Intermediate Vocabulary Words

Determined and unwavering in purpose or belief.

A firm decision to do or not do something; the act of solving a problem.

To find a solution to a problem or settle a dispute.

The quality in a sound of being deep, full, and reverberating; a positive response to an idea.

Having a deep, full, or reverberating sound; evoking a strong response.

A place people visit for vacation; to turn to something for help or protection.

A source or supply from which benefit is gained, such as materials or information.

A feeling of admiration for someone or something based on qualities or achievements.

Belonging or relating separately to each of the people or things mentioned.

In the same order as previously mentioned items or people.

The process of breathing, including inhaling oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide.

Relating to breathing or the organs involved in respiration.

A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.

To reply or react to something, such as a question or situation.

A duty or task that one is required or expected to do.

Having an obligation to do something, or being accountable for one's actions.

Quick to react or respond to something.

The act or process of returning something to its original condition.

To bring something back to its former condition, place, or state.

To hold back or prevent someone or something from acting freely.

The act of restraining or the state of being restrained; self-control.

To limit or place constraints on something.

A limitation or rule that controls what can be done.

Tending to restrict; limiting freedom of action or expression.

To begin again after a pause or interruption.

The act of coming back to life, or bringing something back into use.

The sale of goods to the public in small quantities for use or consumption rather than for resale.

A person or business that sells goods directly to consumers.

To continue to keep or hold onto something.

To take revenge or respond to an offense with a counteraction, often similar to the original harm.

Having the ability to retain knowledge, information, or liquid; good at remembering.

Tending to keep one's thoughts and feelings unexpressed; reserved.

To leave one's job or career, typically due to age; to withdraw from an activity or position.

The state of being retired from work, especially after reaching a certain age.

To equip something with new or different tools; to adapt or modify for a new purpose.

A sharp or witty reply, often in response to criticism or insult.

To take back or withdraw a statement or claim; to draw back or fold in.

A withdrawal, especially from something difficult or disagreeable; a quiet place for rest and reflec...

Punishment inflicted as vengeance for a wrong or crime.

To get back or recover something lost, stolen, or stored.

A type of dog bred to fetch game, especially birds, for hunters; also refers to a program or system ...

Looking back on or reviewing past events.

Looking back on or concerned with past events, often in a thoughtful or reflective way.

To make something known or visible that was previously hidden or secret.

A surprising or enlightening disclosure of something not previously known or realized.

Inflicting harm on someone in return for an injury or wrong suffered.

Income generated from business activities, taxes, or other sources.

To feel deep respect or admiration for someone or something.

Past tense or adjective meaning deeply respected or admired.

Showing deep respect or reverence.

A state of being pleasantly lost in one's thoughts; a daydream.

To go or change in the opposite direction or order; to undo or overturn something.

Capable of being changed back to a previous condition or state.

To reexamine and make corrections or improvements to written material or plans.

The act of reviewing or revising something, often to correct or improve it.

The process of giving new energy or vitality to something.

The act of bringing something back to life, use, or attention after a period of decline.

To restore life, consciousness, strength, or interest to someone or something.

Capable of being revoked, canceled, or withdrawn.

To officially cancel or withdraw something, such as a permission or law.