Vocabulary List of Advanced English Words

domineering

Exercising control over others aggressively.

dystrophy

Degeneration of an organ or tissue.

retrograde

Moving backward or reverting to an earlier state.

medieval

Relating to the Middle Ages in Europe.

bereft

Deprived of or lacking something.

adaptation

Adjustment to new conditions or environments.

primeval

Relating to the earliest ages in history.

colloquial

commonly used language

potable

Safe for drinking; drinkable.

ostracize

Exclude someone from a group or society.

impeccable

Flawless and without any faults.

ephemeral

short lived

garrulous

Excessively talkative

meticulous

Showing great attention to detail.

nebulous

Vague or ill-defined

sagacious

Having keen mental discernment and good judgment, wise

specious

misleading

redundant

no longer needed; repetitive

repudiate

opposing or contradicting

viable

practical or workable; capable of maintaining life