Interchange - Pre-intermediate - Unit 16 - Part 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 16 - Part 1 in the Interchange Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "experience", "retire", "appearance", etc.

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Interchange - Pre-intermediate

to make a person or thing different

Ex: The accident changed everything for him .
life-changing [adjective]

so impactful that can change someone's life

Ex: Reading that book had a life-changing effect on his outlook on life .

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

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

a process or result of becoming different

Ex: The company underwent a big change in leadership last year .
school [noun]

a place where children learn things from teachers

Ex: She takes the bus to school every morning .

to finish a university, college, etc. study course successfully and receive a diploma or degree

Ex: They are excited to graduate and move on to the next phase of their lives .
college [noun]

an institution that offers higher education or specialized trainings for different professions

Ex: They are preparing for their final exams at college .

to start loving someone deeply

Ex: The couple fell in love during a summer vacation in Italy .
to move [verb]

to change your position or location

Ex: The cat moved swiftly across the room .
job [noun]

the work that we do regularly to earn money

Ex:
new [adjective]

recently invented, made, etc.

Ex: I 'm excited to try out my new pair of running shoes .
to get [verb]

to receive or come to have something

Ex: They got an invitation to the exclusive event .
married [adjective]

having a wife or husband

Ex: A married individual must include their spouse ’s details on the form .
to turn [verb]

to reach a certain age

Ex: He turns 50 this month , and we 're throwing a surprise party .
city [noun]

a larger and more populated town

Ex: They visit the city 's museums to learn about its history and culture .
child [noun]

a son or daughter of any age

Ex: The proud father watched his child perform on stage , beaming with joy .

an official document that shows a person is legally allowed to drive a vehicle on public roads

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

Ex:
abroad [adverb]

in or traveling to a different country

Ex: Many students study abroad to experience different cultures .

to leave your job and stop working, usually on reaching a certain age

Ex: It 's common for people to retire and move to warmer climates .
since [conjunction]

used to express a period from a specific past time up to now or another specified point

Ex: I have lived in this city since I moved here for my job .

the process and activities required to control and manage an organization

Ex: The doctor supervised the administration of the experimental treatment .
drama [noun]

a play that is performed in a theater, on TV, or radio

Ex: She got the leading role in the school drama .
to major [verb]

to specialize in a particular subject as one's primary field of study at a university or college

Ex:
no kidding [interjection]

used to highlight the sincerity or truthfulness of a statement

Ex: I found a stray puppy on the street , and , no kidding , it followed me home .
fantastic [adjective]

extremely amazing and great

Ex: The view from the top of the mountain was fantastic .
to wear [verb]

to have something such as clothes, shoes, etc. on your body

Ex: The students were instructed to wear their school uniforms every day .
to start [verb]

to begin something new and continue doing it, feeling it, etc.

Ex: I 'm starting to get hungry , let 's grab some food .
to buy [verb]

to get something in exchange for paying money

Ex: Let 's buy some flowers for her birthday .

the way that someone or something looks

Ex: She pays attention to her appearance , making sure her hair and makeup are perfect .
skill [noun]

an ability to do something well, especially after training

Ex: The chef 's skill in culinary arts resulted in mouthwatering dishes .
to dye [verb]

to change the color of something using a liquid substance

Ex: Tomorrow , he will dye his hair with a bold color .

a sum of money borrowed from a bank that is typically repaid over a period of time with interest

Ex: He took out a bank loan to buy his first home .

a plastic card, usually given to us by a bank, that we use to pay for goods and services

Ex: I use my credit card mostly for online purchases .
to raise [verb]

to put something or someone in a higher place or lift them to a higher position

Ex: She raised both arms above her head .
to grow [verb]

(of hair, nails, etc.) to develop or become longer

Ex: The cat 's claws have grown quite sharp .
beard [noun]

the hair that grow on the chin and sides of a man’s face

Ex: The old man had a long , white beard that flowed down to his chest .

to make a person or thing better

Ex: The renovations are expected to improve the appearance of the old building .

all the words used in a particular language or subject

Ex: Our English class today focused on vocabulary related to the environment .
to learn [verb]

to become knowledgeable or skilled in something by doing it, studying, or being taught

Ex: They are learning about history in their school lessons .

a small and round piece of plastic that people put directly on their eyes in order to improve their ability to see

Ex: The optometrist helped her choose the right contact lens for her prescription .