Intermediate Vocabulary Words

To sweat, especially as a way for the body to cool down.

To cause someone to do something by reasoning or argument.

Good at convincing someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument.

To be related or belong to something in terms of subject or relevance.

Holding firmly to an idea or purpose; stubbornly persistent.

Relevant or applicable to the matter at hand.

To read thoroughly or carefully; also used informally to mean to skim.

To spread throughout and be present in every part of something.

Showing a deliberate and stubborn desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable or unacceptable.

A person who behaves in a way that is seen as unnatural or morally wrong; also, to corrupt or distor...

A troublesome or irritating person or thing; an insect or animal that damages crops or spreads disea...

A chemical used to kill pests, especially insects.

A highly infectious and devastating disease; a plague.

Having the nature of or causing pestilence; deadly or noxious.

An animal kept for companionship rather than utility; to stroke or caress an animal.

A colorful part of a flower that surrounds the reproductive organs.

A formal written request, typically signed by many people, asking for action from an authority.

The process of organic material turning into stone through fossilization.

To turn into stone, or to paralyze with fear or shock.

A naturally occurring liquid found beneath the Earth's surface, used as fuel and in the production o...

Childishly sulky or bad-tempered, often over trivial matters.

A ghost or apparent but not actual thing; something that exists only in the imagination.

Relating to the medicine or drug preparation and distribution.

A distinct period or stage in a process or development.

In an exceptional or outstanding manner; extraordinarily.

A fact or situation that is observed to occur, especially one whose cause is in question; something ...

Relating to an orchestra that specializes in classical or serious music.

The study of language and literature, especially historical and comparative aspects.

The study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, reason, and more.

The scientific study of speech sounds and how they are produced, transmitted, and received.

An image captured by a camera using light; a picture recorded on film or digitally.

Responsive to light; reacting to changes in light intensity.

The visible surface of the Sun or a star, from which light is radiated.

The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize nutrients from carbon dioxide and water...

Relating to the body or to things that can be seen or touched; material.

Relating to the normal functions and processes of living organisms.

The branch of biology that deals with the functions and activities of life or of living matter.

Visually attractive, especially in a quaint or charming way.

A raised structure extending from land into water, used for docking boats or walking.

To penetrate or pass through something with a sharp object; to enter forcibly.

A natural or synthetic substance that gives color to something, especially in paint or skin.

A large, disorderly stack of objects or a large quantity of something.

A person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons.

A small, rounded medication taken orally; sometimes used informally for something unpleasant.

To rob or plunder, especially during war or chaos.

A vertical support structure, or a key support in an organization or system.

A soft supportive cushion for the head used when sleeping.

A person who flies an aircraft, or a test version of a program or show.

To squeeze sharply with the fingers, or a small quantity of something.

To yearn deeply for something or someone; also a type of evergreen tree.

A tropical fruit with a tough, spiky skin and sweet, juicy yellow flesh.

To locate or identify something with great accuracy.

A person who is among the first to explore or settle a new area or field.

Involving new ideas or methods; ahead of its time.

To arouse interest or curiosity. It can also mean a feeling of irritation or resentment.

A person who attacks and steals from ships at sea, or someone who illegally copies copyrighted mater...

A large hole in the ground, often used for mining or dumping, or a trap.

To throw something, usually forcefully or with a specific aim; also refers to the highness or lownes...

A container with a spout for pouring liquids, or a baseball player who throws the ball to the batter...

To turn or rotate on a central point; also, a crucial change in strategy or direction.