Interchange - Pre-intermediate - Unit 15

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

to reject an offer, request, or invitation

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

in a manner that is respectful and understanding of the needs and feelings of others

to move or travel behind someone or something

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

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

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

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

before the present or specified time

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

to present or propose something to someone

to attempt to achieve something, particularly a difficult goal

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

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

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

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

to ask for something politely or formally

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

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

to use words and give someone information

used as the past tense of ‘can’

used to make an offer or request in a polite manner

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

fail to attend an event or activity

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

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

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

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

causing a person to feel ashamed or uneasy

without anyone else

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

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

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

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

elaborate or luxurious, often beyond what is necessary or practical

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

a container of water that people can swim in

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

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

an underground railroad system, typically in a big city

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

a strong feeling of enthusiasm and happiness

in a lower level, position, or place

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

soft material that is added to provide comfort or protection

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

an organization that does business and earns money from it

to make or have an image of something in our mind

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

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