Advanced Vocabulary Words

An open public square, often surrounded by buildings, typically in a city or town.

An abundance or large quantity of something.

A hand tool with pincers used for bending or cutting wire.

To walk slowly and steadily, especially with heavy steps.

A clever or cunning plan or action designed to turn a situation to one's advantage.

Straight down or vertical; also, to measure the depth of something.

A large, colorful feather or a group of feathers on a bird; also, a jet of gas or liquid streaming i...

To fall sharply or rapidly; a sudden, dramatic drop.

A society or system ruled by people with great wealth or power.

To engage in a trade or business; also, to carry on a regular service, or to work with something ste...

A lung infection that causes inflammation and difficulty breathing, often due to bacteria or virus.

A seed container in plants like peas; also, a small compartmentalized unit in vehicles or technology...

A quality of evoking keen emotion, especially a mix of sadness and beauty.

Aggressively argumentative or controversial in nature.

A person who knows and uses several languages; also, a text containing multiple languages.

The quality of being exaggeratedly formal or self-important.

A garment made of a single piece of fabric with a slit for the head, typically worn in Latin America...

Relating to a bishop or pope, especially the Pope; often implies grand, solemn dignity.

A small horse, usually under a certain height; also used as a verb meaning to contribute money.

An omen or sign, especially of something momentous or threatening.

Having the character of a portent; ominously significant or self-important in manner.

A person who pretends to have qualities, tastes, or beliefs they do not really have.

To assume as a fact or premise in an argument or theory.

Owned or controlled by something, especially a strong emotion or supernatural force; also, intensely...

Located at the back or hinder part of something; also used to refer to the buttocks.

Safe or suitable for drinking.

A person with great power or authority, especially a monarch or ruler.

To spring or bound with high, active steps, often in playfulness or excitement.

A mischievous trick or practical joke played on someone.

To talk at length in a foolish or boastful way.

To talk continuously in a childish or silly way, often about unimportant matters.

An introductory statement or section, especially in a formal document or constitution.

A defined area or district, especially one used for administrative or political purposes like voting...

A concise summary of a written text or speech.

To prevent something from happening or make it impossible.

A tendency to suffer from a particular condition or behave in a certain way due to genetic or enviro...

To take action in order to prevent something from happening; to replace or take priority over someth...

To groom oneself with care; to dress or behave with excessive pride or self-satisfaction.

The condition of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the female body.

Planned beforehand, often referring to a deliberate intent, especially in criminal acts.

The first public performance or showing of a film, play, or other artistic work.

Absorbed in thought, especially about a specific concern, to the extent of being unaware of one's su...

Contrary to reason or common sense; absurd or ridiculous.

To be in charge of a meeting, ceremony, or organization.

To push down or on something firmly; also refers to journalists or news media.

The art of performing magic tricks involving quick hand movements; sleight of hand.

An adverb meaning quickly or instantly, often used in magic acts; also a musical tempo indicating fa...

Feigned or not genuine; acting as if something is true when it is not.

Beyond what is normal or natural; extraordinary in a way that seems supernatural.

A sharp point or sting; also, vulgar slang for a contemptible person.

Stiffly proper or overly formal in manner.

Belonging to the earliest ages of the world; ancient and原始 in nature.

To groom oneself with excessive care, often in front of a mirror.

Fitting for a prince; generous, splendid, or luxurious.

The lack or loss of something essential, such as food, comfort, or rights.

A group of people walking in a ceremonial or formal manner, often as part of a religious or public e...

To hold out or offer something for acceptance; to propose or suggest.

A person who makes excessive profits, often in a dishonest or exploitative way.

Recklessly wasteful or extravagant, especially with money.

A person or thing from which a descendant or successor is derived; ancestor.