Intermediate Vocabulary Words

Unable to be pierced or entered; also used figuratively for ideas or language that are difficult to ...

Of vital importance; crucial, or a command that must be obeyed.

Too slight or gradual to be seen or noticed.

Arrogant and domineering in manner; demanding obedience without question.

Not allowing fluid or gas to pass through; resistant to penetration.

Lacking personal emotion, warmth, or connection; objective or mechanical.

To pretend to be someone else, typically to deceive.

The act of pretending to be another person, especially for entertainment or deceit.

Rude or disrespectful, especially in a bold or fresh way.

Unable to be affected by or penetrated by something.

Acting suddenly without thinking carefully; hasty or rash.

The force or energy that makes something happen or develop faster.

Impossible to calm down or satisfy; unrelenting.

To put a plan, decision, or system into effect.

To show someone to be involved in a crime or wrongdoing.

A suggestion or something that is likely to be true if another thing is true; a possible consequence...

Suggested or understood without being directly stated.

To beg someone earnestly or desperately.

To suggest something without stating it directly.

To bring goods or services into a country from abroad; also can refer to significance or meaning.

To force a rule, belief, or condition on someone; to demand obedience or acceptance.

Impressive in size, appearance, or manner; commanding attention.

A person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others, often to gain a benefit.

Lacking the power, strength, or ability to function effectively; often used to describe inability to...

Not suitable for use in real circumstances; unrealistic or unworkable.

The state or quality of being unsuitable for real-world use or application.

A spoken curse or expression of deep disapproval.

Incapable of being broken into or overcome; extremely strong or secure.

Easily influenced or affected by surroundings or ideas, especially during youth.

Inspiring admiration through size, quality, or skill.

A mark or impression left by pressure; a lasting effect on someone's mind or character.

The state of being confined in prison as a form of punishment.

Not likely to be true or to occur.

Done without being planned or rehearsed; spontaneous.

Behavior that is considered improper or socially unacceptable.

Failing to anticipate future needs or consequences; lacking foresight.

To create or perform something on the spot, without prior preparation.

Rude or disrespectful behavior, often with boldness.

To challenge or call into question the truth, validity, or honesty of something.

A sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act.

Acting or done without forethought, often on a sudden whim or desire.

Exemption from punishment or consequences for one's actions.

To attribute a quality, action, or fault to someone, often negatively.

The lack of power, skill, or means to do something.

To make something no longer active or operational.

Not sufficient or suitable for a particular purpose.

Lacking the qualities of life; not alive.

Not suitable or proper in the given context or situation.

To formally begin or introduce something, especially with a ceremony.

Emitted light as a result of being heated; also, extremely angry.

To make someone unable to perform a normal function, especially physically or mentally.

To imprison or confine someone legally.

Aromatic substance that emits fragrant smoke when burned; can also mean to anger someone intensely.

Something that motivates or encourages someone to do something.

Continuing without pause; unending.

The frequency or rate at which something occurs.

An event, especially one that is unusual or problematic.

By the way; used to introduce a related or additional point.

In an initial stage; beginning to happen or develop.

To cut into with a sharp instrument; to engrave.