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Vocabulary List of Descriptive Words

The document provides a comprehensive list of 225 vocabulary words along with their definitions. These words encompass a range of meanings, from describing emotions and states of being to physical characteristics and actions. The vocabulary is diverse, including terms that convey positive, negative, and neutral connotations.

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Vocabulary List of Descriptive Words

The document provides a comprehensive list of 225 vocabulary words along with their definitions. These words encompass a range of meanings, from describing emotions and states of being to physical characteristics and actions. The vocabulary is diverse, including terms that convey positive, negative, and neutral connotations.

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1.

​ Buoyant- light; afloat


2.​ Pragmatic- practical
3.​ Mundane- ordinary,dull, lacking excitement
4.​ Serene – calm and peaceful
5.​ Tranquil – free from disturbance
6.​ Ethereal – delicate, light, almost supernatural
7.​ Resplendent – shining brilliantly
8.​ Idyllic – extremely beautiful and peaceful
9.​ Ominous – giving the impression of something bad happening
10.​Desolate – barren, empty, and lonely
11.​Foreboding – a sense of doom or dread;ominous
12.​Murky – dark, gloomy, unclear
13.​Dilapidated – in a state of disrepair
14.​Imperative – absolutely necessary
15.​Exacerbate – make worse
16.​Mitigate – reduce the severity of something
17.​Charismatic – charming and inspiring
18.​Ebullient – cheerful and energetic
19.​Magnanimous – generous and noble
20.​Gregarious – sociable and outgoing
21.​Meticulous – extremely careful and precise
22.​Belligerent – aggressive and hostile
23.​Callous – insensitive and cruel
24.​Cynical – distrustful of human sincerity; only does something out of self-interest
25.​Pernicious – harmful in a gradual way
26.​Aloof – distant, not friendly
27.​Saunter – walk in a slow, relaxed manner
28.​Lurch – move suddenly and unsteadily
29.​Scuttle – run hurriedly with short steps
30.​Writhe – twist or squirm in pain
31.​Evoke – bring forth a memory or feeling
32.​Plausible – seeming reasonable or probable
33.​Quintessential – the perfect example of something
34.​Cogent – clear, logical, and convincing
35.​Profound – deep and meaningful
36.​Incontrovertible – undeniable
37.​Refute – disprove an argument
38.​Disparage – criticize or belittle
39.​Myopic – narrow-minded
40.​Specious – misleading in appearance but false
41.​Dubious – doubtful or suspicious
42.​Glinting – sparkling or shining
43.​Obscured – hidden or unclear
44.​Lurid – vivid in an unpleasantly shocking way
45.​Incandescent – glowing intensely
46.​Cacophony – a harsh mixture of sounds
47.​Resonant – deep, clear, and echoing
48.​Mellifluous – sweet and smooth sounding
49.​Discordant – clashing, jarring sound
50.​Pungent – strong and sharp smell
51.​Fragrant – having a pleasant smell
52.​Musty – damp, stale smell
53.​Acrid – bitter and unpleasant;pungent
54.​Velvety – smooth and soft
55.​Brittle – easily broken
56.​Gritty – rough and sandy
57.​Slick – smooth and slippery
58.​Savory – pleasantly salty or spicy
59.​Zesty – having a strong, pleasant flavor
60.​Cloying – excessively sweet
61.​Rancid – having a rotten smell or taste
62.​Picturesque – visually attractive
63.​Blissful – full of joy
64.​Majestic – grand, impressive
65.​Radiant – glowing with light or happiness
66.​Breezy – light and fresh
67.​Invigorating – refreshing and energizing
68.​Lush – rich in greenery
69.​Bleak – cold and unwelcoming
70.​Dreary – dull and lifeless
71.​Gloomy – dark and depressing
72.​Somber – serious, grave
73.​Withered – dried up, shrunken
74.​Stagnant – motionless and dull
75.​Hazy – unclear, misty
76.​Courteous – polite and respectful
77.​Amiable – friendly and pleasant
78.​Diligent – hardworking and careful
79.​Resolute – firm and determined
80.​Affectionate – showing love and care
81.​Witty – intelligent and humorous
82.​Sincere – genuine and honest
83.​Rash – acting without thinking
84.​Grumpy – bad-tempered and irritable
85.​Deceitful – dishonest and untrustworthy
86.​Hesitant – unsure, slow to decide
87.​Reckless – careless, without caution
88.​Sullen – moody and silent
89.​Unkempt – untidy and messy
90.​Stagger – walk unsteadily
91.​Creep – move slowly and quietly
92.​Hustle – move quickly and energetically
93.​Clutch – hold tightly
94.​Peer – look closely or curiously
95.​Snatch – grab suddenly
96.​Recoil – move back in fear or shock
97.​Sprint – run at full speed
98.​Tumble – fall suddenly
99.​Justifiable – able to be defended
100.​ Credible – believable, trustworthy
101.​ Substantial – large or significant
102.​ Sound – logical and well-reasoned
103.​ Persuasive – convincing and effective
104.​ Reputable – respected and well-known
105.​ Flawed – having mistakes
106.​ Misguided – based on wrong beliefs
107.​ Biased – unfairly one-sided
108.​ Shaky – weak or uncertain
109.​ Unsubstantiated – lacking proof
110.​ Twinkling – shining with a flickering light
111.​ Dim – not bright
112.​ Flickering – unsteady, moving light
113.​ Vivid - bright, clear, full of life
114.​ Muffled – not clear, softened sound
115.​ Rumble – deep, rolling sound
