1. Aberration – a departure from what is normal – His angry outburst was an aberration. 2. Pragmatic – dealing with things sensibly – She took a pragmatic approach to problem-solving. 3. Eloquent – fluent or persuasive in speaking – His speech was so eloquent it moved the audience. 4. Ubiquitous – present everywhere – The smartphone has become ubiquitous in modern society. 5. Ephemeral – lasting for a very short time – The beauty of the sunset was ephemeral. 6. Obfuscate – to deliberately make something unclear – The instructions were obfuscated by technical jargon. 7. Quintessential – representing the most perfect or typical example – She is the quintessential modern woman. 8. Sycophant – a person who acts obsequiously to gain advantage – The sycophant flattered the boss excessively. 9. Conundrum – a confusing and difficult problem – The riddle presented a real conundrum for the participants. 10. Apathy – lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern – Voter apathy was evident in the low turnout. 11. Loquacious – tending to talk a great deal – The loquacious host kept the conversation lively. 12. Resilient – able to withstand or recover quickly – The community was resilient after the disaster. 13. Mitigate – to make less severe, serious, or painful – Measures were taken to mitigate the risks. 14. Pragmatism – a practical approach to problems – His pragmatism helped solve many issues. 15. Altruism – the belief in or practice of selfless concern for others – Acts of altruism can improve community well-being. 16. Ambiguous – open to more than one interpretation – The message was ambiguous and unclear. 17. Benevolent – well-meaning and kindly – The benevolent donor contributed to the charity. 18. Cacophony – a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds – The cacophony of the city was overwhelming. 19. Decisive – having the power to make decisions quickly – She was decisive in her actions during the crisis. 20. Enervate – to weaken or drain of energy – The heat can enervate even the strongest athlete. 21. Facetious – treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor – His facetious remarks were not well received. 22. Gregarious – fond of company; sociable – Gregarious people thrive in social settings. 23. Haphazard – lacking any obvious principle of organization – The haphazard arrangement made it hard to find anything. 24. Ineffable – too great or extreme to be expressed in words – The beauty of the landscape was ineffable. 25. Juxtaposition – the fact of two things being seen or placed close together – The juxtaposition of old and new architecture is striking. 26. Kowtow – to act in an excessively subservient manner – He refused to kowtow to the demands of his boss. 27. Lethargic – affected by lethargy; sluggish and apathetic – After the long meeting, I felt lethargic. 28. Magnanimous – very generous or forgiving – The magnanimous gesture surprised everyone. 29. Nefarious – wicked or criminal – The villain's nefarious plan was foiled by the hero. 30. Obsolete – no longer produced or used; out of date – Many technologies have become obsolete in the digital age. 31. Paradox – a statement that contradicts itself but might be true – It’s a paradox that less is often more. 32. Quandary – a state of perplexity or uncertainty – She was in a quandary about which job offer to accept. 33. Rescind – to revoke, cancel, or repeal – The company decided to rescind the job offer. 34. Sanguine – optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation – He remained sanguine about the project’s success. 35. Tenacious – tending to keep a firm hold of something; persistent – Her tenacious spirit helped her overcome obstacles. 36. Unprecedented – never done or known before – The event was unprecedented in its scale and impact. 37. Vacillate – to waver between different opinions or actions – He vacillated between accepting the offer and declining it. 38. Whimsical – playfully quaint or fanciful – The whimsical design of the park attracted many visitors. 39. Xenophobia – fear or hatred of foreigners – The rise of xenophobia is concerning in today’s world. 40. Yearn – to have an intense feeling of longing for something – She yearned for the freedom of the open road. 41. Zealous – having or showing zeal; passionate – The zealous supporters cheered for their team. 42. Acquiesce – to accept something reluctantly but without protest – She acquiesced to his demands after much thought. 43. Bellicose – demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight – His bellicose attitude made negotiations difficult. 44. Capricious – given to sudden changes of mood or behavior – The capricious weather kept everyone guessing. 45. Diligent – having or showing care in one's work or duties – A diligent student always strives to do their best. 46. Enigmatic – difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious – The enigmatic smile left everyone curious. 47. Frivolous – not having any serious purpose or value – The frivolous lawsuit was quickly dismissed. 48. Garrulous – excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters – The garrulous neighbor often shared long stories. 49. Harangue – a lengthy and aggressive speech – He delivered a harangue about the importance of honesty. 50. Inept – having or showing no skill; clumsy – His inept handling of the situation made it worse. 51. Juxtapose – to place or deal with close together for contrasting effect – The artist juxtaposed light and dark colors. 52. Kowtow – to act in an excessively subservient manner – He refused to kowtow to the demands of his boss. 53. Lament – to express sorrow, mourning, or regret – She lamented the loss of her childhood home. 54. Mundane – lacking interest or excitement; dull – The mundane tasks of daily life can be tiresome. 