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Intermediate

Work and academic core vocabulary

809 words

words (809)

completely, totally, entirely
academic adj
scholarly, educational, intellectual
access n, v
entry, approach, obtain
housing, lodging
report, statement
success, accomplishment, attainment
act n
deed, action, performance
ad n
advertisement, promotion
increase, supplement
admire v
appreciate, respect, esteem
admit v
accept, confess, acknowledge
advanced adj
sophisticated, complex, progressive
advise v
suggest, recommend, counsel
afford v
manage, bear, sustain
age v
grow older, mature
aged adj
old, elderly
agent n
representative, intermediary
contract, deal, understanding
ahead adv
forward, on, in front
aim v, n
goal, target, intention
alarm n
warning, alert
album n
collection, compilation
liquor, beverage
alcoholic adj
drunken, intoxicated
substitute, option, choice
amazed adj
astonished, surprised, astounded
goal, aspiration, desire
ambitious adj
determined, aspiring, driven
examine, study, evaluate
examination, study, evaluation
declare, proclaim, reveal
notification, declaration, statement
annoy v
bother, irritate, disturb
annoyed adj
irritated, bothered, displeased
annoying adj
irritating, bothersome, troublesome
apart adv
separately, individually
regret, excuse
request, use, software
meeting, engagement
value, recognize, acknowledge
about, around, nearly
arrest v, n
capture, detain
coming, appearance
task, duty
assist v
help, support, aid
environment, mood, ambiance
attach v
connect, fasten, join
approach, stance, mindset
draw, entice, lure
appeal, charm, draw
power, control, influence
mean, typical
award v
reward, honor, recognize
aware adj
conscious, informed, cognizant
backwards adv
reverse, back, rearward
bake v
cook, prepare
balance n, v
equilibrium, stability, harmony
ban v, n
prohibit, forbid, restriction
shore, edge
base n, v
foundation, support, establish
basic adj
simple, fundamental
basis n
foundation, base, principle
cell, power source
battle n
fight, conflict, war
beauty n
attractiveness, charm, elegance
bee n
insect, pollinator
belief n
faith, trust, confidence
bell n
chime, ring
bend v, n
curve, flex, twist
help, gain, advantage
better n
improvement, advantage
bite v, n
chew, nip, snack
block n, v
barrier, obstacle, stop
board v
panel, committee, group
bomb n, v
explosive, device
border n
boundary, edge, limit
bother v
disturb, annoy, trouble
branch n
limb, division, section
brand n, v
label, trademark, logo
brave adj
courageous, bold, fearless
breath n
inhalation, exhalation
inhale, exhale, respire
inhalation, exhalation
bride n
wife, partner
bubble n
spherical, globule
bury v
hide, cover, conceal
by adv
through, via
calm adj, v, n
peaceful, quiet, relaxed
campaign n, v
operation, initiative, movement
campus n
grounds, university grounds
applicant, contender, nominee
cap n
hat, lid
leader, chief, commander
careless adj
reckless, negligent, thoughtless
class, group, type
roof, upper limit
festivity, party, commemoration
central adj
main, primary, key
centre v
focus, middle, core
ritual, event, celebration
chain n
link, series, sequence
test, difficulty, obstacle
winner, titleholder
route, path
section, part, division
charge n, v
fee, cost, load, accuse
cheap adv
inexpensive, low-cost
cheat v, n
deceive, trick
cheerful adj
happy, joyful, bright
chemical adj, n
substance, material
chest n
box, container
youth, infancy
claim v, n
assert, demand, state
clause n
sentence, provision
clear v
obvious, evident
click v, n
press, tap
client n
customer, patron
climb n
ascent, rise
closeΒ² adv
near, nearly
cloth n
fabric, material
clue n
hint, indication, sign
coach v
train, guide, mentor
coal n
charcoal, fuel
coin n
currency, token
group, set, assortment
coloured adj
colored, vibrant, bright
merge, unite, join
remark, note, observe
commercial adj, n
business, trade
commit v
dedicate, pledge, engage
