{"id":14460,"date":"2024-08-16T18:33:15","date_gmt":"2024-08-16T13:03:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/?p=14460"},"modified":"2026-03-06T15:11:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T09:41:29","slug":"difficult-words-with-meaning-in-english","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/difficult-words-with-meaning-in-english\/","title":{"rendered":"200+ Difficult Words with Meaning in English"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/difficult-words-with-meaning-in-english\/#What_are_Difficult_Words\" >What are Difficult Words?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/difficult-words-with-meaning-in-english\/#New_English_Difficult_Words\" >New English Difficult Words&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/difficult-words-with-meaning-in-english\/#20_Difficult_Words_with_Meaning_in_English\" >20 Difficult Words with Meaning in English&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/difficult-words-with-meaning-in-english\/#Adulting\" >Adulting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/difficult-words-with-meaning-in-english\/#Binge-watch\" >Binge-watch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/difficult-words-with-meaning-in-english\/#Cancel_Culture\" >Cancel Culture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/difficult-words-with-meaning-in-english\/#Doomscrolling\" >Doomscrolling<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/difficult-words-with-meaning-in-english\/#Abnegation\" >Abnegation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/difficult-words-with-meaning-in-english\/#Iconoclast\" >Iconoclast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/difficult-words-with-meaning-in-english\/#Fatuous\" >Fatuous<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/difficult-words-with-meaning-in-english\/#Idiosyncratic\" >Idiosyncratic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/difficult-words-with-meaning-in-english\/#Incumbent\" >Incumbent<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/difficult-words-with-meaning-in-english\/#Inveterate\" >Inveterate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/difficult-words-with-meaning-in-english\/#Libertarian\" >Libertarian<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/difficult-words-with-meaning-in-english\/#Licentious\" >Licentious&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/difficult-words-with-meaning-in-english\/#Multifarious\" >Multifarious<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/difficult-words-with-meaning-in-english\/#Ostracism\" >Ostracism<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/difficult-words-with-meaning-in-english\/#Pertinacious\" >Pertinacious<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/difficult-words-with-meaning-in-english\/#Quotidian\" >Quotidian<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/difficult-words-with-meaning-in-english\/#Recalcitrant\" >Recalcitrant<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/difficult-words-with-meaning-in-english\/#Sanctimonious\" >Sanctimonious<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/difficult-words-with-meaning-in-english\/#Travesty\" >Travesty<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/difficult-words-with-meaning-in-english\/#Vicissitude\" >Vicissitude<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/difficult-words-with-meaning-in-english\/#30_New_English_Words_with_Meaning\" >30 New English Words with Meaning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/difficult-words-with-meaning-in-english\/#New_English_Words_for_IELTS\" >New English Words for IELTS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/difficult-words-with-meaning-in-english\/#English_Words_for_Children\" >English Words for Children&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/difficult-words-with-meaning-in-english\/#Tips_to_Enhance_English_Vocabulary\" >Tips to Enhance English Vocabulary&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/difficult-words-with-meaning-in-english\/#Build_a_Reading_Habit\" >Build a Reading Habit&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/difficult-words-with-meaning-in-english\/#Write_Down_New_Words\" >Write Down New Words&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/difficult-words-with-meaning-in-english\/#Practice_Space-repetition_Reviews\" >Practice Space-repetition Reviews&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/difficult-words-with-meaning-in-english\/#Learn_a_Word_a_Day\" >Learn a Word a Day&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/difficult-words-with-meaning-in-english\/#Use_It_or_Lose_It\" >Use It or Lose It&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/difficult-words-with-meaning-in-english\/#Difficult_English_Words_to_Pronounce\" >Difficult English Words to Pronounce&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks\/difficult-words-with-meaning-in-english\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>How good is your English vocabulary? How often do you explore new words, look for their correct pronunciation, and their meaning in the dictionary or the internet? There are multiple ways to improve our vocabulary. We can regularly read newspapers, books, magazines, and articles, listen to podcasts, watch movies and news channels, etc. These are some good and effective ways to not just enhance one\u2019s English vocabulary but learn new words as well. Whether you are preparing for an English proficiency test or just learning out of personal interest, you can surely build a strong vocabulary and strengthen your grasp of the English language. Today, we will discuss 200+ difficult words with meaning in English. To give you a head start, here\u2019s a new English word: <strong>Coulrophobia.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_Difficult_Words\"><\/span>What are Difficult Words?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>How do you define a word as \u201cdifficult\u201d? Is it complex pronunciation or meaning? Or its length and structure? We surely have our own ways of understanding things, and same is the case with words. Words speak about themselves. Every word has it\u2019s unique meaning, pronunciation, and purpose. There are synonyms too, but before understanding similar words, it is important to understand the true meaning of the listed word.