Intermediate Vocabulary Words

A thin piece of wood broken from a tree; to adhere or become fixed in place.

A long pin with a decorative head, used to secure a tie or scarf.

Having a surface that adheres to things; emotionally tense or difficult.

Rigid or not easily bent; severe or formal in manner.

To become or make something become rigid or less flexible.

To suppress or hold back (a reaction, emotion, or sound); to suffocate.

A long, slender pole used to support something elevated, or one of a pair of poles with steps for wa...

A substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body.

To rouse or incite to action or greater effort.

The act or process of causing increased activity or response.

Plural of stimulus; factors or events that produce a response in an organism.

Something that causes a reaction or activity in a bodily organ or tissue.

A sharp localized pain caused by the wound of a bee, wasp, or scorpion, or to cause such pain.

A fixed regular sum paid as a salary or allowance, often for a student or trainee.

To specify a requirement clearly and firmly as a condition of an agreement.

A condition or requirement specified in an agreement or decree.

A single turn or loop of thread or yarn in sewing, or a sudden sharp pain, typically in the side dur...

The supply of goods available in a shop or warehouse, or the total number of things, especially anim...

Stoutly built; having a thick, solid build.

A person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining.

A person who cuts, shapes, and builds with stone.

To bend one's body forward and down, especially to pick something up; also refers to a small porch o...

Stocky and strong; also describes something well-built or courageous.

Easy to understand or do; honest and direct in manner.

To exert excessive force; also refers to a bodily injury or a difficult condition on resources or re...

A narrow passage of water connecting two larger bodies of water.

To leave someone somewhere without a way to leave; also means a single thread or line.

A narrow strip of material, often leather or fabric, used for fastening or carrying things.

A distinct layer or category within a society, organization, or structure.

A visible mark or line differing in color or texture from the surface it is on; a sudden rapid movem...

To make or become stronger in power, quality, or degree.

Requiring great effort or energy; demanding physical or mental exertion.

In a way that requires or uses great effort or energy.

To extend or lengthen something or oneself; a continuous area or period.

A long, decisive step; progress or movement with purpose.

Conflict or heated dispute, often prolonged.

To hit forcibly; to cease work as a form of protest; a sudden or impressive action.

Very noticeable or unusual; attracting attention by boldness or excellence.

A thin cord of twisted fibers; a sequence of characters or objects; a series of related things.

Strict, precise, or demanding, especially in terms of rules or conditions.

To remove clothing or outer layers; to remove something completely or forcefully.

A line or band that differs in color or texture from the surface it is on.

To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.

A single movement or action, such as in writing, swimming, or touching.

A leisurely walk taken for pleasure.

The arrangement of and relations between parts or elements of something complex.

Having or showing dogged determination not to change one's attitude or position on something.

The quality of being unreasonably determined to do things one's own way.

A person who is studying at a school, college, or university.

A room where artists, photographers, or performers work or rehearse.

To trip or momentarily lose one's balance while walking or running.

To shock or overwhelm someone, often with surprise or force.

Extremely impressive or attractive; causing great surprise or shock.

A dangerous or impressive physical feat, often performed in movies or as entertainment.

Extremely impressive or extraordinary in size, degree, or intensity.

Strongly built or made; able to endure rough conditions or heavy use.

Represented in a simplified or decorative form rather than realistic, often for artistic effect.

A section or part that has been divided from a larger unit, often a housing area developed from a la...

To bring under control, especially by force; to reduce the strength or intensity of something.

Of such excellence or beauty as to inspire awe; impressive or majestic.