Advanced Vocabulary Words

The quality of being persistent and determined; perseverance.

Presenting a biased or one-sided viewpoint, often to promote a particular cause.

The status of holding a position or property, especially a permanent job position in academia.

Succinct and to the point; using few words.

A strong evidence or proof of something; a will expressing a person's wishes after death.

A formal statement testifying to someone's character or qualifications, often written.

Easily irritated or annoyed; irritable.

A form of government in which religious leaders rule in the name of a divine power.

Relating to the treatment of medical problems; having a positive effect on someone's health or well-...

A reference book or digital tool listing words grouped together with similar meanings (synonyms) and...

A person, especially an actor, involved in theater or acting.

A person held in bondage; a state of mental or emotional captivity.

To beat severely; to move or strike violently.

Worn thin or bare from use; lacking freshness or originality.

To tightly restrain or control something, especially speed or flow; can also mean to choke or suffoc...

A minor quarrel or disagreement, often temporary.

Showing or suffering from nervousness or a lack of confidence; timid.

A long, angry speech of criticism or accusation.

Of exceptional strength, size, or power; enormous.

Having a title or name without the associated power; relating to the title of something.

A person who flatters or defers excessively to gain favor; a sycophant.

Very hot or burning; also used figuratively to describe intense emotions or relationships.

The trunk or main part of the human body, excluding the head and limbs.

To damage someone's reputation by slander or misrepresentation.

To transfer blood or blood components from a donor into the bloodstream of a recipient.

Not lasting; existing only briefly.

Causing shock, anxiety, or emotional damage; relating to or caused by trauma.

Hard or painful work; labor, especially in childbirth.

A false, distorted, or grotesque representation of something, often making it seem ridiculous.

The act of betraying someone's trust, often involving deliberate deceit or dishonesty.

A thick, dark syrup made during sugar refining; also refers to excessively sentimental talk.

Vigorous or incisive in expression or style; sharply perceptive or critical.

Deceptive or cunning behavior intended to gain an advantage.

A small, cheap item of jewelry or decoration with little value.

Overused and lacking originality; dull due to being commonplace.

Small, often unimportant details or facts; bits of information of little consequence.

An object given as a prize to honor achievement or mark victory.

To defeat thoroughly, especially in a game or contest; to beat soundly.

To walk somewhere slowly, wearily, or with heavy steps.

A statement that is obviously true and says nothing new or insightful.

To shorten something by cutting off a part, especially the end.

A small but powerful boat used to maneuver larger ships in and out of harbors.

Cloudy or muddy due to stirred-up sediment, often used to describe water.

Morally shameful behavior; depravity.

A small tower projecting from a building, often found on castles or military vehicles.

The guidance or instruction given by a tutor or mentor.

A formal suit traditionally worn by men, typically black or midnight blue, often with a bow tie and ...

A sudden, sharp, and typically transient pain or emotional pang.

To spin or cause something to spin quickly around a central axis.

An insignificant or silly person; to tease or nag someone gently.

A bacterial infection causing high fever, stomach pain, and diarrhea, typically spread through conta...

A ruler who uses power in a cruel or unjust way; someone who exercises oppressive control.

Having a hidden or secondary purpose not revealed to others.

An official who oversees a game or match to ensure rules are followed, especially in baseball or ten...

Pure, without any impurities or drawbacks; complete and unrestricted.

Modest or humble in manner or appearance; not pretentious.

Not successful or effective; futile.

Not guided by conscience; excessively unfair or unjust.

Excessively or ingratiatingly flattering; oily in manner.

Not honest or straightforward; secretive and deceitful.