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To most people, words like <strong>\u2018esoteric\u2019<\/strong>, <strong>phylogenetic<\/strong>, and <strong>\u2018synecdoche\u2019 <\/strong>might be difficult as these are not commonly used in our daily conversations. Moreover, they have complex meanings, as they require specific knowledge to understand.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"New_English_Difficult_Words\"><\/span>New English Difficult Words&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are over 170,000 English words in the Oxford Dictionary. Within these, there are over 4,700 obsolete words, meaning words that are no longer used. In 2023, 690 new words were added to the English dictionary. These new words emerged as a direct response to the need to refer to new situations or concepts. One very simple and easy way to form a new word is to merge existing words, which together make a sensible meaning of a new idea. Let\u2019s look at some of the most popular new English words in 2023.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Jawn&nbsp;<\/td><td>Jugging&nbsp;<\/td><td>Neobank&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nepo baby&nbsp;<\/td><td>Crony capitalism&nbsp;<\/td><td>Pessimize&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shower orange&nbsp;<\/td><td>Generative AI&nbsp;<\/td><td>Kinkeeping&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Godwin\u2019s law&nbsp;<\/td><td>GPT (generative pre-trained transformer)&nbsp;<\/td><td>CODA (child of deaf adult)&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Greenwashing&nbsp;<\/td><td>LLM (large language model)&nbsp;<\/td><td>Amalgagender&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sportswashing&nbsp;<\/td><td>Biohacking&nbsp;<\/td><td>Mountweazel&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Crypto fascism&nbsp;<\/td><td>Bloatware&nbsp;<\/td><td>Paraprosdokian&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_Difficult_Words_with_Meaning_in_English\"><\/span>20 Difficult Words with Meaning in English&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are over 1.46 billion English speaking people in the world. English is not just a language. It serves a purpose beyond communication. It has become a global lingua franca, influencing and being influenced by cultures around the world. For many, English is a means of expressing identity. Many international businesses, trades, and financial organizations consider English as their default language. Universities across the world accept English proficiency scores to check whether a student is ready for college or not.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below we have highlighted 20 difficult words with meaning in English. These words, their meaning and examples will surely enhance your overall vocabulary skills.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adulting\"><\/span>Adulting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Meaning: <\/strong>The practice of behaving in a way characteristic of a responsible adult, especially the accomplishment of mundane but necessary tasks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Example:<\/em><\/strong><em> \u201cPaying bills and grocery shopping are just part of adulting.&#8221;<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Binge-watch\"><\/span>Binge-watch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> To watch multiple episodes of a TV series or program at once.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Example<\/em><\/strong><em>: &#8220;I spent the weekend binge-watching my favorite TV show.&#8221;<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cancel_Culture\"><\/span>Cancel Culture<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Meaning<\/strong>: A modern form of ostracism in which someone is thrust out of social or professional circles, either online or in the real world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Example<\/em><\/strong><em>: &#8220;Cancel culture has led to many public figures losing their careers.&#8221;<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Doomscrolling\"><\/span>Doomscrolling<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Meaning<\/strong>: The act of consuming a large quantity of negative online news at once.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Example<\/em><\/strong><em>: &#8220;Doomscrolling late at night made it hard for me to sleep.&#8221;<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Abnegation\"><\/span>Abnegation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Meaning: <\/strong>Renunciation of a belief or doctrine; Denial.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Example:<\/em><\/strong><em> \u201c<\/em><em>His abnegation of luxury surprised everyone.&#8221;<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Iconoclast\"><\/span>Iconoclast<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Someone who criticizes or attacks cherished ideas and beliefs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Example<\/strong>: \u201cShe was seen as an iconoclast for challenging traditional beliefs.&#8221;<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fatuous\"><\/span>Fatuous<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Devoid of intelligence&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Example:<\/strong> \u201cHis fatuous remark was met with silence.&#8221;<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Idiosyncratic\"><\/span>Idiosyncratic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Meaning: <\/strong>Something peculiar to an individual.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example: <\/strong>&#8220;Her idiosyncratic style made her stand out in the crowd.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Incumbent\"><\/span>Incumbent<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Meaning: <\/strong>A person currently in an official position.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Example: <\/em><\/strong><em>&#8220;It is incumbent upon us to act responsibly.