Interchange - Upper-intermediate - Unit 1

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

the affectionate relationship between two partners

the formal and legal relationship between two people who are married

a male or female partner in a marriage

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

regular and constant for a long period of time

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

something that is considered typical of a person, place, or thing and identifies them

calm and not easily worried or upset

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

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

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

enjoying other people's company and social interactions

unwilling to spend or give away money or resources

giving encouragement or providing help

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

not able to be depended on or trusted to perform consistently or fulfill obligations

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

having a willingness or readiness to help someone

giving someone hope, confidence, or support

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

unable to be predicted because of changing many times

not following a regular or predictable pattern

the emotional state that a person experiences

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

a desired and impressive goal achieved through hard work

feeling irritated or slightly angry

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

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

to become visible and noticeable

a desired outcome that guides one's plans or actions

used to add extra or supplementary information

to go after someone or something, particularly to catch them

related to or involving only one certain thing

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

having enough of something to meet a particular need or requirement

unique and distinctive among others that are of the same general classification

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

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

to have something as a prominent or distinctive aspect or characteristic

a statement that conveys one's dissatisfaction

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

belonging or relating to a mammal of the cat family

to be thankful for something

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

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

an organized plan made to achieve a goal

hair that grows or left to grow above the upper lip