Intermediate Vocabulary Words

A hard, pointed projection on the head of some animals, such as cattle; also a noise-making device i...

A tropical bird with a large, downward-curved beak and often a bony casque on its head.

Having one or more horns, either literally on an animal or figuratively in description.

A large, stinging wasp known for its painful sting and aggressive behavior.

A feeling of intense fear, shock, or disgust; a genre of fiction dealing with frightening or disturb...

The art or practice of cultivating gardens, especially for fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamenta...

Friendly and welcoming to guests or strangers; also refers to environments that support life or grow...

The friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests or strangers.

A person who receives or entertains guests; someone who presents a radio or television program.

A person seized or held as security for the fulfillment of certain demands.

Unfriendly, aggressive, or showing opposition; also describes environments that are harsh or unsuita...

Antagonism, aggression, or unfriendliness; open enmity or ill will.

A type of dog, often used for hunting; can also mean to harass or pursue persistently.

A building for human habitation, typically for a family or small group; can also refer to a family l...

A small, wretched, or crudely built house or shelter.

To remain suspended in one place in the air; to linger nearby without approaching.

A vehicle that moves over land or water on a cushion of air created by fans.

A prolonged, loud crying or wailing sound, such as that made by a dog, wolf, or person in distress.

The central part of a wheel, rotating around the axle; a central point of activity or connection.

To crowd closely together, usually for warmth or safety; a close group of people or things.

A color or shade of a color.

The main body of a ship or boat; also refers to the outer covering of a seed or fruit.

Having or showing compassion or benevolence toward others or animals.

A person who emphasizes the value and agency of human beings, often focused on reason and ethics.

Relating to or emphasizing human values, capabilities, and worth.

Seeking to promote human welfare and alleviate suffering.

The human race collectively; the quality of being compassionate and kind.

Having a modest or low estimate of one's importance.

Containing a high amount of water vapor; moist.

The concentration of water vapor in the atmosphere.

To make someone feel ashamed or foolish by injuring their dignity.

The quality of being modest and respectful.

A small, fast-flying bird known for its ability to hover and feed on flower nectar.

Causing laughter or amusement; funny.

A rounded protuberance on the back or top of something, especially a camel's back; a lump or raised ...

A strong desire or need for food; a prolonged lack of food leading to weakness.

To throw something forcefully; to shout angrily or aggressively.

A powerful tropical storm with strong winds and heavy rain, rotating around a low-pressure center.

Silence or the act of quieting someone; to become or cause to become quiet.

The dry outer covering of certain seeds or fruits, such as corn; to remove this covering.

To move quickly or energetically; to push or force one's way; to work hard to make money.

A chemical element with the symbol H and atomic number 1; the lightest and most abundant element in ...

All the water on, under, and above the Earth's surface, including oceans, lakes, rivers, and vapor.

Conditions or practices conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, especially through c...

A religious song of praise to God or a deity; a song expressing reverence or gratitude.

An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, often used for emphasis or effect.

Extremely or excessively sensitive, especially to criticism or emotional stimuli.

The practice of claiming to hold beliefs or morals that one does not actually possess, especially wh...

A person who acts in contradiction to their stated beliefs or principles, especially in moral matter...

A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, made as a starting point for further testing or investigati...

To suggest a hypothesis as an explanation or basis for further investigation.

Affected by uncontrolled emotion, especially laughter or fear; also describes something extremely fu...

A large piece of floating ice that has broken off a glacier or ice shelf.

A long, pointed piece of ice formed by the freezing of dripping water.

A person or thing regarded as a symbol or representation of a particular concept or culture; also re...

Exactly the same in every detail; not differing in any way.

Able to be recognized or established as being a particular person or thing.

The act of recognizing or establishing the identity of someone or something.

To recognize or establish who or what someone or something is.

The distinguishing characteristics or beliefs that belong to a person or group.