&#8221;<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inveterate\"><\/span>Inveterate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Habitual&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Example:<\/em><\/strong><em> &#8220;He&#8217;s an inveterate traveler, always planning his next adventure.&#8221;<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Libertarian\"><\/span>Libertarian<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Someone who cherishes ideas of free will.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Example:<\/em><\/strong><em> &#8220;Her libertarian views emphasize minimal government intervention in personal lives.&#8221;<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Licentious\"><\/span>Licentious&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Meaning<\/em><\/strong><em>: A person who is <\/em>promiscuous.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Example<\/em><\/strong><em>: <\/em><em>&#8220;His licentious behavior at the party shocked many of the guests.&#8221;<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Multifarious\"><\/span>Multifarious<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Meaning<\/strong>: Multifaceted or diverse.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Example<\/em><\/strong><em>: &#8220;Her multifarious interests include painting, coding, and hiking.&#8221;<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ostracism\"><\/span>Ostracism<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Meaning<\/strong>: Excluding a person or certain section from society by the majority\u2019s consent&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Example<\/em><\/strong><em>: &#8220;After the scandal, he faced social ostracism from his former friends.&#8221;<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pertinacious\"><\/span>Pertinacious<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Meaning<\/strong>: Someone who is stubbornly unyielding&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Example<\/em><\/strong><em>: &#8220;Her pertinacious efforts to solve the problem eventually paid off.&#8221;<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quotidian\"><\/span>Quotidian<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Meaning<\/strong>: Something that is of daily occurrence&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Example<\/em><\/strong><em>: <\/em><em>&#8220;His quotidian routine included a morning jog and a cup of coffee.&#8221;<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recalcitrant\"><\/span>Recalcitrant<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Resistant to authority.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong> &#8220;The recalcitrant student refused to follow the teacher&#8217;s instructions.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sanctimonious\"><\/span>Sanctimonious<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> The pretense of being morally pious to exhibit moral superiority&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong> &#8220;His sanctimonious speeches about morality were often met with eye rolls.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Travesty\"><\/span>Travesty<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Meaning<\/strong>: Distorting facts or imitation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong> &#8220;The poorly executed remake was a travesty of the original film.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vicissitude\"><\/span>Vicissitude<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> An unwelcome or unpleasant change in circumstances or fortune.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong> &#8220;She faced the vicissitudes of life with remarkable resilience.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"30_New_English_Words_with_Meaning\"><\/span>30 New English Words with Meaning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this section, we will discuss 30 new English words with their meaning. These new English words have emerged from the exciting words and have modified their previous meaning. Let\u2019s learn these new words.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>New English Words<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Meaning<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Abstruse&nbsp;<\/td><td>Difficult to understand; obscure&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Adumbrate&nbsp;<\/td><td>To vaguely outline or sketch; to foreshadow&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Alacrity&nbsp;<\/td><td>Eagerness and enthusiasm&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Anachronism&nbsp;<\/td><td>Something out of space in time; a historical error&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Antediluvian&nbsp;<\/td><td>Extremely old; of or belonging to the time before the biblical Flood.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Aplomb&nbsp;<\/td><td>Self-confidence and assurance, especially in a demanding situation.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Assiduous&nbsp;<\/td><td>Showing great care and perseverance&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Banal&nbsp;<\/td><td>Lacking originality and boring&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cacophony&nbsp;<\/td><td>A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Circumspect&nbsp;<\/td><td>Wary and unwilling to take risks; cautious.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Conflagration&nbsp;<\/td><td>A large destructive fire or conflict&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Contumacious&nbsp;<\/td><td>Stubbornly or willfully disobedient&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Disparate&nbsp;<\/td><td>Fundamentally different or distinct&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Enervate&nbsp;<\/td><td>Make someone feel drained of energy&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ephemeral&nbsp;<\/td><td>Lasting for a very short period&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Exacerbate&nbsp;<\/td><td>To make a bad situation worse&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fecund&nbsp;<\/td><td>Able to produce a lot of children, crops, young animals, etc.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Garrulous&nbsp;<\/td><td>Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ineffable&nbsp;<\/td><td>Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Inimical&nbsp;<\/td><td>Hostile; unfriendly.