Advanced Level (Sophisticated & Philosophical)
These words are for complex, abstract, and philosophical discussions about the implications.
• Philosophical / Philosophy: Relating to the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence.
• Existential / Existentialism: Concerned with existence, especially human existence as viewed by existentialism (the belief that we create our own meaning).
• Ethical / Ethical dilemma: Relating to moral principles; a complex situation involving a conflict between moral imperatives.
• Psychological / Psyche: Relating to the mind; the human soul, mind, or spirit.
• Stagnation / To stagnate: The state of not moving, changing, or developing.
• Apathy / Apathetic: Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
• Novelty / Novel: The quality of being new, original, or unusual.
• Perspective / Viewpoint: A particular attitude or way of regarding something.
• Paradox / Paradoxical: A seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement that may be true.
• Transient / Transience: Lasting only for a short time; impermanent.
• Legacy / Heritage: Something handed down from the past.
• Consciousness / Sentience: The state of being aware and able to think; the capacity to feel.
• Utilitarian / Pragmatic: Focused on what is practical and useful rather than attractive or emotional.
• Dystopian / Utopian: Relating to an imagined state or society where there is great suffering or injustice (dystopian) or where everything is perfect (utopian).
• Consequence / Ramification: A result or effect, typically one that is unwelcome or complex.
• Motivation / Drive: The reason or reasons for acting or behaving in a particular way.
• Finite / Mortality: Having limits; bounded. (Mortality is the state of being subject to death).
• Ennui: A feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of excitement or activity (a more sophisticated word for boredom).
• Ephemeral: Lasting for a very short time.
Example Sentence (Advanced): "From a philosophical perspective, the paradox of immortality is that the transient nature of life is what gives it significance; without death, we might succumb to apathy and stagnation."