Intermediate Vocabulary Words
Academic vocabulary common across TOEFL, IELTS, and multi-test contexts. These words appear in university-level texts and are essential for scoring well on standardized English proficiency tests.
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An instance of invading a place, especially to conquer; a large-scale entry that disturbs.
Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language.
A complete list of items such as goods in stock or the contents of a building.
Opposite in order, nature, or effect.
An animal lacking a backbone, such as an insect or mollusk.
To put money to use with the expectation of gaining profit; to clothe with authority.
To carry out a systematic or formal inquiry to discover facts.
A detailed examination of a subject in order to discover facts or gather information.
Having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change.
Impossible to defeat or overcome.
Appealing or attractive, encouraging approach or acceptance.
Done without conscious control or choice; automatic or unintentional.
To include or engage as a necessary part; to cause someone to participate.
An atom or molecule with an electric charge due to the loss or gain of electrons.
A layer of the Earth's atmosphere that is ionized and reflects radio waves.
Easily angered; having a hot temper.
Feeling or showing anger; extremely angry.
Anger or wrath, often in a formal or literary context.
The colored part of the eye surrounding the pupil; also a type of flowering plant.
Irritating or annoying, especially due to repetition or tedium.
Involving irony, especially when the outcome is the opposite of what was expected.
A literary or rhetorical device where the intended meaning is the opposite of the literal meaning, o...
To expose to radiation or to shine upon with intense light.
Not following a fixed pattern, frequent, or consistent; deviating from the norm.
In a way that lacks consistency or uniformity; not regularly.
Not connected with or relevant to something; not applicable.
Impossible to fix, repair, or restore; causing permanent damage.
Too tempting or attractive to be resisted.
Not showing a proper sense of responsibility; careless or reckless.
Lack of respect for traditions, sacred things, or authority.
Lacking respect for established customs, traditions, or authorities, often in a humorous way.
Unable to be undone or reversed; permanent.
Not able to be changed, taken back, or undone.
To supply land with water by artificial means, typically to help crops grow.
Easily annoyed or angered; showing impatience.
To cause slight anger or annoyance in someone.
Causing annoyance or mild anger; annoying.
A small island, often used in poetry or place names.
To separate something or someone from others.
The state of being separated from others, either physically or emotionally.
A subject or problem for debate or discussion; a matter of concern.
To repeat a process or statement, often with the aim of reaching a desired outcome.
Traveling from place to place, especially for work.
A planned route or journey, including details like destinations and schedules.
Having rough, sharp, and uneven edges or surfaces.
A person responsible for cleaning and maintaining a building.
Specialized language used by a particular profession or group, often difficult for outsiders to unde...
Lively and brisk in manner; self-confidently stylish.
The state of being jealous; envy or resentment toward someone else's achievements or possessions.
A soft, sweet food made by boiling fruit juice and sugar, often used as a spread.
A free-swimming marine animal with a transparent, jelly-like body and trailing tentacles.
A state of danger or risk.
A rude or foolish person; someone who behaves selfishly or obnoxiously.
To discard or get rid of something as no longer needed or wanted.
A precious stone, often used in jewelry; something highly valued.
A person who makes, repairs, or sells jewelry.
Ornamental items such as necklaces, rings, or bracelets made from precious metals and stones.
To run at a slow, steady pace, typically as a form of exercise; to move with steady, gentle bounces ...
Cheerful and friendly; merry; also used as an intensifier meaning very.
A sudden, rough movement or shock; a sudden emotional or mental shock.