Intermediate Vocabulary Words

A system of parts working together to perform a function, often in a machine; a natural or establish...

Converted to use machines for tasks previously done by hand or animals; operated by machinery.

To interfere in the affairs of others without permission or good reason.

The main means of mass communication, such as television, radio, newspapers, and the internet; colle...

To intervene in a dispute to help opposing parties reach an agreement; to act as a mediator.

A neutral person who helps resolve conflicts between opposing parties through discussion and comprom...

Relating to the Middle Ages, roughly the 5th to the late 15th century; often implying outdated or pr...

Of moderate or low quality; not very good but not very bad; average to below average.

A practice of focused concentration, often on the breath or a mantra, used to promote relaxation, aw...

A means by which something is communicated or expressed, such as paint or television; also, somethin...

Quiet, gentle, and submissive, especially when subjected to harsh treatment; not inclined to challen...

Pleasing and musical in sound; having a clear, tuneful sequence of notes.

Pleasant or sweet-sounding, typically referring to musical or harmonious sounds.

A dramatic work with exaggerated characters and exciting events, often involving sensational plots.

A sequence of musical notes that form a pleasing and coherent tune.

To change from a solid to a liquid state, typically through heat.

A thin, soft layer of tissue that covers or lines organs and other structures in living organisms.

A brief written message, typically sent internally in a business or organization.

Worthy of being remembered, especially because of being special or unusual.

A written note or communication, often formal, used in business or diplomacy.

A structure or ceremony established to remind people of a person or event, often someone who died.

To commit something to memory through repetition or study.

The faculty of remembering information, experiences, or past events.

A person or thing that is likely to cause harm or danger; a threat.

To repair or fix something that is broken or damaged.

To refer to something briefly or casually in speech or writing.

A list of dishes that can be ordered in a restaurant or a list of options on a computer screen.

Relating to trade, commerce, or merchants; commercial.

Motivated by a desire for money or other personal gain rather than loyalty or principle; a professio...

Goods or products that are bought and sold; commodities.

A person who buys and sells goods; a trader or retailer.

Subject to sudden changes in mood or behavior; volatile or unpredictable.

Appearing attractive but having no real value; gaudy or deceptive.

To combine or cause to combine to form a single entity.

The act of combining two or more companies, organizations, or things into one.

The highest point or peak of achievement; also, an imaginary line running from the North to the Sout...

The quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially so as to deserve praise or reward.

To capture the complete attention of someone; to fascinate or hypnotize.

A state of disorder or untidiness; also, a situation that is confusing or unpleasant.

Dirty, untidy, or disordered.

Relating to or involving the metabolism of an organism.

The chemical processes that occur within a living organism to maintain life.

Having the characteristics of a metal, such as光泽 (shine) or conductivity.

A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally ap...

A bright streak of light in the sky caused by a meteoroid burning up in Earth's atmosphere.

A fragment of a meteoroid that survives its journey through the atmosphere and lands on Earth.

The scientific study of the atmosphere and weather phenomena.

In a careful, thorough, and systematic manner.

A system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity.

Very careful and precise, paying close attention to detail.

Relating to a large and densely populated city or urban complex.

A microscopic organism, especially a bacterium causing disease or fermentation.

A small, representative system having analogies to a larger system; a miniature world.

A microscopic organism, especially a bacterium, protozoan, or fungus, that is invisible to the naked...

An optical instrument used to view very small objects by magnifying them significantly.

So small as to be visible only under a microscope; extremely tiny.

The technical field of using microscopes to view objects and areas not visible to the naked eye.

A type of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths shorter than radio waves, or a kitchen applianc...

A person's appearance or manner, especially as it reflects their character or mood.

Having great power, strength, or force; impressive in size or intensity.