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Insidious&nbsp;<\/td><td>Proceeding in a subtle way with harmful effects; treacherous.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Juxtapose&nbsp;<\/td><td>To place side by side for comparison or contrast&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Laconic&nbsp;<\/td><td>To use very few words; concise.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Munificent&nbsp;<\/td><td>More generous than usual or what\u2019s necessary&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nefarious&nbsp;<\/td><td>Wicked or criminal&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pernicious&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Proclivity&nbsp;<\/td><td>A tendency or inclination towards something.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quintessential&nbsp;<\/td><td>Representing or showing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Recalcitrant&nbsp;<\/td><td>Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sycophant&nbsp;<\/td><td>A person who acts obsequiously toward someone important to gain advantage.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"New_English_Words_for_IELTS\"><\/span>New English Words for IELTS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning new and difficult English words can significantly help individuals prepare for English proficiency tests like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/admission-guide\/ielts-exam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IELTS<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/admission-guide\/pte-exam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PTE<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/admission-guide\/toefl-exam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TOEFL<\/a><\/strong>, etc. English proficiency tests are conducted to measure a candidate\u2019s understanding of the English language in four sections; Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking. Understanding new words, their meanings and right pronunciation can surely enhance a candidate\u2019s overall score on the test. Here are 15 new English words for IELTS.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>New English Words for IELTS<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Meaning<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Amotivation&nbsp;<\/td><td>Lack of motivation to initiate or persist in goal-directed behavior&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Angsting&nbsp;<\/td><td>To feel or express anxiety, apprehension, or insecurity&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Athleisure&nbsp;<\/td><td>A fashion trend characterized by athletic clothing that is both comfortable and aesthetically appealing&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Coulrophobia&nbsp;<\/td><td>Extreme or irrational fears of clowns&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Denialist&nbsp;<\/td><td>A person who refuses to admit the truth of a concept or proposition supported by most scientific or historical evidence.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hellacious&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>Very great, bad, or overwhelming&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hygge&nbsp;<\/td><td>A quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quilling&nbsp;<\/td><td>A piece of quilled lace or other fabric used as a trim&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ostentatious&nbsp;<\/td><td>Characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shero&nbsp;<\/td><td>A woman admired or idealized for her courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a heroine&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vociferous&nbsp;<\/td><td>Expressing your opinions or feelings in a loud and confident way.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pernicious&nbsp;<\/td><td>Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quintessential&nbsp;<\/td><td>Representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ebullient&nbsp;<\/td><td>Cheerful and full of energy&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bellicose&nbsp;<\/td><td>Demonstrating aggression or willingness to fight.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"English_Words_for_Children\"><\/span>English Words for Children&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>English is the primary language of international communication. Fluently speaking and understanding English language enables people from different backgrounds to share their thoughts and express ideas. Children in schools are taught English from an early age. Here are 50 English words for children with their meaning.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Attractive&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Chill&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Decay&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">False&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Method&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Brilliant&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Certain&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Drift&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Favor&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Magnificient&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Brief&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Capture&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Distant&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Grasp&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Marsh&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Border&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Cable&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Doze&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Harmony&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Sensitive&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Bold&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Consider&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Disease&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Intent&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