55. Nostalgia – a sentimental longing for the past – He felt a wave of nostalgia when he saw the old photos. 56. Obfuscate – to deliberately make something unclear – The legal jargon served to obfuscate the contract. 57. Pensive – engaged in serious thought – She had a pensive expression as she contemplated her future. 58. Quixotic – exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical – His quixotic quest for perfection was admirable yet futile. 59. Rancorous – characterized by bitterness or resentment – The rancorous dispute lasted for years. 60. Salient – most noticeable or important – The salient features of the report were highlighted. 61. Tangential – diverging from a previous course or line; hardly touching a matter – His comments were tangential to the main topic. 62. Untenable – not able to be maintained or defended against attack – The theory was deemed untenable by the experts. 63. Vicarious – experienced in the imagination through the feelings or actions of another – She took vicarious pleasure in her friend's adventures. 64. Wistful – having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing – He had a wistful look as he remembered his youth. 65. Xenophile – a person who is attracted to foreign cultures – As a xenophile, she loved traveling to different countries. 66. Abstruse – difficult to understand; obscure – The professor's lecture on quantum physics was abstruse. 67. Bombastic – high-sounding but with little meaning; inflated – His bombastic speech failed to impress the audience. 68. Clandestine – kept secret or done secretively – They held clandestine meetings to plan the campaign. 69. Disparate – essentially different in kind; not allowing comparison – The disparate cultures enriched the community. 70. Egregious – outstandingly bad; shocking – The egregious error was quickly corrected. 71. Fortuitous – happening by chance rather than intention – Their fortuitous meeting led to a lasting friendship. 72. Garrulous – excessively talkative – The garrulous old man told stories for hours. 73. Hegemony – leadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others – The country's hegemony was challenged by its neighbors. 74. Iconoclast – a person who attacks or criticizes cherished beliefs or institutions – The iconoclast challenged traditional views. 75. Juxtaposition – the fact of two things being seen or placed close together – The juxtaposition of the two artworks was striking. 76. Kowtow – to act in an excessively subservient manner – He refused to kowtow to the authority figures. 77. Lethargy – a lack of energy and enthusiasm – The heat induced a sense of lethargy in everyone. 78. Misanthrope – a person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society – The misanthrope lived alone in the woods. 79. Neophyte – a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief – As a neophyte, he struggled to keep up with the advanced class. 80. Obdurate – stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion – The obdurate child refused to apologize. 81. Paragon – a model of excellence or perfection – She is a paragon of virtue and integrity. 82. Quagmire – a situation that is difficult to get out of – They found themselves in a quagmire of legal issues. 83. Recalcitrant – having an obstinately uncooperative attitude – The recalcitrant student refused to follow the rules. 84. Stagnant – not flowing or moving; inactive – The stagnant water was a breeding ground for mosquitoes. 85. Truncate – to shorten by cutting off – The article was truncated to fit the page. 86. Uncanny – strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way – The uncanny resemblance between them was surprising. 87. Vacuous – having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence – The vacuous remarks did not contribute to the discussion. 88. Winsome – attractive or appealing in a fresh, innocent way – Her winsome smile charmed everyone. 89. Zephyr – a gentle, mild breeze – A zephyr blew through the open window. 90. Abate – to become less intense or widespread – The storm finally began to abate after hours of rain. 91. Banal – so lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring – The film was criticized for its banal plot. 92. Cajole – to persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing – He tried to cajole her into attending the party. 93. Debilitate – to make someone weak or infirm – The illness debilitated him for several weeks. 94. Enervate – to cause someone to feel drained of energy – The long meeting enervated the staff. 95. Furtive – attempting to avoid notice or attention; secretive – She cast a furtive glance at the clock. 96. Garrulous – excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters – The garrulous waiter entertained us with stories. 97. Harangue – a lengthy and aggressive speech – He delivered a harangue against the injustices of society. 98. Ineffable – too great to be expressed in words – The beauty of the sunset was ineffable. 99. Juxtaposition – the fact of two things being seen or placed close together – The juxtaposition of the two cultures was fascinating. 100. Kowtow – to act in an excessively subservient manner – He refused to kowtow to the demands of his boss. 101. Lament – to express sorrow or regret – She lamented the loss of her childhood home. 102. Magnanimous – very generous or forgiving – The magnanimous gesture was appreciated by all. 103. Nebulous – in the form of a cloud or haze; unclear – The plans for the project remained nebulous. 