Recent 12 Months Editorial Challenging Vocabulary

A clever, calculated, and skillful move or scheme designed to achieve a goal

Serves as a warning or sign that something significant or unpleasant is about to happen

Having great power, effectiveness, or legal influence

To disqualify or withdraw oneself from participation in an official responsibility or decision

Halted, stopped, or delayed for an extended period

A state of excitement, widespread talk, or hype surrounding a new trend or sector

Liking something a lot or being fascinated, captivated, or charmed by something

Lasting for a very short time; temporary or brief

Recklessly bold or rash; taking unnecessary risks without sensible thought

The central and most important part of an object, movement, or group, forming the basis for its activity and growth

A seemingly absurd or contradictory statement or situation that may nonetheless be true

An assessment, calculation, or serious confrontation with a formidable power or crisis

A regular rhythm, operational frequency, tempo, or recurring schedule of events

Great destruction, ruin, or severe widespread damage

A distinctive characteristic, standard of excellence, or definitive sign of quality and authenticity

The state or quality of being absolutely incapable of making mistakes, experiencing errors, or failing

A high resting position, vantage point, or designated spot

Persons, things, or signs that come before and indicate the approach of future events; early warning signs

Based on a fundamental assumption, principle, or necessary precondition

The cut stalks of grain crops left standing in the soil after harvesting