Digital SAT, EST Test, ACT Reading, GRE Vocabulary: 40 Advanced Words You Must Know
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Lionize
To treat or regard someone as a celebrity or an object of great importance or admiration. Synonyms: idolize, venerate, glorify.
Oblige
To do something as a favor or as a moral or legal duty. Synonyms: accommodate, assist, help.
Begrudge
To feel resentment or envy towards someone for their possession or success. Synonyms: resent, envy, grudge.
Alleviate
To make something less severe, burdensome, or painful. Synonyms: relieve, mitigate, ease.
Facetious
Treating serious issues with inappropriate humor or sarcasm. Synonyms: humorous, witty, jocular.
Inconsequential
Not important or significant; lacking relevance or consequence. Synonyms: trivial, unimportant, insignificant.
Judicious
Having or showing good judgment or wisdom in decision-making. Synonyms: prudent, wise, discerning.
Appalling
Causing shock, horror, or dismay; extremely unpleasant or unacceptable. Synonyms: shocking, dreadful, horrifying.
Palpability
The quality of being able to be felt, touched, or easily perceived. Synonyms: tangibility, perceptibility, discernibility.
Elucidation
The act of explaining or clarifying something, especially to make it easier to understand. Synonyms: explanation, clarification, interpretation.
Omnipotence
The quality or state of being all-powerful; having unlimited or infinite power. Synonyms: almighty, omnipotent, all-powerful.
Generalizations
Broad statements or conclusions that are based on limited or incomplete information. Synonyms: assumptions, generalizations, inferences.
Congruous
In agreement, harmony, or consistency; fitting or appropriate. Synonyms: consistent, harmonious, compatible.
Germane
Relevant, appropriate, or closely related to a topic or subject. Synonyms: relevant, pertinent, related.
Refractory
Resistant to control, authority, or treatment; stubborn or unmanageable. Synonyms: stubborn, resistant, unyielding.
Epidemic
A widespread occurrence of a disease or condition, affecting a large number of people at the same time. Synonyms: outbreak, pandemic, plague.
Demeanor
Outward behavior or conduct; the way in which a person carries themselves. Synonyms: behavior, conduct, manner.
Heresy
A belief or opinion that goes against established principles or doctrines, especially in religion or ideology. Synonyms: dissent, unorthodoxy, heterodoxy.
Efficacy
The ability or capacity to produce the desired result or effect; effectiveness. Synonyms: effectiveness, potency, efficiency.
Acumen
Keen insight, sharpness, or shrewdness in understanding or judgment. Synonyms: insight, astuteness, discernment.
Refulgent
Shining brightly, radiantly, or brilliantly; dazzling in appearance. Synonyms: radiant, gleaming, luminous.
Austere
Stern or strict in manner, appearance, or attitude; simple, plain, or unadorned. Synonyms: strict, severe, ascetic.
Laudable
Deserving praise or admiration; commendable, praiseworthy. Synonyms: commendable, admirable, praiseworthy.
Monotonous
Lacking in variety, interest, or diversity; dull, repetitive, or tedious. Synonyms: boring, repetitive, dull.
Dyspepsia
A condition characterized by indigestion, discomfort, or upset stomach. Synonyms: indigestion, stomachache, upset stomach.
Harangue
A lengthy, passionate, or forceful speech or verbal attack; diatribe, rant. Synonyms: diatribe, rant, tirade.
Approbation
Approval, praise, or favorable opinion; official or formal recognition. Synonyms: approval, praise, commendation.
Peregrination
A long or meandering journey, especially on foot; pilgrimage, wandering. Synonyms: pilgrimage, journey, wandering.
Tirade
A long, angry or vehement speech or outburst; diatribe, rant. Synonyms: diatribe, rant, harangue.
Artifice
A clever or skillful trick or strategy; deception or cunning. Synonyms: deception, cunning, trickery.
Debauch
To indulge in excessive or immoral pleasures, usually involving alcohol, drugs, or promiscuity; to corrupt or lead astray. Synonyms: indulge, corrupt, carouse.
Travesty
A distorted, absurd, or grotesque representation or imitation; mockery, parody, distortion. Synonyms: mockery, parody, distortion.
Pedantic
Overly concerned with formal rules, details, or technicalities, often to the point of being boring or tedious; overly academic or ostentatious in displaying knowledge. Synonyms: academic, ostentatious, overly meticulous.
Burdensome, oppressive, or difficult to bear; involving a lot of effort or responsibility. Synonyms: burdensome, oppressive, taxing.
Prolix
Overly long, wordy, or verbose; tending to use excessive words or unnecessary details. Synonyms: wordy, verbose, long-winded.
Calumny
A false and malicious statement intended to damage someone's reputation; slander, defamation. Synonyms: slander, defamation, libel.
Aspersion
A damaging or derogatory remark or criticism; slander, criticism. Synonyms: slander, criticism, slur.
Detritus
Debris or waste material; remnants or leftovers. Synonyms: debris, waste, remnants.
Waste
Material or substances that are discarded, useless, or no longer needed; to use or expend without care or thought. Synonyms: debris, refuse, squander.
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