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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A ghostly or invisible appearance, often of a person or thing.
To ask for or try to persuade someone to do something, or to make an effort to attract attention or ...
Attractive or interesting, often due to a pleasant or entertaining quality.
To calm or satisfy someone's anger or discontent, often by making concessions or offering compensati...
A name or label given to something, such as a wine or a product, to indicate its origin, quality, or...
A desire or preference for a particular food or drink, or a feeling of hunger or craving.
To express approval or appreciation by clapping your hands or cheering loudly.
A machine or device used for a specific purpose, often for household or personal use.
A person or organization applying for a position, job, or other opportunity.
The act or process of applying for a position, job, or other opportunity.
To use or apply a principle, method, or piece of knowledge to a specific situation or context.
To choose or select someone for a job, role, or position.
A meeting or engagement at a specific time, often for a specific purpose or task.
To divide or share something, such as resources or responsibilities, among a group or people.
A professional evaluation or assessment of the value or quality of something.
To evaluate or assess the value or quality of something.
Large enough to be noticed or valued.
To realize the value, quality, or significance of something, or to express gratitude or admiration. ...
A feeling of gratitude, admiration, or respect, or an expression of this feeling; also, a realizatio...
To arrest, restrain, or capture someone; or to understand or comprehend something.
Feeling anxious or uneasy about the future; or uncertain or in doubt.
A person who is learning a trade or skill from an experienced person.
To inform or notify someone about something; or to value something.
A way of reaching or getting closer to something; or to come near something.
Coming near or getting close to something; or nearly happening.
Expressed approval or acceptance; or a formal approval or endorsement.
Suitable or fitting for the situation or occasion; or officially approved or sanctioned.
The act of using or taking something that belongs to someone or something else; or the amount of mon...
Expressed consent or endorsement; or permission or authorization to proceed.
To show approval, consent, or agreement; or to give permission or authorization.
Almost, but not quite the same as something else; or to estimate or calculate something without exac...
Almost, but not quite the same as something else; or to a close or near approximation.
A simple, protective garment worn over ordinary clothes to keep them clean.
Well-suited or fitting for the situation or occasion; or likely or probable.
A natural ability or talent, especially for a particular subject or activity.
In a fitting or suitable manner; or exactly or precisely.
A blue-green gemstone or a shade of blue-green color.
A container for keeping aquatic animals, such as fish, in captivity.
Relating to or living in water; or adapted for living in water.
Capable of being cultivated or used for growing crops.
A person or entity with the power to settle disputes or make decisions.
Based on or determined by chance, whim, or personal preference, rather than reason or fact.
Relating to or found in trees.
A segment of a curved line, especially the curved part of a rainbow or a bow.
Relating to the study of historical artifacts, cultures, or past human activity.
The study of historical artifacts, cultures, or past human activity.
A typical or original model or representation, especially in art, literature, or mythology.
A group of islands, especially a chain of volcanic islands, often in tropical or subtropical waters.
A person who designs and plans buildings or structures, especially large ones like skyscrapers or ho...
Relating to the design, construction, or visual appeal of buildings or structures.
The art and science of designing and planning buildings or structures, especially large ones like sk...
A collection of historical documents, records, or other materials, often kept for reference or study...
Having strong emotions or a strong enthusiasm, often used to describe a person's love or admiration ...
Demanding a lot of effort, labor, or energy, often because it is difficult or challenging.
A large, enclosed space used for sports, performances, or other events.
A solo vocal piece in an opera, typically having a lyrical or expressive quality.
Very dry and unfertile, typically due to a lack of rainfall.
A class of people who have high social status or noble birth, often characterized by wealth and priv...
The branch of mathematics that deals with numbers and their operations, such as addition and multipl...
Protective equipment worn by soldiers or others to defend against injury or attack.