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What part of speech is difficult.

Difficult can be categorized as an adjective .

• 1. difficult is an adjective.

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• Positive Comparative Superlative
• difficult   more difficult most difficult
• Positive : difficult  
• Comparative : more difficult
• Superlative : most difficult

What does difficult mean?

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50+ Difficult Words With Meanings

Difficult words with meanings.

English is a rich and complex language with a vast vocabulary . While many words are relatively easy to understand, there are also a number of difficult words that can be challenging for even native speakers. This list of difficult words with meanings is a helpful resource for anyone who wants to improve their vocabulary and understanding of the English language.

Here are 50+ difficult words in English along with their meanings:

• Abjure – to renounce or give up formally
• Abscond – to depart secretly and hide oneself
• Acerbic – sharp and forthright in speech or tone
• Acumen – keenness and depth of perception or discernment
• Adroit – skillful and clever in using the hands or mind
• Ambivalent – having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something
• Anachronism – something that is out of place in a particular time period
• Arcane – understood by few; mysterious or secret
• Bombastic – high-sounding but with little meaning; inflated
• Cacophony – a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds
• Capricious – unpredictable and impulsive
• Cogent – clear, logical, and convincing
• Contrite – feeling remorse or guilt
• Discombobulate – to confuse or disconcert
• Ebullient – cheerful and full of energy
• Egregious – outstandingly bad or shocking
• Enigmatic – mysterious and difficult to understand
• Epiphany – a sudden realization or understanding
• Esoteric – intended for or understood by only a small number of people with special knowledge
• Facetious – treating serious issues with inappropriate humor
• Fatuous – silly and pointless
• Gregarious – fond of company; sociable
• Ignominious – deserving or causing public disgrace or shame
• Impetuous – acting or done quickly and without thought or care
• Ineffable – too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words
• Insidious – proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects
• Juxtaposition – the act of placing two things close together for contrasting effect
• Mellifluous – pleasing to the ear; smooth and musical
• Nefarious – wicked or criminal
• Obfuscate – to make something unclear or confusing
• Opulent – rich and luxurious
• Pernicious – having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way
• Perspicacious – having a ready insight into and understanding of things
• Querulous – complaining in a whining manner
• Quixotic – exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical
• Reticent – not revealing one’s thoughts or feelings readily
• Salubrious – health-giving; promoting health or well-being
• Serendipity – the occurrence of pleasant and unexpected discoveries by chance
• Superfluous – unnecessary, especially through being more than enough
• Surreptitious – kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of
• Ubiquitous – present or found everywhere
• Vexatious – causing annoyance, frustration, or worry
• Vicarious – experienced in the imagination through the feelings or actions of another person
• Vitriolic – filled with bitter criticism or malice
• Wistful – having a feeling of longing or nostalgia
• Xenophobia – intense dislike or fear of people from other countries or cultures
• Yielding – inclined to give in to others; compliant
• Zealous – fervent, passionate, and enthusiastic
• Zenith – the highest point or culmination
• Zephyr – a gentle breeze

Learning new words can be a challenge, but it is also a rewarding one. By expanding your vocabulary, you will be able to better understand the world around you and communicate more effectively. The words in this list are just a few examples of the many difficult words that exist in the English language. With a little effort, you can learn to understand and use these words in your own writing and speech.

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Hard Spelling Bee Words and Definitions

Hard spelling bee words are challenging -- and FUN -- to learn! We have lots on our website. Start with this list of 50 words and meanings, then check out the links at the bottom of the page to find more. Don't miss this challenging new crossword , filled with hard vocabulary and spelling bee words!

