NGSL 2000 — Intermediate Vocabulary

To be against or resist something or someone

A path or course of travel; to direct along a particular path

Having more than one part or instance; a number that is a product of a smaller number

Absolutely necessary or important; a fundamental element

A large inland body of water

Paying close attention to avoid mistakes or danger; cautious

A person who commits crimes; relating to crime or criminal law

The central or most essential part (n.); most important (adj.)

At a higher level or position; the upper part of a shoe

To move or act with great speed; a sudden rapid movement

As an unavoidable or logical consequence; inevitably

In a precise or explicit manner; referring to something particular

To hire someone for work; to make use of something for a purpose

Extremely large in size, amount, or extent

All people living in one home; relating to the home

A firm decision or formal vote; strong determination; the solving of a problem

A person who sees an event or gives evidence; to see something directly

Separately or at a distance; into pieces; distinct from others

A distinct part of an economy, society, or area

To give special importance or attention to something

A person who acts on behalf of others; typical of a group

An unusual or disruptive event; arising as a result of something else

Feeling pleased about one's achievements; having too high an opinion of oneself

To move steadily like a liquid; the continuous movement of fluid or things

To use carelessly; unwanted material or rubbish; discarded as useless

Only; nothing more than

A large quantity or body; involving large numbers of people or things

A scientific test; to carry out a test or try something new

Without any doubt; certainly

An explosive device; to attack with bombs

Supporting freedom and social progress; generous; a person with liberal views

Extremely large in size or amount

The quality of a sound or voice; mood or character; shade of colour

Very large in size or extent; heavy and solid

A person who designs or builds technical systems; to design or arrange something

A circular rotating object used in vehicles or machines; to move on wheels

To decrease or worsen; a gradual deterioration

To put money or effort into something for future benefit

To uncover or reveal; to make vulnerable to something

Relating to the countryside, as opposed to cities

Having a small width; to become or make smaller in extent

A person handling clerical work; the head of a government department

Unwanted or unpleasant sound; loud or disturbing sounds

A covering for the head; a role or capacity one fills

Used to express that something is sad or unlucky

Laws enacted by a legislature; the process of making laws

To achieve a goal; to take over from someone

To mark a special occasion with festivities; to honour or praise