Advanced Vocabulary Words

To move back and forth or fluctuate between two states or positions.

To become rigid or set in habits; literally, to turn into bone.

Excessive display designed to impress or attract attention.

A large flightless bird native to Africa, known for its long neck and legs.

Seeming to come from or belong to a world beyond; eerie or supernatural.

Bizarre, exaggerated, or absurd in appearance, behavior, or idea.

To move faster than or surpass in development or achievement.

To defeat or get the better of someone by cleverness.

Sustained enthusiastic applause, often standing, to show appreciation.

Unpleasantly or arrogantly domineering or controlling.

An excessive intake of a drug, especially to the point of toxicity or death.

To make something seem less important by comparison; to dominate or obscure.

An introductory movement in a musical composition; a preliminary proposal or gesture.

Anxious, agitated, or overly emotional; also used to describe something excessively elaborate.

A nocturnal bird of prey with large eyes, known for its silent flight and wisdom in folklore.

A thick-skinned animal, such as an elephant, rhinoceros, or hippopotamus.

An object, often rubber, given to infants to soothe sucking urges.

A song or poem of praise or triumph.

A close friend; buddy.

The roof of the mouth, or a person's ability to taste or appreciate flavors.

Resembling a palace in being large and impressive.

To make a disease or its symptoms less severe without curing it.

To beat rapidly or irregularly, as the heart.

To treat with excessive care or luxury; indulge.

To criticize harshly or reject completely, especially a book, movie, or idea.

Stylish confidence or enthusiasm; flair.

A large gland behind the stomach that secretes insulin and digestive enzymes.

A widespread outbreak of a disease affecting an entire region or the world.

Widespread disorder, chaos, or confusion.

To gratify or indulge the lower tastes or desires of others; to act as a pimp.

A broad, unobstructed view of an area; a comprehensive survey or presentation.

The art of conveying a story or emotion through gestures and bodily movements without speech.

A small room or closet where food, provisions, or dishes are stored.

A material made from a thick paper-like substance used in ancient times for writing, made from the p...

The standard or expected value, such as the number of strokes a skilled golfer should take to comple...

A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson, often found in religious teachings.

A typical example, pattern, or model of something, often used to describe a framework in science or ...

A person or thing that is considered a perfect example of something, especially of excellence.

Having or showing an irrational distrust or suspicion of others.

To scorch or dry with intense heat, often causing a surface to become dry or shriveled.

To cut off or trim the outer edges or surface of something, often gradually or in small amounts.

A person who is rejected or excluded from a society or group, often due to disapproval or stigma.

Narrowly restricted in scope or outlook; overly concerned with local or trivial matters.

A sudden outburst of emotion or action; in medicine, a severe attack or spasm of a condition.

To deflect or ward off a weapon or attack, especially in fencing; to evade a question or criticism.

Unwilling to spend money or resources; excessively frugal or stingy.

Specific details or facts about something.

A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person, often showing biased loyalty.

A work of art, music, or literature composed of模仿 various styles or borrowed elements.

An activity done for enjoyment when not working; a hobby.

A baked dough made from flour, fat, and water, often used in desserts.

Having a pale, dull, or unhealthy appearance, especially of the skin; also, a baked pastry with fill...

The scientific study of diseases, including their causes, processes, and effects.

A thin layer that forms on the surface of metals like copper or bronze due to oxidation, often value...

A person of noble birth; historically, a member of the aristocratic class in ancient Rome.

The quality of being devoted to and supportive of one's country.

To leave an item as security for a loan; also refers to the item left as collateral.

A sweet, juicy fruit with soft, orange flesh and a large central stone, encased in fuzzy skin.

A type of nut from a North American hickory tree, commonly used in desserts like pecan pie.

Slightly hungry, often informally used to describe a mild appetite.