100 Advanced English Words With Meaning

Today, I’ll teach you some advanced English words. It will expand your advanced vocabulary. You might be thinking, it’s no use learning advanced vocabulary, but there are many benefits of advanced vocabulary.

• It builds you communication skills and plays an important role in language development.

• It will help you in improving reading comprehension and writing skills too.

• Using Advanced English Vocabulary can boost your confident while speaking.

• It will definitely take your English to next level.

• Advanced vocabulary help you score high, If you’re thinking to take an English Exam such as IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge C1 Advanced etc.

• It will also help you in professional success and you will be able to express your ideas clearly.

Well, I would love to describe the advantages of advanced English vocabulary in more detail in another post. Now, let’s learn 100 useful advanced English words with meaning and examples.

List of 100 Advanced English Words with Meaning and Examples

Learning these advanced English words will make you feel more confident and more fluent when you are speaking English.

So, let’s have a look at 100 advanced English words that can help you to become a impressive communicator.

Advanced Words with A

Amateur	Meaning- Not professional. Example- You are an amateur singer.
Amiable	Meaning- Very friendly or pleasant Example- She is not an amiable girl.
Auspicious	Meaning- Favorable, congruent, propitious. Example- It was really auspicious day for us!
Abrupt	Meaning- Sudden, unexpected. Example- He’s surprised by the abrupt change of exam’s date.
Ally	Meaning- Friend, who helps and supports others. Example- Is she an ally or an enemy?
Ascend	Meaning- Move up or climb. Example- He slowly ascended the stairs.
Ambiguous	Meaning- Not clear, more than one meaning. Example- The ending of the story was totally ambiguous.
Avarice	Meaning- Greediness, excessive desire for wealth, or gain. Example- Avarice can make you blind.
Appetite	Meaning- Hunger. Example- Was he suffering from lack of appetite?
Allegiance	Meaning- Loyalty and faithfulness. Example- It is their allegiance to the country.

Advanced Words With B

Blurry	Meaning- Not clear to visible. Example- These photographs are almost blurry.
Bland	Meaning- No flavor, boring. Example- The soup is a little bland.
Betray	Meaning- Disloyal to someone or something. Example- Never try to betray anyone.
To better	Meaning- To improve the situation or life. Example- She is always trying to better herself.

Advanced Words With C

Coherent	Meaning- Logical, strategical. Example- I have a coherent strategy for the exam.
Chaotic	Meaning- In a state of chaos (total confusion and disorder). Example- It was a chaotic situation for us.
Censure	Meaning- To express strong disapproval or criticism Example- We must not censure anybody until we know the truth.
Cumulative	Meaning- Increasing quantity, strength or effect Example- Learning new thing is cumulative process
Consequence	Meaning- Result, effect or outcome, typically one that’s bad or unpleasant. Example- That accident was the consequence of his reckless riding.
Courteous	Meaning- Respectful, polite. Example- She was kind-hearted and courteous.

Advanced Words With D

Diligent	Meaning- Industrious, hard-working. Example- Max is always a diligent student.
Dismal	Meaning- Sad, gloomy, cheerless. Example- I will not go due to the dismal weather.
Derive	Meaning- To get or obtain something from something else. Example- I’ll derive great benefit from this magnificent painting.
Denounce	Meaning- Criticize someone or something publicly. Example- Do not denounce her without evidence.
Destructive	Meaning- Causing great damage. Example- It was the most destructive cyclone in 30 years.
Disloyalty	Meaning- Lack of loyalty, unfaithfulness. Example- It was result of your disloyalty.
Desultory	Meaning- Unclear plan or purpose. Example- We should never make a desultory attempt at any exams.

Advanced Words With E

Extraordinary	Meaning- Exceptional, remarkable. Example- She is an extraordinary girl.
Eager	Meaning- Enthusiastic, very keen. Example- I am always eager to help others.
Elated	Meaning- Extremely happy and excited. Example- He was elated when he got a promotion.
Eccentric	Meaning- Strange or unusual. Example- She lost her job due to her eccentric behavior.
Endurance	Meaning- Ability to endure an unpleasant or difficult situation. Example- She has really a great power of endurance!
Eloquent	Meaning- Fluent in speaking or writing / giving a clear or strong message. Example- She is so honest and gave an eloquent speech.
Empathy	Meaning- Ability to understand someone else’s feeling or experiences. Example- I have deep empathy with birds.
Emancipation	Meaning- Liberation (free from legal, social, or political restrictions). Example- Women emancipation is so crucial for the development of a country.
Exclude	Meaning- Prevent the entrance of someone or something. Example- You must exclude sugar from your daily diet.
Effective	Meaning- Successful or achieving the result. Example- The decoration was simple yet effective.

