Intermediate Vocabulary Words

The class of people of high social standing, especially landowners; polite society.

Authentic, not fake or counterfeit; truly felt or sincere.

A microorganism, especially one that causes disease; a tiny living thing that can make people sick.

Relevant or closely connected to the subject being discussed.

To begin to grow or develop, often used for seeds sprouting or ideas taking root.

Extremely unpleasant, horrifying, or shocking; also used to describe a deathly pale appearance.

Something of immense size or unusually large scale; a person or thing much larger than average.

A taunting or mocking remark; to make fun of someone scornfully.

Dizzy or lightheaded; feeling unsteady, often due to excitement or emotion.

Extremely large in size, scale, or degree.

The process of applying a thin layer of gold to a surface; often used figuratively to describe unnec...

A large, strong steel beam used in construction to support bridges or buildings.

A tight-fitting garment worn around the waist to shape the body; historically, armor worn around the...

The main or essential point of a matter; the core idea.

Relating to glaciers or ice; often used to describe something very slow or cold.

A large, slow-moving mass of ice formed from accumulated snow, typically found in mountains or polar...

Attractive and exciting in a way that is admired or envied, often associated with wealth, beauty, or...

An attractive or exciting quality that makes someone or something seem appealing or fascinating.

A cell or organ in the body that produces and releases substances like hormones or sweat.

Relating to or involving glands in the body.

A harsh, bright light or an angry stare.

Dishes, containers, or utensils made of glass, often used for serving food or drinks.

A smooth, shiny coating, especially one applied to ceramics or food.

Coated with a glaze or having a glassy appearance, often referring to food or pottery.

To gather information or material gradually and with effort.

Great delight or happiness.

Speaking easily but with a lack of sincerity or depth.

To move smoothly and effortlessly, often without visible effort.

An aircraft without an engine that relies on air currents to stay aloft, or a person who pilots one.

A faint, unsteady light or a slight possibility of something.

A brief or partial view of something.

To shine with a soft, wet light.

To sparkle brightly with flashes of light, or tiny bits of reflective material used for decoration.

Relating to the whole world or something complete in scope.

Dark in color or light; also, feeling or expressing sadness or pessimism.

To give glory to; to praise or honor highly.

A shiny surface or a deceptive attractiveness; also, an explanation or interpretation.

Smooth and shiny in appearance.

Giving off light or heat; also, very enthusiastic or positive.

A person who eats and drinks to excess.

To bite or chew on something continuously, often with persistent effort.

To provoke or annoy someone to stimulate action or reaction.

An aim or objective that one works toward achieving.

A hoofed mammal often kept for its milk, meat, or wool.

A narrow valley between mountains, typically with steep rocky walls.

Extremely beautiful or attractive.

The teachings of Christianity based on the life and writings of Jesus Christ; broadly, a strongly he...

Something extremely light, thin, and insubstantial; often used to describe spider webs or delicate f...

Casual or unconfirmed talk about others, often involving sensational or private details.

A person who enjoys eating and often eats too much.

A person with refined knowledge of fine food and drink; also refers to high-quality food.

To rule or control a country, organization, or region, typically by making and enforcing laws.

An official who heads a state or region in a federal system.

To seize or take hold of something suddenly or quickly.

Elegant movement or behavior; a quality of being courteous and dignified.

A level or rank in a scale, often used to indicate quality or achievement in education.

To complete a course of study at a school, college, or university.

Surgical transplantation of tissue from one part of the body to another or from one individual to an...

Impressive or magnificent in appearance, size, or concept.

Splendor and impressiveness, especially of appearance or style.