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: The library is happy to lend books to its members for a set period .
to favor
to favor [verb]

to prefer someone or something to an alternative

Ex: He tends to favor action movies over romantic comedies .
to babysit
to babysit [verb]

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

Ex: He babysits his younger cousins every weekend .
niece
niece [noun]

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

Ex: Her niece is the youngest member of the family and everyone loves her .
to donate
to donate [verb]

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

Ex: Many people donate to food banks to help those facing hunger .
charity
charity [noun]

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

Ex: The charity event raised enough money to help hundreds of families in need .
to co-sign
to co-sign [verb]

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

Ex:
to borrow
to borrow [verb]

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

Ex: He asked to borrow a pen from his classmate during the exam .
to suppose
to suppose [verb]

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

Ex: I suppose the project will be completed on time if everyone stays on track .
apology
apology [noun]

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

Ex: The teacher accepted the student 's apology for not completing the assignment on time .
invitation
invitation [noun]

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

Ex: He was thrilled to receive an invitation to interview for his dream job .
gift
gift [noun]

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

Ex: She always finds the perfect gift for everyone .
phone call
phone call [noun]

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

Ex: She scheduled a phone call with her doctor to discuss her recent health concerns .
to accept
to accept [verb]

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

Ex: I accepted the task , despite knowing it would be difficult .
impossible
impossible [adjective]

not able to occur, exist, or be done

Ex: His dream seemed like an impossible goal , yet he pursued it relentlessly .
especially
especially [adverb]

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

Ex: The restaurant is known for its diverse menu , especially its selection of vegetarian dishes .
to hang out
to hang out [verb]

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

Ex: Let 's hang out at my place and watch a movie tonight .
to stand
to stand [verb]

to be willing to accept or tolerate a difficult situation

Ex: The dedicated team had to stand the long hours and tight deadlines during the busy season .
to influence
to influence [verb]

to have an effect on a particular person or thing

Ex: Educational experiences during childhood can significantly influence cognitive development .
matter
matter [noun]

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

Ex: Choosing a college major is a significant matter that requires careful consideration .
to confront
to confront [verb]

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

Ex: The principal had to confront the students who were bullying their classmates .
to avoid
to avoid [verb]

to intentionally stay away from or refuse contact with someone

Ex: The celebrity avoided fans by using a private entrance .
topic
topic [noun]

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

Ex: The panel discussion covered various topics related to sustainable agriculture .
to handle
to handle [verb]

to deal with a situation or problem successfully

Ex: Last week , he handled a difficult negotiation with finesse .
constantly
constantly [adverb]

in a way that continues without any pause

Ex: The background music at the cafe played constantly .
afraid
afraid [adjective]

worried about a possible danger, difficulty, or problem

Ex: I 'm afraid for what might happen if we do n't act quickly .
to request
to request [verb]

to ask for something politely or formally

Ex: Please request permission from the supervisor before making any changes to the schedule .
compliment
compliment [noun]

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

Ex: The compliment from her boss motivated her to work even harder .
to decline
to decline [verb]

to reject an offer, request, or invitation

Ex: He politely declined the invitation to attend the conference , explaining that he had prior commitments .
to receive
to receive [verb]

to be given something or to accept something that is sent

Ex: The charity received a large donation from an anonymous benefactor .
to offer
to offer [verb]

to present or propose something to someone

Ex: The teacher offered valuable feedback to help the students improve their work .
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