Intermediate Vocabulary Words

deeply upset or agitated, especially because of anxiety or sorrow.

extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain; a state of danger or difficulty.

to give out or deliver something to multiple recipients; to spread over an area.

the act or process of giving out or delivering goods; the way something is spread across an area or ...

A district is an area of a town, city, or country that is defined for administrative or other purpos...

To interrupt someone or something by causing a disruption or to make someone anxious or upset.

An interruption of a settled and peaceful condition, or a specific incident that causes disorder or ...

A narrow channel or trench dug at the side of a road or field to carry off water; to abandon or disc...

To plunge into water headfirst; to descend quickly through the air; or a deep exploration into a sub...

A person who dives, especially someone trained to work underwater or for recreation.

To move or extend in different directions from a common point; to differ in opinion or character.

The process or state of becoming different or moving apart from a common point.

Tending to move apart or differ in direction or character.

Showing a great deal of variety; consisting of many different elements or types.

The process of becoming more varied or of spreading into different areas, often used in business or ...

Having a variety of different types or elements; having expanded into different areas of activity.

To make or become more varied or to extend into different areas.

An activity that distracts attention or provides amusement; a temporary change in the direction of s...

The state of being diverse; variety, especially in terms of race, culture, or opinion within a group...

To cause something to change course; to distract someone's attention; or to amuse and entertain.

To separate something into parts or portions; to distribute.

The act or process of separating something into parts; a section or category within an organization.

The legal dissolution of a marriage; a separation or disconnection between entities.

To reveal or disclose private or sensitive information.

A sensation of spinning or unsteadiness, often accompanied by lightheadedness.

Having a sensation of spinning or loss of balance; extremely rapid or intense.

Easily taught, led, or managed; compliant and submissive.

A platform where ships are loaded or unloaded; a court where a case is recorded.

A belief or set of principles taught by a religious, political, or philosophical group.

A written or printed matter conveying information or serving as evidence; to record something offici...

A nonfiction film or TV program that presents facts about real events or people.

The process of providing or collecting documents; the documents themselves that describe or support ...

To avoid or escape something quickly, especially by moving aside; to evade.

Persistently determined, especially in facing difficulties.

A principle or belief authoritatively laid down by a group, particularly in religion or politics.

Asserting opinions in a determined or arrogant manner, as if they were facts. Often implies an unwil...

Full of sorrow; mournful or melancholy in appearance or sound.

A small figure of a human, typically a child's toy. Can also refer to an attractive but unintelligen...

A highly intelligent marine mammal known for its playfulness and acrobatics. Belongs to the cetacean...

An area of control or knowledge; a field in which someone has expertise. Also refers to a territory ...

A rounded vault forming the roof of a building or structure, often hemispherical in shape.

Relating to the home, household affairs, or family life. Also refers to something originating within...

To tame an animal or cultivate a plant for human use, often through generations of selective breedin...

Tamed and adapted to live in close association with humans. Refers to animals, plants, or behaviors ...

Most influential, prevailing, or controlling in a particular context. In genetics, refers to a trait...

To have control or a commanding influence over; to overpower or overshadow others.

To give money, goods, or time to a charitable cause or needy individuals.

Something given freely, especially to a charity or cause.

A person who gives money, goods, blood, or organs to a charitable organization or recipient.

Fate or destiny, especially death or disaster.

Inactive or asleep, but capable of becoming active.

A large bedroom for multiple people, especially in schools or institutions.

Relating to the back or upper side of an animal or human.

A measured quantity of medicine or drug taken at one time.

A small round mark or point; also used to mean to scatter slightly.

A feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction about something.

Not certain; unlikely or questionable.

Depressed or sad in mood or expression.

The central business or commercial district of a town or city.

Moving or extending in a downward direction; declining.