104. Obsequious – obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree – The obsequious assistant did everything the boss asked. 105. Paradoxical – seemingly absurd or self-contradictory – It's paradoxical that the best students often feel like failures. 106. Quixotic – exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic – His quixotic dreams of changing the world were admirable. 107. Rhetoric – the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing – The politician's rhetoric appealed to the crowd. 108. Sanguine – optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation – He remained sanguine about the project's future. 109. Trepidation – a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen – She approached the interview with trepidation. 110. Ubiquitous – present everywhere at the same time – Smartphones are ubiquitous in today's society. 111. Vicarious – experienced in the imagination through the feelings of another – She took vicarious pleasure in her friend's success. 112. Wistful – having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing – He had a wistful look as he reminisced about the past. 113. Xenophobic – having or showing a dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries – The xenophobic remarks were met with outrage. 114. Abstruse – difficult to understand; obscure – The professor's lecture was filled with abstruse concepts. 115. Bombastic – high-sounding but with little meaning; inflated – His bombastic speech failed to impress the audience. 116. Clandestine – kept secret or done secretively – The clandestine meetings were held in a hidden location. 117. Disparate – essentially different in kind; not allowing comparison – The two cultures were disparate in their beliefs. 118. Egregious – outstandingly bad; shocking – The egregious error was quickly corrected. 119. Fortuitous – happening by chance rather than intention – Their fortuitous meeting led to a lasting friendship. 120. Garrulous – excessively talkative – The garrulous old man told stories for hours. 121. Hegemony – leadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others – The country's hegemony was challenged by its neighbors. 122. Iconoclast – a person who attacks or criticizes cherished beliefs or institutions – The iconoclast challenged traditional views. 123. Juxtaposition – the fact of two things being seen or placed close together – The juxtaposition of the two artworks was striking. 124. Kowtow – to act in an excessively subservient manner – He refused to kowtow to the authority figures. 125. Lethargy – a lack of energy and enthusiasm – The heat induced a sense of lethargy in everyone. 126. Misanthrope – a person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society – The misanthrope lived alone in the woods. 127. Neophyte – a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief – As a neophyte, he struggled to keep up with the advanced class. 128. Obdurate – stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion – The obdurate child refused to apologize. 129. Paragon – a model of excellence or perfection – She is a paragon of virtue and integrity. 130. Quagmire – a situation that is difficult to get out of – They found themselves in a quagmire of legal issues. 131. Recalcitrant – having an obstinately uncooperative attitude – The recalcitrant student refused to follow the rules. 132. Stagnant – not flowing or moving; inactive – The stagnant water was a breeding ground for mosquitoes. 133. Truncate – to shorten by cutting off – The article was truncated to fit the page. 134. Uncanny – strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way – The uncanny resemblance between them was surprising. 135. Vacuous – having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence – The vacuous remarks did not contribute to the discussion. 136. Winsome – attractive or appealing in a fresh, innocent way – Her winsome smile charmed everyone. 137. Zephyr – a gentle, mild breeze – A zephyr blew through the open window. 138. Abate – to become less intense or widespread – The storm finally began to abate after hours of rain. 139. Banal – so lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring – The film was criticized for its banal plot. 140. Cajole – to persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing – He tried to cajole her into attending the party. 141. Debilitate – to make someone weak or infirm – The illness debilitated him for several weeks. 142. Enervate – to cause someone to feel drained of energy – The long meeting enervated the staff. 143. Furtive – attempting to avoid notice or attention; secretive – She cast a furtive glance at the clock. 144. Garrulous – excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters – The garrulous waiter entertained us with stories. 145. Harangue – a lengthy and aggressive speech – He delivered a harangue about the importance of honesty. 146. Ineffable – too great to be expressed in words – The beauty of the sunset was ineffable. 147. Juxtaposition – the fact of two things being seen or placed close together – The juxtaposition of the two cultures was fascinating. 148. Kowtow – to act in an excessively subservient manner – He refused to kowtow to the demands of his boss. 149. Lament – to express sorrow or regret – She lamented the loss of her childhood home. 150. Magnanimous – very generous or forgiving – The magnanimous gesture was appreciated by all. 151. Nebulous – in the form of a cloud or haze; unclear – The plans for the project remained nebulous. 152. Obsequious – obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree – The obsequious assistant did everything the boss asked. 153. Paradoxical – seemingly absurd or self-contradictory – It's paradoxical that the best students often feel like failures. 