Interchange - Upper-intermediate - Unit 4 - Part 1

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

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

reports on recent events that are broadcast or published

the general condition of a person's mind or body

the heaviness of something or someone, which can be measured

the state or process of losing a person or thing

a fashion or style that is popular at a particular time

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

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

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

to find a number or amount using mathematics

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

to consume energy by doing physical activity

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

the state in which one cannot satisfy their basic human needs

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

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

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

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

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

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

an unexpected and usually dangerous situation needing immediate attention or action

having or bringing good luck

a minor accident that has no serious consequences

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

a great victory, success, or achievement gained through struggle

happening or appearing without warning, causing surprise

anything that takes place, particularly something important

a good thing that happens by chance and is not expected

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

to contain or include something as a necessary part

an act of deciding to choose between two things or more

confusing or difficult to understand, requiring extensive thought and analysis to make sense of the situation or problem at hand

to experience and be affected by something bad or unpleasant

the act of damaging something in a way that it could not exist or continue to be in its normal state

the fact of reaching what one tried for or desired

the action or process of reaching a particular thing

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

an act or opinion that is wrong

taking place unexpectedly or done quickly

capable of destroying or causing harm to a person or thing

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

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

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