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## English GCSE - Level 9 Ready

100 words to sharpen your expression

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Vocabulary Self-Assessment Challenge

Ever feel like you're using the same basic words over and over in your essays? This collection of 100 advanced words is designed specifically to help you reach Level 9 performance in GCSE English.

Before diving in, it's worth checking which words you already know. Your vocabulary falls into three categories: active vocabulary (words you use confidently), passive vocabulary (words you recognise but don't use), and completely unfamiliar terms.

The quote from philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein reminds us that language shapes how we see and understand the world. Expanding your vocabulary literally expands your ability to think and communicate complex ideas - essential for top GCSE grades.

Quick Tip: Don't try to memorise all 100 words at once. Focus on 10-15 words per week and practise using them in sentences about topics you care about.

# archer
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## English GCSE - Level 9 Ready

100 words to sharpen your expression

"The limits of my language are the limits of my wor

Essential Words A-C: Building Your Foundation

These opening words tackle common human behaviours and characteristics you'll often write about in literature essays. Aberration means something unusual or different from the norm - perfect for discussing unexpected plot twists or character actions.

When characters show strong emotions, words like abhor (to hate intensely) and acquiesce (to agree without arguing) help you describe their reactions precisely. Alacrity captures eagerness and enthusiasm, whilst amiable describes genuinely friendly people.

Many of these words describe negative traits that appear frequently in literature. Avarice means extreme greed, brazen describes shameless behaviour, and callous refers to cruel indifference to others' feelings. These are incredibly useful for character analysis essays.

Essay Power: Instead of writing "Lady Macbeth is greedy," try "Lady Macbeth's avarice drives her manipulation of her husband." Instantly more sophisticated!

# archer
ACADEMY

## English GCSE - Level 9 Ready

100 words to sharpen your expression

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Words C-C: Character Analysis Gold

This section is packed with words perfect for analysing characters and their motivations. Candour means honest, straightforward communication - something many literary characters struggle with. Circumspect describes careful, thoughtful behaviour, while clandestine refers to secret activities.

Understanding power dynamics becomes easier with words like coerce (to force someone) and complacency (dangerous overconfidence). These concepts appear constantly in texts like Macbeth, An Inspector Calls, and Jekyll and Hyde.

Coherent thinking and speech show character intelligence, whilst cynical attitudes reveal characters who've lost faith in others' goodness. A confidant is someone trusted with secrets - think about who characters choose to confide in and why.

Literature Link: Iago in Othello is the perfect example of someone who connives (plots and schemes) throughout the play. Using precise vocabulary like this shows deeper understanding.

# archer
ACADEMY

## English GCSE - Level 9 Ready

100 words to sharpen your expression

"The limits of my language are the limits of my wor

Words D-E: Power, Pride and Emotion

This collection focuses heavily on authority, respect, and emotional states. Debase means to lower someone's dignity, whilst decry means to criticise publicly - both useful for discussing social issues in texts like An Inspector Calls.

Deferential behaviour shows respect for authority figures, contrasting sharply with being impertinent (rude and disrespectful). Demure describes quiet, modest behaviour, often expected of women in historical literature.

Words describing negative leadership appear here too. A despot rules with absolute, brutal power - think dictators or tyrannical characters. Being diligent shows positive work ethic, while eloquent speech demonstrates education and sophistication.

Context Matters: Understanding that embezzle specifically means stealing money through false records shows you grasp precise meanings, not just general concepts.

# archer
ACADEMY

## English GCSE - Level 9 Ready

100 words to sharpen your expression

"The limits of my language are the limits of my wor

Words E-H: Knowledge, Behaviour and Character Flaws

Erudite describes someone highly educated and scholarly - useful for discussing narrators or learned characters. When someone extols something, they praise it enthusiastically, whilst fabricate means to invent lies or false stories.

Feral suggests wild, uncivilised behaviour, perfect for discussing characters who reject social norms. To forsake means to abandon completely, often used for dramatic character decisions or moral choices.

Several words here describe unpleasant personality traits. Fractious means irritable and difficult, furtive describes sneaky behaviour, and gluttony refers to overindulgence. Haughty captures arrogant pride, while hypocrisy describes the gap between what people say and do.

