Interchange - Intermediate - Unit 14 - Part 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 14 - Part 1 in the Interchange Intermediate coursebook, such as "amused", "wrinkle", "frustrated", etc.

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Interchange - Intermediate
popular [adjective]

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

Ex: Tennis is a popular sport in many countries around the world .
amused [adjective]

feeling entertained or finding something funny or enjoyable

Ex: The amused reaction of the crowd indicated their enjoyment of the street performer 's act .
bored [adjective]

tired and unhappy because there is nothing to do or because we are no longer interested in something

Ex:
embarrassed [adjective]

feeling ashamed and uncomfortable because of something that happened or was said

Ex: She tried to act calm , but her embarrassed smile gave her away .
amazing [adjective]

extremely surprising, particularly in a good way

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

extremely unpleasant or disagreeable

Ex: The movie was awful , so we left the theater early .
to kid [verb]

to joke about something, often by giving false or inaccurate information

Ex: She kidded him about his cooking skills , calling him a world-class chef .

the nonverbal communication of thoughts, feelings, or intentions through physical gestures, posture, facial expressions, and movements

Ex: You can tell a lot about someone ’s confidence through their body language .

to rub a person's or one's own skin to relieve an itching sensation, particularly with one's fingernails

Ex: Unable to resist the itch , he began to scratch his arm where the insect had bitten .
to bite [verb]

to cut into flesh, food, etc. using the teeth

Ex: To catch its prey , the predator would often bite with precision .
to roll [verb]

to move in a direction by turning over and over or from one side to another repeatedly

Ex: The tumbleweed continued to roll across the desert landscape .
to tap [verb]

to hit someone or something gently, often with a few quick light blows

Ex: The boxer is tapping his opponent 's gloves , signaling sportsmanship .

to take and bring something out of a particular place or position

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to develop small lines or creases on the surface of something, often caused by folding, shrinking, or aging

Ex: Despite her efforts to smooth out the fabric , the bedsheet still wrinkled after being washed and dried .
annoyed [adjective]

feeling slightly angry or irritated

Ex: She felt annoyed when someone repeatedly interrupted her during the meeting .
confused [adjective]

feeling uncertain or not confident about something because it is not clear or easy to understand

Ex: The students looked confused as they struggled to grasp the complex concept .
disgusted [adjective]

having or displaying great dislike for something

Ex: The disgusted expression on her face revealed her distaste for the offensive joke .
frustrated [adjective]

(of a person) incapable of achieving success in a specific profession

Ex: She felt like a frustrated artist trapped in a corporate job .
impatient [adjective]

unable to wait calmly for something or someone, often feeling irritated or frustrated

Ex: The kids became impatient after waiting hours for their turn .
irritated [adjective]

feeling angry or annoyed, often due to something unpleasant

Ex: The long wait at the doctor 's office left him feeling increasingly irritated .
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 nod [verb]

to move one's head up and down as a sign of agreement, understanding, or greeting

Ex: The audience nodded in understanding as the speaker explained the concept .
polite [adjective]

showing good manners and respectful behavior towards others

Ex: The job interviewee was polite and respectful during the interview .

to say or show one's unwillingness to do something that someone has asked

Ex: The employee had to refuse the assignment as it conflicted with their current workload .

to urgently demand someone to do something or something to take place

Ex: The teacher insisted that students submit their assignments on time .

to make a person remember an obligation, task, etc. so that they do not forget to do it

Ex: Last week , she reminded the team about the important client meeting .

in accordance with methods, beliefs, or customs that have remained unchanged for a long period of time

Ex: The art of storytelling has been traditionally passed down through generations .
rude [adjective]

(of a person) having no respect for other people

Ex: He 's so rude , he did n't even say hello when he walked in .
actually [adverb]

used to emphasize a fact or the truth of a situation

Ex: She claimed to have visited many countries , and actually , she 's been to every continent .
may [verb]

used to show the possibility of something happening or being the case

Ex: The package may be delivered by tomorrow morning .
might [verb]

used to express a possibility

Ex: We might go to the beach if the weather is nice .