Advanced Vocabulary Words

A small mechanical or electronic device with a particular function, often one that is novel or usefu...

An unintentional act or remark that causes embarrassment or offense.

A group of geese, especially when they are noisy; informally, a disorganized group of people.

Bold, impudent behavior; nerve; also, a bitter feeling or resentment.

To frolic or leap about in a playful manner.

The complete range or scope of something.

A male goose; also used informally in the phrase 'take a gander' meaning to look at something.

Enormous in size or extent; colossal.

A wreath of flowers, leaves, or branches, typically worn on the head; can also refer to high praise.

To gather or collect something, especially through effort.

A room located at the top of a house, often under the roof; historically associated with poor artist...

A long, deep cut or wound; a deep slit or opening in something.

Lacking social grace; tactless or awkward in manner.

A thin, lightweight, loosely woven fabric, often used in medical dressings.

A small wooden hammer used by a presiding officer or judge to call for attention or maintain order.

A long, intent look; the act of staring steadily.

A device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy; a person or thing that produces som...

The quality of being kind and generous; willingness to give freely.

The quality of being cheerful, friendly, and sympathetic.

A trick or device intended to attract attention, interest, or sales, often lacking in substance.

A spicy root used in cooking; also refers to a person with red hair.

An open space in a forest, often sunny and filled with grass or flowers.

A professional fighter in ancient Rome who battled other fighters or animals for public entertainmen...

Bright and harsh, or very obvious and noticeable, often in a negative sense.

A faint flash of light or a shine from a smooth surface.

To dwell proudly or self-satisfyingly on one's own success or another's misfortune.

A state of darkness, dimness, or sadness.

A list of terms with their definitions, usually found at the end of a book.

To stare in an angry or threatening way.

A simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms.

Looking or feeling sad and dejected.

An excessive supply of something.

The habit of eating and drinking too much; one of the seven deadly sins.

Twisted, knotted, or rough, often describing old tree branches or hands.

A small flying insect that resembles a tiny mosquito.

A mythical dwarf-like creature said to live underground and guard treasure.

To eat something quickly and greedily.

A drinking cup with a stem and base, typically used for wine.

Blood, especially from a wound or slaughter.

Covered with or involving the shedding of blood; gruesomely violent.

To cut or scoop out roughly, or to charge unfairly high prices.

A storehouse or room in a barn for holding threshed grain.

Using lofty or extravagant language; pompous in speech.

Appearing or trying to appear very impressive or important, often excessively so.

A seating area for spectators at a sports event; to show off for attention.

Having the quality, texture, or appearance of small particles or grains.

To form or become granular; to break down into small particles.

Without charge; free of cost.

A tip or gift, especially one given for service, often in addition to payment.

A glass structure used for growing plants in a controlled temperature; also refers to gases that tra...

A rotating stone used for sharpening tools or grinding materials.

To complain persistently about something, often in a petty way.

Horrifying or gruesome, especially involving death or violence.

Small, loose particles of stone; also refers to firm courage and resolve.

Dazed or drowsy, especially after sleep, illness, or intoxication.

A long, narrow furrow or channel cut into a surface; a habitual routine or a state of being engrosse...

A game bird similar to a pheasant; to complain persistently.

A small group of trees, often growing close together, especially without underbrush.

To lie or crawl with one's face to the ground in a servile manner; to behave in a way meant to gain ...

Reluctant or unwilling; done or given with resentment.