Interchange - Intermediate - Unit 12

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 12 in the Interchange Intermediate coursebook, such as "miraculously", "spill", "disability", etc.

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Interchange - Intermediate
long story [interjection]

a thorough explanation of how something happened

Ex: Long story , but I ended up with two tickets to the concert instead of one .

a situation in which two things happen simultaneously by chance that is considered unusual

Ex: The timing of their phone calls was purely a coincidence .
incredible [adjective]

extremely great or large

Ex: The incredible size of the whale shark astonishes marine biologists .
toward [preposition]

in the direction of a particular person or thing

Ex: The airplane is flying toward the east .
novelist [noun]

a writer who explores characters, events, and themes in depth through long narrative stories, particularly novels

Ex: Many aspiring novelists attend writing workshops to refine their craft and gain feedback on their work .

to let go of something being held

Ex: The child refused to release her mother ’s hand in the crowded mall .
bunch [noun]

a group of people, often with something in common

Ex: A bunch of friends gathered at the park for a picnic .

to physically connect or fasten something to another thing

Ex: While the team was working , they were attaching labels to the products .
to reply [verb]

to answer someone by writing or saying something

Ex: Please reply to the invitation as soon as possible .
to spill [verb]

to accidentally cause a liquid or substance to flow out of its container or onto a surface

Ex: She spilled water all over the kitchen counter while washing dishes .
fortunately [adverb]

used to express that something positive or favorable has happened or is happening by chance

Ex: The car broke down on the highway , but fortunately , a passing motorist stopped to help with repairs .

a tire of a car, bike, etc. that has been deflated

Ex: Driving with a flat tire can damage the wheel .

in a way that happens at the same time as something else

Ex:
luckily [adverb]

used to express that a positive outcome or situation occurred by chance

Ex: Luckily , the surgeon was able to remove the tumor completely , and the patient 's recovery went smoothly .

in an unexpected manner that resembles a miracle

Ex: Despite the severe damage to the car , the driver walked away from the accident miraculously unharmed .
sadly [adverb]

in a sorrowful or regretful manner

Ex: She looked sadly at the old photograph , reminiscing about happier times .
strangely [adverb]

in a manner that is unusual or unexpected

Ex: The plant grew strangely , with vibrant flowers appearing out of season .
suddenly [adverb]

in a way that is quick and unexpected

Ex: It began to rain suddenly while we were playing football .
deaf [adjective]

partly or completely unable to hear

Ex: The deaf community advocates for greater accessibility and inclusion in society .

(of a machine or vehicle) to stop working as a result of a malfunction

Ex: The printer suddenly broke down , causing a delay in printing documents .
silence [noun]

the absence of sound or noise, often creating a peaceful or uncomfortable atmosphere

Ex: The forest was enveloped in a calming silence , broken only by the occasional bird call .
either [adverb]

used after negative statements to indicate a similarity between two situations or feelings

Ex: She did n’t answer my call , and she did n’t reply to my message either .

a physical or mental condition that prevents a person from using some part of their body completely or learning something easily

Ex: She overcame her disability to become a successful artist .

a very scary, unpleasant, or disturbing dream

Ex: She woke up in a cold sweat after experiencing a terrifying nightmare about falling from a skyscraper .
lately [adverb]

in the recent period of time

Ex: She has been studying a lot lately .
obviously [adverb]

in a way that is easily understandable or noticeable

Ex: The traffic light turned red , so obviously , we had to stop the car .
powerful [adjective]

possessing great strength or force

Ex: The powerful tools in the workshop helped complete the job quickly .

to give a short performance in order to get a role in a movie, play, show, etc.

Ex: He auditioned but did n’t get the role he wanted .

to provide someone with support, hope, or confidence

Ex: The coach 's motivational speeches were designed to encourage the athletes , inspiring them to give their best performance on the field .