conversation, dialogue, interaction
contrast, analogy, similarity
rival, contender
ambitious, aggressive, combative
grievance, protest, objection
complex adj
complicated, intricate, elaborate
focus, center
finish, determine, decide
result, outcome, finding
confident adj
sure, self-assured, positive
verify, affirm, validate
mix up, bewilder, puzzle
confused adj
bewildered, puzzled, perplexed
link, relationship, bond
result, effect, outcome
comprise, include, contain
use, eat, drink
buyer, customer
contact n, v
communication, connection, reach
box, vessel, holder
satisfaction, material
uninterrupted, ongoing
contrast n, v
difference, distinction, comparison
handy, useful
persuade, assure, influence
cool v
awesome, great, stylish
outfit, attire
house, cabin
cotton n
fabric, textile
count n
number, total, tally
rural area, farmland
court n
tribunal, yard
cover n
shield, protection
covered adj
protected, concealed
cream adj
smooth, rich, velvety
criminal adj
illegal, unlawful
cruel adj
harsh, brutal, mean
cultural adj
social, artistic, traditional
money, cash
current adj
present, ongoing
currently adv
now, presently
drape, screen
custom n
tradition, practice
cut n
slice, reduction
daily adv
regularly, routinely
damage n, v
harm, injury, loss
deal n
agreement, arrangement, bargain
decade n
period, era
adorn, embellish, beautify
deep adv
profound, intense
define v
explain, describe, clarify
definite adj
certain, clear
explanation, meaning
provide, send, distribute
exit, leaving, parting
despite prep
in spite of, although
goal, aim, target
decide, figure out, establish
resolute, steadfast, persistent
growth, progress
chart, illustration, graph
gem, jewel
challenge, obstacle, hardship
direct v, adv
straight, guide
directly adv
immediately, straight, promptly
dirt n
soil, mud, grime
drawback, downside, hindrance
dismayed, let down, discouraged
unsatisfactory, disappointing
reduction, deduction
dislike v, n
hate, detest, loathe
divide v
split, separate, partition
film, report, feature
donate v
give, contribute, offer
double adv
twice, twofold
doubt n, v
uncertainty, suspicion
dressed adj
clothed, attired, garbed
drop n
fall, decrease, drop-off
drum n
percussion, instrument
drunk adj
intoxicated, tipsy
due adj
expected, owed, required
dust n
powder, dirt, residue
duty n
responsibility, obligation
tremor, shock
eastern adj
oriental, easternmost
economic adj
financial, fiscal
market, finance
edge n
border, margin, brink
editor n
publisher, writer
teach, train, inform
educated adj
informed, knowledgeable
informative, instructive
effective adj
efficient, powerful, useful
efficiently, successfully
effort n
attempt, endeavor, struggle
vote, poll, referendum
component, part, factor
ashamed, uncomfortable
awkward, uncomfortable, shameful
crisis, disaster, urgency
feeling, sentiment, passion
work, job, occupation
empty v
clear, vacant
promote, support, inspire
enemy n
foe, rival
engaged adj
involved, occupied
design, construction, technology
amuse, engage, delight
amusement, fun, recreation
entry, access
entry n
entryway, admission
ecological, green
installment, part
equal adj, v
identical, same, equivalent
equally adv
similarly, fairly
escape v, n
flee, break out
essential adj
necessary, vital, crucial
finally, ultimately
analyze, inspect, study
except conj
besides, apart from
exchange n, v
swap, trade
enthusiasm, eagerness, thrill
display, show
expand v
increase, enlarge, extend
expected adj
anticipated, predicted
journey, trip, voyage
undergo, encounter, face
skilled, knowledgeable, proficient
test, try, investigate
burst, blow up, detonate
discover, investigate, examine
blast, detonation, eruption
export n, v
shipment, trade
extra n, adv
additional, more, surplus
face v
confront, encounter
fairly adv
quite, rather
familiar adj
known, recognized, common
fancy v, adj
elegant, elaborate, imagine, desire
far adj
distant, remote
