Advanced Vocabulary Words

Causing horror or disgust due to violence or death.

Easily annoyed or irritable; in a bad mood.

Cautious in behavior or speech; watchful and careful to avoid risks.

A loud, unrestrained burst of laughter.

A device formerly used for beheading people, consisting of a heavy blade that drops between two vert...

A feeling of responsibility or remorse for a real or imagined offense.

Cowardly; lacking courage or determination.

A narrow channel along the edge of a roof to carry off rainwater; also refers to a street drain or a...

To cut or chop roughly; also refers to gaining unauthorized access to data in a computer system.

Lacking originality due to overuse; trite or clichéd.

Looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering.

Denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically calm and peaceful.

To make holy or consecrate; to treat with great respect.

Sacred or revered, often due to age or tradition.

A circle of light appearing around the head of a holy figure or a luminous ring around a light sourc...

Stammering or hesitant in speech; stopping and starting intermittently.

To manage or deal with a situation or object effectively.

A large building used for housing aircraft, especially at an airport.

A device, typically made of wire or plastic, used to hang clothes in a closet.

An unpleasant condition following excessive alcohol consumption, characterized by headache and nause...

Unfortunate or unlucky, often in a way that evokes sympathy.

A farm implement with spikes or discs used to break up and level plowed ground; to distress or torme...

Extremely distressing or disturbing; causing great mental suffering.

An irritating or annoying inconvenience; a dispute or conflict.

The quality of being arrogantly superior or disdainful.

Disturbingly memorable or evocative, often in a melancholic or eerie way.

A title or subtitle at the top of a document, page, or section.

Information received from other people that is not based on direct knowledge and is often inadmissib...

A person who does not belong to a widely accepted religion, especially a non-Christian; also used as...

A person who interrupts a speech or performance by shouting insults or questions.

A row of closely planted shrubs forming a barrier; also, to reduce financial risk by making offsetti...

A small nocturnal mammal with spines covering its back, known for rolling into a ball when threatene...

Heavy or large in size, weight, or amount; often implying strength or impressiveness.

Leadership or dominance, especially by one nation or social group over others.

A woman who is an heir, especially to a large fortune or estate.

Inflammation of the liver, often caused by a virus or excessive alcohol use.

An animal that feeds only on plants.

A person employed to look after a herd of animals, especially cattle or sheep.

Contrary to accepted or orthodox beliefs, especially in religion.

Sealed airtight to prevent leakage or contamination; also refers to something obscure or mystical.

A place where a hermit lives; a secluded retreat, often in a remote or natural setting.

Dramatic or courageous actions, often exaggerated or showy in nature.

Not conforming to established or accepted beliefs, especially in religion or politics.

To cut or chop with an axe; to make or shape something forcefully.

Extremely ugly or unpleasant to look at or experience.

The state of being very funny or the quality of causing laughter.

The handle of a sword or dagger, often decorated and protective.

A thing that provides resistance, delay, or obstruction to something or someone.

A sharp, audible exhalation of breath, often expressing disapproval or made by a snake.

A temporary ride in another person's vehicle; a snag or problem.

A structure in which bees make honey and raise their young; also, a busy, bustling place.

A stock or store of money or valued objects accumulated over time, often hidden; to accumulate and h...

Ancient, old, or white/gray with age; often used to describe something venerable or covered in grayi...

To walk with difficulty, often due to pain or restriction; to restrict movement.

A holder, usually made of leather, for carrying a handgun.

Special honor or respect shown publicly; a tribute to someone or something.

To sharpen or improve something, especially a skill, to make it more effective.

Social insects that produce honey and pollinate flowers; they live in structured colonies.

To make a loud, harsh sound, like a car horn or a goose.

To deceive or trick someone into believing something that is not true.