Advanced Vocabulary Lists and Exercises

Advanced Word List 20

astute: (adjective) shrewd, or having the ability to accurately assess situations or people for one's own advantage.
Max is a very astute businessman. He has a very keen mind for making business deals.
candor: (noun) the quality of openness and honesty in attitude and expression
In all candor, I think that Max is a complete nincompoop.
copious: (adjective) plentiful, abundant in supply
We drank copious amounts of coffee in order to stay awake during class.
effeminate: (adjective) feminine, unmanly
Because Max is so effeminate, he was often picked on in school. The other kids called him a sissy.
finagle: (verb) to get something through manipulation or dishonest means
Max finagled his way into the sold out Britney Spears concert. I don't know how he did it (or why).
prolific: (adjective) very productive
Noam Chomsky is a very prolific author. He's written many books and articles.
tangible: (adjective) touchable, perceptible by touch
Max will probably escape punishment for his crimes because there is no tangible evidence to make a case against him.