Exam Tip: Impeccable means absolutely perfect or flawless. Use it when discussing technically perfect writing techniques or morally pure characters.

# archer
ACADEMY

## English GCSE - Level 9 Ready

100 words to sharpen your expression

"The limits of my language are the limits of my wor

Words I-I: Attitudes, Abilities and Character Types

This section explores various personality traits and behaviours. Impertinent and impudent both describe rudeness, but impudent suggests more casual disrespect. Implacable means impossible to calm down or satisfy - perfect for describing relentless antagonists.

Implicit understanding means something is understood without being directly stated - crucial for analysing subtext in literature. Incisive comments are sharp and penetrating, cutting straight to the heart of issues.

Character weaknesses feature prominently here. Indolent means lazy, inept means incompetent, and having infamy means being famous for terrible reasons. Inhibit means to prevent or restrain, while insatiable describes desires that cannot be satisfied.

Analysis Boost: Insular communities are isolated and closed-off. This word perfectly describes settings in novels where characters are trapped by their circumstances.

# archer
ACADEMY

## English GCSE - Level 9 Ready

100 words to sharpen your expression

"The limits of my language are the limits of my wor

Words I-N: Bravery, Joy and Physical Description

Intrepid characters show courage in dangerous situations - think brave protagonists facing overwhelming odds. Inveterate describes habits so deeply established they're almost impossible to change, useful for character analysis.

Physical descriptions become more sophisticated with words like lithe (graceful and flexible) and lurid (shockingly vivid or sensational). Jubilant captures extreme joy and celebration.

A maverick operates independently, refusing to follow conventional rules - perfect for rebellious characters. Maxims are wise sayings that express life principles, often quoted by mentor figures. Meticulous attention to detail shows careful, precise work.

Descriptive Power: Instead of "small amount," use modicum. Instead of "sad," try morose. These precise word choices elevate your writing immediately.

# archer
ACADEMY

## English GCSE - Level 9 Ready

100 words to sharpen your expression

"The limits of my language are the limits of my wor

Words N-P: Awareness, Behaviour and Abundance

Nominal means insignificantly small, while a novice is a complete beginner. Nuance refers to subtle variations in meaning - essential for sophisticated literary analysis that goes beyond surface-level interpretation.

Being oblivious means lacking awareness of important things happening around you. Obsequious behaviour is excessively submissive and eager to please, whilst obtuse suggests someone who's slow to understand.

A panacea is a supposed cure for everything (spoiler: they don't exist). Parody creates satirical imitations, and having a penchant means having a strong preference for something. Perusal suggests careful, thorough examination.

Vocabulary Upgrade: Plethora means an abundance or excess. Much more sophisticated than saying "lots of" or "many" in your essays!

# archer
ACADEMY

## English GCSE - Level 9 Ready

100 words to sharpen your expression

"The limits of my language are the limits of my wor

Words P-T: Preferences, Restoration and Social Types

Having a predilection for something means you naturally prefer or lean towards it. Quaint describes things that are charmingly old-fashioned, perfect for discussing historical settings in literature.

Rash decisions are made hastily without proper thought. Refurbish means to restore and clean up, whilst repudiate means to firmly reject or refuse something. When something is rife, it's abundant and widespread.

Salient points are the most significant and noticeable ones - essential for structuring strong arguments. Serendipity describes happy accidents or fortunate discoveries. Staid characters are serious and restrained.

Essay Essential: Superfluous means unnecessary or excessive. A sycophant flatters people for personal gain, while taciturn describes someone who rarely speaks.

# archer
ACADEMY

## English GCSE - Level 9 Ready

100 words to sharpen your expression

"The limits of my language are the limits of my wor

Words T-Z: The Final Flourishes

These final words pack serious descriptive punch. Truculent means aggressively ready to fight, perfect for describing hostile characters or tense situations. Taking umbrage means feeling resentment or offence at something.

Venerable describes someone who deserves respect because of their age, wisdom, or achievements - think respected elder characters or long-established institutions. Vociferous means loud and forceful, especially in expressing opinions.

Wanton behaviour is undisciplined and reckless, often with sexual connotations in literature. Finally, zenith represents the highest point or peak of something - perfect for discussing climactic moments or characters at their most powerful.

