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Interchange - Upper-intermediate - Unit 4 - Part 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 4 - Part 1 in the Interchange Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "suspicious", "triumph", "deprivation", etc.

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Interchange - Upper-intermediate
several
[determiner]

used to refer to a number of things or people, more than two but not many

Ex: She received several invitations to different events this weekend.
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suspicious
[Adjective]

doubtful about the honesty of what someone has done and having no trust in them

Ex: I 'm suspicious of deals that seem too good to be true .
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news
[noun]

reports on recent events that are broadcast or published

Ex: Breaking news about the earthquake spread rapidly across social media.
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health
[noun]

the general condition of a person's mind or body

Ex: He decided to take a break from work to focus on his health and well-being .
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weight
[noun]

the heaviness of something or someone, which can be measured

Ex: He stepped on the scale to measure his weight.
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loss
[noun]

the state or process of losing a person or thing

Ex: Loss of biodiversity in the region has had detrimental effects on the ecosystem .
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trend
[noun]

a fashion or style that is popular at a particular time

Ex: Trends in fashion change rapidly every year .
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art
[noun]

the use of creativity and imagination to express emotions and ideas by making things like paintings, sculptures, music, etc.

Ex: I enjoy visiting museums to see the beauty of art from different cultures .
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science
[noun]

knowledge about the structure and behavior of the natural and physical world, especially based on testing and proving facts

Ex: We explore the different branches of science, such as chemistry and astronomy .
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brain
[noun]

the body part that is inside our head controlling how we feel, think, move, etc.

Ex: The brain weighs about three pounds .
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to find a number or amount using mathematics

Ex: We need to calculate the time it will take to complete the project based on our current progress .
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calorie
[noun]

the unit used to measure the amount of energy that a food produces

Ex: Food labels often include information about the number of calories per serving to help consumers make informed choices about their diet .
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to consume energy by doing physical activity

Ex: After a hearty meal, he decided to burn the extra calories off at the gym.
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effect
[noun]

a change in a person or thing caused by another person or thing

Ex: The new policy had an immediate effect on employee productivity .
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the state in which one cannot satisfy their basic human needs

Ex: Economic deprivation was evident in the rundown neighborhoods .
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to be the first person who finds something or someplace that others did not know about

Ex: The archaeologists discovered an ancient city buried beneath the sand .
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to cancel
[Verb]

to decide or tell that something arranged before will now not happen

Ex: The flight was canceled due to mechanical issues with the aircraft .
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to close or secure something in a place where it cannot be removed or accessed without the appropriate authorization, key, or combination

Ex: The librarian locked the rare books up in a special archive.
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a situation in which two things happen simultaneously by chance that is considered unusual

Ex: The similarity between their stories seemed more than just coincidence.
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dilemma
[noun]

a situation that is difficult because a choice must be made between two or more options that are equally important

Ex: The environmentalists faced a dilemma: support clean energy projects that displaced local communities or oppose them for social justice reasons .
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disaster
[noun]

a sudden and unfortunate event that causes a great amount of death and destruction

Ex: The outbreak of the disease was a public health disaster.
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emergency
[noun]

an unexpected and usually dangerous situation needing immediate attention or action

Ex: The sudden power outage was treated as an emergency by the utility company .
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lucky
[Adjective]

having or bringing good luck

Ex: You 're lucky to have such a caring family .
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mishap
[noun]

a minor accident that has no serious consequences

Ex: The only mishap during the road trip was a flat tire , which we quickly fixed and continued on our way .
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mystery
[noun]

something that is hard to explain or understand, often involving a puzzling event or situation with an unknown explanation

Ex: The scientist is trying to solve the mystery of how the disease spreads .
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triumph
[noun]

a great victory, success, or achievement gained through struggle

Ex: The peaceful resolution of the conflict was seen as a triumph of diplomacy and negotiation .
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unexpected
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happening or appearing without warning, causing surprise

Ex: The team 's unexpected victory shocked the fans .
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event
[noun]

anything that takes place, particularly something important

Ex: Graduation day is a significant event in the lives of students and their families .
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fortune
[noun]

a good thing that happens by chance and is not expected

Ex: Winning the prize in the raffle was a stroke of fortune that made his day .
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situation
[noun]

the way things are or have been at a certain time or place

Ex: It 's important to adapt quickly to changing situations in order to thrive in today 's fast-paced world .
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to contain or include something as a necessary part

Ex: The test will involve answering questions about a photograph .
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choice
[noun]

an act of deciding to choose between two things or more

Ex: Parents always want the best choices for their children .
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puzzling
[Adjective]

hard to understand or explain

Ex: Her puzzling look made me wonder what she was thinking.
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to suffer
[Verb]

to experience and be affected by something bad or unpleasant

Ex: He suffered a lot of pain after the accident .
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the action or process of causing significant damage to something, rendering it unable to exist or continue in its normal state

Ex: The chemical spill led to the destruction of the local ecosystem , affecting wildlife and plant life .
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success
[noun]

the fact of reaching what one tried for or desired

Ex: Success comes with patience and effort .
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the action or process of reaching a particular thing

Ex: The team celebrated their achievement together .
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accident
[noun]

an unexpected and unpleasant event that happens by chance, usually causing damage or injury

Ex: Despite taking precautions , accidents can still happen in the workplace .
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mistake
[noun]

an act or opinion that is wrong

Ex: A culture that encourages risk-taking and learning from mistakes fosters innovation and creativity .
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sudden
[Adjective]

taking place unexpectedly or done quickly

Ex: The car came to a sudden stop to avoid hitting the deer on the road .
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dangerous
[Adjective]

capable of destroying or causing harm to a person or thing

Ex: The mountain path is slippery and considered dangerous.
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to need or demand something as necessary for a particular purpose or situation

Ex: To bake the cake , the recipe will require eggs , flour , sugar , and butter .
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similar
[Adjective]

(of two or more things) having qualities in common that are not exactly the same

Ex: The two sisters had similar hairstyles , both wearing their hair in braids .
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the action of successfully finishing studies at a high school or a university degree

Ex: She felt proud to walk across the stage at her graduation.
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Interchange - Upper-intermediate
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