154. Quixotic – exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic – His quixotic dreams of changing the world were admirable yet futile. 155. Rhetoric – the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing – The politician's rhetoric appealed to the crowd. 156. Sanguine – optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation – He remained sanguine about the project's future. 157. Trepidation – a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen – She approached the interview with trepidation. 158. Ubiquitous – present everywhere at the same time – Smartphones are ubiquitous in today's society. 159. Vicarious – experienced in the imagination through the feelings of another – She took vicarious pleasure in her friend's success. 160. Wistful – having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing – He had a wistful look as he reminisced about the past. 161. Xenophobic – having or showing a dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries – The xenophobic remarks were met with outrage. 162. Abstruse – difficult to understand; obscure – The professor's lecture was filled with abstruse concepts. 163. Bombastic – high-sounding but with little meaning; inflated – His bombastic speech failed to impress the audience. 164. Clandestine – kept secret or done secretively – The clandestine meetings were held in a hidden location. 165. Disparate – essentially different in kind; not allowing comparison – The two cultures were disparate in their beliefs. 166. Egregious – outstandingly bad; shocking – The egregious error was quickly corrected. 167. Fortuitous – happening by chance rather than intention – Their fortuitous meeting led to a lasting friendship. 168. Garrulous – excessively talkative – The garrulous old man told stories for hours. 169. Hegemony – leadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others – The country's hegemony was challenged by its neighbors. 170. Iconoclast – a person who attacks or criticizes cherished beliefs or institutions – The iconoclast challenged traditional views. 171. Juxtaposition – the fact of two things being seen or placed close together – The juxtaposition of the two artworks was striking. 172. Kowtow – to act in an excessively subservient manner – He refused to kowtow to the authority figures. 173. Lethargy – a lack of energy and enthusiasm – The heat induced a sense of lethargy in everyone. 174. Misanthrope – a person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society – The misanthrope lived alone in the woods. 175. Neophyte – a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief – As a neophyte, he struggled to keep up with the advanced class. 176. Obdurate – stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion – The obdurate child refused to apologize. 177. Paragon – a model of excellence or perfection – She is a paragon of virtue and integrity. 178. Quagmire – a situation that is difficult to get out of – They found themselves in a quagmire of legal issues. 179. Recalcitrant – having an obstinately uncooperative attitude – The recalcitrant student refused to follow the rules. 180. Stagnant – not flowing or moving; inactive – The stagnant water was a breeding ground for mosquitoes. 181. Truncate – to shorten by cutting off – The article was truncated to fit the page. 182. Uncanny – strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way – The uncanny resemblance between them was surprising. 183. Vacuous – having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence – The vacuous remarks did not contribute to the discussion. 184. Winsome – attractive or appealing in a fresh, innocent way – Her winsome smile charmed everyone. 185. Zephyr – a gentle, mild breeze – A zephyr blew through the open window. 186. Abate – to become less intense or widespread – The storm finally began to abate after hours of rain. 187. Banal – so lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring – The film was criticized for its banal plot. 188. Cajole – to persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing – He tried to cajole her into attending the party. 189. Debilitate – to make someone weak or infirm – The illness debilitated him for several weeks. 190. Enervate – to cause someone to feel drained of energy – The long meeting enervated the staff. 191. Furtive – attempting to avoid notice or attention; secretive – She cast a furtive glance at the clock. 192. Garrulous – excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters – The garrulous waiter entertained us with stories. 193. Harangue – a lengthy and aggressive speech – He delivered a harangue about the importance of honesty. 194. Ineffable – too great to be expressed in words – The beauty of the sunset was ineffable. 195. Juxtaposition – the fact of two things being seen or placed close together – The juxtaposition of the two cultures was fascinating. 196. Kowtow – to act in an excessively subservient manner – He refused to kowtow to the demands of his boss. 197. Lament – to express sorrow or regret – She lamented the loss of her childhood home. 198. Magnanimous – very generous or forgiving – The magnanimous gesture was appreciated by all. 199. Nebulous – in the form of a cloud or haze; unclear – The plans for the project remained nebulous. 200. Obsequious – obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree – The obsequious assistant did everything the boss asked. 201. Abject – extremely bad, unpleasant, and degrading – They lived in abject poverty. 202. Bellicose – demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight – His bellicose nature made him many enemies. 