Success Strategy: Don't just memorise these words - practise using them in practice essays about your set texts. Active use builds confident, natural expression that examiners notice and reward.



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GCSE English Vocabulary - Essential Words and Definitions

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Your vocabulary is like a toolbox - the more advanced words you know, the better you can express complex ideas in your GCSE English essays and exams. These 100 sophisticated words will help you move from basic expression to the... Show more

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Vocabulary Self-Assessment Challenge

Ever feel like you're using the same basic words over and over in your essays? This collection of 100 advanced words is designed specifically to help you reach Level 9 performance in GCSE English.

Before diving in, it's worth checking which words you already know. Your vocabulary falls into three categories: active vocabulary (words you use confidently), passive vocabulary (words you recognise but don't use), and completely unfamiliar terms.

The quote from philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein reminds us that language shapes how we see and understand the world. Expanding your vocabulary literally expands your ability to think and communicate complex ideas - essential for top GCSE grades.

Quick Tip: Don't try to memorise all 100 words at once. Focus on 10-15 words per week and practise using them in sentences about topics you care about.

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Essential Words A-C: Building Your Foundation

These opening words tackle common human behaviours and characteristics you'll often write about in literature essays. Aberration means something unusual or different from the norm - perfect for discussing unexpected plot twists or character actions.

When characters show strong emotions, words like abhor (to hate intensely) and acquiesce (to agree without arguing) help you describe their reactions precisely. Alacrity captures eagerness and enthusiasm, whilst amiable describes genuinely friendly people.

Many of these words describe negative traits that appear frequently in literature. Avarice means extreme greed, brazen describes shameless behaviour, and callous refers to cruel indifference to others' feelings. These are incredibly useful for character analysis essays.

Essay Power: Instead of writing "Lady Macbeth is greedy," try "Lady Macbeth's avarice drives her manipulation of her husband." Instantly more sophisticated!

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Words C-C: Character Analysis Gold

This section is packed with words perfect for analysing characters and their motivations. Candour means honest, straightforward communication - something many literary characters struggle with. Circumspect describes careful, thoughtful behaviour, while clandestine refers to secret activities.

Understanding power dynamics becomes easier with words like coerce (to force someone) and complacency (dangerous overconfidence). These concepts appear constantly in texts like Macbeth, An Inspector Calls, and Jekyll and Hyde.

Coherent thinking and speech show character intelligence, whilst cynical attitudes reveal characters who've lost faith in others' goodness. A confidant is someone trusted with secrets - think about who characters choose to confide in and why.

Literature Link: Iago in Othello is the perfect example of someone who connives (plots and schemes) throughout the play. Using precise vocabulary like this shows deeper understanding.

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Words D-E: Power, Pride and Emotion

This collection focuses heavily on authority, respect, and emotional states. Debase means to lower someone's dignity, whilst decry means to criticise publicly - both useful for discussing social issues in texts like An Inspector Calls.

Deferential behaviour shows respect for authority figures, contrasting sharply with being impertinent (rude and disrespectful). Demure describes quiet, modest behaviour, often expected of women in historical literature.

Words describing negative leadership appear here too. A despot rules with absolute, brutal power - think dictators or tyrannical characters. Being diligent shows positive work ethic, while eloquent speech demonstrates education and sophistication.

Context Matters: Understanding that embezzle specifically means stealing money through false records shows you grasp precise meanings, not just general concepts.

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Words E-H: Knowledge, Behaviour and Character Flaws

Erudite describes someone highly educated and scholarly - useful for discussing narrators or learned characters. When someone extols something, they praise it enthusiastically, whilst fabricate means to invent lies or false stories.

Feral suggests wild, uncivilised behaviour, perfect for discussing characters who reject social norms. To forsake means to abandon completely, often used for dramatic character decisions or moral choices.

Several words here describe unpleasant personality traits. Fractious means irritable and difficult, furtive describes sneaky behaviour, and gluttony refers to overindulgence. Haughty captures arrogant pride, while hypocrisy describes the gap between what people say and do.

