Intermediate Vocabulary Words

An idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person's mind.

No longer produced or used; outdated.

A thing that blocks or hinders progress or movement.

Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action despite persuasion or evidence.

To block or hinder the progress, movement, or action of something.

Something that blocks a path or prevents movement or progress.

To get or acquire something, usually with effort or planning.

Capable of being obtained or acquired.

To impose oneself or something unwelcome upon others.

Noticeable in an unwelcome or intrusive way.

To remove or prevent a need, duty, or difficulty; to make unnecessary.

Easily perceived, understood, or recognized; not hidden or obscure.

Happening from time to time but not regular or frequent.

From time to time; now and then, but not regularly.

A person who lives in or occupies a space, such as a house or seat.

A person's job, profession, or regular activity; also, the act of occupying a place.

To live in, take up, or fill space or time; to engage someone's attention.

To happen or take place; to come into existence.

An event or something that happens; the frequency with which something occurs.

A sea creature with eight arms, a soft body, and a large head, known for its intelligence and abilit...

Strange or unusual; not even in number.

In a strange or unusual manner; surprisingly.

The likelihood or probability of an event happening; also used to describe differences or disparitie...

Extremely unpleasant and repulsive; deserving hatred or contempt.

A smell, typically an unpleasant one.

Having no smell.

The British spelling of 'odor'; a smell, often unpleasant.

To hurt the feelings of someone; to commit a crime or breach a rule.

The American spelling of 'offence'; a violation of the law or social etiquette.

Causing someone to feel deeply hurt, upset, or angry; also refers to an aggressive attack.

Without preparation or forethought; often appearing rude due to lack of interest.

Located or operating away from the coast, especially out at sea or in a foreign country with favorab...

A person's child or children; the young of an animal or plant.

Related to the sense of smell.

A sign that indicates a future event, often foretelling harm or good.

Giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening.

The act of leaving something out or the fact of being left out.

To leave out or exclude something, whether intentionally or accidentally.

Having unlimited power; all-powerful.

Continuing; still in progress.

The beginning or start of something, especially something unpleasant.

A fierce or destructive attack; a sudden and overwhelming surge.

A burden or responsibility for something.

To flow slowly in a soft or viscous manner; a thick, soft mud or slime.

Not transparent or translucent; impervious to light or understanding.

A dramatic work combining text (libretto) and music, performed by singers and musicians in costume.

A person who competes against or opposes someone in a contest, conflict, or debate.

Happening or done at a favorable or useful time.

A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something beneficial.

In disagreement or competition with something; resistant.

Contrary or conflicting; set in resistance.

On the reverse side or in contrast to something else.

Resistance, argument, or competition against something or someone.

Unjustly harsh or burdensome; creating a sense of being weighed down.

Related to sight or the use of light, especially in instruments used for viewing.

Best or most favorable; achieving the best possible outcome.

A mental attitude or worldview that expects good outcomes to occur.

A person who tends to see the best in things and expects favorable results.

Having a hopeful and confident attitude about the future.

The most favorable or ideal condition or level.