Intermediate Vocabulary Words

The scientific study of the stars, planets, and other celestial bodies.

Shrewd or clever in perception or judgment; having a keen understanding.

Torn or separated, often used to describe physical objects or relationships.

A place of refuge or safety, especially for the insane or those in need of protection.

Unbalanced or uneven; lacking symmetry or regularity.

Someone who does not believe in the existence of God or a higher power.

A person who competes in sports or physical contests, often professionally.

A collection of maps or a book used for geographical reference.

The layer of gases surrounding the Earth, or the mood or feeling of a place or situation.

The smallest unit of a chemical element, consisting of a nucleus and electrons.

Relating to or consisting of atoms, often used to describe nuclear reactions or energy.

The process of breaking down a substance into individual atoms or particles.

To make amends or apologize for something, often to assuage guilt or regret.

A shocking or disturbing act of violence or cruelty.

The shrinkage or degeneration of cells or tissues, often due to disease or injury.

To fasten or connect something to something else, often using a physical force or device.

A bond or connection between two or more things, often emotional or psychological.

To physically or verbally assault someone, or to launch a sudden, often decisive, assault on someone...

To achieve or gain something, often through effort or perseverance.

The act or result of achieving or gaining something, often through effort or perseverance.

A try or effort to do something, often with a risk of failure or criticism.

To be present at a place or event, often as a guest or participant.

The act of being present at a place or event, often as a guest or participant.

A person who waits on or assists someone, often in a professional or formal capacity.

The act of giving or receiving mental or physical focus on something.

Showing care and attention to something or someone, often with a high level of focus or awareness.

A small, often dusty space above the ceiling of a room or building, often used for storage.

Clothing or dress, often formal or elaborate.

A person trained in law, often acting as a representative or advocate for someone else.

To draw or pull something or someone towards oneself, often through a force or influence.

Something that draws or pulls something or someone towards itself, often through a force or influenc...

Pleasing or appealing to the senses, often with a high level of beauty or charm.

A quality or characteristic that is shared by someone or something, often with a common origin or so...

A method of selling goods or services by bid, often in a public or competitive setting.

Bold or daring, often in a way that requires courage or confidence.

The quality of being shamelessly bold and unapologetic; a willingness to take risks or disregard con...

Capable of being heard; having a distinct or clear sound.

A group of people gathered to watch or listen to a performance, speaker, or presentation.

A systematic examination or review of an account, performance, or situation, often to ensure accurac...

A performance or test, especially for a theatrical role or a musical part, in which the candidate de...

A large room in a building, especially one designed for performances, lectures, or speeches, often e...

Relating to hearing or sound; concerning the ear or the sense of hearing.

A tool used to dig holes or bore into wood, often consisting of a long, pointed rod.

To increase or supplement something, often by adding to it or making it larger.

Impressive or majestic, often in a lofty or solemn manner; worthy of respect or admiration.

A spectacular display of colored light in the sky, often seen in the early morning or evening, cause...

Giving a favorable sign or omen; hopeful or promising, often concerning the future.

Characterized by simplicity, modesty, or sparseness; unadorned or unpretentious.

Genuine or true to the origin or source; not copied, imitated, or fake.

To verify or confirm the identity or authenticity of something, often by presenting official documen...

Power or influence to enforce compliance or obedience; a source of information or expertise.

To give official permission or consent, often in writing; to sanction or make lawful.

Related to or based on the life story of a person, often in a memoir, diary, or fiction.

A written account of a person's life, often including experiences, events, and reflections.

Relating to or characteristic of autocracy; relying on absolute authority or power.

Operated or controlled by a machine or computer; without human intervention or assistance.

A mechanical device or machine that can perform simple tasks or movements; a robot or automated devi...

Relating to or characteristic of automobiles or the automotive industry; involving the design, manuf...

Self-governing or independent, often with the power to make decisions without external control or in...

The state or condition of being autonomous; self-governance or independence.