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intermediate

/ˌɪntərˈmiːdiət/
English Definition
adj. between two levels
中文释义
中级的,居中的
Example Sentence

Students in the intermediate algebra class review quadratic equations before moving to calculus.

中级代数班的学生在进入微积分之前复习二次方程。

Synonyms
middle median transitional
Antonyms
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
inter(middle)+mediate(agent).
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “intermediate”?

  1. A Able to be touched or felt
  2. B Between two levels
  3. C Fair and sensible
  4. D Made smooth and shiny by rubbing
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B — Between two levels. “intermediate” means between two levels.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “between two levels”?

  1. A reasonable
  2. B touchable
  3. C polished
  4. D intermediate
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D — intermediate. “intermediate” means between two levels.

Common questions about “intermediate”

What does “intermediate” mean?

intermediate — between two levels. In Chinese: 中级的,居中的.

How do you pronounce “intermediate”?

intermediate is pronounced /ˌɪntərˈmiːdiət/.

How is “intermediate” used in a sentence?

Students in the intermediate algebra class review quadratic equations before moving to calculus. (中级代数班的学生在进入微积分之前复习二次方程。)

What are synonyms for “intermediate”?

middle, median, transitional — all close in meaning to intermediate (between two levels).

What is the opposite of “intermediate”?

advanced, beginner — each the opposite of intermediate (between two levels).

Is “intermediate” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. intermediate is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “intermediate”?

inter(middle)+mediate(agent).

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