Interchange - Intermediate - Unit 6 - Part 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 6 - Part 1 in the Interchange Intermediate coursebook, such as "complaint", "argue", "grocery", etc.

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Interchange - Intermediate
sure [adjective]

(of a person) feeling confident about something being correct or true

Ex: He was sure that his favorite team would win the championship .

a statement that conveys one's dissatisfaction

Ex: He voiced his complaint about the noise levels in the apartment complex , which had been disturbing his peace at night .
to argue [verb]

to speak to someone often angrily because one disagrees with them

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to point out the faults or weaknesses of someone or something

Ex: It 's easy to criticize the government 's policies , but coming up with viable alternatives is more challenging .

to admire someone because of their achievements, qualities, etc.

Ex: She respects her mentor and admires his dedication and integrity .
nervous [adjective]

worried and anxious about something or slightly afraid of it

Ex: I do n't know why I always feel so nervous before a flight .

to cause a machine, device, or system to stop working or flowing, usually by pressing a button or turning a switch

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to cause a machine, device, or system to start working or flowing, usually by pressing a button or turning a switch

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to take and lift something or someone up

Ex: She picked up the newspaper from the porch in the morning .

to end a phone call by breaking the connection

Ex: Do n't forget to hang up the phone after our conversation .

to remove a piece of clothing or accessory from your or another's body

Ex: It 's getting warm , so I need to take off my sweater .

to make oneself neat or clean

Ex: The environmental activists are urging residents to help clean up local parks and green spaces .

to remove a thing from somewhere or something

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to eliminate someone from a possibility or obligation

Ex: The height requirement for the amusement park ride lets out many young children .

to discard something, especially something that is no longer useful or necessary

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boot [noun]

a type of strong shoe that covers the foot and ankle and often the lower part of the leg

Ex: She left her muddy boots at the entrance and put on slippers .
sock [noun]

a soft item of clothing we wear on our feet

Ex: She found a sock under the bed that had been missing for weeks .
light [noun]

an object or device that produces brightness, often an electronic item like a lamp

Ex: The light in the living room is broken .
jacket [noun]

a short item of clothing that we wear on the top part of our body, usually has sleeves and something in the front so we could close it

Ex: She wore a puffy jacket that kept her warm in the snow .
magazine [noun]

a colorful thin book that has news, pictures, and stories about different things like fashion, sports, and animals, usually issued weekly or monthly

Ex: My mom subscribes to a cooking magazine , and we often try new recipes from it .
cat [noun]

a small animal that has soft fur, a tail, and four legs and we often keep it as a pet

Ex: My friend 's cat is playing with a toy mouse .
music [noun]

a series of sounds made by instruments or voices, arranged in a way that is pleasant to listen to

Ex: My husband 's favorite genre of music is pop .
trash [noun]

worthless, unwanted, and unneeded things that people throw away

Ex: He sorted the recyclables from the regular trash .
yard [noun]

the land joined to our house where we can grow grass, flowers, and other plants

Ex: Our dog loves running around in the yard .

regular work done in a house, especially cleaning, washing, etc.

Ex: Many families create a chore chart to ensure that everyone shares the responsibility for housework .
garbage [noun]

things such as household materials that have no use anymore

Ex: I need to take the garbage out before it starts to smell .
grocery [noun]

(typically plural) food and other items, typically household goods, that we buy at a supermarket such as eggs, flour, etc.

Ex: The store offers online delivery services for groceries .
mess [noun]

a state of disorder, untidiness, or confusion

Ex: The kitchen was a mess after she tried to bake a cake .
towel [noun]

a piece of cloth or paper that you use for drying your body or things such as dishes

Ex: I usually use a microfiber towel for cleaning glass surfaces .

a kitchen appliance that uses electricity to quickly heat or cook food

Ex: He was amazed at how the microwave could cook a potato in just a few minutes .
coat [noun]

a piece of clothing with long sleeves, worn outdoors and over other clothes to keep warm or dry

Ex: I think that I need to take my coat off before sitting down .
laptop [noun]

a small computer that you can take with you wherever you go, and it sits on your lap or a table so you can use it

Ex: I need to charge my laptop ; the battery is running low .
chore [noun]

a task, especially a household one, that is done regularly

Ex: Washing dishes is a chore that no one enjoys , but it has to be done .

an electronic device with a screen that receives television signals, on which we can watch programs

Ex: The television was turned off during dinner .