Interchange - Upper-intermediate - Unit 5

to expand [verb]

to become something greater in quantity, importance, or size

Ex: With technological advancements , the capabilities of smartphones expanded .

horizon [noun]

the line where the sky and earth seem to come in contact with each other

Ex: Sailors navigated by the stars on the open sea , using the horizon as a reference .

picky [adjective]

(of a person) extremely careful with their choices and hard to please

Ex: He 's so picky when it comes to choosing a movie to watch that it takes forever to agree on one .

eater [noun]

an animal or human that eats a certain type or amount of food or has a certain manner of eating

Ex: She ’s a fast eater and always finishes her meal before everyone else .

to concern [verb]

to cause someone to worry

Ex: The news of the upcoming layoffs concerned the employees , who were uncertain about their future .

symptom [noun]

a change in the normal condition of the body of a person, which is the sign of a disease

Ex: Muscle aches and fatigue are common symptoms of many viral infections .

to communicate [verb]

to exchange information, news, ideas, etc. with someone

Ex: He is communicating with colleagues through instant messaging .

foreign [adjective]

related or belonging to a country or region other than your own

Ex: She studied foreign languages such as French and German in school .

anxious [adjective]

(of a person) feeling worried because of thinking something unpleasant might happen

Ex: They were anxious about their financial situation , uncertain about how they would pay their bills .

comfortable [adjective]

physically feeling relaxed and not feeling pain, stress, fear, etc.

Ex: After a warm bath , he felt comfortable and ready for bed .

confident [adjective]

having a strong belief in one's abilities or qualities

Ex: She 's a confident speaker , never nervous in front of a crowd .

curious [adjective]

(of a person) interested in learning and knowing about things

Ex: The curious student excels in school because of their genuine interest in learning .

depressed [adjective]

feeling very unhappy and having no hope

Ex: The loss of her job left her feeling depressed and uncertain about the future .

embarrassed [adjective]

feeling ashamed and uncomfortable because of something that happened or was said

Ex: She tried to act calm , but her embarrassed smile gave her away .

enthusiastic [adjective]

having or showing intense excitement, eagerness, or passion for something

Ex: The team 's enthusiastic response to the new strategy boosted morale .

excited [adjective]

feeling very happy, interested, and energetic

Ex: The children were excited to open their presents on Christmas morning .

fascinated [adjective]

intensely interested or captivated by something or someone

Ex: Their fascinated chatter filled the room as they discussed the latest scientific discovery .

homesick [adjective]

feeling sad because of being away from one's home

Ex: After months overseas , he became deeply homesick and wanted to return .

insecure [adjective]

(of a person) not confident about oneself or one's skills and abilities

Ex: They were insecure about their relationship , worried that their partner might find someone better .

nervous [adjective]

worried and anxious about something or slightly afraid of it

Ex: I do n't know why I always feel so nervous before a flight .

uncertain [adjective]

(of a person) showing a lack of confidence and having doubts about something

Ex: The travelers were uncertain about their route , so they stopped to ask for directions .

uncomfortable [adjective]

feeling embarrassed, anxious, or uneasy because of a situation or circumstance

Ex: The awkward silence made the situation even more uncomfortable .

worried [adjective]

feeling unhappy and afraid because of something that has happened or might happen

Ex: She was worried about her financial situation , feeling uneasy about her mounting debts .

away [adverb]

at a distance from someone, somewhere, or something

Ex:

culture [noun]

the general beliefs, customs, and lifestyles of a specific society

Ex: Our school promotes a culture of respect and kindness .

etiquette [noun]

a set of conventional rules or formal manners, usually in the form of ethical code

Ex:

tip [noun]

a helpful suggestion or a piece of advice

Ex: His grandmother passed down a valuable tip for removing stains from clothing .

international [adjective]

happening in or between more than one country

Ex: The international airport serves flights to and from various countries around the world .

host [noun]

a person who invites guests to a social event and ensures they have a pleasant experience while there

Ex: The host planned various activities to keep the guests entertained throughout the evening .

to turn down [verb]

to decline an invitation, request, or offer

Ex:

offer [noun]

the action of presenting something verbally

Ex: She smiled at his offer to drive her home .

to enter [verb]

to come or go into a place

Ex: He entered the building and immediately noticed the elegant architecture .

to rest [verb]

to stop working, moving, or doing an activity for a period of time and sit or lie down to relax

Ex: Please rest and take a break before you continue with your tasks .

elbow [noun]

the joint where the upper and lower parts of the arm bend

Ex: The basketball player used his elbow to create space from the defender .

to arrive [verb]

to reach a location, particularly as an end to a journey

Ex: The delivery truck is expected to arrive at our doorstep by noon with the package .

chopstick [noun]

one of the two thin, typically wooden sticks, used particularly by people of China, Japan, etc., to eat food

Ex:

expectation [noun]

a belief about what is likely to happen in the future, often based on previous experiences or desires

Ex: Managing expectations is essential in any relationship to avoid disappointment and misunderstandings .

appropriately [adverb]

in a way that is acceptable or proper

Ex: The music was selected appropriately to match the mood of the occasion .

to tip [verb]

to give a small amount of money to a waiter, driver, etc. to thank them for their services

Ex: They tipped the tour guide at the end of the excursion for providing an informative and enjoyable experience .

pamphlet [noun]

a small book with a paper cover giving information about a particular subject

Ex: The environmental organization produced pamphlets to raise awareness about conservation efforts and ways individuals can help protect the planet .

culture shock [noun]

the feeling of disorientation and confusion that people experience when they are in a new and unfamiliar cultural environment

Ex: Culture shock can make adjusting to a new environment difficult .

hometown [noun]

the town or city where a person grew up or was born

Ex: I moved back to my hometown after finishing college .

passionate [adjective]

showing or having enthusiasm or strong emotions about something one care deeply about

Ex: The passionate chef poured her heart into creating innovative dishes that delighted diners .

lively [adjective]

(of a place or atmosphere) full of excitement and energy

Ex: They enjoyed spending time in the lively city center with its shops and restaurants .

quite [adverb]

to the highest degree

Ex: She 's quite talented in painting .

eye-opener [noun]

something that helps a person realize something new or different about a situation or a person

hardly [adverb]

to a very small degree or extent

Ex: There 's hardly any milk left in the bottle .

indoor [adjective]

(of a place, space, etc.) situated inside a building, house, etc.

Ex: Indoor rock climbing gyms simulate natural rock formations for climbers to practice their skills .

to notice [verb]

to pay attention and become aware of a particular thing or person

Ex: Did you notice the new employee in our department ?

during [preposition]

used to express that something happens continuously from the beginning to the end of a period of time

Ex: The students were attentive during the entire class .

to expect [verb]

to think or believe that it is possible for something to happen or for someone to do something

Ex: She did n't expect such a warm reception at the event .

common [adjective]

regular and without any exceptional features

Ex: The restaurant offered common dishes like pasta and salad .

handshake [noun]

an act of taking a person's hand and shaking it as a greeting or after having made an agreement with them

Ex: He greeted his new colleague with a friendly handshake .

to hug [verb]

to tightly and closely hold someone in one's arms, typically a person one loves

Ex: As a sign of support , he gently hugged his friend who was going through a tough time .

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
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