Interchange - Pre-intermediate - Unit 5

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 5 in the Interchange Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "aid", "sister-in-law", "fresh", etc.

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Interchange - Pre-intermediate
interesting [adjective]

catching and keeping our attention because of being unusual, exciting, etc.

Ex: My neighbor has an interesting collection of vintage cars .
family [noun]

people that are related to each other by blood or marriage, normally made up of a father, mother, and their children

Ex: My family likes to go on vacation together every year .
cousin [noun]

our aunt or uncle's child

Ex: It 's important to be supportive of your cousin , especially during difficult times .
daughter [noun]

a person's female child

Ex: Mr. and Mrs. Johnson are proud parents of three daughters , each with their unique talents .
son [noun]

a person's male child

Ex: My son is a talented musician and plays the guitar beautifully .
mother [noun]

a child's female parent

Ex: Sarah 's mother is a doctor , and she has always been a source of inspiration for her .
father [noun]

a child's male parent

Ex: John 's father is an engineer , and he passed down his passion for technology to his son .

the woman who is our mom or dad's mother

Ex: My grandmother used to tell me stories about when she was a young girl .

the man who is our mom's or dad's father

Ex: She and her grandfather like to watch old movies and eat popcorn .
niece [noun]

our sister or brother's daughter, or the daughter of our husband or wife's siblings

Ex: Her niece is the youngest member of the family and everyone loves her .
nephew [noun]

our sister or brother's son, or the son of our husband or wife's siblings

Ex: My sister 's son is my beloved nephew .

the person who is the sister of one's spouse

Ex: Her sister-in-law provided invaluable support during her pregnancy and early motherhood .
aunt [noun]

the sister of our mother or father or their sibling's wife

Ex: My aunt is my mother 's sister and we often spend holidays together .
uncle [noun]

the brother of our father or mother or their sibling's husband

Ex: They often go to their uncle 's house for family dinners .
husband [noun]

the man you are officially married to

Ex: My husband is a hardworking and supportive partner who always puts family first .
wife [noun]

the lady you are officially married to

Ex: My wife is a talented artist and her paintings always leave me in awe .
brother [noun]

a man who shares a mother and father with us

Ex: My brother is my best friend and we tell each other everything .
sister [noun]

a lady who shares a mother and father with us

Ex: They are very close sisters and do everything together .
relative [noun]

a family member who is related to us by blood or marriage

Ex: She 's a distant relative on my father 's side .
surgeon [noun]

a doctor who performs medical operation

Ex: The surgeon used advanced techniques to repair the fractured bone during the procedure .
medical [adjective]

related to medicine, treating illnesses, and health

Ex: His medical knowledge allowed him to provide first aid in emergency situations .
to aid [verb]

to help or support others in doing something

Ex: The medical team aids patients in their recovery .

a group of people who work together for a particular reason, such as a business, department, etc.

Ex:
writer [noun]

someone whose job involves writing articles, books, stories, etc.

Ex: She is a writer who uses vivid descriptions in her works .

to go from one location to another, particularly to a far location

Ex:

the skill and knowledge we gain from doing, feeling, or seeing things

Ex: He shared his experiences with overcoming obstacles during his inspirational speech .
magazine [noun]

a colorful thin book that has news, pictures, and stories about different things like fashion, sports, and animals, usually issued weekly or monthly

Ex: My mom subscribes to a cooking magazine , and we often try new recipes from it .
to treat [verb]

to deal with or behave toward someone or something in a particular way

Ex: She treated him with suspicion after the misunderstanding .
patient [noun]

someone who is receiving medical treatment, particularly in a hospital or from a doctor

Ex: My grandmother is a patient at the local dental clinic .
visit [noun]

a planned meeting with a professional, such as a doctor or lawyer, to seek advice, receive treatment, or discuss a specific matter

to miss [verb]

to feel sad because we no longer can see someone or do something

Ex: I missed my family while studying abroad .
to live [verb]

to have your home somewhere specific

Ex:
to work [verb]

to do certain physical or mental activities in order to achieve a result or as a part of our job

Ex: They ca n't work if the internet is down .
to study [verb]

to spend time to learn about certain subjects by reading books, going to school, etc.

Ex: They are studying for the science competition next month .

an object or device used for producing music, such as a violin or a piano

Ex: Learning a musical instrument can improve concentration and creativity .
typical [adjective]

having or showing the usual qualities of a particular group of people or things

Ex: The architecture in this neighborhood is typical of Victorian-era homes .
all [determiner]

used to refer to every number, part, amount of something or a particular group

Ex: All the students passed the test .
nearly [adverb]

to a degree that is close to being complete

Ex: The concert tickets were nearly sold out , with only a few remaining .
most [adverb]

used to refer to someone or something that possesses the highest degree or amount of a particular quality

Ex: It was the most exciting movie I 've seen this year .
many [determiner]

used to indicate a large number of people or things

Ex: Many people came to the concert despite the rain .
a lot of [determiner]

people or things in large numbers or amounts

Ex: There were a lot of people at the concert last night .
some [determiner]

used to express an unspecified amount or number of something

Ex: We planted some flowers in the garden .
few [determiner]

a small unspecified number of people or things

Ex:
no one [pronoun]

used to say not even one person

Ex: In the deserted town , no one could be found for miles .
to spend [verb]

to use money as a payment for services, goods, etc.

Ex:
fresh [adjective]

(of air) natural, unpolluted, and clean

Ex:
air [noun]

the mixture of gases, primarily oxygen and nitrogen, that surrounds the Earth and is essential for breathing

Ex: The air around the waterfall was misty and cool .
beach [noun]

an area of sand or small stones next to a sea or a lake

Ex: The beach is a great place to relax and unwind during vacation .
summer [noun]

the season that comes after spring and in most countries summer is the warmest season

Ex: I love going for bike rides and feeling the warm summer breeze on my face .
course [noun]

a series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject

Ex: The company provided a training course for all new employees .
often [adverb]

on many occasions

Ex: The library is often quiet during weekdays .
tired [adjective]

needing to sleep or rest because of not having any more energy

Ex: She was tired but satisfied after cleaning the whole house .
boring [adjective]

making us feel tired and unsatisfied because of not being interesting

Ex: The lecture was so boring that several students left early .
homework [noun]

schoolwork that students have to do at home

Ex: My daughter spends a few hours every evening doing her homework .
busy [adjective]

having so many things to do in a way that leaves not much free time

Ex: In the bustling city , people are constantly busy with work , errands , and social commitments .
effort [noun]

an attempt to do something, particularly something demanding

Ex: Learning a new language requires persistent effort and practice .

to come to someone's house in order to visit them for a short time

Ex:
twice [adverb]

for two instances

Ex: I 've traveled to Europe twice .