Advanced vocabulary 3.5 / 5 based on 4 ratings ? EnglishCreative writingGCSEWJEC Created by: ElcaCreated on: 01-06-15 20:15 Aberration A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome. 1 of 28 Acquiesce Accept something reluctantly but without protest. 2 of 28 Amiable Having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner. 3 of 28 Circumspect Wary and unwilling to take risks 4 of 28 Candour The quality of being open and honest in expression; frankness. 5 of 28 Debase Reduce (something) in quality or value; degrade. 6 of 28 Eloquent Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing. 7 of 28 Feral Resembling a wild animal. 8 of 28 Haughty Arrogantly superior and disdainful. 9 of 28 Impeccable In accordance with the highest standards of propriety; faultless. 10 of 28 Indolent Wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy. 11 of 28 Inept Having or showing no skill; clumsy. 12 of 28 Intrepid Fearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect). 13 of 28 Inveterate Having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change. 14 of 28 Lithe Thin, supple, and graceful. 15 of 28 Lurid Very vivid in color, especially so as to create an unpleasantly harsh or unnatural effect. 16 of 28 Meticulous Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise. 17 of 28 Morose Sullen and ill-tempered. 18 of 28 Nadir The lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization. 19 of 28 Oblivious Not aware of or not concerned about what is happening around one. 20 of 28 Obsequious Obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree. 21 of 28 Plangent Loud, reverberating, and often melancholy. 22 of 28 Plethora A large or excessive amount of (something). 23 of 28 Quaint Attractively unusual or old-fashioned. 24 of 28 Superfluous Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough. 25 of 28 Venerable Accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character. 26 of 28 Vociferous Vehement or clamorous. 27 of 28 Zenith The time at which something is most powerful or successful. 28 of 28
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