Basic/Everyday Vocabulary:
* Nouns: table, chair, dog, cat, book, sun, moon, flower, water, food
* Verbs: walk, run, jump, eat, sleep, talk, read, write, play, sing
* Adjectives: big, small, red, blue, happy, sad, hot, cold, good, bad
* Adverbs: quickly, slowly, carefully, happily, sadly, loudly, quietly
Intermediate Vocabulary:
* Nouns: opportunity, innovation, dilemma, perspective, phenomenon, integrity
* Verbs: analyze, synthesize, evaluate, collaborate, advocate, negotiate
* Adjectives: complex, intricate, profound, significant, crucial, diverse
* Adverbs: consequently, ultimately, effectively, efficiently, significantly
Advanced Vocabulary:
* Nouns: epistemology, ontology, paradigm, discourse, hegemony, zeitgeist
* Verbs: discern, elucidate, explicate, articulate, juxtapose, synthesize
* Adjectives: intangible, ephemeral, nuanced, multifaceted, paradoxical, profound
* Adverbs: subsequently, conversely, inherently, implicitly, demonstrably
Subject-Specific Vocabulary:
* Science: molecule, atom, photosynthesis, hypothesis, experiment, gravity
* Math: equation, variable, theorem, calculus, geometry, probability
* History: revolution, empire, civilization, feudalism, democracy, capitalism
* Literature: metaphor, simile, allegory, irony, symbolism, foreshadowing
Figurative Language:
* Simile: as white as snow
* Metaphor: He is a lion in battle
* Personification: The wind whispered secrets
* Hyperbole: I'm so hungry I could eat a horse
Idioms and Phrases:
* Kick the bucket (to die)
* Spill the beans (to reveal a secret)
* Once in a blue moon (very rarely)
* Hit the road (to leave)
Remember: The "best" vocabulary words are the ones that are relevant to your needs and interests. Build your vocabulary by reading widely, engaging in conversation, and learning new words in context.