Intermediate Vocabulary Words

To honor the memory of someone or something with a ceremony or monument.

To begin or start an action or process.

To praise someone or something formally or officially.

A statement expressing an opinion or reaction.

A spoken or written explanation or opinion on an event or situation.

A person who provides commentary, especially on news or sports.

The activity of buying and selling goods and services.

Related to the buying and selling of goods and services; intended to make a profit.

To make something suitable for mass-market sale or profit.

A fee paid for services, often a percentage of sales, or a formal request to create something.

An official appointed to a specific role, often in government or sports.

To carry out a harmful action or make a promise to do something.

A strong promise or obligation to do something, or the state of dedication.

Dedicated or loyal to a task, cause, or person.

A group of people appointed to handle specific tasks or make decisions.

Spacious and convenient; offering ample space.

A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold.

Frequent or ordinary; not unusual.

Sound, practical judgment about everyday matters.

A state of confused and noisy disturbance.

Shared or used by a group of people.

To share or exchange information, thoughts, or feelings.

The act or process of exchanging information through speaking, writing, or using technology.

A group of people living in the same area or sharing common interests.

To travel regularly between home and work or school.

A person who travels regularly from one place to another, especially to work.

Closely and neatly packed together; also, a small cosmopolitan makeup case.

The process of pressing something together to reduce its volume.

A person who accompanies another; a close associate or friend.

Similar in quality, quantity, or character; able to be compared.

Measured or judged by comparing; relative.

Past tense of compare; used to show similarity or difference.

A separate section within a container or vehicle for storing items.

Able to exist or work together in harmony; suitable for use together.

To force or pressure someone to do something.

Evoking interest or attention in a powerful way.

To provide financial or other forms of payment for loss, damage, or services rendered.

Something given to make up for loss, harm, or suffering, often monetary payment.

Intended to recompense or counterbalance a loss, deficiency, or disadvantage.

To strive against others to gain a prize, advantage, or superior position.

The ability to do something successfully or efficiently.

Having the necessary ability or skills to do something well.

Engaging in rivalry with others for the same objective.

An event or situation where people strive to win; rivalry for superiority.

The state or quality of being competitive; ability to compete effectively.

A person or organization taking part in a contest or business rivalry.

To gather and arrange information or data systematically.

Pleasure or satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements, often excessive.

To express dissatisfaction or pain about something.

A statement expressing dissatisfaction about a situation or problem.

Something that completes or enhances something else when added.

Combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other or another.

Consisting of many different and connected parts; complicated or intricate.

The natural color, texture, and appearance of a person's skin, especially on the face.

The state or quality of being intricate or complicated, often involving many interconnected elements...

Involving many intricate parts or aspects; difficult to understand or deal with.

A factor that makes a situation more difficult or complex; a secondary problem.

The state of being involved in a crime or wrongdoing with others.

A polite expression of praise or admiration.

Expressing praise or admiration; or given free of charge.