Intermediate Vocabulary Words

To make someone feel ashamed or embarrassed

To decrease in force or extent, become less severe

To shorten a word, phrase, or text by leaving out parts

A shortened form of a word, phrase, or text

To give up or surrender a right, title, or authority

To take someone away by force or stealth

To encourage, assist, or support the commission of a crime

To feel intense dislike or hatred for something

To accept or put up with something, even if it is unpleasant or difficult

Feeling or showing deep humiliation or shame

Being on fire or burning fiercely

Not normal or average in appearance, behavior, or function

On or with a ship, vehicle, or boat

To officially end or make something unnecessary

The act of officially ending or making something unnecessary

A person who advocates for the abolition of something, especially slavery or injustice

Extremely bad or unpleasant

To end or terminate something, especially a pregnancy

To be plentiful or abundant

Causing wear or damage through friction or impact

To shorten or remove parts of something, especially a document or writing

To officially cancel or repeal something, especially a law or custom

Sudden or unexpected, often harsh or severe

The state of being away or not present

Not present or existing, often in a particular place or situation

A person who is away or absent from their usual place or situation

The habit or tendency of an employee to be absent or late from work

Complete or total, without exception or qualification

To a degree that is guaranteed or undeniable

To take in or incorporate something, especially liquid or information

The process or act of absorbing something, such as a substance or an idea, into one's body or mind.

To refuse to do or eat something, especially something that is considered wrong or unhealthy.

Giving up or limiting oneself in the consumption of luxuries or pleasures, often for moral or health...

Removed from or not applying to the real world, or a general, non-specific concept or idea.

Difficult to understand, especially because it is complex or abstract.

Lacking reason or logic, often in a way that is shocking or silly.

The quality of being absurd, or something that is absurd or ridiculous.

Existing in or characterized by a large quantity or amount.

In a large or excessive amount.

To use or treat something unfairly or cruelly, often to cause harm.

To lie next to or touch something at a corner or edge.

A very deep, seemingly bottomless pit or hole, often symbolic of a difficult or frightening place.

Relating to education, especially higher education, or a subject studied in an educational instituti...

A person holding a professorship or other academic position in a university or educational instituti...

To assent or agree to something, often formally.

To make something move faster or more quickly.

The act or state of making something move faster or more quickly.

The ability or right to enter a place, access information, or obtain something.

An unexpected, unintended event or occurrence, often causing harm or injury.

Happening by chance, without being planned or intended.

In a way that is not intended or planned.

Praise or admiration, often for someone or something outstanding or meritorious.

A mark of appreciation or recognition, often in the form of a public or official award.

To provide a room or living space for someone, often as a guest or renter.

A place where people stay or live, or a suitable arrangement or adjustment to meet someone's needs.

Something that accompanies or goes with something else, often in a complementary or supporting role.

To go with someone or something, often as a companion or partner.

Going with or serving as a companion or partner to something else.

A person who assists or helps someone to commit a crime or wrongdoing.

To complete or achieve something, often through effort or hard work.