10 smart words to elevate your vocabulary and sound like a true native speaker !

Advanced vocabulary to enhance your English !

Having a friendly and lovable nature/behaviour
used to describe someone who is friendly.

"The amiable woman was loved by everyone."

To be rude and blunt in manner and speech
used to describe someone's attitude and behaviour

"The doctor was brusque and impatient."
"His tone was brusque."

To persuade someone to do something by pleasant talk, flattering and false promises. 

"He cajoled into selling the house."
"He cajoled the poor man into buying a fake cell phone."

Quality of speaking openly and honestly about things, being very sincere and frank.

"Because the realtor was an honest woman, she replied with candor about the damage to the house."
"The politician was a candor man."

Showing or expressing respect and politeness to someone.
Having behaviour or actions which show respect.

"She is always extremely deferential to anyone in authority."
"The young are deferential to their elders."

To quit or leave entirely/ to give up on something valued or pleasant.

"I won't forsake my vegetarian principles"
"She has forsaken her country for an island in the South Pacific."

Having or showing an attitude of superiority towards people or things. 
You use haughty to describe someone's arrogant behaviour.

"She has become haughty since fame and fortune have knocked at her door."

to keep (someone) from doing what he or she wants to do, to prevent or slow down the activity or occurrence of (something).

"If you put plants in a dark room, you inhibit their growth."

To be ignorant/ separated from other people or cultures not knowing or interested in new or different ideas.

"He seemed so insular and uninterested in anyone's opinions."

extremely brave and showing no fear of dangerous situations.
Used to describe a person who is bold and brave.

"He is an intrepid traveler who cannot be stopped from going to places that seem dangerous."