Exam Tip: Impeccable means absolutely perfect or flawless. Use it when discussing technically perfect writing techniques or morally pure characters.

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Words I-I: Attitudes, Abilities and Character Types

This section explores various personality traits and behaviours. Impertinent and impudent both describe rudeness, but impudent suggests more casual disrespect. Implacable means impossible to calm down or satisfy - perfect for describing relentless antagonists.

Implicit understanding means something is understood without being directly stated - crucial for analysing subtext in literature. Incisive comments are sharp and penetrating, cutting straight to the heart of issues.

Character weaknesses feature prominently here. Indolent means lazy, inept means incompetent, and having infamy means being famous for terrible reasons. Inhibit means to prevent or restrain, while insatiable describes desires that cannot be satisfied.

Analysis Boost: Insular communities are isolated and closed-off. This word perfectly describes settings in novels where characters are trapped by their circumstances.

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Words I-N: Bravery, Joy and Physical Description

Intrepid characters show courage in dangerous situations - think brave protagonists facing overwhelming odds. Inveterate describes habits so deeply established they're almost impossible to change, useful for character analysis.

Physical descriptions become more sophisticated with words like lithe (graceful and flexible) and lurid (shockingly vivid or sensational). Jubilant captures extreme joy and celebration.

A maverick operates independently, refusing to follow conventional rules - perfect for rebellious characters. Maxims are wise sayings that express life principles, often quoted by mentor figures. Meticulous attention to detail shows careful, precise work.

Descriptive Power: Instead of "small amount," use modicum. Instead of "sad," try morose. These precise word choices elevate your writing immediately.

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Words N-P: Awareness, Behaviour and Abundance

Nominal means insignificantly small, while a novice is a complete beginner. Nuance refers to subtle variations in meaning - essential for sophisticated literary analysis that goes beyond surface-level interpretation.

Being oblivious means lacking awareness of important things happening around you. Obsequious behaviour is excessively submissive and eager to please, whilst obtuse suggests someone who's slow to understand.

A panacea is a supposed cure for everything (spoiler: they don't exist). Parody creates satirical imitations, and having a penchant means having a strong preference for something. Perusal suggests careful, thorough examination.

Vocabulary Upgrade: Plethora means an abundance or excess. Much more sophisticated than saying "lots of" or "many" in your essays!

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Words P-T: Preferences, Restoration and Social Types

Having a predilection for something means you naturally prefer or lean towards it. Quaint describes things that are charmingly old-fashioned, perfect for discussing historical settings in literature.

Rash decisions are made hastily without proper thought. Refurbish means to restore and clean up, whilst repudiate means to firmly reject or refuse something. When something is rife, it's abundant and widespread.

Salient points are the most significant and noticeable ones - essential for structuring strong arguments. Serendipity describes happy accidents or fortunate discoveries. Staid characters are serious and restrained.

Essay Essential: Superfluous means unnecessary or excessive. A sycophant flatters people for personal gain, while taciturn describes someone who rarely speaks.

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Words T-Z: The Final Flourishes

These final words pack serious descriptive punch. Truculent means aggressively ready to fight, perfect for describing hostile characters or tense situations. Taking umbrage means feeling resentment or offence at something.

Venerable describes someone who deserves respect because of their age, wisdom, or achievements - think respected elder characters or long-established institutions. Vociferous means loud and forceful, especially in expressing opinions.

Wanton behaviour is undisciplined and reckless, often with sexual connotations in literature. Finally, zenith represents the highest point or peak of something - perfect for discussing climactic moments or characters at their most powerful.

Success Strategy: Don't just memorise these words - practise using them in practice essays about your set texts. Active use builds confident, natural expression that examiners notice and reward.

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Xander S

iOS user

THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮

Elisha

iOS user

This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now

Paul T

iOS user

The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.

Stefan S

iOS user

This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.

Samantha Klich

Android user

Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.

Anna

iOS user

Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good

Thomas R

iOS user

Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.

Basil

Android user

This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.

David K

iOS user

The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!

Sudenaz Ocak

Android user

In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.

Greenlight Bonnie

Android user

very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.

Rohan U

Android user

I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.

Xander S

iOS user

THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮

Elisha

iOS user

This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now

Paul T

iOS user