interesting, captivating, engaging
stylish, trendy, chic
fasten v
attach, secure, tighten
favour n
support, kindness, help
fear v
worry, dread, panic
characterize, display, show
fence n
barrier, enclosure
battling, combat, struggle
file n
document, record, folder
financial adj
monetary, fiscal
fire v
dismiss, discharge, shoot
health, wellness, strength
fixed adj
permanent, constant
flag n
banner, signal
flood n, v
deluge, overflow, inundation
flour n
powder, meal
flow v, n
stream, current, movement
fold v
bend, crease, wrap
folk n, adj
people, community, traditional
next, subsequent
force n, v
power, strength, compel
forever adv
always, eternally
frame n, v
border, outline, structure, enclose
freeze v
stop, halt
often, regularly
companionship, camaraderie
scare, alarm, terrify
scared, afraid, terrified
scary, alarming, terrifying
frozen adj
chilled, icy, cold
fry v
cook, sautΓ©, sear
fuel n
energy, power, gasoline
role, purpose
fur n
hair, coat
further adv
more, additional
garage n
shed, workshop
gather v
collect, assemble, accumulate
generally adv
usually, typically, normally
age, cohort, group
generous adj
kind, giving, unselfish
gentle adj
kind, mild, soft
man, gentlemanly, nobleman
ghost n
spirit, apparition
giant adj, n
huge, enormous, massive
glad adj
happy, pleased, joyful
global adj
worldwide, universal, international
glove n
mitt, covering
go n
move, travel
goods n
items, products
grade n
level, rank
graduate n, v
alumnus, finish, complete
grain n
seed, particle
grateful adj
thankful, appreciative
growth n
increase, development, expansion
guard n, v
protector, defender, watchman
guilty adj
blameworthy, responsible
hand v
give, pass
hang v
suspend, dangle
joy, pleasure, contentment
hardly adv
barely, scarcely, rarely
hate n
dislike, loathing, aversion
head v
lead, direct, guide
title, heading, banner
warming, heating system
heavily adv
strongly, greatly, seriously
chopper, rotorcraft
highlight v, n
emphasize, feature, focus
highly adv
very, extremely, greatly
hire v
employ, recruit
historic adj
significant, important
ancient, past, old
honest adj
truthful, sincere, straightforward
horrible adj
terrible, awful, dreadful
horror n
fear, terror, dread
host n
owner, presenter
hunt v
chase, pursue
storm, cyclone
hurry n, v
rush, speed, hasten
self, individuality
ignore v
disregard, overlook, neglect
illegal adj
unlawful, forbidden
imaginary adj
fantasy, fictional, unreal
immediate adj
instant, direct, prompt
migrant, newcomer
impact n, v
effect, influence
import n, v
bring in, introduce
significance, value, relevance
effect, influence, impact
remarkable, striking, notable
enhancement, progress, advancement
extremely, very, remarkably
indeed adv
certainly, truly, really
show, point out, suggest
indirect adj
circuitous, roundabout
indoor adj
inside, enclosed
indoors adv
inside, within
influence n, v
effect, impact, sway
component, element, part
injure v
hurt, damage, wound
injured adj
hurt, damaged, wounded
innocent adj
pure, blameless, guiltless
cleverness, intellect, understanding
intend v
plan, aim, mean
purpose, aim, goal
invest v
spend, allocate
examine, explore, study
involved adj
engaged, included, complicated
iron n, v
steel, metal
issue n
problem, matter, topic
IT n
technology, computing
magazine, diary
judge n, v
assess, evaluate, decide
keen adj
eager, enthusiastic, sharp
key v
unlock, open, access
keypad, control panel
kick v, n
hit, strike, push
murder, slaughter, execution
nice, friendly, compassionate
kiss v, n
peck, smooch
knock n
hit, bang, thump
label n, v
tag, mark, sign
workshop, lab
lack n, v
shortage, deficiency, absence
latest adj
newest, most recent
lay v
put, place
layer n
stratum, coating, level
lead n
guidance, direction, control
leading adj
main, primary, chief
leaf n
foliage, petal
hide, skin
legal adj
lawful, legitimate
free time, relaxation, recreation
length n
extent, distance
level adj
flat, equal, even