Advanced Words With F

Flowed	Meaning- Imperfect. Example- This diamond ring is flowed.
Fabricate	Meaning- Make up something fake or untrue. Example- We should never fabricate anything.
Frugal	Meaning- A person who spend only money when something is necessary. Example- They are honest but frugal.
Famished	Meaning- Extremely hungry. Example- I’m really exhausted and famished.
Filthy	Meaning- Extremely dirty. Example- Your shirt is filthy. Wash it.
Fabricate	Meaning- Making something false/ untrue to deceive someone. Example- She was late, so she fabricated an excuse to avoid the problems.
Frown	Meaning- Angry, sad, or confused expression. Example- Do not frown at her!

Advanced Words With G

Gloomy	Meaning- Dark, unhappy. Example- I am tired of this gloomy weather.
Gullible	Meaning- Easily to deceived or cheated. Example- He isn’t a gullible person that he’ll believe in everything.
Generosity	Meaning- Liberality, being generous, or kind. Example- I am really thankful for your generosity.
Grief	Meaning- Great sadness, especially at the death of someone. Example- It will take years to get over grief at the death of her friend.

Advanced Words With H

Harsh	Meaning- Unpleasant, unkind, or cruel. Example- Julia was regretting of her harsh words.
Haughty	Meaning- Unfriendly and disdainfully proud. Example- Why are you being haughty?
Hypocrisy	Meaning- Pretending to have qualities or beliefs that one does not really possess. Example- He is against of hypocrisy, but his colleagues are hypocrites.
Humility	Meaning- Quality of being humble. Example- Everyone knows that humility is the beginning of the wisdom.
Hospitality	Meaning- Friendly and welcoming to guests and visitors Example- They really showed great hospitality that day!

Advanced Words With I

Inconvenient	Meaning- causing trouble, discomfort, or difficulties. Example- It was an inconvenient journey in a crowded bus.
Indolent	Meaning- Lazy, inactive, sluggish, slothful or idle Example- Why are you being indolent today?
Inadequate	Meaning- Not good enough. Example- I got inadequate information about it.
Inevitable	Meaning- Unavoidable. Example- Death is inevitable.
Infamous	Meaning- Famous for something very bad. Example- She is infamous for her dishonesty.
Irrelevant	Meaning- Not related to a subject or something. Example- This topic is utterly irrelevant.
Inferior	Meaning- Worse than the average, lower in rank, quality or status. Example- He feels inferior to other students in his class.
Impoverished	Meaning- Very poor. Example- They became impoverished during the pandemic.
Inconvenient	Meaning- Causing trouble, discomfort, or difficulties. Example- It was an inconvenient journey in a crowded bus.
Integrity	Meaning- Honesty or probity, having moral principles. Example- Why do you never admire her integrity.
Identical	Meaning- Very similar or exactly the same. Example- There were three identical blue balls in the box.
Ingenuous	Meaning- Honest, sincere, innocent. Example- She is an ingenuous and strong lady.
Illegible	Meaning- Not clear enough to read. Example- Her signature is almost illegible.

Advanced Words With L

Legible	Meaning- Clear enough to read. Example- My handwriting is neat and legible.
Legitimate	Meaning- Valid or allowed by rules or laws, legal. Example- His business is perfectly legitimate.
Lenient	Meaning- Generous liberal. Example- Our principal is very lenient.

Advanced Words With M

Mandatory	Meaning- Required by law or rule. Example- Education is Mandatory.
Mediocre	Meaning- Average, not so good. Example- He is a mediocre student.
Monotonous	Meaning- No change, always same, or boring. Example- The teacher lecture was really monotonous.
Meticulous	Meaning- Very careful about anything. Example- I am really meticulous about my goals.
Moderate	Meaning- Average in intensity, amount, degree, or strength. Example- The weather is clear, and the temperature is moderate today.
Minority	Meaning- The smaller part or number. Example- Only a minority of the students had participated in that contest.
Majority	Meaning- The greater part or number. Example- The majority of people were in favor of banning smoking in that area.
Miserable	Meaning- Extremely unhappy or depressed. Example- She had a miserable life in slum.
Merciless	Meaning- Cruel, heartless, pitiless. Example- He was such a merciless person.
Mesmerize	Meaning- Fascinate, captivate or hypnotize. Example- He was mesmerized by the beautiful voice of that girl.

