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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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Interchange - Pre-intermediate
later
later
[Adverb]

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

Ex: He asked me to return his call later. 
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to decline

to reject an offer, request, or invitation

Ex: She had to decline the job offer because it required relocating to a different city. 
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invitation

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

Ex: She received an invitation to her friend's birthday party next weekend. 
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politely
politely
[Adverb]

in a courteous or respectful manner

Ex: She politely declined the invitation, citing a prior commitment. 
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to follow
to follow
[Verb]

to move or travel behind someone or something

Ex: The team followed their leader up the mountain. 
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advice
advice
[noun]

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

Ex: She sought her grandmother's advice before making a major career decision. 
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to apologize

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

Ex: When realizing the mistake, he promptly apologized to his friend for the misunderstanding. 
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to explain

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

Ex: He explained the plot of the movie to his friend who hadn't seen it. 
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to accept
to accept
[Verb]

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

Ex: He accepted the responsibility of caring for the dog. 
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already
already
[Adverb]

before the present or specified time

Ex: She had already left when I arrived. 
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busy
busy
[Adjective]

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

Ex: As a student, Jenny is always busy with assignments, exams, and extracurricular activities. 
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to offer
to offer
[Verb]

to present or propose something to someone

Ex: She kindly offered her assistance to anyone in need. 
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to shoot for

to attempt to achieve something, particularly a difficult goal

Ex: She decided to shoot for a top place in the national competition. 
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free
free
[Adjective]

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

Ex: To schedule a meeting, check if the conference room is free at the desired time. 
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rain check

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

Ex: I can't make dinner tonight, but can I take a rain check? 
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exhibit
exhibit
[noun]

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

Ex: The museum's latest exhibit features a stunning collection of contemporary art from around the world. 
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afterward
afterward
[Adverb]

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

Ex: She completed her work, and afterward, she went for a walk. 
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to request

to ask for something politely or formally

Ex: She decided to request additional time to complete the project due to unforeseen circumstances. 
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formal
formal
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Formal education typically takes place in schools or universities. 
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informal
informal
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The club had an informal dress code, so jeans and t-shirts were acceptable. 
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to tell
to tell
[Verb]

to use words and give someone information

Ex: Did he tell you about the new project? 
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could
could
[Verb]

used as the past tense of ‘can’

Ex: When I was younger, I could run faster. 
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would
would
[Verb]

used to make an offer or request in a polite manner

Ex: Would you like some help with your presentation before the meeting? 
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to ask
to ask
[Verb]

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

Ex: Can you ask him if he'll be at the meeting tomorrow? 
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to miss
to miss
[Verb]

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

Ex: I missed the wedding because I was out of town. 
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to repair
to repair
[Verb]

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

Ex: Can you help me repair this torn book page with tape? 
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receptionist

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

Ex: I left a message with the receptionist. 
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instead
instead
[Adverb]

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

Ex: I was going to go out for dinner, but I decided to cook at home instead. 
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to arrange

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

Ex: The museum curator will arrange the artifacts chronologically to take visitors through a journey in time. 
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embarrassing
embarrassing
[Adjective]

causing a person to feel ashamed or uneasy

Ex: His embarrassing slip on the banana peel in front of everyone made him blush with embarrassment. 
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alone
alone
[Adverb]

without anyone else

Ex: He likes to eat lunch alone and enjoy some quiet time. 
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selection
selection
[noun]

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

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accident
accident
[noun]

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

Ex: She had a minor accident in the kitchen and hurt her foot. 
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trouble
trouble
[noun]

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

Ex: He found himself in trouble after missing several important deadlines at work. 
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security camera

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

Ex: They installed security cameras around the building to keep an eye on the parking lot. 
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fancy
fancy
[Adjective]

elaborate or sophisticated in style, often designed to impress

Ex: She wore a fancy gown to the ball, adorned with intricate lace and jewels. 
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to capture

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

Ex: The zookeepers capture wild animals for conservation purposes. 
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pool
pool
[noun]

a container of water that people can swim in

Ex: The community center has an indoor pool where families can enjoy swimming together regardless of the weather outside. 
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lobby
lobby
[noun]

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

Ex: Guests gathered in the hotel lobby, waiting for the shuttle to the airport. 
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adventure
adventure
[noun]

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

Ex: They embarked on a thrilling adventure, exploring remote jungles and scaling towering peaks. 
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subway
subway
[noun]

an underground railroad system, typically in a big city

Ex: I like reading a book during my subway ride. 
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smartphone

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: She relied on her smartphone to manage her schedule and stay connected. 
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excitement

a strong feeling of enthusiasm and happiness

Ex: Sarah's excitement was palpable as she eagerly awaited the arrival of her long-lost friend at the airport. 
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below
below
[Adverb]

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

Ex: The painting hung high, with the console table sitting quietly below. 
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lamppost
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 lamppost illuminated the dark street corner. 
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padding
padding
[noun]

soft material that is added to provide comfort or protection

Ex: The jacket has extra padding to keep you warm in winter. 
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demolition

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

Ex: The demolition of the old factory began early this morning. 
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company
company
[noun]

an organization that does business and earns money from it

Ex: He invested his savings in a small startup company. 
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to imagine

to make or have an image of something in our mind

Ex: Close your eyes and imagine a beautiful sunset over the ocean. 
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owner
owner
[noun]

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

Ex: The owner of the building decided to renovate the entire complex. 
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reaction
reaction
[noun]

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

Ex: Her immediate reaction to the news was one of disbelief. 
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