Intermediate Vocabulary Words

Applicable or true in all cases; common to all members of a group.

All existing matter, space, and energy, including Earth, stars, and galaxies; the cosmos.

Not probable or expected to happen or be true.

To remove a load from a vehicle or container; to sell off or get rid of something.

having no equal or comparison; superior to all others.

not blocked or hindered; completely clear.

to remove contents from a container, or to examine something complex in detail.

not pleasant to taste, or distasteful in idea or manner.

having no equal; unmatched in comparison.

never done or known before; without previous example.

not able to be predicted; likely to change suddenly without warning.

not likely to lead to success; showing little potential.

without doubt or question; certainly.

not questioning or challenging; complete and passive acceptance.

to separate or come apart into threads; to solve a mystery by analysis.

not held back or controlled; excessive or free.

not limited or controlled in any way; completely free.

difficult to control or discipline; disorderly.

not meeting acceptable standards; inadequate or disappointing.

not harmed or injured through a dangerous situation.

having or showing no moral principles; willing to do anything to succeed.

in a way that disregards ethics or morality; dishonestly.

in a way that is not typical for the current season.

Concerned more with the needs of others than with one's own interests.

Lacking experience, refinement, or worldly knowledge.

Not damaged or ruined, often remaining in an original, natural state.

Not steady or firm; prone to change, failure, or collapse.

Not supported by evidence or proof.

Not controlled or domesticated; wild in nature.

Not yet used or developed; existing as a potential resource.

Not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection.

Not affected, altered, or disturbed in any way.

Difficult to carry or manage because of size, shape, or complexity.

To raise something to a higher standard or more advanced level.

A violent or sudden change in a situation or society.

To support, maintain, or defend a principle, law, or decision.

The act of maintaining something in good condition.

Higher land, typically away from the coast or wetlands, often used for agriculture or grazing.

To remove from the usual or native environment; to pull up by the roots.

High-end or luxurious, typically referring to products, services, or neighborhoods.

Troubled or distressed; also, to disturb the balance or order of something.

Anxious, tense, or overly strict about rules and behavior.

Relating to a city or densely populated area.

Polite, courteous, and confident in manner, typically through sophistication and culture.

The process by which rural areas become cities, resulting in urban growth.

To make something urban in character or to convert an area into a city.

A strong desire or impulse; to strongly encourage someone to do something.

The quality of requiring immediate action or attention.

Requiring immediate action or attention.

To take power or a position without legal right, often by force or deceit.

A tool or implement, especially for cooking or eating.

Designed to be useful rather than attractive; emphasizing practicality.

The state of being useful or functional; also refers to a public service company like electricity or...

The action of making practical and effective use of something.

To make practical use of something.

Complete; absolute (used for emphasis).

A spoken statement or piece of spoken language.

Completely; absolutely.

An unoccupied position or job; an empty space or room.

Empty; not occupied or in use.