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:
suspicious [adjective]

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

Ex: He became suspicious when his coworker started acting secretive about the project details .
news [noun]

reports on recent events that are broadcast or published

Ex: The evening news covered international stories , including political unrest in several countries .
health [noun]

the general condition of a person's mind or body

Ex: Mental health is just as important as physical health and should be prioritized in our daily lives .
weight [noun]

the heaviness of something or someone, which can be measured

Ex: She checked the weight of the parcel before sending it .
loss [noun]

the act or process of no longer having someone or something

Ex: He felt a profound loss when his job ended .
trend [noun]

a fashion or style that is popular at a particular time

Ex: The trend of minimalism has gained popularity recently .
art [noun]

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

Ex: Her art of sculpting allows her to express her deepest emotions .
science [noun]

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

Ex: She learns about the laws of physics and the properties of matter in her science lessons .
brain [noun]

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

Ex: She used her brain to solve the difficult puzzle .

to find a number or amount using mathematics

Ex: He calculated the interest on the loan using a simple formula .
calorie [noun]

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

Ex:
effect [noun]

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

Ex: His speech had a strong effect on the audience .

the state in which one cannot satisfy their basic human needs

Ex: Childhood deprivation can have lasting effects on an individual 's well-being .

to be the first person who finds something or someplace that others did not know about

Ex: The scientist discovered a new species of plant in the remote rainforest .

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

Ex: He canceled the reservation at the restaurant because they were running late .

to close or secure something in a place where it cannot be removed or accessed without the appropriate authorization, key, or combination

Ex: The store owner locked up the valuables in the safe .

a situation in which two things happen simultaneously by chance that is considered unusual

Ex: The timing of their phone calls was purely a coincidence .
dilemma [noun]

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

Ex: The politician 's dilemma was whether to support the new policy that was popular but potentially harmful in the long run .
disaster [noun]

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

Ex: The city faced a disaster after a severe storm hit the area .

an unexpected and usually dangerous situation needing immediate attention or action

Ex: The school conducted a drill to prepare students for a fire emergency .
lucky [adjective]

having or bringing good luck

Ex: He 's a lucky guy to have such an understanding partner .
mishap [noun]

a minor accident that has no serious consequences

Ex: The camping trip went smoothly , except for a minor mishap when the tent zipper got stuck .
mystery [noun]

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

Ex: Mystery surrounds the ancient ruins in the remote desert .
triumph [noun]

a great victory, success, or achievement gained through struggle

Ex: The scientist 's groundbreaking discovery marked a triumph for the field of physics .
unexpected [adjective]

happening or appearing without warning, causing surprise

Ex: The unexpected arrival of her long-lost friend brought tears of joy to her eyes .
event [noun]

anything that takes place, particularly something important

Ex:
fortune [noun]

a good thing that happens by chance and is not expected

Ex: The explorer credited his survival in the jungle to fortune and quick thinking .

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

Ex: The economic situation has improved over the past year .

to contain or include something as a necessary part

Ex: The job involves my travelling all over the country .
choice [noun]

an act of deciding to choose between two things or more

Ex: Their choice of music was perfect for the party .
puzzling [adjective]

hard to understand or explain

Ex: The detective faced a puzzling case with few clues to follow .

to experience and be affected by something bad or unpleasant

Ex: The company suffered financial losses during the economic downturn .

the action or process of causing significant damage to something, rendering it unable to exist or continue in its normal state

Ex: The demolition crew 's destruction of the old building made way for new development .
success [noun]

the fact of reaching what one tried for or desired

Ex: Achieving success in one 's career requires setting clear goals and consistently working towards them .

the action or process of reaching a particular thing

Ex: The team celebrated their achievement of breaking the company 's sales record for the quarter .
accident [noun]

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

Ex: The factory made rules to stop accidents and keep workers safe .
mistake [noun]

an act or opinion that is wrong

Ex: It 's important to take responsibility for your mistakes rather than shifting blame onto others .
sudden [adjective]

taking place unexpectedly or done quickly

Ex: A sudden rainstorm forced them to seek shelter under a tree .
dangerous [adjective]

capable of destroying or causing harm to a person or thing

Ex: She 's allergic to bees ; a sting can be dangerous for her .

to need or demand something as necessary for a particular purpose or situation

Ex: To operate the machinery safely , it will require proper training .
similar [adjective]

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

Ex: The two cars had similar features , both having leather seats and a sunroof .

the action of successfully finishing studies at a high school or a university degree

Ex: Graduation is often a time for reflecting on personal achievements .