Intermediate Vocabulary Words

Showy but cheap and of poor quality; gaudy in a tasteless way.

The system or practice of imposing and collecting taxes by the government.

A vehicle for hire with a driver, used to transport passengers for a fare.

A container with a spout and handle, used for brewing and pouring tea.

To make fun of someone playfully or mockingly; to provoke or torment.

Relating to a particular subject, art, or craft, or involving specialized knowledge or skills.

The branch of geology concerned with the structure and deformation of the Earth's crust.

Too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous.

The state of being bored or weary, especially due to repetition or lack of interest.

A system for sending messages over long distances by cable, using a coded signal, or the message its...

An optical instrument designed to make distant objects appear nearer, used in astronomy.

Excessive confidence or boldness, often without proper regard for danger or consequences.

A person's disposition or state of mind, especially regarding anger; also, to moderate or soften som...

Moderation in behavior, especially regarding alcohol or other indulgences.

Moderate in behavior, expression, or climate; not extreme.

A measure of how hot or cold something is, typically in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.

A building dedicated to religious worship, or a place of spiritual significance.

The speed or pace at which a piece of music is played.

Relating to time or the material world rather than spiritual or eternal matters.

For a limited period of time; not permanently.

Lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent.

To delay taking action to avoid conflict or gain an advantage.

To entice or attract someone to do something, often something unwise or wrong.

A strong desire to do or have something, especially something that may be unwise or wrong.

Attractive or appealing, often in a way that makes it hard to resist.

A person who rents and occupies property owned by someone else.

To regularly behave in a certain way or have a tendency toward something.

A general inclination or habit to behave in a certain way.

Showing gentleness, kindness, or care; also refers to offering something formally.

The quality of being gentle, kind, or affectionate; emotional warmth.

A run-down, multi-occupancy apartment building, often in poor condition and overcrowded.

A principle, belief, or doctrine that is generally accepted by a group.

The general meaning or drift of a speech or written text; also, the quality or range of a voice, esp...

A grammatical form of a verb that indicates the time at which an action occurred; also, a state of m...

Capable of being stretched or drawn out, especially without breaking.

Mental or emotional strain; or physical force that stretches something.

A long, flexible appendage on the head of many invertebrate animals, used for sensing or grasping.

Not certain or fixed; provisional or hesitant.

Very weak, slender, or insubstantial; lacking strength or solidity.

Lukewarm; lacking enthusiasm or passion.

Relating to or at the end; a device used to access a computer network; or advanced and incurable, as...

To bring to an end; to stop or conclude.

The act of ending something; the state of being ended or dismissed.

The set of terms or specialized vocabulary used in a particular field.

The final point of a route or journey; an endpoint.

A small, pale insect that feeds on wood and lives in colonies.

A flat, raised area next to a building, often paved and used for outdoor seating; or a leveled secti...

The natural features of a piece of land; the surface features of an area of land.

Relating to the earth or land, as opposed to water or other planets.

To a very great degree; extremely, or in a manner that inspires terror.

Extremely good or excellent, or extremely intense or severe.

To cause someone to feel intense fear.

Causing extreme fear or dread.

Protective of or aggressive toward others in defending a defined area; relating to a specific region...

To give evidence or make a statement under oath, or to bear witness.

A formal written or spoken statement, especially in a legal context, or evidence showing a fact.

A rope or chain used to restrict the movement of an animal; a link or connection that restricts free...

A type of cloth or woven fabric, or the industry dealing with such materials.

The feel, appearance, or consistency of a surface or substance.

Having a distinct surface structure or feel; not smooth.