Advanced vocabulary

obfuscate

Definition: To make something unclear or confusing.

Synonym: Confuse, obscure

Antonym: Clarify, explain

Sentence: The spokesperson tried to obfuscate the facts with vague language.

pernicious

Definition: Highly harmful or destructive.

Synonym: Deadly, malicious

Antonym: Harmless, beneficial

Sentence: The pernicious effects of corruption can ruin an entire nation.

pulchritude

Definition: Physical beauty.

Synonym: Attractiveness, loveliness

Antonym: Ugliness, unattractiveness

Sentence: The actress was admired not only for her talent but also for her pulchritude.

ubiquitous

Definition: Present everywhere at the same time.

Synonym: Omnipresent, pervasive

Antonym: Rare, scarce

Sentence: Smartphones are now ubiquitous in modern society.

cacophony

Definition: A harsh mixture of sounds.

Synonym: Dissonance, noise

Antonym: Harmony, melody

Sentence: The cacophony of car horns made it impossible to concentrate.

ebullient

Definition: Cheerful and full of energy

Synonym: Exuberant, enthusiastic

Antonym: Depressed, gloomy

Sentence: She was ebullient after hearing the good news about her CSS result.

lugubrious

Definition: Looking or sounding sad and dismal

Synonym: Mournful, gloomy

Antonym: Cheerful, joyful

Sentence: His lugubrious face revealed the depth of his disappointment.

parsimonious

Definition: Extremely unwilling to spend money

Synonym: Stingy, miserly

Antonym: Generous, lavish

Sentence: The parsimonious man refused to donate even a single rupee.

sagacious

Definition: Wise and having good judgment

Synonym: Intelligent, insightful

Antonym: Foolish, ignorant

Sentence: Her sagacious advice helped me avoid a major mistake in my application

vociferous

Definition: Expressing opinions loudly and forcefully

Synonym: Boisterous, outspoken

Antonym: Quiet, silent

Sentence: The vociferous crowd demanded justice for the victims.

intransigent

Definition: Unwilling to change one's views or agree

Synonym: Stubborn, uncompromising

Antonym: Flexible, yielding

Sentence: The union remained intransigent despite repeated negotiations.

munificent

Definition: Very generous

Synonym: Lavish, charitable

Antonym: Stingy, miserly

Sentence: The philanthropist made a munificent donation to the hospital

impetuous

Definition: Acting quickly without thinking

Synonym: Rash, hasty

Antonym: Cautious, deliberate

Sentence: His impetuous decision to quit his job shocked everyone.

acrimonious

Definition: Angry and bitter in tone or language

Synonym: Hostile, scathing

Antonym: Kind, gentle

Sentence: The debate turned acrimonious as both sides began to shout.

Veracity

Definition: Truthfulness or accuracy

Synonym: Honesty, authenticity

Antonym: Falsehood, deceit

Sentence: The lawyer questioned the veracity of the witness's statement.

recalcitrance

Definition: Resisting authority or control

Synonym: Defiant, uncooperative

Antonym: Obedient, compliant

Sentence: The recalcitrant student refused to follow the classroom rules.

sycophant

Definition: A person who flatters someone important for personal gain

Synonym: Flatterer, bootlicker

Antonym: Critic, opponent

Sentence: The minister was surrounded by sycophants who praised him constantly.

enervate

Definition: To weaken or drain of energy

Synonym: Exhaust, fatigue

Antonym: Energize, strengthen

Sentence: The intense heat enervated the players by halftime.

insipid

Definition: Lacking flavor

Synonym: Dull, bland

Antonym: Interesting, flavorful

Sentence: The speech was long and insipid, putting many people to sleep.

equanimity

Definition: Calmness and composure

Synonym: Poise, serenity

Antonym: Anxiety, panic

Sentence: She handled the shocking news with surprising equanimity.

fastidious

Definition: Very attentive to detail; hard to please

Synonym: Meticulous, punctilious

Antonym: Uncritical, negligent

Sentence: The editor was so fastidious that she found errors even in flawless drafts.

disparage

To belittle or speak down to someone

Synonym: Denigrate, deprecate

Antonym: Praise, extol

Sentence: It's unwise to disparage others just to elevate yourself.

obsequious

Definition: Overly eager to please or obey someone in authority

Synonym: Servile, sycophantic

Antonym: Assertive, independent

Sentence: His obsequious attitude towards the boss irritated his colleagues.

tenacious

Definition: Holding firmly to something; persistent

Synonym: Resolute, unyielding

Antonym: Weak, irresolute

Sentence: She remained tenacious in her goal of clearing the CSS exam

alacrity

Definition: Eagerness or cheerful readiness

Synonym: Enthusiasm, zeal

Antonym: Reluctance, apathy

Example Sentence: She accepted the invitation with alacrity, excited to join the celebration.

Esoteric

Definition: Intended for or understood by a small, specialized group

Advanced Synonym: Obscure, arcane, recondite

Advanced Antonym: Common, familiar, mainstream

Sentence: The professor’s lecture on quantum mechanics was too esoteric for most students.

Lethargic

Definition: Sluggish, lacking energy or enthusiasm

Advanced Synonym: Listless, torpid, languid

Advanced Antonym: Energetic, vigorous, dynamic

Sentence: After the long flight, I felt lethargic

Evanescent

Definition: Lasting for a very short time

Advanced Synonym: Fleeting, transitory, ephemeral

Advanced Antonym: Permanent, enduring, perpetual

Sentence: Childhood is an evanescent phase that passes too quickly.

Abstruse

Definition: Difficult to understand

Advanced Synonym: Incomprehensible, enigmatic, esoteric

Advanced Antonym: Clear, straightforward, intelligible

Sentence: The legal document was full of abstruse terms that confused the jury.

Belligerent

Definition: Hostile and aggressive

Advanced Synonym: Combative, pugnacious, antagonistic

Advanced Antonym: Peaceful, conciliatory, amicable

Sentence: His belligerent tone escalated the argument.

Candor

Definition: The quality of being open and honest

Advanced Synonym: Frankness, sincerity, forthrightness

Advanced Antonym: Deceit, evasion, insincerity

Sentence: She spoke with candor about her past mistakes.

Delineate

Definition: To describe or portray something precisely

Advanced Synonym: Depict, outline, illustrate

Advanced Antonym: Obscure, confuse, distort

Sentence: The report delineates the steps to reform the education system.

Placate

Definition: To calm someone down or make them less angry

Advanced Synonym: Soothe, appease, pacify

Advanced Antonym: Agitate, provoke, enrage

Sentence: The manager tried to placate the upset customer with a refund.

Implacable

Definition: Unable to be calmed or satisfied

Advanced Synonym: Unappeasable, relentless, inexorable

Advanced Antonym: Merciful, yielding, compassionate

Sentence: The victim's family remained implacable despite the criminal’s apology

Vitriolic

Definition: Filled with bitter criticism or malice

Advanced Synonym: Scathing, caustic, acrid

Advanced Antonym: Mild, respectful, courteous

Sentence: The critic’s vitriolic review nearly ruined the young actor’s career

Panacea

Definition: A remedy for all problems or difficulties

Advanced Synonym: Cure-all, universal remedy, elixir

Advanced Antonym: Poison, toxin, curse

Sentence: There is no panacea for poverty, but education plays a key role.