Interchange - Intermediate - Unit 11 - Part 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 11 - Part 1 in the Interchange Intermediate coursebook, such as "resist", "inspiration", "worth", etc.

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Interchange - Intermediate
worth [adjective]

important or good enough to be treated or viewed in a particular way

Ex: The investment in renewable energy sources is worth pursuing for its long-term environmental benefits .
amazing [adjective]

extremely surprising, particularly in a good way

Ex: The view from the top of the mountain was amazing , with endless forests below .
fact [noun]

something that is known to be true or real, especially when it can be proved

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landmark [noun]

something such as a building, tree, etc. that is easy to recognize, which we can use to know where we are

Ex: The historic lighthouse on the rocky coast guided sailors safely to shore for centuries , making it a vital maritime landmark .

to use force to prevent something from happening or to fight against an attack

Ex: The dog managed to resist being pinned down by the larger animal , showing its strength and determination in the struggle .
several [determiner]

used to refer to a number of things or people, more than two but not many

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the sudden movement and shaking of the earth's surface, usually causing damage

Ex: The earthquake triggered a tsunami warning .
tower [noun]

a tall and often narrow building that stands alone or is part of a castle, church, or other larger buildings

Ex: The tower was built to support a large clock .
decade [noun]

ten years of time

Ex: Over the past decade , the city 's population has doubled .
shade [noun]

any variation of one color, including darker or lighter versions

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castle [noun]

a large and strong building that is protected against attacks, in which the royal family lives

Ex: During the summer vacation , the family visited several castles across Europe , each with its unique history .

something created through original thought and effort

Ex: The design was an inspiration blending culture and innovation .
kingdom [noun]

an area or territory that is governed by a king or queen

Ex: The kingdom 's borders expanded through conquest and diplomacy during the reign of the monarch .
beauty [noun]

the quality of being attractive or pleasing, particularly to the eye

Ex: The garden 's beauty was enhanced by the blooming flowers .
volcano [noun]

a mountain with an opening on its top, from which melted rock and ash can be pushed out into the air

Ex: The volcano 's eruption was one of the most destructive in history .
eruption [noun]

the sudden outburst of lava and steam from a volcanic mountain

Ex: The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD buried the city of Pompeii under ash .
bell [noun]

a metal cup-shaped object with a separate piece of metal hanging inside that makes a ringing noise when it moves

Ex: During the event , a large bell was rung to mark the beginning of each new activity .
to ship [verb]

to send goods or individuals from one place to another using some form of transportation

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dream [noun]

a series of images, feelings, or events happening in one's mind during sleep

Ex: In her dream , she was reunited with old friends she had n't seen in years .

a quality or feature of someone or something that evokes interest, liking, or desire in others

Ex: His sense of humor was an attraction that made him popular among his peers .

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

Ex: The television was turned off during dinner .
passive [noun]

the grammatical voice in which the subject receives the action rather than performing it

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active [noun]

the grammatical voice in which the subject performs or initiates the action of the verb

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to open [verb]

to move something like a window or door into a position that people, things, etc. can pass through or use

Ex: She opened the door and welcomed her guests inside .
to find [verb]

to search and discover something or someone that we have lost or do not know the location of

Ex: She says that she ca n't find her phone anywhere , but I do n't believe her .
man-made [adjective]

created by humans rather than occurring naturally in the environment

Ex: The bridge is made of man-made materials .

to be an image, sign, symbol, etc. of something

Ex: The statue in the square has long represented freedom .
wonder [noun]

a feeling of admiration or surprise caused by something that is very unusual and exciting

Ex: The beauty of the landscape filled her with wonder .

a person whose job is designing buildings and typically supervising their construction

Ex: The architect presented the blueprints for the new community center to the city council for approval .

anything that is built from several parts, such as a house, bridge, etc.

Ex: A beehive is a remarkable natural structure created by bees .
nature [noun]

everything that exists or happens on the earth, excluding things that humans make or control

Ex: I love spending time in nature , surrounded by trees , flowers , and fresh air .
straight [adverb]

in or along a direct line, without bending or deviation

Ex: He threw the dart straight at the bullseye with perfect aim .
cattle [noun]

large farm animals, such as cows and bulls, raised for meat, milk, or labor

Ex: The ranch specializes in breeding high-quality cattle .
sheep [noun]

a farm animal that we keep to use its meat or wool

Ex: I visited a farm and saw a mother sheep nursing her newborn lambs .
dialect [noun]

the spoken form of a language specific to a certain region or people which is slightly different from the standard form in words and grammar

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souvenir [noun]

something that we usually buy and bring back for other people from a place that we have visited on vacation

Ex: They purchased miniature Eiffel Tower replicas as souvenirs for their coworkers after their trip to France .
electronic [adjective]

(of a device) having very small parts such as chips and obtaining power from electricity

Ex: He spends hours each day playing games on his electronic gaming console .
soybean [noun]

a type of plant in the legume family that is high in protein and used in a variety of foods such as tofu and soy milk

Ex: Many vegetarian products are made from soybeans .

an object made by hand rather than one manufactured by a machine

Ex: She bought a wooden handicraft as a souvenir from the local market .
textile [noun]

any type of knitted, felted or woven cloth

Ex: He imported fine silk textiles from Asia .