Intermediate Vocabulary Words

Not involving the use of words; communicated through gestures, expressions, or body language.

The use of peaceful actions to protest or achieve political change.

A standard, rule, or pattern that is commonly accepted or expected in a society or group.

In a usual or ordinary manner; typically.

A sentimental longing or affection for the past, typically for one's childhood or homeland.

Worthy of attention; remarkable or distinguished.

In a way that is worthy of attention; especially or particularly.

To write down or represent symbolically, especially in music or scientific data.

A system of symbols or signs used to represent words, numbers, or musical sounds.

A V-shaped cut in a surface; a level or degree in a scale of achievement.

A brief written record; a mention or comment; a tone of sound.

To inform someone of something officially or formally.

A belief, idea, or understanding about something.

Famous for something bad or undesirable.

In a way that is widely or infamously known.

The number zero; nothing or none.

To provide food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition.

Providing the substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition.

The food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition.

New or unusual in an interesting way; a long work of fiction.

The quality of being new, original, or unusual; a small, inexpensive item made for amusement or as a...

A person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation.

In the present time or age; currently.

Harmful or poisonous, especially to health.

Relating to the nucleus of an atom or nuclear energy.

The central and most important part of an object, place, or group; also, the core of a cell containi...

Something or someone causing annoyance, inconvenience, or trouble.

Having no legal or binding force; invalid.

Deprived of the power of feeling or movement; also, emotionally unresponsive.

Great in number; many.

A room or place where young children are cared for, especially when their parents are working; also,...

A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life.

Relating to the process of providing or obtaining the right type of food for good health.

Describing food that contains a lot of nutrients and is beneficial for health.

A fertile spot in a desert where water is found, often supporting vegetation and wildlife; figurativ...

A solemn promise, often invoking a divine witness, to do or not do something.

Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action, especially in spite of persuasion o...

Complying willingly with orders or instructions; dutiful.

Excessively overweight, with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher.

A notice that someone has died, typically including a brief biography and published in a newspaper.

A reason or feeling that one cannot accept or approve of something.

A goal or aim; also, not influenced by personal feelings and therefore fair and accurate.

Legally or morally bound to do something.

A duty or commitment that one is bound to fulfill, either legally or morally.

Required by a rule, law, or social custom; mandatory.

To do a favor or service for someone, often out of a sense of duty or courtesy.

Willing to do favors or help others; helpful and accommodating.

Not direct or straightforward; having a slanting or indirect quality.

To destroy something completely so that nothing remains.

The state of being forgotten or unknown; also, unconsciousness or forgetfulness.

Unaware of or not noticing what is happening around one.

Having a rectangular shape with unequal adjacent sides; longer than wide.

Extremely unpleasant or offensive in behavior or manner.

Offensive or disgusting, especially in a sexual or immoral way.

Not clearly expressed or easily understood; hidden or unknown.

The state of being unknown, inconspicuous, or difficult to understand.

Excessively submissive or attentive; overly eager to please.

The act of following a custom, rule, or law, especially a religious one.

To preoccupy someone's thoughts continually or excessively.

Completely preoccupied with someone or something, often to an unhealthy degree.