Interchange - Upper-intermediate - Unit 2 - Part 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 2 - Part 1 in the Interchange Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "stability", "explore", "distract", etc.

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career [noun]

a profession or a series of professions that one can do for a long period of one's life

Ex: After college , he began his career as a software engineer at a tech company .

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 .

adventure [noun]

an exciting or unusual experience, often involving risk or physical activity

Ex: Her solo trek through the desert was a test of endurance and self-discovery , a true adventure .

stability [noun]

the quality of being fixed or steady and unlikely to change

Ex: Personal stability often comes from having a supportive social network , a sense of purpose , and the ability to adapt to life 's challenges with resilience and optimism .

to judge [verb]

to form a decision or opinion based on what one knows

Ex: They judge the safety of the neighborhood by observing its crime rate and infrastructure .

university [noun]

an educational institution at the highest level, where we can study for a degree or do research

Ex: She received a scholarship to help fund her university education .

professor [noun]

an experienced teacher at a university or college who specializes in a particular subject and often conducts research

Ex:

to allow [verb]

to let someone or something do a particular thing

Ex: The school policy does not allow students to use their phones during class .

to explore [verb]

to visit places one has never seen before

Ex: The astronauts are exploring the surface of Mars in a groundbreaking mission .

environment [noun]

the natural world around us where people, animals, and plants live

Ex: Pollution is a major threat to our environment .

tour guide [noun]

someone whose job is taking tourists to interesting locations

Ex: With the help of our knowledgeable tour guide , we discovered hidden gems and local treasures off the beaten path .

financial analyst [noun]

a professional who examines financial data, analyzes investment opportunities, and makes recommendations for financial decisions

Ex: The financial analyst predicted a rise in stock prices .

stockbroker [noun]

a professional who buys and sells stocks, bonds, and other securities on behalf of clients, usually for a commission or fee

Ex: Clients may work with stockbrokers to build and manage investment portfolios , diversify holdings , and achieve financial goals .

industry [noun]

the manufacture of goods using raw materials, particularly in factories

Ex: The technology industry is known for rapid innovation and advancements .

fascinated [adjective]

intensely interested or captivated by something or someone

Ex: Their fascinated chatter filled the room as they discussed the latest scientific discovery .

flight attendant [noun]

a person who works on a plane to bring passengers meals and take care of them

Ex: The flight attendant served refreshments and snacks during the flight .

airport [noun]

a large place where planes take off and land, with buildings and facilities for passengers to wait for their flights

Ex: We had to show our passports and boarding passes at the airport immigration checkpoint .

fashion designer [noun]

a person who designs stylish clothes

Ex: She 's a young fashion designer with innovative ideas .

veterinarian [noun]

a doctor who is trained to treat animals

Ex: The veterinarian performed surgery on the cat to remove a tumor .

rewarding [adjective]

(of an activity) making one feel satisfied by giving one a desirable outcome

Ex: Completing a challenging project can be rewarding , as it demonstrates one 's capabilities and skills .

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 .

scary [adjective]

making us feel fear

Ex: She thinks thunderstorms are scary .

bite [noun]

a wound or injury inflicted by the teeth of an animal

Ex: He went to the doctor to treat a bite from a venomous snake .

to seem [verb]

to appear to be or do something particular

Ex: It may seem like a lot of work , but the end result will be rewarding .

awful [adjective]

extremely unpleasant or disagreeable

Ex: The movie was awful , so we left the theater early .

stressful [adjective]

causing mental or emotional strain or worry due to pressure or demands

Ex: Moving to a new city can be stressful , especially when you do n't know anyone .

fantastic [adjective]

extremely amazing and great

Ex: The view from the top of the mountain was fantastic .

fascinating [adjective]

extremely interesting or captivating

Ex: The intricate details of the artwork make it fascinating to study .

pretty [adverb]

to a degree that is high but not very high

Ex: It was pretty late when they finally got home .

kind of [phrase]

in some ways or to some degree

Ex: The weather is kind of unpredictable lately , with sudden changes in temperature .

boring [adjective]

making us feel tired and unsatisfied because of not being interesting

Ex: The lecture was so boring that several students left early .

challenging [adjective]

difficult to accomplish, requiring skill or effort

Ex:

volunteer [noun]

someone who enlists in the armed forces without being forced

Ex: Some volunteers join the armed forces as a way to gain skills and education .

to retire [verb]

to leave your job and stop working, usually on reaching a certain age

Ex: It 's common for people to retire and move to warmer climates .

to distract [verb]

to cause someone to lose their focus or attention from something they were doing or thinking about

Ex: A loud conversation in the neighboring cubicle can distract employees trying to concentrate on their tasks .

Interchange - Upper-intermediate
Unit 1	Unit 2 - Part 1	Unit 2 - Part 2	Unit 3
Unit 4 - Part 1	Unit 4 - Part 2	Unit 5	Unit 6 - Part 1
Unit 6 - Part 2	Unit 7 - Part 1	Unit 7 - Part 2	Unit 8
Unit 9 - Part 1	Unit 9 - Part 2	Unit 10	Unit 11
Unit 12 - Part 1	Unit 12 - Part 2	Unit 13	Unit 14
Unit 15	Unit 16