Interchange - Pre-intermediate - Unit 15

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 15 in the Interchange Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "decline", "politely", "reaction", etc.

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later [adverb]

at a time following the current or mentioned moment, without specifying exactly when

Ex: They decided to start their trip later in the morning .

to decline [verb]

to reject an offer, request, or invitation

Ex: He politely declined the invitation to attend the conference , explaining that he had prior commitments .

invitation [noun]

a written or spoken request to someone, asking them to attend a party or event

Ex: He was thrilled to receive an invitation to interview for his dream job .

politely [adverb]

in a courteous or respectful manner

Ex: Despite the disagreement , they discussed the issue politely and with mutual respect .

to follow [verb]

to move or travel behind someone or something

Ex: The children giggled as they followed the leader in a game of " Simon says . "

advice [noun]

a suggestion or an opinion that is given with regard to making the best decision in a specific situation

Ex: His advice on investing wisely proved invaluable during the economic downturn .

to apologize [verb]

to tell a person that one is sorry for having done something wrong

Ex: In a professional setting , it is common to apologize for any errors and take responsibility .

to explain [verb]

to make something clear and easy to understand by giving more information about it

Ex: The video explains how to use the new software step by step .

to accept [verb]

to say yes to what is asked of you or offered to you

Ex: I accepted the task , despite knowing it would be difficult .

already [adverb]

before the present or specified time

Ex: I already knew the answer before he explained it .

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 .

to offer [verb]

to present or propose something to someone

Ex: The teacher offered valuable feedback to help the students improve their work .

to shoot for [verb]

to attempt to achieve something, particularly a difficult goal

Ex: He ’s shooting for a promotion by working on several high-profile projects .

free [adjective]

not occupied or in use, and therefore available for someone to use

Ex: The library has several free study rooms that can be reserved in advance .

rain check [noun]

refusal or cancellation of an invitation, offer, or plan with intention of accepting it or doing it at another time instead

Ex: Can we do a rain check on our coffee date ?

exhibit [noun]

a public event in which objects such as paintings, photographs, etc. are shown

Ex: The artist 's exhibit at the gallery received rave reviews from critics and art enthusiasts alike .

afterward [adverb]

in the time following a specific action, moment, or event

Ex: Afterward , the storm subsided , leaving behind a tranquil evening .

to request [verb]

to ask for something politely or formally

Ex: Please request permission from the supervisor before making any changes to the schedule .

formal [adjective]

suitable for fancy, important, serious, or official occasions and situations

Ex: The conference had a formal atmosphere with everyone dressed in suits .

informal [adjective]

suitable for friendly, relaxed, casual, or unofficial occasions and situations

Ex: The music festival had an informal atmosphere where everyone could relax .

to tell [verb]

to use words and give someone information

Ex: She told her friend about the new restaurant in town .

could [verb]

used as the past tense of ‘can’

Ex: Before the accident , he could lift heavy weights easily .

would [verb]

used to make an offer or request in a polite manner

Ex: Would you mind passing the salt , please ?

to ask [verb]

to use words in a question form or tone to get answers from someone

Ex: We should ask our neighbors if they need any help during the move .

to miss [verb]

to not go to or be present at an event or activity

Ex: He missed the birthday party because of work commitments .

to repair [verb]

to fix something that is damaged, broken, or not working properly

Ex: She learned how to repair the flat tire on her bicycle .

receptionist [noun]

a person who greets and deals with people arriving at or calling a hotel, office building, doctor's office, etc.

Ex: The receptionist at the vet clinic knows all the pets ' names .

instead [adverb]

as a replacement or equal in value, amount, etc.

