Advanced Vocabulary: Definitions, Synonyms, and Antonyms for 20 Key Words

1. Affiliated (adj., part.

Definition: Associated, Connected, Definition: Associated, connected, Synonyms: attached, related, joined, Antonyms: dissociated, unconnected

2. Ascertain (v.

to find out definitely; learn with certainty or assurance;determine:, Definition: To find out or discover through investigation, Synonyms: discover, determine, establish, Antonyms: overlook, disregard

3. Attainment (n.

The act of achieving an aim ,Definition: An accomplishment, the act of achieving, Synonyms: achievement, fulfillment, Antonyms: failure, defeat, frustration

4. Bequeath (v.

dispose of (personal property, especially money) by last will. to hand down; pass on. Definition: To give or pass on as an inheritance, Synonyms: transmit, bestow, hand down, Antonyms: take, keep, withhold

5. Cogent (adj.

a clear, logical, or convincing argument or case., Definition: Forceful, convincing; relevant, to the point, Synonyms: persuasive, compelling, Antonyms: weak, unconvincing, ineffective, irrelevant

6. Converge (v.

to move or cause to move towards the same point; to meet or cause to meet; join; to tend to a common result, conclusion, etc., Definition: To move toward one point, approach nearer together, Synonyms: meet, unite, intersect, merge, Antonyms: diverge, separate

7. Disperse (v.

distribute or spread over a wide area Definition: To scatter, spread far and wide Synonyms: break up, dispel Antonyms: collect, congregate, assemble, muster

8. Esteem (v., n.

to regard highly; a highly favorable opinion or judgement. Definition: To regard highly (v.); a highly favorable opinion or judgment (n.) Synonyms: (v.) respect, honor, revere Antonyms: (v.) disdain, scorn; (n.) contempt

9. Expunge (v.

To erase, obliterate, destroy Synonyms: delete, efface, annihilate Antonyms: insert, mark, imprint, impress

10. Finite (adj.

having limits; lasting for a limited time Definition: Having limits; lasting for a limited time Synonyms: bounded, measurable Antonyms: unlimited, immeasurable, everlasting, eternal

11. Invulnerable (adj.

impossible to harm or damage. Definition: Not able to be wounded or hurt; shielded against attack Synonyms: impregnable, impervious, immune Antonyms: exposed, unprotected, defenseless

12. Malevolent (adj.

.) spiteful, sowing ill will Definition: Spiteful, showing ill will Synonyms: malicious, wicked, sinister, malignant Antonyms: kind, benevolent, compassionate

13. Nonchalant (adj.

feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm. Definition: Cool and confident, unconcerned Synonyms: composed, unruffled, indifferent, blasé Antonyms: perturbed, agitated, disconcerted, abashed

14. Omniscient (adj.

.) Having infinite awareness, understanding, and insight. Definition: Knowing everything; having unlimited awareness or understanding Synonyms: all-knowing, wise Antonyms: ignorant, unknowing

15. Panacea (n.

It means a solution or remedy for everything Definition: A remedy for all ills; cure-all; an answer to all problems Synonyms: universal cure, easy solution Antonyms: disease, injury

16. Scrupulous (adj.

Having morals or ethical standards, taking things into consideration Definition: Exact, careful, attending thoroughly to details; having high moral standards Synonyms: painstaking, meticulous, conscientious Antonyms: careless, negligent, remiss, dishonest

17. Skulk (v.

To Keep out of site, and sneak around Synonyms: lurk, slink, prowl Antonyms: confront, approach openly

18. Supercilious

proud and contemptuous; showing scorn because of a feeling of superiority Definition: Proud and contemptuous; showing scorn because of a feeling of superiority Synonyms: snobbish, patronizing, overbearing Antonyms: humble, meek, deferential, servile

19. Uncanny (adj.

strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way. Definition: Strange, mysterious, weird, beyond explanation Synonyms: eerie, inexplicable, spooky. Antonyms: natural, ordinary, common

20. Venial (adj.

.) easily excused; pardonable, Definition: Easily excused; pardonable, Synonyms: excusable, forgivable, Antonyms: inexcusable, unforgivable, unpardonable