Intermediate Vocabulary Words

A blessing or benefit to someone.

Rough and bad-mannered; lacking sensitivity or courtesy.

To increase or raise something; a push upward or forward.

To make someone feel weary or uninterested; also, a person or thing that induces boredom.

The state of being bored; mental weariness from lack of interest.

Not interesting or exciting; causing boredom.

To cause annoyance or disturbance; to take the trouble to do something.

A large, rounded rock, typically transported by natural forces.

To rebound or spring back after hitting a surface; to move up and down repeatedly.

Undergoing or about to undergo a journey; destined or certain to happen.

A line or border that marks the limits of an area or concept.

Without limits or constraints; infinite.

A generous gift or reward; a large amount of something.

A carefully arranged bunch of flowers; the characteristic scent of wine.

To bend the body forward as a sign of respect; a knot with two loops; or a weapon for shooting arrow...

A shady, leafy retreat or shelter, often made of branches and vines.

A round, deep dish used for serving or preparing food. It can also refer to the act of rolling a bal...

Having legs that curve outward at the knees, so the knees are widely separated when the person stand...

A device that supports or strengthens something, or the act of preparing for something difficult.

A plait or combination of plaits of hair or other material woven together.

The organ of the central nervous system that controls thought, memory, emotion, and body functions. ...

A device for slowing or stopping a vehicle, or the act of applying such a device.

A type of product made by a particular company or the name associated with it. It can also mean a ma...

A noisy, uncontrolled fight or quarrel, often involving several people.

Bold and without shame, often in a way that disregards accepted rules or standards.

A violation of law, obligation, or principle. It can also mean a gap or break in a structure.

A sudden, significant development or discovery, especially after a period of little progress.

The termination of a relationship or the act of separating something into parts.

The air taken in or expelled from the lungs during respiration.

To inhale and exhale air as part of breathing.

Gasping for air; also, overwhelmed with excitement or astonishment.

Astonishingly beautiful or impressive.

To produce offspring, or to raise animals for reproduction.

A gentle or light wind; also, something that is very easy.

Something, often money, offered or given to influence someone's actions unethically.

A headgear used to control a horse; also, to restrain or hold back.

To make or become brighter or more cheerful.

Exceptional brightness, intelligence, or talent.

Exceptionally clever, talented, or bright in appearance.

In an exceptionally clever or impressive manner.

The upper edge of a cup, hat, or container; also, to be full to the edge.

The edge or border of a steep place; the point at which something starts to happen or change.

Salty, especially in taste; full of or tasting of saltwater.

Active, energetic, or quick in movement or action.

The quality of being active, quick, or energetic.

Hard but easily broken; lacking in flexibility or resilience.

To raise or mention a difficult or sensitive subject for discussion.

To transmit a program or information by radio or television; to send out widely.

To make wider or more comprehensive; to expand in scope or range.

A small printed book or pamphlet containing information or advertising material.

A hard, gold-brown alloy made primarily of copper and tin; also, a metallic trophy or medal awarded ...

To think deeply or worry about something unpleasant; also, a family of young birds or offspring.

A small, shallow stream; also, to tolerate or endure something.

A color resembling the wood of certain trees; also, to become or make something a brown color, often...

An injury causing skin discoloration without breaking the skin; also, to injure or damage something.

Savage, cruel, or excessively harsh; often describing violence or conditions.

A small sphere of gas in a liquid; also refers to a rising or enthusiastic feeling.

A male animal, especially a deer or rabbit; slang term for a dollar.

A container with a handle and open top, used for holding or carrying liquids or other materials.

A fastening device consisting of a frame and a projecting pin, or to fasten with such a device.