Intermediate Vocabulary Words

A common type of igneous rock that is hard and used in construction and sculpture.

A diagram showing the relation between variable quantities, typically of two variables, using points...

Relating to visual arts or vividly detailed, especially in description.

Visual images or designs used in printed or digital media to illustrate or present information.

A soft, black form of carbon used in pencils and as a lubricant.

To seize or hold firmly with the hand or mind; to understand fully.

Actively trying to seize power or control; also, greedily trying to acquire more than one needs. As ...

A jumping insect with long hind legs that feeds on plants. It is often found in fields and grassy ar...

To shred food by rubbing it on a rough surface. It can also mean to annoy or irritate, especially th...

Feeling or showing thanks for something received or done.

Pleasure or satisfaction, especially when gained from achieving something desired.

To give pleasure or satisfaction to someone. It can also mean to indulge a desire.

A harsh, irritating sound or quality that annoys the senses or emotions.

Provided without good reason; uncalled for, especially when excessive or offensive.

A place in the ground where a dead body is buried. It can also mean serious or solemn.

Small stones or crushed rock, typically used for roads or paths.

The natural force that attracts objects with mass toward one another, such as the Earth pulling obje...

Relating to the force of gravity or the attraction between objects with mass.

The force that attracts a body toward the center of the Earth or toward another physical body with m...

To feed on grass or pasture. It can also mean to touch lightly in passing or to scrape slightly.

Animal fat or an oily substance used to reduce friction. It can also refer to lubricating something ...

Excessively desirous of acquiring wealth or gain; also describes someone who wants more than their f...

Sociable and fond of company; enjoying being with others.

A real or perceived wrong or unfair treatment that causes resentment.

To feel deep sorrow for someone or something, especially due to loss.

Serious or severe, often referring to injuries or offenses.

A cooking device that heats food from below; also means to question intensively.

Dismal or depressing; showing no hope or sympathy.

A facial expression of pain, disgust, or disapproval.

A broad smile, often showing pleasure or amusement.

To reduce to small particles by crushing; also means to press or rub hard.

To hold tightly; also refers to a firm grasp or control.

To clean and tidy, especially an animal's fur; also means to prepare someone for a role.

To feel about or search blindly with the hands; to move uncertainly in search of something.

Conspicuously offensive or repulsive; very large in amount or degree.

Comically or repulsively distorted; bizarre and unnatural in shape or appearance.

A low, guttural sound made by an animal, often in anger; a similar angry utterance by a person.

A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment due to a past insult or injury.

Extremely tiring and demanding; physically or mentally exhausting.

To mutter complaints or protests; to complain in a low, muttering voice.

A formal promise that something will happen or be the case; a warranty or assurance.

To form an opinion without sufficient information; a conjecture or estimate.

Deceitful or cunning intelligence used to achieve an end.

An external appearance or manner meant to mislead; a disguise.

A deep or wide divide between two things; also refers to a large inlet of the sea.

A seabird with long wings and a hooked bill, often found near coasts.

Easily deceived or tricked because of excessive trust.

To swallow something quickly or in large amounts; also a large swallow.

To express feelings in an exuberantly enthusiastic way; also refers to liquid flowing out forcefully...

A brief, strong rush of wind.

Enthusiastic enjoyment or vigor in doing something.

Relating to or involving gymnastics; requiring agility, strength, or grace.

A sport involving exercises requiring strength, flexibility, balance, and control.

A rapid or complex circular motion or rotation.

A regular practice or learned behavior done regularly, often automatically.

The natural environment in which an organism lives, or the typical place where something is found.

To argue about the price of something, typically in a marketplace.

To greet someone enthusiastically or to call out to someone; also refers to frozen rain falling from...

Covered with hair; also used informally to describe something risky or difficult.

A distinguishing characteristic or a mark stamped on gold or silver to indicate quality.