deceive, mislead
enjoy, appreciate, prefer
limit n, v
boundary, restriction
lip n
mouth, edge
liquid n, adj
fluid, watery
writing, texts, works
liveΒ² adj, adv
active, vibrant
living adj, n
alive, existing
local n
regional, community
locate v
find, discover, identify
located adj
situated, positioned
place, site, position
lonely adj
alone, isolated, solitary
loss n
defeat, failure, deprivation
luxury n
opulence, extravagance
mad adj
crazy, insane, wild
magic n, adj
sorcery, enchantment, mystical
mainly adv
primarily, mostly
mall n
shopping center, plaza
administration, control, supervision
market v
trade, sell
advertising, promotion, branding
union, partnership
meanwhile adv
at the same time, concurrently
measure v, n
calculate, assess, gauge
medium adj
average, moderate
mental adj
psychological, intellectual, cognitive
reference, note
mess n
chaos, disorder, clutter
mild adj
gentle, soft, moderate
pit, shaft
mix v, n
blend, combine, stir
blend, combination, compound
mood n
atmosphere, feeling, vibe
move n
action, shift, change
mud n
sludge, dirt, muck
murder n, v
kill, slay
muscle n
strength, power
play, performance, show
enigma, puzzle, secret
nail n
claw, spike
narrative n, adj
story, tale, account
nation n
country, state
native adj, n
local, indigenous, original
naturally adv
obviously, clearly, inherently
certainly, definitely
need modal v
require, want
needle n
pin, spike
community, area, district
neither adv
nor, not either
net n
mesh, netting
next n
following, upcoming
nor conj/adv
or, and
normal n
usual, typical
northern adj
arctic, polar
note v
record, write, mention
now conj
currently, at present
nuclear adj
atomic, radioactive
obvious adj
clear, evident, apparent
obviously adv
clearly, evidently, plainly
event, opportunity, moment
occur v
happen, take place, arise
odd adj
strange, unusual
official adj
formal, authorized, legitimate
outdated, antiquated, traditional
once conj
when, as soon as
procedure, action
organized adj
arranged, structured, orderly
arranger, planner, coordinator
authentic, unique
initially, at first
ought modal v
should, must
ours pron
our, belonging to us
outdoor adj
open-air, external
outdoors adv
outside, in the open air
pack n
bundle, group
bundle, parcel
painful adj
hurtful, distressing
pale adj
light, dim, faint
pan n
skillet, pot
join, engage, take part
especially, notably, specifically
pass n
permit, ticket
enthusiasm, zeal, fervor
path n
way, route
fee, charge, transaction
peaceful adj
calm, quiet, serene
fraction, portion, share
perfectly adv
completely, entirely, flawlessly
achievement, execution, presentation
individually, privately
convince, influence
shutterbug, cameraman
imaging, picture-taking
pin n, v
needle, fasten
pipe n
tube, conduit
place v
put, set, position
preparation, organization
pleasant adj
nice, enjoyable, agreeable
enjoyment, delight, satisfaction
plenty pron
abundance, lots
plot n
storyline, scheme, plan
plusΒΉ prep
and, also
poem n
verse, sonnet, ballad
poet n
writer, bard, lyricist
poetry n
verse, rhyme, literature
point v
indicate, show
poison n, v
toxin, venom, contaminate
poisonous adj
toxic, harmful
policy n
strategy, plan, guideline
political adj
governmental, civic, social
leader, lawmaker
government, diplomacy, policy
port n
harbor, dock
picture, image, likeness
possibly adv
maybe, perhaps
pot n
container, vessel
pour v
spill, flow
hardship, need, deprivation
powder n
dust, powdery substance
powerful adj
strong, mighty, forceful
practical adj
useful, functional, realistic
pray v
wish, hope, ask
prayer n
request, supplication
forecast, guess, estimate
prepared adj
ready, equipped
display, demonstration
press n, v
squeeze, push, media
stress, strain, tension
feign, simulate, act
previous adj
former, prior
before, earlier
priest n
clergyman, minister, pastor
primary adj
main, chief, principal
prince n
nobleman, heir
duchess, noblewoman
publishing, reproduction
