Recent 12 Months Editorial Challenging Vocabulary

Although or even though; used to introduce a qualifying or concessive limitation

A temporary delay or relief from an unpleasant or difficult situation

Everlasting, persistent, or continuing through many years without stopping

Attempted, pursued, or tried hard to discover or achieve an objective

Unpleasantly clear, harsh, sharp, or impossible to overlook

Preventing something from developing, spreading, or growing freely; suppressing or choking

A distinct line of thought, thread, or thematic element within a broader policy or philosophy

Difficult to capture, achieve, or pin down

Weight, power, or substantial influence and importance in geopolitical or economic affairs

Made less severe, painful, harmful, or intense

In relation to, with regard to, or in comparison with

Encouraging, cheering, or giving hope and confidence

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