Recent 12 Months Editorial Challenging Vocabulary

Inspiring great respect or fear because of being very powerful, capable, or large

Unpredictable or erratic in operation; difficult to manage reliably

Unpredictable, irregular, and inconsistent in pattern or behavior

Said, stated, or performed again multiple times to emphasize or clarify

Acting with or showing care and thought for the future; wise

Removing people or elements considered undesirable or harmful from an organization or place

Critical, detailed, and close examination or observation

Not to be relied upon; suspect or of doubtful value/reputation

Extremely dry and receiving very little rainfall, making water resources scarce

The shameful failure to perform one’s legal duty or obligations; deliberate abandonment of official responsibility

A formal accusation or severe public condemnation showing that a system, institution, or policy is deeply flawed

A failure to notice, supervise, or correct a serious flaw or wrongdoing

Spreading or flourishing unchecked, especially something harmful or lawless

Extremely harsh, cutting, and severely critical in tone or judgment

Severely scolded, rebuked, or criticized someone for failing to carry out their legal duty

The state of being healthy, balanced, flourishing, and ecologically sound

Failing to adhere to proper standards, rules, or correct behavior; delinquent

Drying out completely or removing all moisture

Strengthening or reinforcing a structure or facility against potential damage or disaster

Violent, heavy downpours of rain or fast, overwhelming rushing streams of water