The Greatest Vocabulary List #2

Milieu

The surroundings, especially of a social or cultural nature.

Phenomenal

Highly extraordinary or exceptional.

Recuperate

To recover from sickness or exhaustion and regain health or strength.

Precisely

Definitely or strictly stated, defined, or fixed.

Disillusioned

Freed from or deprived of belief, idealism, etc.; disenchanted.

Impetus

A moving force, impulse, or stimulus.

Charismatic

The characteristic of a personal quality that gives an individual influence or authority over large numbers of people.

Dour

Sullen or gloomy.

Scourge

A person or thing that applies or administers punishment or severe criticism.

Detractor

A person who disparages someone or something.

Symbolism

The use of objects or people to represent ideas or qualities.

Dismay

To cause someone to feel consternation and distress.

Escalation

An increase in the intensity or seriousness of something; an intensification.

Conscientious

Wishing to do what is right, especially to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly.

Allegiance

Loyalty or commitment of a subordinate to a superior or of an individual to a group or cause.

Integrate

To bring people or groups into equal participation in or membership of a social group or institution.

Escapade

An act or incident involving excitement, daring, or adventure.

Sophistication

The quality of having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of fashion and culture.

Exile

To expel and bar someone from their native country, typically for political or punitive reasons.

Feckless

Feeble and incompetent.