Intermediate Vocabulary Words

A group of singers who perform together, often in a church or religious setting.

To have difficulty breathing because of something blocking the windpipe; to suppress or stifle.

To cut into small pieces with heavy blows using a sharp tool; also, the piece of meat cut off, such ...

Having rough, short waves (of water); or describing speech or movement that is irregular and broken.

A group of musical notes played or sung together; also used metaphorically to describe a strong emot...

A routine task, especially a household one that is often considered tedious.

To create and arrange dance movements or patterns of movement.

The sequence of steps and movements in dance or performance that have been arranged by a choreograph...

A repeated section of a song that comes after each verse; also, a group of singers or performers.

The chromosphere is a layer of the Sun's atmosphere located between the photosphere and the corona, ...

Chronic refers to a condition or disease that persists over a long period of time, often with slow p...

Chronological means arranged in the order of time, with earlier events coming before later ones.

Chronology is the study of the sequence of events in time, or a record of events in the order they h...

Chubby describes someone who is slightly fat in a way that is often considered cute or plump, usuall...

A chunk is a thick, substantial piece of something, often irregular in shape.

Cider is a fermented or non-alcoholic beverage made from the juice of apples; alcoholic cider is als...

A cipher is a secret code used to encrypt messages, or a person of no importance or influence.

A circle is a round plane figure whose boundary (the circumference) consists of points equidistant f...

A circuit is a closed path through which electricity flows, or a route that returns to its starting ...

Circular means shaped like a circle, or referring to something that returns to the starting point ei...

To move continuously through a system or area; to distribute something widely.

The movement of something through a system; the number of copies of a publication distributed.

The distance around the outer edge of a circle or round object.

To draw a line around; to restrict or limit something.

Cautious and careful about potential risks; considering the consequences before acting.

The conditions or facts affecting a situation; a factor related to an event.

To find a way around a difficulty or rule; to avoid something cleverly.

A traveling company of performers giving shows that include acrobats, clowns, and animals; a place w...

A fortress that dominates a city and provides defense; a stronghold.

To quote or refer to a source of information; to mention as evidence.

The status of being a legal member of a country; the rights and responsibilities associated with tha...

Relating to ordinary citizens or the state; polite and courteous in behavior.

A person not in the armed forces or police; a private citizen.

Polite behavior and respect in interactions with others.

An advanced stage of human society with complex institutions, culture, and laws.

To assert something as true or one's own, often without proof; a demand for something as due.

A mollusk with two shells joined by a hinge, commonly found in oceans and eaten as seafood.

A loud and persistent outcry or continuous noise.

Making a loud and persistent noise; marked by loud complaints or demands.

A device or brace that holds objects tightly together or a sudden, firm grip.

A group of closely related people or families, often sharing a common ancestor or cultural identity.

Kept secret or done secretively, especially because it is illicit or improper.

To strike the palms of the hands together repeatedly, often to show approval.

An explanation or statement that removes confusion or makes something clearer.

To make something clearer or easier to understand by removing ambiguity.

The quality of being clear, understandable, or transparent in thought, expression, or perception.

A conflict or mismatch between ideas, interests, or individuals; or a loud, sharp noise.

A fastener or pair of hooks used to join two things together, or the act of gripping tightly.

The act or system of categorizing things according to shared characteristics.

To arrange or organize into categories based on shared qualities.

A distinct section or provision in a legal document, contract, or treaty.

A fine-grained natural soil material that becomes plastic when wet and hard when fired.

A split or opening, especially one formed by cracking or splitting.

People ordained for religious duties, especially in the Christian Church.

A member of the clergy; a priest, minister, or religious leader.

A phrase or opinion that is overused and lacks originality.

A person or organization using the services of a professional or company.

The long-term pattern of weather conditions in a particular area.

Relating to climate or climatology.

The most intense or important point in a story, event, or sequence.