Intermediate Vocabulary Words

A multicolored arc in the sky caused by sunlight refracting through raindrops.

A large public meeting, especially for political or protest purposes; also refers to a recovery from...

To walk or move about in an aimless or relaxed manner; to talk or write in a lengthy, unfocused way.

Occurring or spreading uncontrollably.

A large farm used for raising animals, especially cattle or sheep.

A person who owns or manages a ranch.

The activity or business of managing or operating a ranch, typically involving raising livestock.

Made or happening without method or conscious decision; occurring without definite pattern.

The area or extent over which something operates or can be applied; a series of related things.

A position in a hierarchy or a level of importance; also, to classify or place in such a hierarchy.

A sum of money demanded for the release of a kidnapped person or stolen property.

Excessively greedy or grasping, especially in regard to wealth or possessions.

A feeling of intense joy or ecstasy; also, in religious contexts, the catching up of believers to me...

Not occurring very often; uncommon or infrequent.

To make or become less dense or more refined, often in a literal or metaphorical sense.

Not often; seldom.

To give formal consent to or approve a treaty, contract, or agreement, making it officially valid.

A quantitative relation between two amounts showing the number of times one value contains or is con...

A fixed amount of something, especially food or supplies, allotted to a person during times of scarc...

Based on or in accordance with reason or logic; able to think clearly and logically.

The practice of controlling the distribution of scarce resources by limiting the amount each person ...

To make a rapid series of short, sharp sounds; also, to unsettle or disconcert someone.

A venomous snake with a segmented tail that produces a rattling sound as a warning.

Making a lot of harsh, disturbing noise; rowdy or boisterous.

To speak or write about something with great enthusiasm and praise.

To become entangled or twisted; also, to untangle or disentangle.

A large, black, crow-like bird known for its intelligence and loud call.

Extremely or excessively hungry.

A deep, narrow valley with steep sides, often with a stream running through it.

Untanned animal hide, especially cattle hide, used for making whips or chew toys for dogs.

A beam of light or radiation; also, a slender, graceful fish related to the shark.

A synthetic textile fiber made from cellulose, used in clothing and fabrics.

To completely destroy a structure or clear an area by tearing down buildings.

Willingly or without hesitation; easily or quickly.

To adjust again or make a new adjustment.

The act of becoming fully aware of something or the state of something being fulfilled.

A kingdom or domain; an area of knowledge, interest, or activity.

To harvest or gather, especially a crop; to receive as a consequence.

To raise or bring up, especially a child or young animal.

To restore confidence or comfort someone by removing doubt or fear.

A person who resists authority, control, or convention.

An organized attempt to resist or overthrow authority.

Showing a desire to resist authority or control.

To broadcast again a program that was previously aired.

A sharp criticism or reprimand.

To remember or bring back to mind; also, a formal request for return of a product due to defects.

To summarize or briefly restate the main points.

To move back or retreat, often gradually.

A container or device for holding or storing something.

The act of receiving something; a social gathering to welcome or honor someone.

A person who receives and assists visitors or callers, typically at an office or hotel.

Willing to consider or accept new ideas, suggestions, or influences.

A protein molecule that receives chemical signals from outside a cell and triggers a response.

A period of time when activity is suspended, especially a break between classes in school.

A period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced.

A set of instructions for preparing a particular dish, including ingredients and method.

A person or thing that receives something.

Given, felt, or done in return; involving mutual exchange.

A musical or dramatic performance, typically by one performer or a small group.

Without thinking about the consequences; careless or dangerous in behavior.