NGSL 2000 — Intermediate Vocabulary

Relating to a federal system of government or its national authority; a federal official

The direction toward the North Pole; situated in or toward the north

The management of an organization or government; the governing body in power

The compass direction at 180°; toward or in the south

Relating to medicine or the treatment of illness; a medical examination

Protection from attack; an argument in support

The direction of the setting sun; situated in or toward the west

The red liquid in the body; family lineage

A period of ten years

To fire a weapon; to move quickly; a new plant stem or a filming session

The direction of sunrise; situated in or toward the east

A person who creates art or is highly skilled at an activity

The place where an event occurs; a part of a play or film; a view

The side opposite to the right; toward the left; left-wing politics

A small drinking vessel with a handle; a trophy; to shape like a cup

Relating to the body or to matter and energy; a medical body examination

To place flat; to arrange; not professional or clerical

The category of male or female; sexual activity

A qualified professional who practices law and gives legal advice

Relating to the natural environment

A hard transparent material; a drinking vessel made of glass

A senior academic teacher at a university or college

An illegal act punishable by law; serious wrongdoing

A weapon that fires projectiles; to accelerate or strive hard

Facts or statements that accurately reflect reality

A limb used for walking; a stage of a journey

A senior manager; relating to administration or management

To be suspended or attached from above; to execute by hanging; the way something hangs

Whole; complete, with nothing left out

To take something away from its place; to eliminate

Relating to religion; devout in faith

A legal hearing to determine guilt; a test of performance or suitability

A person with great knowledge or skill; highly skilled

The season after winter; a coiled elastic device; to jump suddenly

The technology of transmitting sound via electromagnetic waves; a device for receiving broadcasts; to send a message by radio

During or referring to the night of the current day

A round object used in sports; a formal dance event

To say something in reply; to react to a situation or stimulus

Moving to a position on top of something

To make known something previously hidden

An instrument used for fighting or defense; any means of gaining advantage

Relating to the culture, arts, and customs of a society

A state of tranquility; absence of war or conflict; freedom from disturbing thoughts

An unpleasant physical or emotional feeling; to cause suffering

To move rapidly back and forth; to tremble; an act of shaking

A seat with a back for one person; the role of chairperson; to preside over a meeting

A device for taking photographs or recording video

The activities of governing; the study of government; political views