Recent 12 Months Editorial Challenging Vocabulary

Used to indicate duty, strategic necessity, or strong moral recommendation

Splendid, ceremonial display, grandeur, or official showmanship

Inciting, encouraging, or feeding strong feelings or conflict, similar to adding fuel to a fire

Swayed unsteadily, balanced precariously, or stood on the verge of collapsing

To grow vigorously, prosper, or multiply in good health

Painful, difficult, or exhausting struggles and hardships

Sharp, profound splits, divisions, or polarizations between distinct groups in a society

Most serious, severe, and catastrophic in consequences

Experiencing a renewal, revival, or major surge of power, activity, and influence after a period of weakness

Broad areas, expansive strips, or large stretches of land

Solemnly promised, pledged, or declared a firm determination to accomplish something

The necessary financial, military, or material means and resources needed for a particular undertaking

Sharing a common border, directly touching, or connected continuously without any break

Believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest; expressing skepticism and disregard for ethical human concerns

To gradually diminish in size, amount, strength, or numbers over time

Completely protected from violation, disturbance, entry, or harm; free from human interference

Suggested or put forward an idea or plan for consideration

Famous or widely known for a negative quality, harmful consequence, or bad trait

Opposite in nature, direction, or meaning; conflicting or contradictory

Fixes, rates, or estimates an economic figure or value at a designated level