Difficult Words vs Simple Words
abhor = hate
abominable = terrible or loathesome
abridge = shorten
abstract = summary
absurd = ridiculous
alacrity = cheerful readiness or willingness
antipathy = strong dislike or aversion
banal = boring
belie = contradict
benevolent = kind
boisterous = noisy
brazen = bold
brusque = blunt
coerce = force
colloquial = informal
complacent = self-satisfied
concede = admit
condescending = patronizing
conundrum = puzzle
copious = abundant
corroborate = confirm
cryptic = mysterious
dearth = scarcity
decrepit = dilapidated
deft = skillful
derelict = abandoned
desolate = deserted
diffident = shy
diligent = hardworking
disparage = belittle
duplicity = deception
eclectic = diverse
elusive = hard to catch
embellish = decorate
eminent = distinguished
enervate = to weaken or drain of energy
erratic = unpredictable
equanimity = calmness
evanescent = temporary
eulogy = praise
exhausyive = thorough
fastidious = meticulous
fervent = passionate
flagrant = blatant
fortuitous = lucky
garrulous = talkative
gratuitous = unnecessary
harbinger = a sign of things to come
haughty = arrogant
hinder = obstruct
indiscriminate = random
idiosyncrasy = quirk
illicit = illegal
impede = hinder
incessant = continuous
inept = incompetent
languid = slow
panacea = supposed remedy for all problems
perfidious = deceitful or untrustworthy
pragmatic = practical or realistic
rambunctious = unconyrollably exuberant
restrospective = looking back on past events
sagacity = wisdom or good judgement
superfluous = unnecessary or excessive
sychophant = one who flatters to gain favour
verbose = wordy or long-winded
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