Intermediate Vocabulary Words

Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and rural life; pastoral.

A small flower or leaf in an early stage of growth; also, a friend or companion in informal usage.

A close friend or companion; used informally to address someone.

A plan for managing income and expenses over a period; or the available money for a purpose.

A person who behaves in a silly or ridiculous manner to gain attention; a clown.

An insect; also a hidden listening device or a software glitch.

Full of bugs or defects; also a lightweight carriage or stroller for a baby.

A glass vessel that produces light when heated by electricity; also an underground plant stem.

The mass or size of something, often in a large or substantial amount.

Large and unwieldy, making it difficult to handle or store.

A person who uses strength or influence to intimidate others, especially those weaker.

A solid wall or fortification to defend against attack; also a metaphor for strong protection.

A small raised area on a surface; also a blow or jolt.

A protective bar on the front or rear of a vehicle; also used to describe something unusually large.

Offensively self-assertive or conceited.

A number of things grouped together; also a large amount.

A package of items bundled together; also a large amount of something.

Causing difficulty or hardship; too heavy to carry mentally or physically.

To grow or develop rapidly; flourish.

The act or ceremony of burying a dead body.

The process of combustion; intense heat or a sensation of heat, often associated with emotion or urg...

A hole or tunnel dug by an animal for shelter or residence.

A dense shrub or thicket; also refers to uncultivated land or wilderness.

A sculpted representation of a person's head, shoulders, and chest; also means to break or fail.

A lively, energetic activity; to move with haste and energy.

A person who slaughters animals or sells meat; also refers to someone who kills brutally.

A yellow, fatty food made from cream, used in cooking or as a spread.

A flying insect with large, often colorful wings that undergoes metamorphosis from a caterpillar.

A support projecting from a wall to strengthen it; metaphorically, something that supports or reinfo...

A low, continuous humming sound; a feeling of excitement or activity.

A device that makes a buzzing sound, often to signal time or attract attention.

A secondary or incidental product made during the creation of another primary product.

A route that avoids a crowded or blocked area; to avoid or go around something.

A taxi or a compartment for the driver of a truck or locomotive.

A secret group with a common goal, often political or sinister.

A small, simple house, typically made of wood, often in a rural or forested area.

A skilled worker who designs and builds cabinets and other fine wooden furniture.

A thick, insulated wire used to transmit electricity or data; a strong rope made of wires or fibers.

Resembling a corpse; extremely thin or pale, often implying illness or death.

A rhythmic flow of sound in speech or music; a natural rise and fall in tone.

To persuade someone with flattery or promises; to coax gently.

A large-scale disaster or great misfortune.

To determine a result mathematically; to plan or expect something carefully.

the process of determining something by mathematical or logical methods; an estimate or forecast.

an electronic device for performing mathematical calculations.

a system for organizing days for social, religious, commercial, or administrative purposes; a chart ...

the process of checking or adjusting the accuracy of a measuring instrument.

emotionally hardened or unfeeling, especially toward the suffering of others.

a method of concealment that makes something hard to see by blending it into its surroundings; prote...

a series of organized actions to achieve a goal, such as a political or military effort; an organize...

To decide to stop or call off an event, activity, or agreement.

The act of canceling something or the state of being canceled.

Truthful and straightforward, even when the truth is uncomfortable or unpleasant.

A person who is applying for a position or has been nominated for an election.

The quality of being open and honest in expression.

The practice of eating human flesh by another human, or animals eating others of their own species.

A body of works generally accepted as genuine or authoritative, especially in literature or religion...

A covering or roof-like structure, often made of fabric or foliage.

Bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative.

A strong, coarse cloth used for sails, tents, or as a surface for painting; the surface on which a d...