Intermediate Vocabulary Words

Having or showing intelligence, mental sharpness, or quickness.

The past tense and past participle of 'smell,' meaning to have perceived a scent; can also refer to ...

A type of air pollution formed by smoke and fog, often seen in large cities.

To burn slowly without flames, often producing smoke; can also describe intense suppressed emotion.

In a way that is even, without interruption or difficulty.

To suffocate someone by covering their nose and mouth; to overwhelm or cover completely.

To move goods or people into or out of a country illegally, often secretly.

To break suddenly with a sharp cracking sound; a sudden, sharp action or utterance.

A trap made of a noose intended to catch animals; something that entangles or deceives.

To seize or grab something suddenly and quickly.

A facial expression or tone of voice showing scorn or contempt.

A small piece or brief extract, often of text or code.

A large pile of snow heaped by the wind.

A small, unique ice crystal that falls from the sky during winter; sometimes used informally to desc...

Fitting closely and comfortably; cozy or warm.

To absorb liquid thoroughly; to be immersed in liquid.

Friendly and enjoying the company of others.

Wood from coniferous trees, typically less dense than hardwood and used in construction and paper pr...

The top layer of earth, rich in organic matter, in which plants grow. Can also mean to make somethin...

A temporary stay or visit in a place.

Comfort or consolation in a time of sadness or distress.

Relating to the sun, or deriving energy from sunlight.

A metal alloy used to join metallic surfaces, especially in electronics. Can also refer to the act o...

A person who serves in an army, especially in the enlisted ranks.

The underside of a foot or shoe. Can also mean the only one of its kind.

Exclusively; only.

Serious in manner or character; formal and dignified, often in a religious or official context.

The quality of being solemn; seriousness or formality, especially in a ceremonial context.

To ask for or seek to obtain something, often through persistent request. Can refer to seeking busin...

The action of asking for or trying to obtain something. Can also refer to an official request for bi...

A legal practitioner who offers legal services, especially in the UK, where solicitors often prepare...

Unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest.

To make or become solid; to strengthen or consolidate something, such as an agreement or relationshi...

Done, existing, or living alone; isolated from others.

The state of being alone, especially when peaceful and enjoyable.

Performed alone or without accompaniment; alone.

A musician who performs a solo, especially in orchestral or formal music.

Able to be dissolved in a liquid, especially water.

A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation. Also, a liquid in which a substa...

Serious, grim, or depressing in character; also describes dark, muted colors.

A thing or idea that is not or cannot be specifically identified or stated.

To a moderate extent or degree; rather.

To gently calm or comfort someone who is upset or in pain.

Having a refined knowledge of culture and worldliness; complex or advanced in design.

The quality of being sophisticated; complexity or refinement.

The use of clever but misleading arguments to deceive or win an argument.

Involving immoral or dishonorable actions; characterized by vice or corruption.

A category or type of thing; can also mean to arrange or classify items.

Preventing the passage of sound; designed to block out noise.

Having an acidic or sharp taste; can also describe a mood or relationship turned unpleasant.

An object kept as a reminder of a place visited or event experienced.

A supreme ruler, especially a monarch; also means having supreme or independent authority.

The full right and power of self-government, especially by a nation or state.

To plant seeds in the ground; can also refer to a female pig.

A legume native to East Asia, used to make various foods; often refers to products derived from soyb...

A type of bean native to East Asia, used to produce soy products like tofu and soy sauce.

A vehicle designed to travel in outer space, often used for exploration or scientific missions.

A fictional or real vehicle capable of space travel, often used in science fiction.

Having ample space or room; large and open in area.

The full extent or duration of something; also refers to the distance between two points.