Interchange - Pre-intermediate - Unit 11 - Part 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 11 - Part 1 in the Interchange Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "polluted", "reasonable", "landmark", etc.

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really

[Adverb]

to a high degree, used for emphasis

Ex: That book is really interesting .

nice

[Adjective]

providing pleasure and enjoyment

Ex: He drives a nice car that always turns heads on the road .

city

[noun]

a larger and more populated town

Ex: We often take weekend trips to nearby cities for sightseeing and relaxation .

beautiful

[Adjective]

extremely pleasing to the mind or senses

Ex: The bride looked beautiful as she walked down the aisle .

ugly

[Adjective]

not pleasant to the mind or senses

Ex: The old , torn sweater she wore was ugly and outdated .

cheap

[Adjective]

having a low price

Ex: The shirt she bought was very cheap; she got it on sale .

expensive

[Adjective]

having a high price

Ex: The luxury car is expensive but offers excellent performance .

clean

[Adjective]

not having any bacteria, marks, or dirt

Ex: The hotel room was clean and spotless .

polluted

[Adjective]

containing harmful or dirty substances

Ex: The polluted groundwater was unsuitable for drinking , contaminated with pollutants from nearby industrial sites .

interesting

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The teacher made the lesson interesting by including interactive activities .

boring

[Adjective]

making us feel tired and unsatisfied because of not being interesting

Ex: The TV show was boring, so I switched the channel .

quiet

[Adjective]

with little or no noise

Ex: The forest was quiet, with only the occasional chirping of birds breaking the silence .

noisy

[Adjective]

producing or having a lot of loud and unwanted sound

Ex: The construction site was noisy, with machinery and workers making loud noises .

relaxing

[Adjective]

helping our body or mind rest

Ex: The sound of the waves crashing against the shore was incredibly relaxing.

stressful

[Adjective]

causing mental or emotional strain or worry due to pressure or demands

Ex: The job interview was a stressful experience for him .

safe

[Adjective]

protected from any danger

Ex: After the storm passed , they felt safe to return to their houses and assess the damage .

dangerous

[Adjective]

capable of destroying or causing harm to a person or thing

Ex: The mountain path is slippery and considered dangerous.

spacious

[Adjective]

(of a room, house, etc.) large with a lot of space inside

Ex: The conference room was spacious, able to host meetings with large groups of people .

crowded

[Adjective]

(of a space) filled with things or people

Ex: The crowded bus was late due to heavy traffic .

fantastic

[Adjective]

extremely amazing and great

Ex: His performance in the play was simply fantastic.

reasonable

[Adjective]

(of a person) showing good judgment and acting by reason

Ex: They sought advice from a reasonable and experienced friend .

far

[Adverb]

to or at a great distance

Ex: She traveled far to visit her grandparents .

capital

[noun]

the city or town that is considered to be the political center of a country or state, from which the government operates

Ex: The capital is home to most of the country ’s key political events .

to plan

[Verb]

to decide on and make arrangements or preparations for something ahead of time

Ex: She planned a surprise party for her friend , coordinating with the guests beforehand .

fairly

[Adverb]

more than average, but not too much

Ex: The restaurant was fairly busy when we arrived .

very

[Adverb]

to a great extent or degree

Ex: We were very close to the sea at our vacation home .

too

[Adverb]

more than is acceptable, suitable, or necessary

Ex: The box is too heavy for her to lift .

extremely

[Adverb]

to a very great amount or degree

Ex: The view from the mountain is extremely beautiful .

pretty

[Adverb]

to a degree that is high but not very high

Ex: I was pretty impressed by his quick thinking under pressure .

somewhat

[Adverb]

to a moderate degree or extent

Ex: The plan has been somewhat revised since we last discussed it .

and

[conjunction]

used to connect two words, phrases, or sentences referring to related things

Ex: The sun was shining brightly , and the birds were singing .

but

[conjunction]

used for introducing a word, phrase, or idea that is different to what has already been said

Ex: They planned to go to the beach , but it was too windy .

though

[Adverb]

used to introduce a statement that makes the previous one less strong and somewhat surprising

Ex: The movie was long, though it held our attention throughout.

however

[Adverb]

used to add a statement that contradicts what was just mentioned

Ex: They were told the product was expensive ; however, it turned out to be quite affordable .

hometown

[noun]

the town or city where a person grew up or was born

Ex: I have n’t been to my hometown since last summer .

landmark

[noun]

a structure or a place that is historically important

Ex: In Washington , D.C. , the Lincoln Memorial serves as both a tribute to President Lincoln and a powerful landmark of American history .

France

[noun]

a country in Europe known for its famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower

Ex: The French Revolution had a significant impact on shaping modern France.

Egypt

[noun]

a country on the continent of Africa with a rich history, famous for its pyramids, temples, and pharaohs

Ex: The pyramids are the most famous tourist attractions in Egypt.

India

[noun]

a country in South Asia, the second most populous country

Ex: Many tourists visit India for its historical landmarks .

Brazil

[noun]

the largest country in both South America and Latin America

Ex: The economy of Brazil is one of the largest in the world , driven by agriculture , mining , and manufacturing .

Italy

[noun]

a country in southern Europe, with a long Mediterranean coastline

Ex: Venice is a city in Italy known for its beautiful canals and gondola rides .

the United States

[noun]

a country in North America that has 50 states

Ex: The United States is a country located in North America .

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Interchange - Pre-intermediate - Unit 11 - Part 1