Intermediate Vocabulary Words

To systematically consult or survey a group of people for opinions or support, often used in politic...

A deep, narrow valley with steep sides, often carved by a river over millions of years.

The ability or power to do something effectively.

Having the ability, skill, or qualities necessary to do something.

The maximum amount something can contain or produce. It can also refer to a person's ability or role...

A sleeveless outer garment that hangs from the shoulders, or a point of land extending into a body o...

A tiny blood vessel that connects arterioles to venules, or any narrow tube where liquid moves by ca...

A sudden, unpredictable change of mood or behavior; a whimsical impulse.

Given to sudden and unpredictable changes in mood or behavior; impulsive and erratic.

Overly ready to find fault; criticizing in a petty or annoying way.

To attract and hold someone's attention or interest completely.

The state of being imprisoned or confined.

A hard, protective shell covering the dorsal side of some animals, such as turtles and crustaceans.

A unit of mass used for measuring gemstones, equal to 200 milligrams.

An organic compound consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, serving as a major source of energy ...

Relating to the heart or the cardiovascular system.

A leading or primary color, or a senior ecclesiastical official in the Roman Catholic Church.

A person's profession or occupation pursued over a long period of their life.

Excessive ambition to advance in one's career, often at the expense of ethics or teamwork.

Exercising caution to avoid harm or mistakes.

Lacking attention to detail or responsibility, often resulting in mistakes.

Goods carried on a ship, aircraft, or motor vehicle.

A picture or description exaggerating the features of a person, often for comic effect.

The killing of a large number of people, typically in a brutal or violent manner.

A festive season or event involving parades, costumes, music, and dancing, often held before Lent.

An animal that feeds on other animals; meat-eating.

A skilled worker who builds or repairs wooden structures and objects.

To cut a shape or design into a hard material like wood or stone; also, to cut food into portions.

A person who cuts food into pieces, especially a ceremonial role at meals; also, someone who shapes ...

The act of cutting or shaping a material, or the resulting object made by carving.

A flat container holding magnetic tape for audio or data recording, popular in the 20th century.

To throw or project something; also, a group of actors in a production.

Made of strong iron; also, something that is dependable or unchangeable.

A social class held permanently and determined by birth, especially in traditional Indian society.

To chastise or punish severely, often in a verbal manner.

The process of selecting actors for roles in a film, play, or show.

Informal or relaxed, often describing style or attitude.

A person killed or injured in an accident or war; also used more broadly for any victim of an event.

A large-scale disaster or violent change that causes widespread damage.

A complete list of items, typically with details, or a publication displaying items for sale.

A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed; also refers to an...

A sudden, widespread disaster or a tragic event causing great damage or suffering.

Capable of being spread easily from one person to another; or attracting attention.

Groups of people or things that share common characteristics.

To place someone or something into a category based on shared qualities.

A class or division of people or things based on shared characteristics.

To provide food and drinks for an event; or to satisfy the needs or wants of someone.

The larval stage of a butterfly or moth, characterized by a segmented body and many legs.

A principal church in a diocese, containing the bishop's throne, typically one belonging to the Roma...

Universal in extent; involving all and intended for all; also, relating to the Roman Catholic Church...

A person, thing, or event that makes something happen; a reason for an action or condition.

Able to burn or corrode organic tissue by chemical action; also, sarcastic and harsh in language.

Care taken to avoid danger or risk; a warning against danger or risk.

In a careful manner, avoiding potential risks or dangers.

Showing arrogance or indifference, especially regarding rank or importance; or, historically, a supp...

A large natural underground chamber, typically part of a cave system.

A hollow space in a body, organ, or tooth; also, a hole in a tooth caused by decay.

To bring or come to an end.

Continuous without pause or interruption.

To acknowledge a significant event or occasion with festivities or joy.