Advanced Words With O

Obsolete	Meaning- No longer used, out of date. Example- We have got to replace some obsolete equipment.
Opponent	Meaning- Competitor, contender. Example- She is his opponent in the race.
Obscure	Meaning- Not clear and difficult to see or understand. Example- That meaning of that poem is full of obscure.
Opaque	Meaning- Not transparent. Example- That window glass is slightly opaque.
Outgoing	Meaning- Friendly. Example- She is shy, but her sister is outgoing.
Outspoken	Meaning- Too direct, or frank in speak. Example- She told me that she didn’t like my dress. She’s outspoken.

Advanced Words With P

Precious	Meaning- Valuable, very special. Example- Time is the most precious thing in life.
Pathetic	Meaning- pitiful, very bad, miserable, useless Example- That incident was just a pathetic moment for them.
Prompt	Meaning- Immediate, quick. Example- Thank you for your prompt respond.
Pungent	Meaning- Very strong taste or smell, strong effect. Example- The taste of this soup is bitter and pungent.

Advanced Words With R

Reckless	Meaning- Careless of consequences. Example- You mustn’t be reckless while driving.
Resilient	Meaning- Strong, who can recover quickly. Example- Don’t worry about her. She’s a resilient girl
Relevant	Meaning- Related to a subject or something. Example- I have some relevant information on this point.
Rectify	Meaning- Make right or correct. Example- I don’t know how to rectify this situation now
Rejoice	Meaning- Great happiness. Example- We rejoice in her achievement.

Advanced Words With S

Starling	Meaning- Very surprising or very frightening. Example- We had a starling story to tell.
Studious	Meaning- Who loves to study a lot. Example- He is polite and studious too.
Sorrowful	Meaning- Full of sorrow, great sadness. Example- It was such a sorrowful news for them.
Significance	Meaning- Importance. Example- That historical monument has great significance for everyone.
Strengthen	Meaning- Make or become stronger and effective. Example- Regular exercise plays a significant role to strengthen the muscles.
Spendthrift	Meaning- Who spends a lot of money. Example- Are you a spendthrift?

Advanced Words With T

Trustworthy	Meaning- Able to be trusted. Example- That company isn’t trustworthy and safe for working.
Tremendous	Meaning- Very great in amount or level. Example- You have made a tremendous progress in your English.
Tragedy	Meaning- Extremely sad situation or event. Example- The traffic accident on that road was tragedy.
Tactful	Meaning- Sensitive, careful. Example- This is a tactful way to solve it.

Advanced Words With V

Vigorous	Meaning- Strong, healthy. Example- You need a vigorous exercise daily.
Vanish	Meaning- Disappear suddenly or stop existing. Example- Your smile vanished once again. What’s wrong with you?
Vast	Meaning- Large in size, amount, or degree. Example- I need enough time to complete the syllabus as it’s too vast.
Vague	Meaning- Not clear. Example- Your answer is absolutely vague on this topic.
Vital	Meaning- Extremely important/ necessary. Example- Kidneys play a vital role in our body.
Virtue	Meaning- Noble quality, morality. Example- Being humble to others is virtue.
Virtual	Meaning- Real, genuine. Example- Where is the virtual owner of the factory.

Advanced Words With W, Z

Witty	Meaning- Too clever or intelligent. Example- She is witty and kind.
Wage	Meaning- Salary Example- She gets a decent wage.
Worthwhile	Meaning- Worth the time and effort. Example- It was an exhausting work, but it was really worthwhile.
Woe	Meaning- Extreme sadness. Example- The ending of the story was full of woe.
Zeal	Meaning- Enthusiasm. Example- Show zeal on the occasion of a festival.

Try to use these advanced words in your own speech and writing because this is the best way to learn and memorize new words.

If you really want to master these advanced English words, you need to practice with using these words in your daily life when the opportunity arises.