Vocabulary Building: Advanced Words and Definitions for Students

Feign

pretend to be affected by (a feeling, state, or injury).

imperceptibly

in a way that is so slight, gradual, or subtle as not to be perceived.

Odious

extremely unpleasant; repulsive

proclivity

a tendency to chose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition toward a particular thing

Hone

to refine or perfect something over time

insidious

proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects; treacherous, crafty

Intuitive

using or based on what one feels to be true even without conscious reasoning; instinctive.

Subside

become less intense, violent, or severe

incessantly

without interruption; constantly

status quo

the existing state of affairs

warily

cautiously, with great care