203. Cacophony – a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds – The cacophony of honking horns filled the street. 204. Deferential – showing respect for another's authority – The deferential student listened attentively. 205. Elicit – to draw out a response or reaction – The teacher hoped to elicit answers from the students. 206. Fractious – irritable and quarrelsome – The fractious child threw a tantrum in the store. 207. Garrulous – excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters – The garrulous neighbor often shared long stories. 208. Harbinger – a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another – The dark clouds were a harbinger of the storm. 209. Ineptitude – lack of skill or ability – His ineptitude in handling the project was evident. 210. Juxtaposition – the fact of two things being seen or placed close together – The juxtaposition of the old and new buildings was striking. 211. Kowtow – to act in an excessively subservient manner – He refused to kowtow to the demands of his boss. 212. Languid – displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion; weak – The heat made her feel languid and tired. 213. Malleable – easily influenced; pliable – The malleable material could be shaped into any form. 214. Nebulous – in the form of a cloud or haze; unclear – The plans for the project remained nebulous. 215. Obfuscate – to deliberately make something unclear – The instructions were obfuscated by technical jargon. 216. Paradox – a statement that contradicts itself but might be true – It’s a paradox that less is often more. 217. Quagmire – a situation that is difficult to get out of – They found themselves in a quagmire of legal issues. 218. Rescind – to revoke, cancel, or repeal – The company decided to rescind the job offer. 219. Sanguine – optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation – He remained sanguine about the project's future. 220. Tenacious – tending to keep a firm hold of something; persistent – Her tenacious spirit helped her overcome obstacles. 221. Unprecedented – never done or known before – The event was unprecedented in its scale and impact. 222. Vacillate – to waver between different opinions or actions – He vacillated between accepting the offer and declining it. 223. Wistful – having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing – He had a wistful look as he reminisced about the past. 224. Xenophobia – fear or hatred of foreigners – The rise of xenophobia is concerning in today’s world. 225. Yearn – to have an intense feeling of longing for something – She yearned for the freedom of the open road. 226. Zealous – having or showing zeal; passionate – The zealous supporters cheered for their team. 227. Abstruse – difficult to understand; obscure – The professor's lecture was filled with abstruse concepts. 228. Bombastic – high-sounding but with little meaning; inflated – His bombastic speech failed to impress the audience. 229. Clandestine – kept secret or done secretively – They held clandestine meetings to plan the campaign. 230. Disparate – essentially different in kind; not allowing comparison – The two cultures were disparate in their beliefs. 231. Egregious – outstandingly bad; shocking – The egregious error was quickly corrected. 232. Fortuitous – happening by chance rather than intention – Their fortuitous meeting led to a lasting friendship. 233. Garrulous – excessively talkative – The garrulous old man told stories for hours. 234. Hegemony – leadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others – The country's hegemony was challenged by its neighbors. 235. Iconoclast – a person who attacks or criticizes cherished beliefs or institutions – The iconoclast challenged traditional views. 236. Juxtaposition – the fact of two things being seen or placed close together – The juxtaposition of the two artworks was striking. 237. Kowtow – to act in an excessively subservient manner – He refused to kowtow to the authority figures. 238. Lethargy – a lack of energy and enthusiasm – The heat induced a sense of lethargy in everyone. 239. Misanthrope – a person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society – The misanthrope lived alone in the woods. 240. Neophyte – a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief – As a neophyte, he struggled to keep up with the advanced class. 241. Obdurate – stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion – The obdurate child refused to apologize. 242. Paragon – a model of excellence or perfection – She is a paragon of virtue and integrity. 243. Quagmire – a situation that is difficult to get out of – They found themselves in a quagmire of legal issues. 244. Recalcitrant – having an obstinately uncooperative attitude – The recalcitrant student refused to follow the rules. 245. Stagnant – not flowing or moving; inactive – The stagnant water was a breeding ground for mosquitoes. 246. Truncate – to shorten by cutting off – The article was truncated to fit the page. 247. Uncanny – strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way – The uncanny resemblance between them was surprising. 248. Vacuous – having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence – The vacuous remarks did not contribute to the discussion. 249. Winsome – attractive or appealing in a fresh, innocent way – Her winsome smile charmed everyone. 250. Zephyr – a gentle, mild breeze – A zephyr blew through the open window. 251. Abate – to become less intense or widespread – The storm finally began to abate after hours of rain. 252. Banal – so lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring – The film was criticized for its banal plot. 253. Cajole – to persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing – He tried to cajole her into attending the party. 