Intermediate Vocabulary
Welcome to our intermediate vocabulary section! These words will help you express more complex ideas and nuances in English. This list is designed for learners who already have a good grasp of basic English vocabulary and want to expand their language skills.
How to Use This List
For each word in our intermediate vocabulary list, we provide:
- The pronunciation using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)
- The part of speech
- A detailed definition
- A sample sentence showing the word in context
- Synonyms to help you understand related words
To effectively learn these words:
- Read the word and its pronunciation
- Understand the definition
- Study the example sentence
- Try to create your own sentence using the word
- Review the synonyms to expand your vocabulary further
Effective Learning Strategies
At the intermediate level, simple memorization is not enough. Here are some strategies to incorporate these words into your active vocabulary:
- Write a short paragraph using at least 3-5 new words
- Record yourself using these words in sentences to practice pronunciation
- Find real examples of these words in articles, books, or videos
- Use spaced repetition to review words at increasing intervals
- Create word association maps connecting related words and concepts
Below is our curated list of intermediate vocabulary words. Challenge yourself to use them in your daily English practice!
Word List
Acquire
/əˈkwaɪər/
verb
To come into possession or ownership of something.
"She acquired a taste for coffee after living in Italy."
Synonyms: obtain, gain, procure
Compromise
/ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/
noun, verb
An agreement or settlement that is reached by both sides making concessions.
"They reached a compromise after hours of negotiation."
Synonyms: settlement, agreement, deal
Diligent
/ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/
adjective
Having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties.
"She's a diligent student who always completes her assignments on time."
Synonyms: hardworking, industrious, conscientious