Intermediate Vocabulary Words

A daily record of news, events, or observations; a professional magazine on a specific subject.

The activity or profession of writing, editing, or compiling news stories for newspapers, magazines,...

A person who writes for newspapers, magazines, or broadcast media; a news reporter.

Friendly, cheerful, and good-humored, often associated with hearty laughter or celebration.

Feeling or expressing great joy and triumph.

The ability to make considered decisions; an opinion or decision formed after consideration; also, t...

Relating to the administration of justice or courts of law; pertaining to judges or the legal system...

Having, showing, or done with sound judgment; wise and careful in decision-making.

The liquid that can be extracted from fruits or vegetables; slang for power, energy, or influence.

Full of juice; succulent; also, informally, full of interest or sensational details.

A confused mixture; to mix things in a disorderly way.

A point where two or more things meet, especially roads or railway lines; a connection point.

A particular point in time, especially a critical one; a place or point of connection.

A dense, tropical forest with a thick growth of trees and plants, often characterized by high biodiv...

Worthless or discarded items; also refers to unsolicited digital messages, such as spam.

The official power or authority of a court or government body to enforce laws and make legal decisio...

A group of citizens sworn to deliver a verdict in a court case based on the evidence presented.

Fairness in the way people are treated, especially in legal matters; the administration of law.

A reason, explanation, or excuse that justifies or defends an action or belief.

To show or prove something to be right, reasonable, or valid.

In a fair and morally right manner; deservedly.

A young person, typically under the age of 18; also refers to something childish or immature.

The act of placing things side by side for comparison or contrast.

Having or showing eagerness, enthusiasm, or sharpness of mind or perception.

Range of knowledge, understanding, or sight; awareness.

A shelter for dogs; also refers to a facility for boarding or breeding dogs.

The central or most important part of something; also refers to the edible seed of a grain or fruit.

A flammable hydrocarbon liquid used as a fuel in heating, lighting, and jet engines.

A device consisting of a set of keys for operating a typewriter, computer, or musical instrument.

A furnace used for baking or drying materials such as clay, pottery, or bricks.

Relating to or resulting from motion; having to do with movement.

A country ruled by a king or queen; a realm or domain.

A skill or talent for doing something easily or effectively.

A canvas or nylon bag carried on the back, often used by hikers.

A dishonest or untrustworthy man; a rogue.

To be in or move into a position where the knee or knees touch the ground.

To make clothing or fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles.

A fastening made by tying a piece of rope or string; can also refer to a tangled mass.

A device used to record variations in pressure, such as in blood pressure or muscle contractions, ov...

A person who performs physical work, especially in construction, manufacturing, or agriculture.

Requiring considerable effort and time; hard and tiring work.

In a way that involves great effort or difficulty; with much labor.

Physical or mental exertion, especially when hard or tiring; also refers to work done to produce goo...

A complex network of paths or passages that is difficult to navigate; a maze.

A delicate fabric of yarn or thread with open weblike patterns, or a cord used to fasten something.

Tearful or given to crying easily; causing tears.

Using very few words; concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious.

A delay or period between two related events; to move slowly or fall behind.

A person or thing that falls behind or progresses more slowly than others.

Having difficulty walking due to pain or injury in a leg or foot; also used informally to mean unimp...

To express sorrow, regret, or grief, often in speech or writing.

Deserving regret or pity; deplorable or unfortunate.

A shade attached to a lamp to diffuse light and reduce glare.

A long spear used by a horseman in medieval times; also, to open something with a sharp instrument.

The act of coming down to the ground, especially after flight; a level area in a staircase between f...

A continuous area of land, such as a continent or large island.

The visible features of an area of land, including physical elements like mountains and rivers.

A mass of rock, earth, or debris moving down a slope; also, a decisive victory in an election.

Lacking energy or vitality; slow and relaxed.

A temporary failure or decline in judgment, effort, or action.