Intermediate Vocabulary Words

To crush or grind something into dust or small fragments.

A device that draws or squeezes fluid or air from one location to another; also, to operate such a d...

A large round orange fruit with a thick rind and edible seeds and pulp, often used in pies or soups.

A forceful strike with the fist; can also refer to a sweet beverage often served at parties.

A small hole made by a sharp object, especially in a tire or container holding liquid or gas.

Having a sharply strong taste or smell.

Designed to punish someone, especially as a penalty for wrongdoing.

A student, especially one in school; also refers to the dark circular opening in the center of the i...

Something that has been bought; also, the act of buying something.

The process of removing contaminants or impurities from something.

Having had impurities or contaminants removed; made pure.

To remove contaminants or unwanted elements from something to make it pure.

A color resulting from a combination of red and blue; often associated with royalty or luxury.

To follow or strive to achieve a goal, course, or activity.

A game or problem requiring ingenuity to solve; something confusing or difficult to understand.

Something that is difficult to understand or explain.

A large structure with a square base and triangular sides, typically associated with ancient Egypt; ...

A four-sided polygon in geometry.

To draw back or shrink in fear; also a small game bird.

Attractively old-fashioned or charmingly unusual.

A trait, skill, or achievement that makes someone suitable for a position or task; also a restrictio...

Having the necessary skills, knowledge, or experience to do a job or task; meeting the required stan...

A feeling of doubt, worry, or fear about whether one is doing the right thing.

A state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation.

Relating to the quantity or measurement of something, often expressed in numerical form.

An open-air pit from which rock or stone is extracted; also, a person or animal being hunted.

One of four equal parts of something; a division of a town or city; also, a 25-cent coin in the U.S.

Occurring every three months; financial or statistical reports issued four times a year.

A hard, crystalline mineral composed of silica, commonly used in glassmaking and electronics.

A wharf or artificial landing place where ships load and unload, typically built parallel to the sho...

Odd or unusual; also a reclaimed term used to describe sexual or gender identities outside of hetero...

To satisfy thirst; to extinguish or put an end to something violently or forcefully.

Complaining in a whining or petulant manner.

A question or request for information; the act of questioning.

A long or arduous search for something, often of great importance or value.

Open to doubt or debate; of uncertain quality or legitimacy.

A set of printed or written questions with a choice of answers, devised for the purposes of a survey...

In a state of inactivity or dormancy; temporarily quiet or still.

A warm bed covering made of padding enclosed between layers of fabric and kept in place by stitching...

A case for holding arrows; to tremble or shake轻微地.

Exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical, often with noble intentions.

A limited or fixed number or amount of people or things, especially as assigned to fulfill a goal.

A group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author ...

To repeat or copy the words of another, often with acknowledgment; also used as a noun meaning a quo...

A disorderly crowd of people; a mob.

A framework with bars or hooks for holding items; also means to cause severe pain or distress.

A person who tells stories or anecdotes in a skillful and entertaining way.

A system that uses radio waves to detect the position, movement, and speed of objects such as aircra...

The quality of being bright or shining, often referring to light or a glowing appearance.

Giving off light or heat; also used to describe someone who looks wonderfully healthy or happy.

To emit energy, especially in the form of light or heat; to spread outward from a central point.

Energy emitted as electromagnetic waves or subatomic particles, often associated with nuclear reacti...

Very new and different from what has existed before; often challenging traditional ideas or conventi...

A flat floating structure used for support on water; also refers to a large number or amount.

Extreme anger; also refers to a widespread popularity or trend.

Wearing away or torn at the edges; also describes something uneven or done poorly.

A musical style popular in the early 20th century, characterized by a syncopated rhythm and lively t...

A surprise attack or swift search, often by police or military forces.

A bar or series of bars used as a guard or barrier; also refers to a system of tracks for trains.

Clothing or attire, often of an elaborate or dignified nature.