Advanced Vocabulary Words

A tactic used in a legislative body to delay proceedings by making long speeches or introducing irre...

The concluding part of a performance, event, or season, often dramatic or exciting.

Difficult to please; fussy or meticulous about details.

A luminescent beetle that emits light from its abdomen, typically seen at night in summer.

A place where fish are caught, bred, or raised; also refers to the industry of fishing.

A long, narrow crack or opening in a rock or surface, often caused by natural forces.

Occurring in irregular bursts; restless or intermittent.

(Of skin, tissue, or an organ) soft and hanging loosely; lacking firmness or stiffness.

Criticism or strong disapproval, often directed at a person or action; originally, anti-aircraft fir...

Able to be easily ignited and burn quickly.

A plant cultivated for its fiber, used to make linen, or for its seeds, which are a source of linsee...

A small spot or speck, especially one of a different color from the surface it is on.

Having developed feathers, wings, or the ability to fly; fully developed or experienced.

A young bird that has just learned to fly; a person or organization that is new and inexperienced.

The woolly coat of a sheep; also, to deceive or overcharge someone.

To tighten or bend a muscle; to show off strength or ability.

A quick, light stroke or movement.

To burn or shine unsteadily; to flash on and off.

To make a quick, nervous movement, often due to fear or pain.

Showing a lack of proper respect or seriousness, especially in inappropriate situations.

Soft and loose; lacking stiffness or firmness.

To openly disregard a rule, law, or convention.

A surprising or lucky event that happens by chance.

To fail an exam, course, or test; to perform inadequately.

To make someone agitated or confused, often under pressure.

Coarse food for livestock; metaphorically, raw material for discussion or criticism.

A minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character.

Recklessly bold or rash; dangerously brave without good reason.

Designed so well that it cannot easily go wrong or be used incorrectly.

A secure or initial position that allows further progress or control.

Free and unattached, especially ready to travel or take risks.

A man who is excessively concerned with his appearance and dress.

Appearing severe, uninviting, or intimidating.

A medical instrument with two blades used for grasping or extracting tissue or objects.

To predict or indicate an unfavorable or negative outcome.

A strong feeling that something bad or unfortunate is about to happen.

The crime of falsely making or altering a document or signature with intent to deceive.

To go without something voluntarily or to refrain from something.

To renounce or swear to give up something solemnly.

A person's greatest strength or talent; pronounced 'for-tay'.

A lobby or entrance hall in a building, especially a theater or hotel.

Irritable, unruly, and difficult to control or manage.

Consisting of small, disconnected parts; incomplete.

The condition of being weak or delicate; vulnerability.

Relating to brothers or brotherhood; resembling a brotherly bond.

A brotherhood or association of men with a common interest; often refers to a college organization.

Filled with or accompanied by something, typically something unpleasant.

A small brownish spot on the skin, often appearing in the sun.

Irritable or restless, often due to discomfort or anxiety.

A decorative horizontal band on a wall, often sculpted or painted.

To search someone by running hands over their body; to play nimbly.

To play or leap about playfully; lively, carefree activity.

Playful and full of energy; lighthearted in a lively way.

A large, divided leaf, especially of a fern or palm tree.

The support about which a lever pivots or turns, or more generally, a central point of activity.

To handle something clumsily or with difficulty; to grope or make mistakes.

A state of fear, anxiety, or depression; a strong, unpleasant smell.

A temporary leave of absence from work, often due to economic reasons or military service.

A long, narrow groove or trench made in the ground by a plow; a wrinkle on the skin, especially on t...

Done secretly or stealthily, often to avoid being noticed.