Interchange - Intermediate - Unit 15

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 15 in the Interchange Intermediate coursebook, such as "deny", "insensitive", "tuition", etc.

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honest [adjective]

telling the truth and having no intention of cheating or stealing

Ex: The honest mechanic provided a fair assessment of the car 's condition , even though it meant less profit for the garage .

security [noun]

the state of being protected or having protection against any types of danger

Ex: The company hired additional security to protect the event from any potential threats .

convenience [noun]

the state of being helpful or useful for a specific situation

Ex: The convenience of not having to cook every meal makes takeout very popular .

owner [noun]

a person, entity, or organization that possesses, controls, or has legal rights to something

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counter [noun]

a table with a narrow horizontal surface over which goods are put or people are served

Ex: She cleaned the counter after the customers left .

to unlock [verb]

to use a key, code, or other method to open a lock or seal, allowing access to something that was secured

Ex: The receptionist unlocks the office entrance at the start of the workday .

homeless [noun]

people who lack stable housing and so live on the streets

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campaign [noun]

a series of organized activities that are intended to achieve a particular goal

Ex: The environmental group launched a campaign to reduce plastic waste in oceans .

already [adverb]

before the present or specified time

Ex: I already knew the answer before he explained it .

imaginary [adjective]

not real and existing only in the mind rather than in physical reality

Ex: She often retreated into an imaginary world when feeling stressed , where she could escape reality .

if [conjunction]

used to say that something happening, existing, etc. depends on another thing happening, existing, etc.

Ex: If he does n't catch the bus , he will be late for school .

would [verb]

used to indicate a habitual tendency, preference, or desire

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could [verb]

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

might [verb]

used to express a possibility

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

opposite [adjective]

located across from a particular thing, typically separated by an intervening space

Ex: She pointed to the opposite corner of the room .

to accept [verb]

to say yes to what is asked of you or offered to you

Ex: I accepted the task , despite knowing it would be difficult .

to refuse [verb]

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 admit [verb]

to agree with the truth of something, particularly in an unwilling manner

Ex: He often admits when he does n't know the answer .

to deny [verb]

to refuse to admit the truth or existence of something

Ex: Despite the witness accounts , the defendant chose to deny any wrongdoing in court .

to agree [verb]

to hold the same opinion as another person about something

Ex: We all agree that we need more resources for the project .

to disagree [verb]

to hold or give a different opinion about something

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to enjoy [verb]

to take pleasure or find happiness in something or someone

Ex: He often enjoys hiking in the mountains during the weekends .

to dislike [verb]

to not like a person or thing

Ex:

to marry [verb]

to become someone's husband or wife

Ex: She 's so happy to marry the love of her life .

to divorce [verb]

to legally end a marriage

Ex: The decision to divorce is personal , and individuals may choose it for various reasons , seeking a fresh start .

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 .

to lose [verb]

to be deprived of or stop having someone or something

Ex: She began to lose interest in the project as it became more complicated .

to remember [verb]

to bring a type of information from the past to our mind again

Ex: I remember the smell of freshly baked cookies in my grandmother 's kitchen .

to forget [verb]

to not be able to remember something or someone from the past

Ex: She often forgets details about events from her early years .

to save [verb]

to keep someone or something safe and away from harm, death, etc.

Ex: Quick thinking and CPR can save a person 's life during a cardiac arrest .

to spend [verb]

to use money as a payment for services, goods, etc.

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to lend [verb]

to give someone something, like money, expecting them to give it back after a while

Ex: The library is happy to lend books to its members for a set period .

to borrow [verb]

to use or take something belonging to someone else, with the idea of returning it

Ex: He asked to borrow a pen from his classmate during the exam .

mistake [noun]

an act or opinion that is wrong

Ex: It 's important to take responsibility for your mistakes rather than shifting blame onto others .

to scratch [verb]

to make small cuts or marks on a surface

Ex: She accidentally scratched her phone screen with her keys .

upset [adjective]

feeling disturbed or distressed due to a negative event

Ex: She tried to hide how upset she was during the meeting .

to repair [verb]

to fix something that is damaged, broken, or not working properly

Ex: She learned how to repair the flat tire on her bicycle .

to damage [verb]

to physically harm something

Ex: Using the wrong cleaning solution may damage the delicate fabric .

terrible [adjective]

extremely bad or unpleasant

Ex: She had a terrible headache that made it difficult to concentrate .

to apologize [verb]

to tell a person that one is sorry for having done something wrong

Ex: In a professional setting , it is common to apologize for any errors and take responsibility .

sunscreen [noun]

a cream that is applied to the skin to protect it from the harmful rays of the sun

Ex: He always keeps a bottle of sunscreen in his beach bag .

advice [noun]

a suggestion or an opinion that is given with regard to making the best decision in a specific situation

Ex: His advice on investing wisely proved invaluable during the economic downturn .

tuition [noun]

an amount of money that one pays to receive an education, particularly in a university or college

to accuse [verb]

to say that a person or group has done something wrong

Ex: She accused her colleague of stealing her ideas during the meeting .

selfish [adjective]

always putting one's interests first and not caring about the needs or rights of others

Ex: The selfish driver cut off other cars in traffic without a second thought .

unsympathetic [adjective]

feeling or displaying no compassion

Ex: The teacher was unsympathetic toward students who struggled in class .

insensitive [adjective]

not caring about other people's feelings

Ex: His insensitive behavior toward his classmates made him unpopular at school .

slim [adjective]

thin in an attractive way

Ex: She has a slim figure and always looks elegant in her outfits .

diet [noun]

a set of food that is eaten to keep healthy, thin, etc.

Ex: I 'm trying a new diet where I only eat organic foods .

to recommend [verb]

to suggest to someone that something is good, convenient, etc.

Ex: The travel agent recommended a boutique hotel in the city center , praising its central location and excellent reviews .

carbohydrate [noun]

a substance that consists of hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon that provide heat and energy for the body, found in foods such as bread, pasta, fruits, etc.

Ex: Fruits are a natural source of carbohydrates , vitamins , and fiber .

strict [adjective]

(of rules and regulations) absolute and must be obeyed under any circumstances

Ex: The immigration laws in this country are very strict , making it difficult for some to obtain visas .

gram [noun]

a unit of measuring weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram

Ex: The recipe calls for 100 grams of sugar .

independent [adjective]

able to do things as one wants without needing help from others

Ex: He 's known for his independent spirit , preferring to work alone rather than in a team .

cathedral [noun]

the largest and most important church of a specific area, which is controlled by a bishop

Ex: Tourists flock to the cathedral to admire its historical significance and breathtaking design .

degree [noun]

the certificate that is given to university or college students upon successful completion of their course

Ex: Many employers require candidates to have at least a bachelor 's degree in their field of expertise .

possibility [noun]

possibility refers to the state or condition of being able to happen or exist, or a potential likelihood of something happening or being true

server [noun]

someone whose job is to serve meals to customers in a restaurant

Ex: The server brought us the wrong dish by mistake .

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