Intermediate Vocabulary Words

A previous event or decision that is used as an example or rule in similar future situations, especi...

Coming before something in time, order, or position.

A general rule or principle that guides behavior or belief.

Of great value or cherished; also used informally to describe something overly delicate or sentiment...

A steep rock face or cliff, especially at the edge of a mountain; often used figuratively to describ...

To cause something to happen suddenly or unexpectedly. Can also mean to fall from the sky in the for...

Any form of water—such as rain, snow, or hail—that falls to the ground from the atmosphere.

Extremely steep, like a cliff; also used to describe a sudden, dramatic change.

The quality, condition, or fact of being exact and accurate.

Having developed certain abilities or proclivities at an earlier age than usual, especially in intel...

Something that comes before another and often leads to its development.

An animal that naturally hunts and kills other animals for food; also refers to a person who exploit...

Relating to or characterized by preying on others; exploiting or harming for personal gain.

A person who held a position or office before the current holder.

A difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.

To say or estimate that something will happen in the future.

The quality of being able to be predicted; reliability in behavior or outcome.

Likely to happen or act in a way that can be foreseen.

A statement about what will happen in the future, often based on knowledge or experience.

A preference or special liking for something.

Having the greatest importance, influence, or strength.

For the most part; mainly.

To be the most common, strongest, or most influential.

Surpassing all others; distinguished above all others.

An introduction to a book or speech that explains its purpose or background.

More desirable than another option.

A greater liking for one thing, person, or option over another.

Carrying a developing child in the womb; also used metaphorically to mean full of meaning or potenti...

Relating to the period before written records existed.

Occurring or done before the main event or action; introductory.

An introductory event or action that precedes a more important one.

Happening or done before the usual or proper time.

A sum paid in addition to a standard amount, often for better quality or as an insurance payment; al...

The state of being deeply absorbed or concerned with something.

A superiority in weight, force, or importance; a greater amount or number.

Something required as a prior condition for a particular role or process.

An exclusive right or privilege held by a particular person or group.

To be a sign or warning of something, often something negative, to come.

To order or recommend something authoritatively, especially the use of a particular medication or tr...

Specified or required as a rule or norm; also the past tense and past participle of 'prescribe'.

A written instruction from a medical practitioner authorizing a patient to receive a specific medica...

The state of being present in a particular place or the effect a person has on others when they are ...

The act of presenting or the manner in which something is presented; a lecture or speech accompanied...

The act, process, or state of keeping something in its original or existing condition.

A substance added to products such as food or cosmetics to prevent spoilage from bacteria or fungi.

To maintain something in its original or existing state; to protect from decay or harm.

The office or term of a president, especially of a country or organization.

The continuous physical force exerted on an object, or emotional stress from demands or expectations...

Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something based on achievements, influence, or...

Having a high status or reputation; highly respected or admired.

Capable of being assumed or supposed; considered likely, though not certain.

Used to indicate that something is likely or supposed to be the case, based on what is known.

An assumption made without evidence or proof.

Overstepping boundaries or acting with excessive confidence, often without permission.

A claim or statement that is false; a pretension or deception.

A claim or aspiration to have a significance or value that is not justified; often implies arrogance...

Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance or talent than is actually possessed.

A false reason given to hide the real reason for an action.

To prove more powerful or successful; to triumph or be dominant.

Most common or successful at a particular time; dominant.