254. Debilitate – to make someone weak or infirm – The illness debilitated him for several weeks. 255. Enervate – to cause someone to feel drained of energy – The long meeting enervated the staff. 256. Furtive – attempting to avoid notice or attention; secretive – She cast a furtive glance at the clock. 257. Garrulous – excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters – The garrulous waiter entertained us with stories. 258. Harangue – a lengthy and aggressive speech – He delivered a harangue about the importance of honesty. 259. Ineffable – too great to be expressed in words – The beauty of the sunset was ineffable. 260. Juxtaposition – the fact of two things being seen or placed close together – The juxtaposition of the two cultures was fascinating. 261. Kowtow – to act in an excessively subservient manner – He refused to kowtow to the demands of his boss. 262. Lament – to express sorrow or regret – She lamented the loss of her childhood home. 263. Magnanimous – very generous or forgiving – The magnanimous gesture was appreciated by all. 264. Nebulous – in the form of a cloud or haze; unclear – The plans for the project remained nebulous. 265. Obsequious – obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree – The obsequious assistant did everything the boss asked. 266. Paradoxical – seemingly absurd or self-contradictory – It's paradoxical that the best students often feel like failures. 267. Quixotic – exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic – His quixotic dreams of changing the world were admirable yet futile. 268. Rhetoric – the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing – The politician's rhetoric appealed to the crowd. 269. Sanguine – optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation – He remained sanguine about the project's future. 270. Trepidation – a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen – She approached the interview with trepidation. 271. Ubiquitous – present everywhere at the same time – Smartphones are ubiquitous in today's society. 272. Vicarious – experienced in the imagination through the feelings of another – She took vicarious pleasure in her friend's success. 273. Wistful – having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing – He had a wistful look as he reminisced about the past. 274. Xenophobic – having or showing a dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries – The xenophobic remarks were met with outrage. 275. Abstruse – difficult to understand; obscure – The professor's lecture was filled with abstruse concepts. 276. Bombastic – high-sounding but with little meaning; inflated – His bombastic speech failed to impress the audience. 277. Clandestine – kept secret or done secretively – The clandestine meetings were held in a hidden location. 278. Disparate – essentially different in kind; not allowing comparison – The two cultures were disparate in their beliefs. 279. Egregious – outstandingly bad; shocking – The egregious error was quickly corrected. 280. Fortuitous – happening by chance rather than intention – Their fortuitous meeting led to a lasting friendship. 281. Garrulous – excessively talkative – The garrulous old man told stories for hours. 282. Hegemony – leadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others – The country's hegemony was challenged by its neighbors. 283. Iconoclast – a person who attacks or criticizes cherished beliefs or institutions – The iconoclast challenged traditional views. 284. Juxtaposition – the fact of two things being seen or placed close together – The juxtaposition of the two artworks was striking. 285. Kowtow – to act in an excessively subservient manner – He refused to kowtow to the authority figures. 286. Lethargy – a lack of energy and enthusiasm – The heat induced a sense of lethargy in everyone. 287. Misanthrope – a person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society – The misanthrope lived alone in the woods. 288. Neophyte – a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief – As a neophyte, he struggled to keep up with the advanced class. 289. Obdurate – stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion – The obdurate child refused to apologize. 290. Paragon – a model of excellence or perfection – She is a paragon of virtue and integrity. 291. Quagmire – a situation that is difficult to get out of – They found themselves in a quagmire of legal issues. 292. Recalcitrant – having an obstinately uncooperative attitude – The recalcitrant student refused to follow the rules. 293. Stagnant – not flowing or moving; inactive – The stagnant water was a breeding ground for mosquitoes. 294. Truncate – to shorten by cutting off – The article was truncated to fit the page. 295. Uncanny – strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way – The uncanny resemblance between them was surprising. 296. Vacuous – having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence – The vacuous remarks did not contribute to the discussion. 297. Winsome – attractive or appealing in a fresh, innocent way – Her winsome smile charmed everyone. 298. Zephyr – a gentle, mild breeze – A zephyr blew through the open window. 299. Abate – to become less intense or widespread – The storm finally began to abate after hours of rain. 300. Banal – so lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring – The film was criticized for its banal plot. 301. Cajole – to persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing – He tried to cajole her into attending the party. 