advanced English vocabulary words

Advanced English Vocabulary Advanced English Vocabulary Ephemeral (adj.) - Lasting for a very short time. Serendipity (n.) - The occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way. Quintessential (adj.) - Representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class. Perfunctory (adj.) - Carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection. Ostentatious (adj.) - Characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice. Mellifluous (adj.) - Sweet or musical; pleasant to hear. Ebullient (adj.) - Cheerful and full of energy. Sycophant (n.) - A person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage. Cacophony (n.) - A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds. Enigma (n.) - A person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.