Intermediate Vocabulary Words

Theft or stealing, especially of personal property.

To a great extent; mostly or mainly.

A carefree adventure or prank; also, a small songbird.

An immature form of an insect that undergoes metamorphosis before becoming an adult.

The part of the throat containing the vocal cords and used for breathing, swallowing, and producing ...

A device that emits a narrow, intense beam of light used in technology, medicine, and research.

To strike violently or deliver a whipping blow; also refers to a quick, sharp movement.

A state of physical or mental weariness and lack of energy.

Enduring for a long time; not temporary.

Present but not yet visible, active, or developed.

Directed or moving to one side; relating to the side rather than the center.

The angular distance of a place north or south of the earth's equator, or freedom to act within cert...

To praise someone or something highly.

To set in motion or introduce, especially a product, project, or vehicle.

Clothes or household linens that need washing or have been washed; also refers to a facility where w...

A shrub with aromatic leaves, or a symbol of honor and victory, especially in ancient Greece.

Symbolic honors or glory earned through achievement; often used in plural as 'resting on one's laure...

Molten rock that erupts from a volcano and solidifies upon cooling.

An archaic or poetic term meaning to wash or bathe.

Spending or using in an extravagant or generous manner; also describes something elaborate or luxuri...

An area of short, mown grass, typically near a house or in a park.

A legal action brought in a court of law by one party against another.

Not strict, careful, or firm; showing a lack of control or precision.

To put or place something down; to set in position.

The arrangement of elements or components in a design, plan, or physical space.

The action or ability of guiding, directing, or managing a group, organization, or country.

Most important, prominent, or in the forefront; also, guiding or directing.

A single sheet of printed matter, often folded, used for distribution of information or advertising.

A group or association of people, clubs, or organizations for a common purpose, often in sports or p...

An accidental hole or crack that allows liquid or gas to enter or escape.

Having holes or cracks that allow leakage of liquid or gas.

A sudden or forceful jump; a significant advance or change.

A contract granting use or occupation of property for a specified period in exchange for rent.

A narrow shelf of rock or built material projecting from a wall or cliff.

Something handed down from ancestors or predecessors, often referring to values, assets, or reputati...

A traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but not authenticated, or a person ce...

So celebrated, famous, or skillful as to seem like a legend.

Clear enough to be read or deciphered.

To make or pass laws, usually by a governing body.

Laws or proposed laws enacted by a governing body.

A governmental body that makes, amends, and repeals laws.

Conforming to the law or established rules; valid or genuine.

A plant or pod in the family Fabaceae, such as beans, peas, or lentils, often rich in protein.

Free time when one is not working, available for relaxation or enjoyment.

Done in a relaxed, unhurried manner.

To make or become longer in duration or physical size.

Having great length, especially in time; long and often tedious.

Showing tolerance or mercy, especially toward someone under one's authority.

A large, powerful carnivorous cat with a yellowish coat marked with dark spots in clusters.

Sufficient to cause death; deadly.

Lacking energy or alertness; sluggish.

A state of sluggishness, inactivity, or lack of energy.

A garden plant with edible leaves, commonly used in salads.

A rigid bar resting on a pivot, used to move a heavy load with less effort.

Humor or frivolity, especially when inappropriate in a serious situation.

Offensive or obscene, especially in a sexual way.

A legal responsibility or financial debt; something that puts one at a disadvantage.

Legally responsible for something; likely to do or experience something.

A person who helps to coordinate communication between groups; a close relationship or connection.

A published false statement that damages someone's reputation; a form of defamation.