116.​ Squeaky – high-pitched sound
117.​ Thud – dull, heavy sound
118.​ Hushed – very quiet
119.​ Tangy – sharp and strong smell
120.​ Stale – old and unpleasant smell
121.​ Smoky – smelling of smoke
122.​ Faint – barely noticeable smell
123.​ Rotten – decayed, foul smell
124.​ Prickly – sharp and uncomfortable
125.​ Coarse – rough texture
126.​ Sleek – smooth and shiny
127.​ Clammy – damp and sticky
128.​ Bland – lacking strong flavor
129.​ Bitter – sharp, strong taste
130.​ Juicy – full of liquid
131.​ Sour – sharp, acidic taste
132.​ Sugary – very sweet
133.​ Adequate – enough or satisfactory
134.​ Concise – brief and to the point
135.​ Elaborate – explain in more detail
136.​ Evident – clear, easy to see
137.​ Relevant – related to the topic
138.​ Significant – important or noticeable
139.​ Tedious – long and boring
140.​ Banal – lacking originality, overused
141.​ Prosaic – dull, unimaginative
142.​ Trite – unoriginal and clichéd
143.​ Melancholy – a deep, lingering sadness or sorrow
144.​ Omniscient – all-knowing, having complete knowledge
145.​ Acquire – to gain or obtain something
146.​ Janky – of poor quality, unreliable, or broken
147.​ Oblivious – unaware or ignorant of one’s surroundings
148.​ Obliged – required to do something due to duty or gratitude
149.​ Adhere – to stick firmly to something; to follow a rule or belief
150.​ Elusive – difficult to find, catch, or achieve
151.​ Ramshackle – badly built or in poor condition; about to collapse
152.​ Treacherous – dangerously unstable or betraying trust
153.​ Toppled – fell over or caused to fall over
154.​ Innate – natural, inborn, existing from birth
155.​ Exhilarating – extremely exciting, thrilling
156.​ Instill – to gradually introduce or establish an idea or feeling
157.​ Benevolent – kind, generous, and well-meaning
158.​ Ballistic – extremely angry or related to projectiles in motion
159.​ Lucrative – profitable, making a lot of money
160.​ Apprehensive – feeling nervous or uneasy about something
161.​ Elation – extreme happiness or joy
162.​ Revel – to enjoy something deeply, especially in celebration
163.​ Accustomed – familiar with something through experience
164.​ Secluded – hidden away, isolated from others
165.​ Scepticism – doubt or lack of trust in something
166.​ Intriguing – fascinating, capturing interest or curiosity
167.​ Recognition – acknowledgment of something’s existence or achievement
168.​ Nuances – small, subtle differences in meaning, expression, or sound
169.​ Regurgitated – brought back up (physically or repeated mindlessly)
170.​ Vicious – cruel, violent, or dangerous
171.​ Revered – deeply respected and admired
172.​ Eerie – strange and frightening
173.​ Phantom – ghostly figure or illusion
174.​ Cosmic – related to the universe or vast in scope
175.​ Emboldened – made more confident or courageous
176.​ Silhouetted – appearing as a dark shape against a light background
177.​ Primeval – ancient, primitive, from the earliest times
178.​ Intrinsic – naturally belonging to something, essential
179.​ Alienated – feeling isolated, estranged, or disconnected
180.​ Agony – intense pain or suffering
181.​ Aggravated – made worse, intensified, or annoyed
182.​ Animosity-strong hostility
183.​ Monstrosity-something that is outrageously or offensively wrong.
184.​ Conundrum-a confusing and difficult problem or question.
185.​ Malevolence-to wish for bad things
186.​ Pristine – pure, untouched, unspoiled
187.​ Opulent – rich, luxurious, and grand
188.​ Halcyon – peaceful and happy
189.​ Lustrous – shining, glowing
190.​ Bucolic – rural, peaceful, and charming
191.​ Dismal – gloomy and depressing
192.​ Derelict – abandoned, in ruins
193.​ Forlorn – lonely, sad, and hopeless
194.​ Sinister – giving the impression of something evil or harmful
195.​ Turmoil – a state of great confusion or disorder
196.​ Astute – sharp, intelligent, and perceptive
197.​ Conscientious – hardworking and responsible
198.​ Affable – friendly and approachable
199.​ Altruistic – selfless, putting others before oneself
200.​ Vindictive – seeking revenge
201.​ Acrimonious – bitter and angry in tone
202.​ Deplorable – deserving strong condemnation
203.​ Surly – bad-tempered and rude
204.​ Meander-wander aimlessly
205.​ Bolster- support or strengthen
206.​ Unassailable- unable to be disputed or questioned
207.​ Compelling- strong and persuasive
208.​ Preeminent- superior outstanding
209.​ Superfluous- unnecessary, excessive
210.​ Obfuscate- make something unclear or confusing
211.​ Clamorous- loud and chaotic
212.​ Eradicate- completely eliminate
213.​ Ephemeral- lasting for a very short time;temporary
214.​ Perplexing - confusing or difficult to understand
215.​ Impeccable- flawless;perfect
216.​ Abrasive- harsh, rough to touch
217.​ Loathe - despise;dislike;hate
218.​ Pandemonium -chaotic,noisy situation
219.​ Reacquainted-make someone familiar with someone or something again.
220.​ Vantage-place or position affording a good view of something.
221.​ Placid-calm,even-tempered
222.​ Shuddered-shook
223.​ Obtrusive-noticeable in an annoying or unpleasant way
224.​ Dissipated-disappeared
225.​ Trepidation-feeling of fear or anxiety that something may happen, especially
something unpleasant
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