Intermediate Vocabulary Words

Relating to a system of ideas and beliefs, especially about politics, economics, or society.

A system of ideas and values that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.

A phrase or expression whose meaning cannot be understood from the literal definition of its words.

Using or denoting language that is natural and appropriate to a native speaker.

A peculiar or characteristic habit, mannerism, or trait of an individual.

A foolish or stupid person; someone lacking intelligence or common sense.

Not active, in use, or in progress; lazy or inactive.

A person who is greatly admired, loved, or revered, especially in popular culture.

Excessive or blind admiration and worship, often treating someone as a god.

Extremely pleasant, peaceful, or picturesque, typically describing rural or natural settings.

(Of rock) formed through the solidification of molten lava or magma.

To set on fire; to cause combustion or a strong reaction.

Not honorable or admirable; deserving contempt or shame.

Public shame or embarrassment resulting from a loss of respect or reputation.

Lack of knowledge, understanding, or information about a subject.

Lacking knowledge or awareness in general, or about a particular subject.

To deliberately pay no attention to something or someone.

Not clear enough to be read or deciphered, often referring to handwriting.

Unable to read or write; also refers to lacking knowledge in a specific field.

To light up or make brighter; to clarify or explain something difficult to understand.

The action of lighting or brightening; also refers to the act of clarifying or understanding somethi...

A false idea or belief, or a perceptual distortion that misrepresents reality.

Elusive or difficult to grasp; deceptive and not easily achieved.

To explain or make something clearer by using examples, diagrams, or pictures.

A visual representation, such as a drawing, or an example used to explain something.

A visual representation of something, such as a picture or statue; also, a mental picture or impress...

Visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in literature; a collection of mental images...

Existing only in the imagination; not real.

Having or showing creativity or inventiveness.

A lack of balance or equality, especially in a physical, mental, or emotional state.

To drink or take in, especially a liquid; to absorb knowledge or ideas.

Past tense of imbibe; drank or absorbed.

To copy or mimic the behavior, actions, or speech of another.

The act of copying someone or something; a copy or representation, often not genuine.

Perfectly clean, neat, or flawless.

Happening or done at once; without delay.

Extremely large in size, scale, or degree.

A person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country.

The act of moving to a foreign country to live permanently.

About to happen; forthcoming.

Unable to move or be moved.

To prevent from moving or being moved.

Contrary to accepted moral principles; wicked or unethical.

Living forever; not subject to death.

Protected against a particular infection or disease.

The ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin.

Unchanging over time or unable to be changed.

A strong effect or influence; a collision.

To weaken or damage something, especially a faculty or ability.

To pierce with a sharp stake or similar object.

To share or communicate information or knowledge.

Treating all people equally without favoritism or bias.

In a fair and unbiased manner.

To charge a public official with a crime while in office, especially in connection with a formal acc...

Flawless or perfect in every way, often referring to behavior or appearance.

Having little or no money; penniless.

To delay or obstruct the progress of something or someone.

A hindrance or obstruction in progress or movement.

To drive or force someone to take action; to urge forward.

About to happen, especially something negative or significant.