Creative Writing Vocabulary

Abhor

To hate

Amiable

Friendly and obvious

Brusque

Abrupt

Cajole

To urge or encourage

Callous

Harsh, cold and unfeeling

Clandestine

Secret

Eloquent

Expressive

Fabricate

To make up

Feral

Wild

Fractious

Troublesome

Gluttony

Overindulgence in food or drink

Gratuitous

Uncalled for

Hypocrisy

Pretending to believe what one does not

Impeccable

Flawless

Impertinent

Rude

Indolent

Lazy

Intrepid

Brave in the face of danger

Modicum

A small amount of something

Morose

Gloomy behavior

Myriad

Consisting of a very great number

Penchant

A tendency or preference

Salient

Significant, finding good thing

Serendipity

Luck by chance

Truculent

Ready to fight

Vociferous

Loud

Zenith

The highest point

Ubiquitous

Everywhere

Agile

Nimble, fast

Fatigued

Tired

Commendable

Good

Evil

Malevolent, heinous

Lethargic

Lazy

Euphoric

Jubilant

Astute

Wise

Fastidious

Showing attention to detail

Misanthropic

Antisocial

Effervescent

Enthusiastic

Inadvertent

Accidental

Resplendent

Attractive because it's colorful

Dexterous

Skillful

Frivolous

Not important

Blue

Cerulean, sapphire, azure, cobalt

Red

Crimson, scarlet, merlot, garnet

Black

Jet black, ebony

Green

Moss, marine, iridescent, chartreuse, salmon, fuchsia, coral

Brown

Tawny, mocha, cedar, mahogany

Archaic

Really old

Arduous

Difficult and tiring

Austere

Strict

Autonomy

Power to control yourself

Avid

Interested

Avail

To use

Audacious

Risky behavior

Ascertain

To find something noticeable

Abode

Home

Barrage

Overwhelming amount

Bewilder

Something unusual

Bountiful

A large amount

Braggart

Someone who boasts

Brutality

Violence

Cynical

Distrustful

Credible

Believable, true

Chivalrous

Gentlemanly and respectful

Capitulate

To surrender

Convivial

Happy and welcome

Capricious

Mood swings

Durable

Very strong

Divergent

Different

Enfeeble

To make weaker

Enrapture

Great amount of joy/pleasure to you

Enthral

Engaging

Exacerbate

Made worse

Exuberant

Lots of energy

Encumber

Holds someone

Eccentric

Stands out, unusual, strange

Elation

Excitement

Endeavour

Try to achieve a goal quickly

Forlorn

Sad because they're alone

Feasible

If it is possible

Ferocious

Fierce

Formidable

Causes to feel fear or respect

Gallant

Brave and heroic

Gesticulate

Dramatic body language

Grandiose

Impressive in looks or scale

Grievous

Something bad and serious

Hurtle

Move quickly in an uncontrolled way

Incumbent

Your responsibility

Infuriate

Make angry

Initiate

Series predetermined doing things

Invigorate

Fills you with strength and energy

Jeopardise

Risking something/one

Lavish

Things that are luxurious

Murky

Unclear

Meticulous

Careful attention to detail

Notorious

Famous

Poignant

Sense of sadness

Pungent

Smells/tastes strong

Reticent

Quiet and restrained

Recalcitrant

Not willing to follow orders

Rejuvenate

They are improved