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Interchange - Upper-intermediate - Unit 3

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 3 in the Interchange Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "influence", "bring up", "confront", etc.

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Interchange - Upper-intermediate
to lend
to lend
[Verb]

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

Ex: She agreed to lend her friend some money until the next payday. 
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to favor
to favor
[Verb]

to prefer someone or something to an alternative

Ex: I favor spending my weekends in nature rather than in the city. 
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to babysit

to take care of a child or children while their parents are away

Ex: She agreed to babysit her neighbor’s kids on Saturday night. 
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niece
niece
[noun]

our sister or brother's daughter, or the daughter of our husband or wife's siblings

Ex: He loves spending time with his niece, teaching her how to play guitar. 
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to donate
to donate
[Verb]

to freely give goods, money, or food to someone or an organization

Ex: Individuals often donate clothing to local shelters during the winter months. 
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charity
charity
[noun]

an organization that helps those in need by giving them money, food, etc.

Ex: The charity organized a fundraiser to support homeless shelters. 
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to co-sign

to sign a document in addition to another person's signature to guarantee a loan or financial obligation

Ex: She agreed to co-sign her friend's car loan. 
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to borrow
to borrow
[Verb]

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

Ex: Can I borrow your umbrella? It's raining outside, and I left mine at home. 
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to suppose

to think or believe that something is possible or true, without being sure

Ex: I suppose she’ll be at the meeting since she confirmed her attendance earlier. 
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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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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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gift
gift
[noun]

something that we give to someone because we like them, especially on a special occasion, or to say thank you

Ex: He put the gift under the Christmas tree. 
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phone call

the act of speaking to someone or trying to reach them on the phone

Ex: I received a phone call from my friend just as I was about to leave the house. 
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to accept
to accept
[Verb]

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

Ex: He accepted the responsibility of caring for the dog. 
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impossible
impossible
[Adjective]

not able to occur, exist, or be done

Ex: Despite all his efforts, he found it impossible to forget his past. 
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especially
especially
[Adverb]

used for showing that what you are saying is more closely related to a specific thing or person than others

Ex: She loves outdoor activities, especially hiking in the mountains. 
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to bring up

to mention a particular subject

Ex: He brought up the topic of technology during the discussion. 
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to hang out

to spend much time in a specific place or with someone particular

Ex: We're going to hang out at the park this afternoon. 
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to stand
to stand
[Verb]

to be willing to accept or tolerate a difficult situation

Ex: She couldn't stand the constant noise from the construction site next door. 
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to influence

to have an effect on a particular person or thing

Ex: The mentor's guidance greatly influenced the professional development of the young entrepreneur. 
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matter
matter
[noun]

a situation or subject that needs to be dealt with or considered

Ex: Climate change is a pressing matter that requires immediate attention from global leaders. 
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to confront

to face someone, particularly in a way that is unfriendly or threatening

Ex: The manager confronted the employee about the missing inventory. 
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to avoid
to avoid
[Verb]

to intentionally stay away from or refuse contact with someone

Ex: To prevent a confrontation, he tried to avoid his ex-girlfriend at the party. 
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topic
topic
[noun]

a matter that is dealt with in a conversation, text, or study

Ex: The professor introduced the main topic of today's lecture: cultural anthropology. 
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to handle
to handle
[Verb]

to deal with a situation or problem successfully

Ex: The experienced manager handles challenging projects with ease. 
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constantly
constantly
[Adverb]

in a way that continues without any pause

Ex: She was constantly checking her phone for messages. 
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afraid
afraid
[Adjective]

worried about a possible danger, difficulty, or problem

Ex: She was afraid for her brother's safety during the storm. 
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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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compliment

a comment on a person's looks, behavior, achievements, etc. that expresses one's admiration or praise for them

Ex: Giving someone a genuine compliment can brighten their day. 
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to decline

to reject an offer, request, or invitation

Ex: She had to decline the job offer because it required relocating to a different city. 
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to receive

to be given something or to accept something that is sent

Ex: Every morning, he receives a newspaper at his doorstep. 
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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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