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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Without equal; unmatched.
Relating to punishment, especially as imposed by law.
A punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract.
An act of repentance for wrongdoing, often religious in nature.
A strong liking or inclination for something.
A piece of jewelry that hangs from a necklace.
To enter or pass through something, often with force or effort; to gain access to or understanding o...
Able to enter or pass through something; keen or intense, especially in insight or perception.
A piece of land almost surrounded by water or projecting out into a body of water.
Feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentant.
A regular payment made to a person after retirement, funded by earlier contributions from the indivi...
Engaged in deep or serious thought, often with a hint of sadness.
To become aware of or recognize something through the senses or mind; to interpret or understand som...
Capable of being seen, heard, or noticed; detectable.
The way in which something is understood, interpreted, or sensed; the process of becoming aware of s...
Having or showing keen insight and understanding; quick to notice and interpret details.
A place where a bird rests, typically a narrow branch or rod; to sit or be positioned high up.
To pass a liquid slowly through a porous substance; to gradually spread or become widely known.
A musical instrument that produces sound by being struck; the act of striking something to produce s...
Admitting of no contradiction or delay; decisive and commanding.
Lasting for a very long time; enduring or recurring regularly.
In a way that lasts over a long period or recurs regularly.
Having all the required or desirable elements, qualities, or characteristics; without flaw.
The state or condition of being perfect; freedom from fault or defect.
To pierce or make holes through something, often in a regular pattern.
To carry out or complete a task, action, or duty.
The action or process of carrying out or accomplishing an action, task, or function.
A person who carries out an action, especially an entertainer on stage or in a show.
A fragrant liquid substance used to give a pleasant scent to the body or clothes.
Serious and immediate danger.
Full of danger or risk.
The continuous line forming the boundary of a closed geometric figure; the total length of this boun...
A length or portion of time; a full stop at the end of a sentence.
Occurring at regular intervals.
A publication that appears at regular intervals, such as a magazine or journal.
Peripheral refers to something on the edge or margin; not central or important.
The outer边缘 or boundary of a surface or object; a region lying beyond the core.
To die, especially in a sudden or violent way; to decay or be destroyed.
Capable of decaying or spoiling quickly, especially due to its organic nature.
Lasting or intended to last indefinitely; not temporary.
Allowing liquids or gases to pass through; penetrable.
To spread throughout and be present in every part of something.
Consent or authorization given to do something.
Allowing great freedom of behavior or action; tolerant of wrongdoing.
Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
At an angle of 90 degrees to a given line, plane, or surface.
Never ending or changing; continuing indefinitely.
To cause something to continue indefinitely, especially a tradition or error.
To confuse or puzzle someone, often causing uncertainty.
Difficult to understand or explain; confusing.
A state of being confused or puzzled about something.
To treat someone unfairly or cruelly, especially because of their beliefs, race, or religion.
The quality of continuing to try despite difficulties or setbacks.
To continue to exist or occur despite opposition or challenges.
The fact of continuing to exist or to try despite difficulties.
Continuing to exist or occur over time; determined to continue despite obstacles.
The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's character.
People employed in an organization or engaged in a particular task.
A particular way of viewing or understanding things; a mental point of view.
The process or fact of sweating, especially as a response to heat or exertion.