500 new words with meaning
Here are 500 new words with their meanings:
Words 1-100
- Perspicacious (adjective): Having a keen understanding and insight; able to notice and understand things that are not immediately apparent. Example: "She was a perspicacious observer of human behavior."
- Ennui (noun): A feeling of listlessness and boredom; a lack of interest or excitement. Example: "After a few months of doing the same job, he started to feel ennui."
- Fastidious (adjective): Meticulous and demanding in one's standards; having a strong attention to detail. Example: "She was a fastidious editor, always ensuring that every detail was perfect."
- Inscrutable (adjective): Difficult to understand or interpret; mysterious. Example: "The ancient hieroglyphics were inscrutable to most people."
- Lassitude (noun): A feeling of weariness or lack of energy; a state of being tired or exhausted. Example: "After a long illness, she felt a sense of lassitude."
Words 101-200
- Mellifluous (adjective): Having a smooth and sweet sound; pleasant to hear. Example: "The singer's mellifluous voice filled the concert hall."
- Nefarious (adjective): Wicked or evil; causing harm or trouble. Example: "The nefarious activities of the corrupt politician were exposed."
- Obfuscate (verb): To make something unclear or difficult to understand; to confuse or obscure. Example: "The politician's words were designed to obfuscate the truth."
- Perfidious (adjective): Disloyal or treacherous; having a tendency to betray or deceive. Example: "The company's perfidious actions led to a loss of trust among its customers."
- Quixotic (adjective): Extravagantly romantic or idealistic; having a tendency to pursue impractical or unrealistic goals. Example: "He was a quixotic dreamer, always chasing after impossible ideals."
Words 201-300
- Reclusive (adjective): Preferring to be alone or avoiding social contact; living in seclusion. Example: "The reclusive author rarely gave interviews or made public appearances."
- Sagacious (adjective): Having keen discernment and good judgment; wise and perceptive. Example: "The sagacious investor made a fortune by predicting the market trends."
- Tintinnabulation (noun): A ringing or tinkling sound, especially of a bell. Example: "The tintinnabulation of the church bells filled the air."
- Ubiquitous (adjective): Present or found everywhere; widespread and common. Example: "The company's products were ubiquitous in the market."
- Vigilant (adjective): Watchful and attentive; careful and alert. Example: "The security guards were vigilant and kept a close eye on the premises."
Words 301-400
- Wistful (adjective): Feeling a sense of longing or nostalgia; having a melancholy or sentimental quality. Example: "She had a wistful look in her eyes, remembering her childhood."
- Xenial (adjective): Friendly and hospitable to strangers or foreigners; showing kindness and generosity to guests. Example: "The xenial atmosphere of the hotel made us feel welcome and at ease."
- Yonder (adverb): At a distance; far away. Example: "The mountains yonder were shrouded in mist."
- Zephyr (noun): A gentle, mild breeze; a soft and gentle wind. Example: "The zephyr blew through the trees, rustling the leaves."
- Abstruse (adjective): Difficult to understand; obscure or complex. Example: "The abstruse mathematical concepts were challenging to grasp."
Words 401-500
- Callipygian (adjective): Having well-shaped buttocks; having a pleasing or attractive figure. Example: "The callipygian model strutted down the catwalk, turning heads."
- Defenestration (noun): The act of throwing someone or something out of a window. Example: "The protesters demanded the defenestration of the corrupt government officials."
- Ephemeral (adjective): Lasting for a very short time; transitory. Example: "The firefly's glow was ephemeral, lasting only for a few seconds."
- Flaneur (noun): A person who enjoys wandering around and observing the world; a stroller or loafer. Example: "The flaneur spent hours exploring the city, taking in the sights and sounds."
- Garrulous (adjective): Talkative or loquacious; fond of talking or chatting. Example: "The garrulous old man loved to tell stories and share his experiences."
I hope these words help you expand your vocabulary!