inmate, captive
private adj
personal, secret
creator, manufacturer
manufacturing, creation, output
occupation, job, career
profit n
gain, earnings, revenue
schedule, plan, arrange
encourage, support, advertise
proper adj
suitable, appropriate, correct
properly adv
correctly, suitably
asset, characteristic, quality
protest n, v
demonstration, objection, dissent
proud adj
happy, pleased, satisfied
prove v
demonstrate, establish, verify
pull n
draw, tug
punish v
penalize, discipline
penalty, discipline, retribution
push n
shove, thrust
skill, ability, competence
qualified adj
skilled, competent
certify, enable, meet
queue n, v
line, wait
quit v
stop, leave, abandon
citation, excerpt, reference
quote v, n
cite, mention, reference
ethnicity, group
racing n
competition, contest
range n
variety, scope, spectrum
rare adj
uncommon, unusual, infrequent
rarely adv
seldom, infrequently
response, reply, feedback
truth, fact, actuality
invoice, bill
suggestion, advice
source, citation
mirror, show, think
regularly adv
consistently, frequently, habitually
reject v
refuse, dismiss, decline
relate v
connect, associate
related adj
connected, linked, associated
connection, link
relative adj, n
related, comparable
relaxed adj
calm, easygoing, laid-back
relaxing adj
calming, soothing
release v, n
free, publish, issue
reliable adj
trustworthy, dependable, consistent
faith, belief, spirituality
religious adj
spiritual, devout
remain v
stay, continue
remind v
alert, notify, cue
remote adj
distant, faraway
rent n, v
lease, hire
repair n
fix, restoration
repeat n
repetition, iteration
repeated adj
recurring, repeated
depict, illustrate, symbolize
ask, demand, appeal
need, demand, ask for
booking, appointment
source, supply, asset
respect n, v
admiration, regard, honor
duty, obligation
accountable, reliable
result v
happen, occur, follow
retire v
withdraw, leave, step down
retired adj
former, past
revise v
review, edit, amend
circle, band
rise n
increase, growth
risk n, v
danger, hazard, threat
robot n
automaton, machine
roll v, n
turn, spin, rotate
romantic adj
loving, affectionate, sentimental
rope n
cord, string, line
rough adj
uneven, coarse, harsh
line, queue
royal adj
regal, majestic
rugby n
football, sport
rule v
govern, control, manage
safety n
security, protection
sail n
canvas, cloth
sailor n
seaman, mariner
sample n
example, specimen, model
sand n
gravel, dirt
scan v
examine, check, review
academic, technical
script n
text, manuscript
statue, carving, figure
secondary adj
additional, minor
safety, protection
seed n
grain, kernel
sensible adj
reasonable, wise, rational
divide, split, disconnect
seriously adv
truly, honestly, sincerely
helper, attendant
place, put, position
group, collection, bunch
environment, context, background
sex n
gender, sexuality
sexual adj
erotic, sensual
shake n
tremor, jolt
share n
portion, part, contribution
sharp adj
keen, acute, clear
shelf n
rack, ledge
shell n
cover, casing
shift n
change, move
shine v
glow, radiate, beam
shiny adj
bright, glossy, lustrous
shoot v
fire, photograph, throw
shy adj
timid, reserved, bashful
sight n
view, vision, glimpse
signal n, v
sign, indication, alert
silent adj
quiet, mute, calm
silly adj
foolish, absurd, goofy
likeness, resemblance
similarly adv
likewise, correspondingly
simply adv
just, only
since adv
for, from
sink v
submerge, drop, fall
slice n, v
piece, cut
slightly adv
a little, somewhat, a bit
slow v
decrease, reduce
smart adj
intelligent, clever, bright
smooth adj
even, soft, sleek
program, application
soil n
dirt, ground, earth
solid adj, n
strong, firm
sort v
classify, arrange, organize
southern adj
south, lower
particularly, especially
expenditure, outlay
spicy adj
hot, flavorful
spirit n
soul, essence, mood
spoken adj
oral, verbal
spot n
place, location, mark
spread v
distribute, extend, scatter
spring v
jump, leap, bound
arena, field
staff n