50 Hard Spelling Bee Words & Meanings

1. questionnaire - noun: a list of questions; survey

2. unconscious - adjective: not conscious; without awareness

3. precocious - adjective: unusually mature, especially in mental development

4. liaison - noun: a person who maintains a connection between people or groups

5. surveillance - noun: continuous observation of a person, place, or activity in order to gather information

6. chrysanthemum - noun: a widely cultivated plant with brightly-colored showy flower heads

7. idiosyncrasy - noun: a tendency, habit or mannerism that is peculiar to an individual; a quirk

8. chauffeur - noun: a person hired to drive a private automobile or limousine

9. onomatopoeia - noun: the formation of a word by imitation of a sound of the noise or action described, such as hiss , honk , or meow .

10. conscientious- adjective: careful, particular, taking great care

11. demitasse -  noun: small coffee cup

12. vengeance - noun: punishment inflicted for a wrong done to oneself or another person; revenge

13. prospicience - noun: the act of looking forward; foresight

14. acquiesce - verb: to accept as inevitable; to comply passively

15. malfeasance -  noun: conduct by a public official that violates the public trust or is against  the law

16. irascible -  adjective: irritable, quick-tempered

17. antediluvian - adjective: 1. of or relating to the period before the Biblical flood  2. old-fashioned; antiquated

18. foudroyant - adjective: sudden and overwhelming; stunning

19. eudemonic - adjective: pertaining to conducive to happiness

20. logorrhea - noun: excessive and often incoherent talkativeness

21. pterodactyl - noun: any of various extinct flying reptiles, having no feathers

22. stichomythia - noun: dialogue, especially a dispute, delivered in alternating lines

23. feuilleton - noun: part of a European newspaper or magazine with content designed to entertain the reader

24. milquetoast  - noun: a timid, unassertive, or apologetic person

25. chrematistic - adjective: of or relating to making money

26. cappuccino – a hot beverage made of espresso and foamed milk, often served with cinnamon and whipped cream

27. bologna – noun; a large seasoned sausage made from beef, pork and/or veal

28. abecedarian – noun; a person who is learning the fundamentals of something, especially the letters of the alphabet

29. nauseous – adjective; affected with nausea, an involuntary urge to vomit

30. restaurateur – noun; the owner or operator of a restaurant

31. effervescent – adjective; having the property of forming bubbles, or expressing a lively quality  

32. quintessential  - adjective; perfectly representative of a specific kind of person or thing

33. acacia - noun; a small tree or shrub of the mimosa family, with clusters of small yellow flowers

34. obstreperous – adjective; resistant to control; noisy and unruly

35.  reparation – noun; the making of amends or satisfying a wrong or injury

36.  loquacious – adjective; wordy; overly talkative 

37. indubitably – adverb; certainly; unquestionable; without a doubt

38. absenteeism – noun; prolonged or habitual absence from school, work, etc.

39.  reconnaissance – noun; surveillance for purposes of gathering information, especially for military uses 

40. camaraderie – noun: a spirit of friendship, trust and goodwill

41. egregious – adjective; especially bad; flagrant

42.  quixotic – adjective; extravagantly romantic; foolishly impractical

43. panache – noun; a grand or flamboyant manner

44. butyraceous – adjective; having the qualities of butter  

45.  fricassee – noun; meat or vegetables stewed in stock and served in a white sauce

46. raconteur – noun; a person who excels in telling interesting anecdotes and stories

47. stymie – verb; to hinder, impede, or block 

48. froideur – noun; extreme reserve in manner; cool superiority

49. synonymous – adjective; alike in meaning or significance; having the character of a synonym

50. terpsichorean – adjective; pertaining to dancing

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What part of speech is “difficult”

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Definition :

difficult is an adjective used to describe something that is hard to do, understand, or deal with. In this context, it can be used to discuss people, tasks, or situations. It is an intensifier for conditions that require great effort, knowledge, or skill. The rules for this usage are simple — difficult is an adjective used to add emphasis and provide detail to something or someone.

1. He had a very difficult time completing the project.

2. This game is quite difficult even for experienced players.

3. We had a difficult conversation about our future.

When using it as an adjective, remember to include a noun afterward for clarity. Additionally, it is important to note that difficult is commonly used with modifiers such as 'very' and 'extremely' to further emphasize the degree of difficulty.

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