302. Debilitate – to make someone weak or infirm – The illness debilitated him for several weeks. 303. Enervate – to cause someone to feel drained of energy – The long meeting enervated the staff. 304. Furtive – attempting to avoid notice or attention; secretive – She cast a furtive glance at the clock. 305. Garrulous – excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters – The garrulous waiter entertained us with stories. 306. Harangue – a lengthy and aggressive speech – He delivered a harangue about the importance of honesty. 307. Ineffable – too great to be expressed in words – The beauty of the sunset was ineffable. 308. Juxtaposition – the fact of two things being seen or placed close together – The juxtaposition of the two cultures was fascinating. 309. Kowtow – to act in an excessively subservient manner – He refused to kowtow to the demands of his boss. 310. Lament – to express sorrow or regret – She lamented the loss of her childhood home. 311. Magnanimous – very generous or forgiving – The magnanimous gesture was appreciated by all. 312. Nebulous – in the form of a cloud or haze; unclear – The plans for the project remained nebulous. 313. Obsequious – obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree – The obsequious assistant did everything the boss asked. 314. Paradoxical – seemingly absurd or self-contradictory – It's paradoxical that the best students often feel like failures. 315. Quixotic – exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic – His quixotic dreams of changing the world were admirable yet futile. 316. Rhetoric – the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing – The politician's rhetoric appealed to the crowd. 317. Sanguine – optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation – He remained sanguine about the project's future. 318. Trepidation – a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen – She approached the interview with trepidation. 319. Ubiquitous – present everywhere at the same time – Smartphones are ubiquitous in today's society. 320. Vicarious – experienced in the imagination through the feelings of another – She took vicarious pleasure in her friend's success. 321. Wistful – having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing – He had a wistful look as he reminisced about the past. 322. Xenophobic – having or showing a dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries – The xenophobic remarks were met with outrage. 323. Abstruse – difficult to understand; obscure – The professor's lecture was filled with abstruse concepts. 324. Bombastic – high-sounding but with little meaning; inflated – His bombastic speech failed to impress the audience. 325. Clandestine – kept secret or done secretively – The clandestine meetings were held in a hidden location. 326. Disparate – essentially different in kind; not allowing comparison – The two cultures were disparate in their beliefs. 327. Egregious – outstandingly bad; shocking – The egregious error was quickly corrected. 328. Fortuitous – happening by chance rather than intention – Their fortuitous meeting led to a lasting friendship. 329. Garrulous – excessively talkative – The garrulous old man told stories for hours. 330. Hegemony – leadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others – The country's hegemony was challenged by its neighbors. 331. Iconoclast – a person who attacks or criticizes cherished beliefs or institutions – The iconoclast challenged traditional views. 332. Juxtaposition – the fact of two things being seen or placed close together – The juxtaposition of the two artworks was striking. 333. Kowtow – to act in an excessively subservient manner – He refused to kowtow to the authority figures. 334. Lethargy – a lack of energy and enthusiasm – The heat induced a sense of lethargy in everyone. 335. Misanthrope – a person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society – The misanthrope lived alone in the woods. 336. Neophyte – a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief – As a neophyte, he struggled to keep up with the advanced class. 337. Obdurate – stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion – The obdurate child refused to apologize. 338. Paragon – a model of excellence or perfection – She is a paragon of virtue and integrity. 339. Quagmire – a situation that is difficult to get out of – They found themselves in a quagmire of legal issues. 340. Recalcitrant – having an obstinately uncooperative attitude – The recalcitrant student refused to follow the rules. 341. Stagnant – not flowing or moving; inactive – The stagnant water was a breeding ground for mosquitoes. 342. Truncate – to shorten by cutting off – The article was truncated to fit the page. 343. Uncanny – strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way – The uncanny resemblance between them was surprising. 344. Vacuous – having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence – The vacuous remarks did not contribute to the discussion. 345. Winsome – attractive or appealing in a fresh, innocent way – Her winsome smile charmed everyone. 346. Zephyr – a gentle, mild breeze – A zephyr blew through the open window. 347. Abate – to become less intense or widespread – The storm finally began to abate after hours of rain. 348. Banal – so lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring – The film was criticized for its banal plot. 349. Cajole – to persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing – He tried to cajole her into attending the party. 350. Debilitate – to make someone weak or infirm – The illness debilitated him for several weeks. 351. Enervate – to cause someone to feel drained of energy – The long meeting enervated the staff. 