Vocabulary
Certainly! Here are some advanced English vocabulary words, along with their definitions:
Ephemeral: Lasting for a very short time; transient. The beauty of the sunset was ephemeral, fading away within minutes.
Sycophant: A person who acts obsequiously towards someone important in order to gain an advantage; a flatterer. The politician was surrounded by sycophants who praised his every decision.
Ubiquitous: Present, appearing, or found everywhere. Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society.
Quixotic: Exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical. His quixotic dreams of world peace, while noble, seemed unattainable in the current political climate.
Serendipity: The occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way. Their relationship was a result of serendipity, as they met unexpectedly at a coffee shop.
Sycophantic: Behaving or done in an obsequious way in order to gain advantage. Her sycophantic behavior around her boss was evident to everyone in the office.
Pernicious: Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way. The pernicious effects of pollution on the environment are becoming increasingly evident.
Sycophant: A person who acts obsequiously towards someone important in order to gain an advantage; a flatterer. The politician was surrounded by sycophants who praised his every decision.
Nefarious: Wicked, villainous, or criminal. The nefarious activities of the criminal organization were finally exposed after years of investigation.
Paradox: A statement or proposition that, despite apparently sound reasoning from acceptable premises, leads to a self-contradictory or logically unacceptable conclusion. The concept of time travel presents a paradox – if you change something in the past, it could alter the future, making the time travel unnecessary.
Esoteric: Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest. The professor's lecture on quantum physics was esoteric, challenging even for advanced students.
Pernicious: Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way. The pernicious influence of social media on mental health is a growing concern.
Quintessential: Representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class. Her graceful dance moves were the quintessential expression of elegance.
Voracious: Wanting or devouring great quantities of food; having a very eager approach to a particular activity. He had a voracious appetite for reading, consuming several books a week.
Cacophony: A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds. The cacophony of car horns and construction noises filled the city streets.
Remember, using new vocabulary words in your writing and conversations can help you better understand and retain them.
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