Solution&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Confess&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Contain&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Digest&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Individual&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Theory&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Coast&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Continent&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Diagram&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Lullaby&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Triumph&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Cling&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Convince&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Device&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Lemonade&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Talent&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Climate&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Coward&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Delicate&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Koala&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Velocity&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Clever&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Crew&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Energy&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Knowledge&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Wisdom&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_to_Enhance_English_Vocabulary\"><\/span>Tips to Enhance English Vocabulary&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Enhancing English vocabulary requires time and consistent practice. You can surely learn 50 or 60 words a day or even more than that, but the term \u2018vocabulary\u2019 is not limited to some mere words. Vocabulary is the sum of all the words, their meaning, synonyms, antonyms, and examples used in a language. Here are some easy tips designed to enhance English vocabulary in real-time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Build_a_Reading_Habit\"><\/span>Build a Reading Habit&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step towards enhancing English vocabulary is to build a reading habit. Reading is a great way to improve vocabulary and learn something new. This is because when we read something and come across new words as part of a story, we are more likely to remember it for a longer period. There are multiple sources available, like newspapers, magazines, academic and fictional books, journals, etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Write_Down_New_Words\"><\/span>Write Down New Words&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Writing down every new word you come across will take your vocabulary to a new level. You can remember new words and their meaning in a better way by writing them. Writing words and their meanings yourself rather than seeing them in books or screens makes learning efficient. If a word is difficult to pronounce, you can translate it into your language and then relate it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practice_Space-repetition_Reviews\"><\/span>Practice Space-repetition Reviews&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Spaced repetition is a learning technique in which words are reviewed after some time. The more often and regularly we see new words and their meaning, the more likely we are to learn them. One popular way of doing so is to make sticky notes and paste them on the walls of your room, door, or fridge. This way, you will see them every time you pass, and you can easily understand their meaning.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Learn_a_Word_a_Day\"><\/span>Learn a Word a Day&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning new words or anything new requires commitment. It\u2019s a test that requires effort and regular practice. You can make a long-term plan by focusing on short goals, like making a 30-day goal of learning 30 new words, by learning a word a day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_It_or_Lose_It\"><\/span>Use It or Lose It&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to remember words for a longer period, one of the best ways is to follow the \u2018use it or lose it\u2019 practice. You can use new vocabulary the moment you are speaking or writing in English. This practice allows you to use new words in daily life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Difficult_English_Words_to_Pronounce\"><\/span>Difficult English Words to Pronounce&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One reason why some words are listed as difficult is their complex pronunciation. To pronounce such difficult words, try to break them into pieces and then speak one part at a time. Here are 20 difficult English words to pronounce.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Anemone&nbsp;<\/td><td>Isthmus&nbsp;<\/td><td>Thorough&nbsp;<\/td><td>Nauseous&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Antidisestablishmentarianism&nbsp;<\/td><td>Ignominious&nbsp;<\/td><td>Kaleidoscopic&nbsp;<\/td><td>Onomatopoeia&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Caricature&nbsp;<\/td><td>Decrepit&nbsp;<\/td><td>Lackadaisical&nbsp;<\/td><td>Otorhinolaryngologist&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Charcuterie&nbsp;<\/td><td>Etcetera&nbsp;<\/td><td>Massachusetts&nbsp;<\/td><td>Quinoa&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Epitome&nbsp;<\/td><td>Ignominious&nbsp;<\/td><td>Metamorphosis&nbsp;<\/td><td>Worcestershire&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning new and difficult words is part of life. We come across new words and phrases, read them, understand their meaning, and examples, and eventually learn them. This is how the cycle of learning new words works. Some difficult words with meaning might be more challenging than others but with the tips listed above, one can surely enhance their overall English vocabulary.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>We hope you liked the above blog on &#8220;<strong>200+ Difficult Words with Meaning<\/strong>&#8220;. 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