vocabulary helps you stand out in English, history, or even science, where precise language matters. Learning 10 words a day builds a foundation for academic excellence and confident self-expression.
Tomorrow’s Challenge
Choose one word from today’s list and use it at least twice in your day—perhaps in a conversation, a social media post, or a homework assignment. Reflect on how it feels to use it naturally! Check back tomorrow for 10 more words to fuel your vocab growth.
Keep learning, keep thriving!
Start Here: The eduKate Vocabulary Learning System™
If you want to understand how English ability actually grows from Primary school to O-Levels, and why many students plateau even after “studying hard”, start with our full system architecture here:
👉 The eduKate Vocabulary Learning System™ – How English Ability Actually Grows from PSLE to O-Levels
https://edukatesingapore.com/edukate-vocabulary-learning-system/
This page explains:
- what vocabulary really is (as a cognitive system),
- why rote memorisation fails,
- how the Fencing Method builds usable sentence control,
- how Metcalfe’s Law and S-curve learning grow vocabulary exponentially,
- and how parents can structure home training that actually works.
Supporting System Pages
To deepen your child’s vocabulary foundation, you may also explore:
👉 First Principles of Vocabulary – What Vocabulary Really Is
https://edukatesingapore.com/first-principles-of-vocabulary/
👉 Vocabulary Learning with the Fencing Method
https://edukatesingapore.com/vocabulary-learning-the-fencing-method/
👉 How to Learn Complex Sentence Structure for PSLE English (Fencing Method)
https://edukatesingapore.com/how-to-learn-complex-sentence-structure-for-psle-english-fencing-method/
👉 Vocabulary Lists for Primary to Secondary Students
https://edukatesingapore.com/2023/03/12/vocabulary-lists/
👉 Comprehensive Guide to Secondary English Vocabulary
https://edukatesingapore.com/comprehensive-guide-to-secondary-english-vocabulary/
eduKate Learning Umbrella (Our Full Education Architecture)
For parents who wish to understand eduKate’s full learning philosophy across English, Mathematics and exam mastery:
👉 Our Approach to Learning (eduKateSG)
https://edukatesg.com/our-approach-to-learning/
👉 The eduKate Learning System™ (All Subjects)
https://edukatesg.com/the-edukate-learning-system/
👉 The eduKate Mathematics Learning System™
https://edukatesg.com/the-edukate-mathematics-learning-system/
