Intermediate Vocabulary Words

The crime of betraying one’s country, especially by attempting to overthrow the government or aiding...

A formal, detailed written work dealing systematically with a subject.

The process or manner of handling, especially in a medical or social context.

A long, arduous journey, often on foot and over difficult terrain.

Very great in amount, scale, or intensity; often used to express admiration or awe.

An involuntary quivering movement or slight shaking, often due to illness or emotion.

Shaking or quivering slightly, especially due to nervousness, fear, or weakness.

A long, narrow ditch, typically dug as part of a fortification or for laying pipes or cables.

A general direction in which something is developing or changing, especially in fashion or behavior.

A feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen.

To enter someone's land or property without permission.

A person who enters another person's property without permission.

A formal examination of evidence in a court of law to decide guilt or innocence; a test or experimen...

Relating to a tribe or tribes, especially in a traditional or indigenous society.

A social division in a traditional society consisting of families or communities linked by social, e...

A court or forum of justice, often with specific authority over a certain type of case.

A river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake; a person or group contributing to a larger ca...

Something given or done to show respect, gratitude, or admiration.

A small, slow stream of liquid or a gradual, sparse flow of something.

A thing of little value or importance; a small amount.

A cause or event that precipitates a situation or action; a mechanism that initiates a process.

A set of three related works, such as books or films, that tell one complete story.

To cut something to make it neat, tidy, or smaller; to decorate or adorn.

A great victory or achievement; a source of great joy due to success.

Of little value, importance, or significance; insignificant.

Relating to or characteristic of the region near the equator, typically hot and humid with lush vege...

Causing difficulty, problems, or annoyance.

Causing anxiety or concern; worrisome.

A group of entertainers, such as actors or dancers, who perform together.

A store of valuable or delightful things; a treasure hoard.

A temporary agreement to stop fighting or arguing; a ceasefire.

Aggressive or defiant behavior; a tendency to argue or be hostile.

Eager or quick to argue, fight, or attack; aggressively defiant.

A loud, high-pitched brass musical instrument; also, to proclaim something noisily or proudly.

A person who plays the trumpet; also, a type of swan with a loud call.

The main stem of a tree; the storage compartment of a car; or the body of an animal like an elephant...

Reliable, honest, and deserving of trust.

A large container, usually for holding liquids or for bathing.

A long, hollow cylinder used to carry liquids or gases, or a television set in older usage.

To pull at something with a sudden, strong effort.

A fee paid for instruction, especially at a school or university.

To fall suddenly and uncontrollably, often with rolls or flips.

A treeless, Arctic region with permanently frozen subsoil, found in northern areas.

An underground or underwater passageway, typically for a road or railway.

Irregular, violent motion of air or water; unrest or instability.

Characterized by confusion, disorder, or violent movement.

A layer of ground with grass and roots; also refers to territory or domain.

Swollen or bloated; often used to describe overly complex or inflated language.

A state of great disturbance, confusion, or disorder.

A toll road, typically a long highway maintained with revenue from tolls.

A bright blue-green color, or a greenish-blue precious stone.

A person who gives individual or small-group instruction, especially in a particular subject.

A period of instruction or a set of instructional material intended to teach someone how to use a sy...

A small, thin branch of a tree or bush, typically one that has grown recently.

A strong thread or string formed by twisting together two or more strands of fiber.

To shine with a flickering or sparkling light; a gleam that flashes intermittently.

To contort or wind something by turning one end while the other is held steady; a sudden unexpected ...

A wealthy and powerful businessperson, especially one involved in a specific industry.

Having the usual or expected qualities or characteristics; normal or common.

To be a typical example of something; to represent or characterize something accurately.