Advanced Vocabulary Words

To join or become part of something again after a separation.

A reply, especially a sharp or witty one.

To become more gentle, mild, or less severe; to give in.

The parts of something that are left after most of it has been lost, used, or destroyed; often used ...

Capable of being corrected, improved, or fixed.

A story or memory of past events, often shared fondly.

Negligent in one's duties or responsibilities; careless.

A temporary recovery from the symptoms of a disease; the cancellation or reduction of a debt or puni...

A sum of money sent in payment or as a gift, especially by someone working abroad.

To alter the structure or form of something, especially a building, by making extensive changes.

To tear something violently or forcefully apart.

To go back on a promise or fail to keep a commitment.

Compensation or amends paid for harm or damage, especially by governments after war or injustice.

To return someone or something to their own country, often after war or exile.

A substance or quality that drives something or someone away; often used to deter insects or people.

To feel sincere regret or remorse for one's wrongdoing.

The action or feeling of being repentant; deep regret for wrongdoing.

A person or thing that takes the place of another; the act of replacing.

Fully filled or well-supplied, often with food or other abundance.

A state of rest or tranquility; to lie at rest.

A place where things are stored, especially for safekeeping or preservation.

Deserving strong criticism or censure; unacceptable in behavior or character.

A temporary relief from a difficult situation or punishment.

A formal or official rebuke; a strong verbal criticism.

To reject something as untrue or unjust; to disown or disavow.

Extremely unpleasant or unacceptable; causing strong aversion.

Having a good reputation; trustworthy or reliable.

A Mass or musical service for the repose of a deceased person's soul.

A formal request for official supplies, equipment, or personnel.

To repay or return a feeling or action, often in kind; to avenge.

Having set aside for a specific purpose; also, describing someone who is quiet and restrained.

Having accepted a situation unwillingly but without protest.

The ability to recover quickly from difficulties or adapt to change.

Shining brilliantly; impressive or magnificent in appearance.

The act of restoring something lost or stolen to its proper owner, or compensation for loss or damag...

Restless or difficult to control; showing impatience or resistance.

The act of beginning or taking up again after interruption.

To bring back to life or use something that had ended or been forgotten.

To revive someone from unconsciousness or apparent death.

To delay or slow the progress or development of something; historically used as an offensive term fo...

Delayed in development or progress; now considered an outdated and offensive term when referring to ...

A group of assistants, advisers, or companions accompanying an important person.

Shy, modest, and inclined to avoid attention; also refers to someone preparing to leave a job.

To go back over the same path or course; to review or repeat something step by step.

To reduce expenses or make cutbacks; to adopt a more restrained approach.

The act of getting something back or bringing it to a more accessible place.

Moving backward or in the reverse direction; deteriorating in progress.

Loud, boisterous festivities or celebrations involving drinking and dancing.

Profound respect or awe felt or expressed toward something sacred or highly regarded.

To criticize or speak about in an abusive or angrily insulting way.

Extremely unpleasant or disgusting; causing strong dislike or disgust.

To speak or write about something with great enthusiasm or emotion.

A sparkling artificial gemstone made of glass, often used in jewelry or decoration.

One of the curved bones extending from the spine to the chest, protecting the heart and lungs.

Humorously vulgar or irreverent, especially regarding sex.

Widespread or abundant, often used with negative connotations.

The tough outer skin of certain fruits, such as watermelons or cheese.

A metal pin used to permanently fasten pieces of metal or other hard material together.

Extremely engaging or fascinating, holding one's attention completely.

A small stream or narrow channel of flowing water.