English Vocab 2026

Catastrophic

Disastrous or causing great damage.

Contrived

Artificial or overly planned.

Buttress

To support or strengthen.

Misanthropic

Disliking people or society.

Candid

Direct, blunt.

Anomaly

Something different from the norm.

Devise

To come up with (a plan).

Surmise

To infer or guess.

Ambivalence

Mixed or conflicting feelings.

Ornamental

Decorative rather than functional.

Rudimentary

Basic or simple.

Profusion

A large quantity of something.

Abysmal

Extremely bad.

Substantial

Large or important.

Sanction

To authorize or approve.

Conceal

To hide or keep secret.

Prolong

To extend in duration.

Competent

Having the necessary ability or skill.

Determine

To establish or decide.

Eloquent

Having refined or expressive communication skills (in speaking or writing).

Intersect

To cross or meet at a point.

Commercialization

Process of making something a business.

Adhere

To stick to or follow closely.

Strenuously

Done with a great amount of effort.

Ameliorate

To improve or make better.

Adapt

To adjust to new conditions.

Delegate

To assign tasks or authority to others.

Tentative

Weak or insubstantial.

Repress

To suppress or hold back.

Regulate

To control or manage.

Enduring

Lasting over time.

Deliberation

Careful consideration or discussion.

Restrain

To hold back or limit.

Arcane

Mysterious or known by few.

Offhand

Done without preparation or thought.

Concerning

Causing worry or distress.

Compose

To create or write.