Using advanced vocabulary allows us to express admiration maturely and powerfully. Whether you are writing an essay, preparing for an exam, improving your spoken English, or strengthening your communication skills, learning the right advanced vocabulary can completely transform your expression.
If you want to elevate your English vocabulary beyond basic textbook words, you must start using powerful descriptive words that add depth and personality to your speech.
In this lesson, we explore five impactful words that are commonly used in spoken English, writing, interviews, and motivational contexts:
Unwavering, Level-Headed, Persuasive, Remarkable, and Steadfast.
These are not flashy “rare” words; they are strong, practical, and impressive. Let’s understand them clearly and use them confidently.
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Introduction
When we speak about the person I admire the most, simple words often feel insufficient. Describing character, resilience, and influence requires more than basic English; it requires advanced vocabulary that captures depth and precision.
In this lesson, we will explore carefully chosen advanced vocabulary words that help you describe an inspiring personality with clarity and confidence. These are not complicated or decorative words. They are practical, advanced vocabulary choices that add strength, structure, and impact to your writing.
If you want your English to sound thoughtful, refined, and impressive, mastering advanced vocabulary is essential. The five words in this lesson will help you elevate a simple essay into something meaningful, powerful, and memorable.
Let us now explore this advanced vocabulary through the theme “The Person I Admire the Most.”
UNWAVERING (Adjective)
📖 IPA: /ʌnˈweɪvərɪŋ/
🔊 Pronunciation (Hindi – Devanagari): अन्वेवरिंग
💡 Meaning (English): Firm and steady; not changing or weakening in determination, support, or belief.
📝 अर्थ (Hindi): अडिग, जो अपने निर्णय या विश्वास से नहीं डिगता
📌 Collocations: unwavering support, unwavering commitment, unwavering faith
⚡ Preposition / Pattern: unwavering in (belief/support)
🎭 Formality: Neutral–Formal (common in speeches, formal writing, and motivational contexts)
LEVEL-HEADED (Adjective)
📖 IPA: /ˌlevəl ˈhedɪd/
🔊 Pronunciation (Hindi – Devanagari): लेवल-हेडेड
💡 Meaning (English): Calm and sensible, especially in difficult or stressful situations.
📝 अर्थ (Hindi): शांत और समझदारी से सोचने वाला
📌 Collocations: level-headed leader, level-headed decision, stay level-headed
⚡ Preposition / Pattern: remain/stay level-headed
🎭 Formality: Neutral (used frequently in spoken English and professional settings)
PERSUASIVE (Adjective)
📖 IPA: /pərˈsweɪsɪv/
🔊 Pronunciation (Hindi – Devanagari): परस्वेसिव
💡 Meaning (English): Good at convincing someone to do or believe something.
📝 अर्थ (Hindi): समझाने या मनाने में प्रभावी
📌 Collocations: persuasive argument, persuasive speech, highly persuasive
⚡ Preposition / Pattern: persuasive in (tone/style), persuasive at convincing someone
🎭 Formality: Neutral–Formal (used in debates, presentations, and business communication)
REMARKABLE (Adjective)
📖 IPA: /rɪˈmɑːrkəbl/
🔊 Pronunciation (Hindi – Devanagari): रिमार्केबल
💡 Meaning (English): Worth noticing or extraordinary in some way.
📝 अर्थ (Hindi): उल्लेखनीय, असाधारण
📌 Collocations: remarkable achievement, remarkable progress, remarkable talent
⚡ Preposition / Pattern: remarkable for (something)
🎭 Formality: Neutral (widely used in both casual and formal contexts)
STEADFAST (Adjective)
📖 IPA: /ˈstedfæst/
🔊 Pronunciation (Hindi – Devanagari): स्टेडफास्ट
💡 Meaning (English): Firm and loyal; not changing despite difficulty or opposition.
📝 अर्थ (Hindi): दृढ़ और निष्ठावान
📌 Collocations: steadfast loyalty, steadfast determination, remain steadfast
⚡ Preposition / Pattern: steadfast in (belief/support)
🎭 Formality: Formal (more common in written English and serious contexts)
Why These Words Matter
Notice something interesting:
Unwavering and Steadfast are similar, but steadfast often suggests loyalty, while unwavering emphasises determination.
Level-headed describes mental calmness.
Persuasive describes communication ability.
Remarkable describes impact.
Together, these five words help you describe character, leadership, personality, and achievement, which makes them extremely useful in essays, interviews, speeches, and advanced writing.
Watch the Full Video Lesson
If you’d like to hear pronunciation, real-life examples, and deeper explanation, you can watch the complete lesson on my YouTube channel:
Channel: Flair For Words
About My YouTube Channel: Flair for Words
Flair for Words is a vocabulary-focused YouTube channel created for English learners who want to sound fluent, confident, and natural. Each short video explains one powerful English word with clear meaning, pronunciation, and real-life usage. The content is especially helpful for learners preparing for IELTS, TOEFL, and everyday spoken English.
If you enjoy learning advanced but spoken-friendly words in a simple, engaging way, this channel is for you. Each day, a word. Each word, a world. Step into the rhythm with @flairforwords.
Strong writing is not about using difficult words. It is about using the right words at the right time. That is where advanced vocabulary makes a real difference.
When you use advanced vocabulary thoughtfully, your ideas sound clearer, your personality descriptions become sharper, and your essays gain depth. In topics like “The Person I Admire the Most,” carefully selected advanced vocabulary allows you to express admiration, strength, loyalty, and influence with precision.
Make it a habit to learn, understand, and apply advanced vocabulary regularly. Do not memorise it mechanically; use it naturally in speaking and writing. Over time, your confidence will grow, and your communication will reflect maturity and clarity.
Each new word you learn expands your thinking. Each piece of advanced vocabulary you master strengthens your expression.
Final Thought
Vocabulary is not about memorising difficult words.
It is about choosing precise words.
Use words like these consciously in your speaking and writing, and your English will begin to sound confident, mature, and powerful.