100 advanced words

Question 1

aberration

Answer 1

temporary unusual change

The surden surge of temperature is deemed an aberration.

/ˌæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Question 2

acumen

Answer 2

quick and good decision

His financial acumen saved the company.

/əˈkjuː.mən/

Question 3

alacrity

Answer 3

speed and eagerness (흔쾌히)

She accepted the invitation with alacrity, eager to attend to the event.

/əˈlæk.rə.t̬i/

Question 4

aplomb

Answer 4

self-confidence and confidence

He navigated the situation with aplomb, maintaining his calm demeanor.

/bəˈnɑːl/

Question 5

banal

Answer 5

common and ordinary (뻔한)

The storyline of the movie was banal and predictable.

Question 6

belligerent

Answer 6

aggressive

The belligerent costomer started to yell at the cashier.

/bəˈlɪdʒ.ɚ.ənt/

Question 7

boondoggle

Answer 7

wasteful or pointless activity which is paid by public (세금낭비, 쓸모없는 일)

The new highway project turned out to be a boondoggle.

/ˈbuːnˌdɑː.ɡəl/

Question 9

byzantine

Answer 9

complex and difficult to understand

Her byzantine explanation made everyone more confused than before.

/ˈbɪz.ən.tiːn/