Nouns
Adolescent
Teenager
The books are aimed at children and adolescents.
Ascend
go up or climb.
She ascended the stairs.
Menacing
Hastily
with excessive speed or urgency; hurriedly.
maybe I acted too hastily
Devastated
To feel very shocked and upset
She was devastated when she heard the news.
Foresight
the ability to predict what will happen or be needed in the future.
He had the foresight to check that his escape route was clear.
Banish
get rid of (something unwanted).
All thoughts of studying were banished from her head.
Impeccable
in accordance with the highest standards; faultless.
He had impeccable manners.
Sombrely
in a way that is serious, sad, and without humour or entertainment
She has lost one brother already," he said sombrely.
Bewildered
to confuse someone
The instructions completely bewildered me.
Aptitude
a natural ability to do something.
He has an aptitude for painting and drawing.
Rummage
search unsystematically and untidily through something.
He rummaged in his pocket for a handkerchief.
Devious
showing a skilful use of underhand tactics to achieve goals.
He's as devious as a politician needs to be.
Deftly
Skilfully
Her fingers moved deftly across the piano.
Indifferent
Lack of interest / impartiality
He was indifferent about the food choices for lunch.
Calibre
the quality of someone's character or the level of their ability.
They could not afford to lose a man of this calibre.
Glisten
(of something wet or greasy) shine with a sparkling light.
His cheeks glistened with tears.
Unanimous
(of two or more people) fully in agreement.
The doctors were unanimous in their diagnoses.
Maliciously
Exuberant
Enthusiastic and joyful
She has such an exuberant personality!
Tyranny
cruel and oppressive government or rule.
Refugees are fleeing tyranny and oppression.
Clamour
Indispensable
essential
None of our players is indispensable.
Vicariously
Irate
Very angry
We have received some irate phone calls from customers.