Intermediate Vocabulary Words

To investigate or travel through an unfamiliar area to learn about it.

A person who travels to discover new places or information.

Capable of exploding or causing explosions; can also describe something rapidly increasing.

Increasing at a rapidly accelerating rate; in mathematics, related to exponents.

To uncover or make visible something that was previously hidden; to reveal something shocking or sec...

A comprehensive explanation of an idea or theory; also, a large public exhibition or show.

The state of being uncovered or unprotected, or the act of revealing something.

To explain an idea or theory in detail.

Effectively conveying thought or feeling.

In an explicit or clear manner; specifically.

To remove or erase something completely, especially from a record.

To remove objectionable or inappropriate parts from a book or text.

Extremely beautiful, delicate, or finely made.

Still in existence, especially despite being old or rare.

To stretch out or increase in length, duration, or scope.

Made longer in space, time, or degree; stretched or prolonged.

The action of enlarging the scope or duration of something, or an addition to a building.

Large in area, scale, or scope.

Relating to the outside part or surface of something.

To destroy completely, especially a group of living things.

Coming from outside; not part of the internal structure or operations.

No longer in existence, especially of a species that has died out.

The state or process of a species, family, or larger group ceasing to exist.

To destroy completely or wipe out a population, group, or concept.

To praise highly or enthusiastically.

To remove or take out something, often with effort; also refers to a concentrated substance.

Irrelevant or unrelated to the subject at hand.

Remarkable or exceptional, going beyond what is usual or expected.

Spending money or using resources in a wasteful or excessively lavish way.

A limb of the body, especially a hand or foot; also refers to a severe or extreme condition.

Full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness; overflowing with enthusiasm.

Attracting attention, often because of bright colors or unusual design.

A person who sees an event, usually a crime or accident, and can give a firsthand account.

A textile material made by weaving or knitting fibers; the structure or substance of something.

To create or manufacture something, often with the implication of inventing a falsehood.

Extraordinary, especially in a way that excites admiration or envy; also means legendary or mythical...

The front of a building; a deceptive outward appearance intended to hide the truth.

A cosmetic surgical procedure to reduce signs of aging; a significant improvement or redesign.

A particular aspect or feature of something; one side of a cut gemstone.

Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippant.

Appearing neat and effective but lacking depth or sincerity; overly simplistic.

To make an action or process easier or smoother.

The act of making something happen more easily or helping a group reach a decision.

A building or place designed for a specific purpose; a natural ability to do something well.

An exact copy or reproduction, especially of written or printed material.

A small, organized group within a larger one, often causing dispute or conflict.

A circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result.

Based on facts; accurate and verifiable.

The teaching staff of a school or college; a natural mental or physical ability.

To gradually disappear or lose brightness, strength, or intensity.

To lose consciousness briefly, typically due to dizziness or shock.

In a fair, honest, or equitable manner; moderately or reasonably.

Loyal, dependable, and committed to someone or something.

Not genuine or authentic; imitation intended to deceive.

A medium-sized bird of prey known for its speed and agility in flight.

A person who practices falconry, the sport of hunting with trained birds of prey.

Based on a mistaken belief or misleading; deceptive.

A mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound arguments.

Capable of making mistakes or being wrong.

To hesitate, stumble, or weaken in action, effort, or strength.