352. Furtive – attempting to avoid notice or attention; secretive – She cast a furtive glance at the clock. 353. Garrulous – excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters – The garrulous waiter entertained us with stories. 354. Harangue – a lengthy and aggressive speech – He delivered a harangue about the importance of honesty. 355. Ineffable – too great to be expressed in words – The beauty of the sunset was ineffable. 356. Juxtaposition – the fact of two things being seen or placed close together – The juxtaposition of the two cultures was fascinating. 357. Kowtow – to act in an excessively subservient manner – He refused to kowtow to the demands of his boss. 358. Lament – to express sorrow or regret – She lamented the loss of her childhood home. 359. Magnanimous – very generous or forgiving – The magnanimous gesture was appreciated by all. 360. Nebulous – in the form of a cloud or haze; unclear – The plans for the project remained nebulous. 361. Obsequious – obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree – The obsequious assistant did everything the boss asked. 362. Paradoxical – seemingly absurd or self-contradictory – It's paradoxical that the best students often feel like failures. 363. Quixotic – exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic – His quixotic dreams of changing the world were admirable yet futile. 364. Rhetoric – the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing – The politician's rhetoric appealed to the crowd. 365. Sanguine – optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation – He remained sanguine about the project's future. 366. Trepidation – a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen – She approached the interview with trepidation. 367. Ubiquitous – present everywhere at the same time – Smartphones are ubiquitous in today's society. 368. Vicarious – experienced in the imagination through the feelings of another – She took vicarious pleasure in her friend's success. 369. Wistful – having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing – He had a wistful look as he reminisced about the past. 370. Xenophobic – having or showing a dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries – The xenophobic remarks were met with outrage. 371. Abstruse – difficult to understand; obscure – The professor's lecture was filled with abstruse concepts. 372. Bombastic – high-sounding but with little meaning; inflated – His bombastic speech failed to impress the audience. 373. Clandestine – kept secret or done secretively – The clandestine meetings were held in a hidden location. 374. Disparate – essentially different in kind; not allowing comparison – The two cultures were disparate in their beliefs. 375. Egregious – outstandingly bad; shocking – The egregious error was quickly corrected. 376. Fortuitous – happening by chance rather than intention – Their fortuitous meeting led to a lasting friendship. 377. Garrulous – excessively talkative – The garrulous old man told stories for hours. 378. Hegemony – leadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others – The country's hegemony was challenged by its neighbors. 379. Iconoclast – a person who attacks or criticizes cherished beliefs or institutions – The iconoclast challenged traditional views. 380. Juxtaposition – the fact of two things being seen or placed close together – The juxtaposition of the two artworks was striking. 381. Kowtow – to act in an excessively subservient manner – He refused to kowtow to the authority figures. 382. Lethargy – a lack of energy and enthusiasm – The heat induced a sense of lethargy in everyone. 383. Misanthrope – a person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society – The misanthrope lived alone in the woods. 384. Neophyte – a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief – As a neophyte, he struggled to keep up with the advanced class. 385. Obdurate – stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion – The obdurate child refused to apologize. 386. Paragon – a model of excellence or perfection – She is a paragon of virtue and integrity. 387. Quagmire – a situation that is difficult to get out of – They found themselves in a quagmire of legal issues. 388. Recalcitrant – having an obstinately uncooperative attitude – The recalcitrant student refused to follow the rules. 389. Stagnant – not flowing or moving; inactive – The stagnant water was a breeding ground for mosquitoes. 390. Truncate – to shorten by cutting off – The article was truncated to fit the page. 391. Uncanny – strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way – The uncanny resemblance between them was surprising. 392. Vacuous – having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence – The vacuous remarks did not contribute to the discussion. 393. Winsome – attractive or appealing in a fresh, innocent way – Her winsome smile charmed everyone. 394. Zephyr – a gentle, mild breeze – A zephyr blew through the open window. 395. Abate – to become less intense or widespread – The storm finally began to abate after hours of rain. 396. Banal – so lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring – The film was criticized for its banal plot. 397. Cajole – to persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing – He tried to cajole her into attending the party. 398. Debilitate – to make someone weak or infirm – The illness debilitated him for several weeks. 399. Enervate – to cause someone to feel drained of energy – The long meeting enervated the staff. 400. Furtive – attempting to avoid notice or attention; secretive – She cast a furtive glance at the clock.