Interchange - Upper-intermediate - Unit 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 1 in the Interchange Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "appreciate", "egotistical", "stingy", etc.

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Interchange - Upper-intermediate
kind [noun]

a group of people or things that have similar characteristics or share particular qualities

Ex: The festival attracts people of different kinds , all celebrating together .
romance [noun]

the affectionate relationship between two partners

Ex: After years of friendship , their romance began to grow , surprising everyone around them .
marriage [noun]

the formal and legal relationship between two people who are married

Ex: In many cultures , marriage is considered a lifelong commitment .
spouse [noun]

a male or female partner in a marriage

Ex:
partner [noun]

the person that you are married to or having a romantic relationship with

Ex: My sister is in a happy relationship with her partner , Mike .
steady [adjective]

regular and constant for a long period of time

Ex: She maintained a steady pace during the marathon , finishing strong .
belief [noun]

a strong feeling of certainty that something or someone exists or is true; a strong feeling that something or someone is right or good

Ex:

the process that involves teaching and learning, particularly at a school, university, or college

Ex: The government invested in improving access to quality education for all children .

the details about someone's family, experience, education, etc.

Ex: His background in social work inspired him to start a nonprofit organization .
opinion [noun]

your feelings or thoughts about a particular subject, rather than a fact

Ex: In his opinion , summer is the best season of the year .
quality [noun]

the grade, level, or standard of something's excellence measured against other things

Ex: The quality of the service provided by the hotel staff left a lasting impression on the guests .
date [noun]

a time that is arranged to meet a person with whom one is in a relationship or is likely to be in the future

Ex: He asked her out on a date to the local art museum .

one's ability to say funny things or be amused by jokes and other things meant to make one laugh

Ex: Samantha 's sarcastic sense of humor shines through her witty remarks .

all the qualities that shape a person's character and make them different from others

Ex: His outgoing personality makes him popular at parties .
trait [noun]

a distinguishing quality or characteristic, especially one that forms part of someone's personality or identity

Ex: Strong communication is a key trait for success in business .
easygoing [adjective]

calm and not easily worried or upset

Ex: The easygoing teacher created a relaxed classroom atmosphere where students felt comfortable expressing themselves .
egotistical [adjective]

having an excessive focus on oneself and one's own interests, often at the expense of others

Ex: People avoided him because of his egotistical personality .
inflexible [adjective]

reluctant to compromise or change one's attitude, belief, plan, etc.

Ex: The negotiators found him inflexible and unwilling to consider alternative solutions .
modest [adjective]

not boasting about one's abilities, achievements, or belongings

Ex: The modest scientist downplayed her groundbreaking research , attributing it to collaboration and teamwork .
outgoing [adjective]

enjoying other people's company and social interactions

Ex: Despite being new to the neighborhood , the outgoing neighbor introduced himself to everyone on the block .
stingy [adjective]

unwilling to spend or give away money or resources

Ex: They were surprised by his stingy nature , given his high-paying job .
supportive [adjective]

giving encouragement or providing help

Ex: The manager was known for creating a supportive work environment where employees felt valued and empowered to succeed .
temperamental [adjective]

experiencing frequent changes in mood or behavior, often in an unpredictable or inconsistent manner

Ex: His temperamental nature made it challenging for others to work with him .
unreliable [adjective]

not deserving of trust or confidence

Ex: He is considered unreliable by his colleagues .
stubborn [adjective]

unwilling to change one's attitude or opinion despite good reasons to do so

Ex: The stubborn child refused to eat their vegetables , even after being told they were good for them .
helpful [adjective]

(of a person) having a willingness or readiness to help someone

Ex: Please be helpful and clean up after meals .
encouraging [adjective]

giving someone hope, confidence, or support

Ex:

to tell someone that one will do something or that a particular event will happen

Ex: While on the campaign trail , the candidate was promising various improvements to the community .
unpredictable [adjective]

unable to be predicted because of changing many times

Ex: The stock market can be unpredictable , with prices fluctuating wildly from one day to the next .
irregular [adjective]

not conforming to established rules, patterns, or norms

Ex: She arrived at irregular intervals to class , making it hard to catch up with the lessons .
mood [noun]

the emotional state that a person experiences

Ex: The relaxing music helped improve her mood .
to brag [verb]

to talk with excessive pride about one's achievements, possessions, etc. often in exaggerated manner

Ex: The student could n't resist bragging about the high score on the challenging exam .

a desired and impressive goal achieved through hard work

Ex: Publishing her first novel was a lifelong accomplishment that brought her immense satisfaction .
annoyed [adjective]

feeling slightly angry or irritated

Ex: She felt annoyed when someone repeatedly interrupted her during the meeting .

to make a loud, sharp cry when one is feeling a strong emotion

Ex: She felt a sudden pain and could n't help but scream , drawing attention to her injured foot .

a planned meeting with someone, typically at a particular time and place, for a particular purpose

Ex: I have a dentist appointment at 3 pm .

to become visible and noticeable

Ex: The first signs of spring appeared as the flowers started to bloom and the trees budded .
purpose [noun]

a desired outcome that guides one's plans or actions

Ex: She joined the volunteer organization with the purpose of helping disadvantaged children in her community .
in addition to [preposition]

used to add extra or supplementary information

Ex: In addition to the main prize , there are also several consolation prizes .

to go after someone or something, particularly to catch them

Ex: The cat eagerly pursued the fluttering butterfly .
specific [adjective]

related to or involving only one certain thing

Ex: She gave specific examples to illustrate her point during the presentation .
generic [adjective]

relating to or suitable for a whole group or class of things rather than a specific one

Ex: The store sells generic brands of household products that are more affordable than name brands .
sufficient [adjective]

having enough of something to meet a particular need or requirement

Ex: The team had a sufficient number of players to compete in the tournament .
particular [adjective]

distinctive among others that are of the same general classification

Ex: She is dedicated to a particular area of research within the medical field .
passion [noun]

a powerful and intense emotion or feeling toward something or someone, often driving one's actions or beliefs

Ex: The couple 's passion for each other was evident in their loving gestures and affectionate words .

to express respect toward someone or something often due to qualities, achievements, etc.

Ex: Colleagues often admire their team leader for their leadership skills and dedication .

to have something as a prominent or distinctive aspect or characteristic

Ex: The restaurant features locally sourced ingredients in all of its dishes .

a statement that conveys one's dissatisfaction

Ex: He voiced his complaint about the noise levels in the apartment complex , which had been disturbing his peace at night .
forum [noun]

a public meeting place where people can discuss and exchange views on various topics or issues

Ex: The town held a forum to discuss the proposed changes to local zoning laws .

to be thankful for something

Ex: Yesterday , he warmly appreciated the thoughtful birthday gift from his family .
activist [noun]

a person who tries to bring about political or social change, especially someone who supports strong actions such as protests, etc.

Ex: The human rights activist spoke passionately about the need for justice and equality during the rally .

a person who starts a business, especially one who takes financial risks

Ex: Networking events are essential for an entrepreneur to connect with potential investors .
strategy [noun]

an organized plan made to achieve a goal

Ex: She changed her study strategy to improve her grades .
mustache [noun]

hair that grows or left to grow above the upper lip

Ex: The comedian made funny faces , twirling his mustache for laughs .