team, crew, personnel
standard n, adj
norm, criterion, benchmark
state adj, v
condition, situation, declare, express
data, figure, number
statue n
sculpture, figure
attach, fasten, adhere
branch, rod, pole
still adj
yet, nonetheless
store v
keep, save, hold
foreigner, outsider, newcomer
power, force, might
string n
cord, thread
strongly adv
firmly, powerfully, intensely
studio n
workshop, workspace
stuff n
things, items
material, element, matter
effectively, efficiently, triumphantly
sudden adj
unexpected, abrupt, quick
suffer v
experience, endure, undergo
suit v
fit, match, be appropriate
suitable adj
appropriate, fitting, proper
condense, recap, outline
overview, recap, outline
supply n, v
provide, furnish, deliver
fan, advocate, backer
surely adv
certainly, definitely, undoubtedly
exterior, top, face
live, endure, persist
swim n
float, paddle
switch v
change, exchange, shift
sign, indication, manifestation
tail n
end, tip
talent n
skill, ability, gift
talented adj
skilled, gifted, able
tape n
strip, ribbon
tax n, v
duty, charge
technical adj
specialized, practical
method, approach, skill
tend v
care, look after, incline
tent n
canopy, shelter
that adv
which, who
theirs pron
their
theme n
topic, subject
theory n
hypothesis, idea, concept
therefore adv
thus, hence, consequently
this adv
these, that
though conj, adv
however, although, yet
throat n
neck, windpipe
throughout prep/adv
during, all over
tight adj
firm, close
till conj/prep
until, up to
tin n
can, container
tiny adj
small, little
tip v
suggest, advise, recommend
toe n
digit, appendage
tongue n
language, speech
total adj, n
complete, entire, whole
totally adv
completely, entirely, absolutely
touch n
contact, feel, sensation
tour v
travel, explore, visit
trade n, v
commerce, exchange, deal
interpret, convert
interpretation, rendering
carry, convey, move
treat v
handle, deal, invite
care, therapy, handling
trend n
tendency, direction, movement
trick n, v
deception, ruse, prank
truth n
fact, reality, honesty
tube n
pipe, cylinder
type v
kind, sort, category
typically adv
usually, generally, normally
tyre n
wheel, rubber
ugly adj
unattractive, unpleasant, hideous
unable adj
incapable, powerless
awkward, uneasy, unpleasant
lingerie, briefs, boxers
jobless, idle
joblessness, idleness
unfair adj
unjust, inequitable, biased
union n
association, alliance, federation
unless conj
if not, except
unlike prep
different from, dissimilar to
unlikely adj
improbable, doubtful
unneeded, redundant
disagreeable, unpleasant, uncomfortable
update v, n
revise, refresh
upon prep
on, over
upset adj, v
disturbed, troubled, annoyed
usedΒΉ adj
second-hand, old
usedΒ² adj
second-hand, pre-owned
valuable adj
important, useful, precious
value n
worth, importance, significance
various adj
different, diverse, assorted
edition, release
victim n
sufferer, target
view v
see, observe, watch
viewer n
watcher, observer
violent adj
aggressive, brutal, fierce
volunteer n, v
helper, contributor
vote n, v
poll, ballot, choose
warm v
heat, toast
warn v
alert, notify, caution
alert, caution, notice
waste n, v, adj
garbage, refuse, squander, useless
water v
hydrate, irrigate
wave v
greet, signal, fluctuate
weapon n
tool, instrument
weigh v
measure, assess
western adj
westernized, occidental
whatever det/pron
anything, everything
whenever conj
anytime, every time
whether conj
if, whether or not
while n
during, as, when
whole n
entire, complete
will n
determination, intention, desire
win n
victory, success
wing n
flap, fin
within prep
inside, in
wonder v, n
curiosity, amazement, surprise
wool n
fiber, fleece
worldwide adj, adv
global, international
worry n
concern, anxiety, fear
worse adv
badly, poorly
worst adv
least, lowest
worth adj
valuable, important, significant
written adj
documented, recorded
wrong adv
incorrectly, mistakenly
yard n
garden, courtyard
young n
youth, adolescent
youth n
adolescence, young people