Vocabulary and Definitions: Advanced English Words for Study

denominated (SH)

Named or called by a certain name. Synonyms: named, designated, titled Antonyms: unnamed, anonymous

prudently (SH)

Wisely or cautiously. Synonyms: cautiously, sensibly Antonyms: recklessly, foolishly

implored (SH)

Begged earnestly for help. Synonyms: begged, beseeched, entreated Antonyms: refused, dismissed

inveterate propensity (SH)

Deep-rooted or long-established tendency. Synonyms: habitual tendency, ingrained habit Antonyms: aversion, reluctance

advert (SH)

To refer to or mention briefly. Synonyms: refer, mention, allude Antonyms: ignore, omit

repose (SH)

Rest or peaceful relaxation. Synonyms: rest, tranquility, calm Antonyms: activity, disturbance

stripling (SH)

A young boy or youth. Synonyms: youth, lad, adolescent Antonyms: adult, elder

exploit (SH)

A notable act or adventure. Synonyms: deed, accomplishment Antonyms: failure, blunder

reverberated (SH)

Echoed loudly and repeatedly. Synonyms: echoed, resounded Antonyms: muffled, quieted

steal (SH)

To move quietly or secretly away. Synonyms: slip away, sneak Antonyms: march openly, announce

listless (SH)

Lacking energy or interest; drowsy. Synonyms: sluggish, languid Antonyms: lively, energetic

sequestered (SH)

Hidden away; secluded. Synonyms: isolated, remote Antonyms: public, exposed

pervade (SH)

To spread throughout. Synonyms: permeate, fill, saturate Antonyms: withdraw, recede

sway (SH)

Dominating influence or control. Synonyms: power, influence Antonyms: weakness, disorder

reverie (SH)

A dreamy state or daydream. Synonyms: daydream, trance Antonyms: alertness, focus

abounds (SH)

Exists in large amounts; is plentiful. Synonyms: overflows, teems Antonyms: lacks, is scarce

gambols (SH)

Playful, lively movements or frolics. Synonyms: frolics, capers, prances Antonyms: stillness, seriousness

apparition (SH)

A ghostly figure or supernatural appearance. Synonyms: ghost, specter, phantom Antonyms: human, person

collating (SH)

Gathering and comparing information. Synonyms: compiling, collecting Antonyms: scattering, ignoring

spectre (SH)

A ghost or haunting spirit. Synonyms: ghost, phantom Antonyms: living person

belated (SH)

Late or delayed. Synonyms: late, overdue Antonyms: early, punctual

purport (SH)

Overall meaning or gist of something. Synonyms: meaning, gist Antonyms: confusion, ambiguity

propensity (SH)

A natural inclination or tendency. Synonyms: tendency, leaning Antonyms: aversion, disinclination

imbibed (SH)

Absorbed or taken in (figuratively). Synonyms: absorbed, internalized Antonyms: rejected, expelled

laud (SH)

Praise or commendation. Synonyms: praise, acclaim Antonyms: criticize, condemn

embosomed (SH)

Enclosed or sheltered within. Synonyms: nestled, enclosed Antonyms: exposed, open

torrent (SH)

A strong, rushing flow (literal or figurative). Synonyms: flood, surge Antonyms: trickle, drip

incessant (SH)

Continuing without pause; constant. Synonyms: nonstop, continual Antonyms: intermittent, occasional

sojourned (SH)

Stayed temporarily as a visitor. Synonyms: stayed, resided briefly Antonyms: departed, left

cognomen (SH)

A surname or nickname. Synonyms: name, surname Antonyms: anonymity

maxim (SH)

A short statement expressing a general truth or rule. Synonyms: proverb, saying Antonyms: falsehood, nonsense

corpulent (HF)

Overweight; excessively fat body size. Synonyms: fat, obese, fleshy Antonyms: thin, lean

inimitable (HF)

Impossible to imitate; unique in talent. Synonyms: unparalleled, matchless Antonyms: ordinary, common

predisposes (HF)

Makes someone inclined or likely to do something. Synonyms: inclines, leads, influences Antonyms: discourages, dissuades

motley (HF)

Multi-colored, patchwork costume worn by jesters. Synonyms: multicolored, patchwork Antonyms: plain, uniform

witticisms (HF)

Clever or sharp jokes/remarks. Synonyms: quips, jokes, wisecracks Antonyms: dull remarks, seriousness

unwieldy (HF)

Hard to move due to size/shape; clumsy. Synonyms: awkward, cumbersome, clunky Antonyms: agile, nimble

conferred (HF)

Given or bestowed (a name or honor). Synonyms: granted, bestowed Antonyms: withheld, revoked

gait (HF)

The manner of walking or moving. Synonyms: step, stride, walk Antonyms: stillness, immobility

illimitable (HF)

Without limits; endless. Synonyms: limitless, boundless Antonyms: limited, finite

protuberance (HF)

A swelling or bulging part. Synonyms: bulge, lump Antonyms: flatness, smoothness

prodigious (HF)

Extraordinary in size or ability. Synonyms: enormous, immense Antonyms: small, insignificant

deficiency (HF)

A lack or shortage. Synonyms: lack, weakness Antonyms: abundance, strength

dexterity (HF)

Skill and agility in physical movements. Synonyms: skill, agility Antonyms: clumsiness, ineptitude

barbarous (HF)

Uncivilized or primitive. Synonyms: savage, uncultured Antonyms: civilized, refined

invention (HF)

Creative idea or clever plan. Synonyms: creativity, ingenuity Antonyms: dullness, unoriginality

sic (HF)

Indicates something is quoted exactly as originally written or said. Synonyms: thus, so written Antonyms: —

vacantly (HF)

In an empty, unfocused manner. Synonyms: blankly, dully Antonyms: attentively, alertly

regarded (HF)

Looked at or observed. Synonyms: looked at, viewed Antonyms: ignored, overlooked

audacity (HF)

Boldness or daring, often disrespectful. Synonyms: boldness, nerve Antonyms: timidity, hesitation