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Interchange - Intermediate - Unit 16 - Part 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 16 - Part 1 in the Interchange Intermediate coursebook, such as "complaint", "bounce back", "solution", etc.

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Interchange - Intermediate
to [make] an excuse

to give a reason or explanation to avoid doing something or to explain a mistake or failure

Ex: He tried to make an excuse for being late to the meeting, citing heavy traffic. 
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poor
poor
[Adjective]

owning a very small amount of money or a very small number of things

Ex: He wanted to help the poor family who were struggling to afford basic necessities like food and clothing. 
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assignment

a task or piece of work that someone is asked to do as part of their job

Ex: Her manager gave her a difficult assignment. 
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to bounce back

(of an email) to not reach the intended recipient and return to the sender because of an incorrect address or an error

Ex: The automated response indicated that the email had bounced back. 
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to donate
to donate
[Verb]

to give parts of one's body like blood, organs, tissues or other substances for medical purposes such as research, transplants, or treatment

Ex: She decided to donate blood at the local drive. 
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blood
blood
[noun]

the red liquid that the heart pumps through the body, carrying oxygen to and carbon dioxide from the tissues

Ex: Donating blood can save lives and help those in need. 
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to hide
to hide
[Verb]

to keep something in a secret place, preventing it from being seen

Ex: She hid her diary in a secret drawer to keep it private. 
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key
key
[noun]

a specially shaped piece of metal used for locking or unlocking a door, starting a car, etc.

Ex: She reached into her purse to retrieve the key to the front door. 
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highway
highway
[noun]

any major public road that connects cities or towns

Ex: They traveled on the highway to reach their destination quickly. 
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to say
to say
[Verb]

to use words and our voice to show what we are thinking or feeling

Ex: He was saying that he wanted to quit his job and travel the world. 
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to arrive
to arrive
[Verb]

to reach a location, particularly as an end to a journey

Ex: After a long flight, we finally arrived in Paris. 
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to leave
to leave
[Verb]

to go away from somewhere

Ex: She left her friends at the party without any goodbye. 
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to tell
to tell
[Verb]

to use words and give someone information

Ex: Did he tell you about the new project? 
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to ask
to ask
[Verb]

to use words in a question form or tone to get answers from someone

Ex: Can you ask him if he'll be at the meeting tomorrow? 
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to pick up

to take and lift something or someone up

Ex: He picked the suitcase up and walked to the taxi stand. 
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apology
apology
[noun]

something that a person says or writes that shows they regret what they did to someone

Ex: She sent an apology to her friend for missing the birthday party. 
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complaint
complaint
[noun]

a typically minor health issue or condition for which one seeks medical assistance

Ex: She visited the doctor for her persistent stomach complaint. 
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explanation

information or details that are given to make something clear or easier to understand

Ex: She gave a clear explanation of the new policy during the meeting. 
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idea
idea
[noun]

a suggestion or thought about something that we could do

Ex: Sarah proposed a brilliant idea for the upcoming fundraiser 
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invitation

a written or spoken request to someone, asking them to attend a party or event

Ex: She received an invitation to her friend's birthday party next weekend. 
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joke
joke
[noun]

something a person says that is intended to make others laugh

Ex: He told a funny joke that made everyone at the party laugh. 
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to lie
to lie
[Verb]

to intentionally say or write something that is not true

Ex: She lies about her age to seem older. 
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to offer
to offer
[Verb]

to present or propose something to someone

Ex: She kindly offered her assistance to anyone in need. 
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reason
reason
[noun]

something that explains an action or event

Ex: She provided a valid reason for being late to the meeting. 
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to request

to ask for something politely or formally

Ex: She decided to request additional time to complete the project due to unforeseen circumstances. 
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solution
solution
[noun]

a way in which a problem can be solved or dealt with

Ex: The team brainstormed to find a creative solution to the design challenge. 
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suggestion

the act of putting an idea or plan forward for someone to think about

Ex: His suggestion to streamline the company's workflow was well-received by the team. 
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truth
truth
[noun]

the true principles or facts about something, in contrast to what is imagined or thought

Ex: Scientific research aims to uncover the truth by analyzing evidence and data. 
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ticket
ticket
[noun]

a piece of paper or card that shows you can do or get something, like ride on a bus or attend an event

Ex: He lost his ticket and had to get a new one at the ticket counter. 
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to attend
to attend
[Verb]

to be present at a meeting, event, conference, etc.

Ex: Employees must attend the mandatory training session next week. 
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average
average
[Adjective]

calculated by adding a set of numbers together and dividing this amount by the total number of amounts in that set

Ex: His average score in math class is 85%. 
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employee
employee
[noun]

someone who is paid by another to work for them

Ex: The boss expected all the employees to arrive at work on time every day. 
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