Ex: I did n’t have any milk for my coffee , so I used cream instead .

to arrange [verb]

to organize items in a specific order to make them more convenient, accessible, or understandable

Ex: She is currently arranging flowers in a vase for the centerpiece .

embarrassing [adjective]

causing a person to feel ashamed or uneasy

Ex: Accidentally sending a private text message to the wrong person is always embarrassing .

alone [adverb]

without anyone else

Ex: I am not brave enough to go camping alone .

selection [noun]

the act or process of carefully choosing someone or something as being the best or most suitable

accident [noun]

an unexpected and unpleasant event that happens by chance, usually causing damage or injury

Ex: The factory made rules to stop accidents and keep workers safe .

trouble [noun]

a difficult or problematic situation that can cause stress, anxiety or harm

Ex: She knew she was in trouble when she saw the stern look on her teacher 's face .

security camera [noun]

a device that watches and records what is happening in an area to help keep it safe

Ex: Many people feel safer knowing there are security cameras monitoring public areas .

fancy [adjective]

elaborate or sophisticated in style, often designed to impress

Ex: The hotel lobby was adorned with fancy chandeliers and marble floors .

to capture [verb]

to catch an animal or a person and keep them as a prisoner

Ex: The soldiers are capturing enemy combatants during the mission .

pool [noun]

a container of water that people can swim in

Ex: The hotel boasts a luxurious outdoor pool surrounded by lush tropical gardens , providing guests with a tranquil oasis to unwind .

lobby [noun]

the area just inside the entrance of a public building such as a hotel, etc.

Ex: She sat in the lobby , sipping her coffee and watching people come and go .

adventure [noun]

an exciting or unusual experience, often involving risk or physical activity

Ex: Her solo trek through the desert was a test of endurance and self-discovery , a true adventure .

subway [noun]

an underground railroad system, typically in a big city

Ex: The subway map helped me navigate the different lines .

smartphone [noun]

a portable device that combines the functions of a cell phone and a computer, such as browsing the Internet, using apps, making calls, etc.

Ex: They used their smartphones to navigate through the unfamiliar city .

excitement [noun]

a strong feeling of enthusiasm and happiness

Ex: Despite the rainy weather , Tom 's excitement about his upcoming vacation to the beach remained undiminished .

below [adverb]

in a position or location situated beneath or lower than something else

Ex:

lamppost [noun]

a tall pole designed to hold one or more electric lamps in order to provide light on a street or road

Ex: The park was lit by several lampposts along the path .

padding [noun]

soft material that is added to provide comfort or protection

Ex: The helmet 's padding helps absorb impact during falls .

demolition [noun]

the act or process of destroying or breaking apart a building or other structure

Ex: The demolition of the bridge was necessary for new construction .

company [noun]

an organization that does business and earns money from it

Ex:

to imagine [verb]

to make or have an image of something in our mind

Ex: She likes to imagine herself traveling to exotic destinations while reading a book .

owner [noun]

a person, entity, or organization that possesses, controls, or has legal rights to something

Ex:

reaction [noun]

an action, thought, or feeling in response to something that has happened

Ex: His reaction to criticism was to reflect on how he could improve .

Interchange - Pre-intermediate
Classroom Language	Unit 1 - Part 1	Unit 1 - Part 2	Unit 2 - Part 1
Unit 2 - Part 2	Unit 2 - Part 3	Unit 3 - Part 1	Unit 3 - Part 2
Unit 3 - Part 3	Unit 4 - Part 1	Unit 4 - Part 2	Unit 5
Unit 6 - Part 1	Unit 6 - Part 2	Unit 7 - Part 1	Unit 7 - Part 2
Unit 8 - Part 1	Unit 8 - Part 2	Unit 9 - Part 1	Unit 9 - Part 2
Unit 10 - Part 1	Unit 10 - Part 2	Unit 11 - Part 1	Unit 11 - Part 2
Unit 12 - Part 1	Unit 12 - Part 2	Unit 13 - Part 1	Unit 13 - Part 2
Unit 14 - Part 1	Unit 14 - Part 2	Unit 14 - Part 3	Unit 15
Unit 16 - Part 1	Unit 16 - Part 2