Big words
The main character in a story, usually the hero.
Protagonist
To judge or assess something’s value or quality.
Evaluate
To wander aimlessly or take a winding path.
Meander
To reject or refuse to accept something
Repudiate
Easily controlled or obedient.
Docile
Slim and graceful.
Svelte
Showy or flashy in a way that’s meant to attract attention.
Ostentatious
The belief that people are motivated by selfish reasons.
Cynicism
To throw away or get rid of something unnecessary.
Jettison
Being too satisfied with yourself, without trying to improve.
Complacent
Harmful or poisonous.
Noxious
Being careful with money and not spending much.
Frugal
To spread throughout something.
Pervade
A person who is extremely knowledgeable or talented in a specific area.
Savant
Hardworking and persistent.
Assiduous
Being quiet or not wanting to share thoughts or feelings.
Reticence
To make something less painful or severe.
Alleviate
To help settle a disagreement between people.
Mediate
A special or comfortable place, position, or role.
Niche
A memory aid or trick to help you remember something.
Mnemonic
To make a bad situation worse.
Exacerbate
Having strong feelings or passion about something.
Ardent
Food and drink that provide nourishment.
Sustenance
Hard to understand or unclear.
Obscure
To agree or give in, even if reluctantly.
Acquiesce
To embarrass someone deeply.
Mortify
Having mixed or uncertain feelings about something.
Ambivalent
To increase or intensify.
Escalate
Very sad and unable to be comforted.
Disconsolate
To clear someone of blame or guilt.
Absolve
A short break or relief from something difficult.
Respite
Something that can be felt or is very obvious.
Palpable
Willing to agree or go along with something.
Amenable
A short piece taken from a larger text.
Excerpt
Having a huge appetite for something, like food or knowledge.
Voracious