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Interchange - Upper-intermediate - Unit 5

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 5 in the Interchange Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "horizon", "picky", "etiquette", etc.

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Interchange - Upper-intermediate
to expand
to expand
[Verb]

to become something greater in quantity, importance, or size

Ex: The company's operations expanded rapidly, opening new branches in multiple cities. 
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horizon
horizon
[noun]

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

Ex: The sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow across the sky. 
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picky
picky
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She's very picky about the quality of the ingredients she uses in her cooking. 
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eater
eater
[noun]

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

Ex: He’s a picky eater who avoids vegetables. 
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to concern

to cause someone to worry

Ex: The decline in his health concerned his family, prompting them to seek medical advice. 
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symptom
symptom
[noun]

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

Ex: A persistent cough can be a symptom of a respiratory infection. 
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to communicate

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

Ex: She communicates effectively with her team members. 
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foreign
foreign
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Watching foreign films provides viewers with a glimpse into the storytelling and cinematic styles of different cultures. 
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anxious
anxious
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She felt anxious before her job interview, worrying about whether she would perform well. 
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comfortable
comfortable
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She felt comfortable in her pajamas and slippers at home. 
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confident
confident
[Adjective]

having a strong belief in one's abilities or qualities

Ex: He's confident about his decision to start a new business. 
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curious
curious
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She's so curious; she always asks questions and loves to explore new topics. 
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depressed
depressed
[Adjective]

feeling very unhappy and having no hope

Ex: She felt depressed after receiving the disappointing news. 
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embarrassed
embarrassed
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She felt embarrassed when she realized she had mispronounced the word. 
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enthusiastic
enthusiastic
[Adjective]

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

Ex: His enthusiastic support for the project helped drive it to success. 
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excited
excited
[Adjective]

feeling very happy, interested, and energetic

Ex: He was excited to start his new job. 
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fascinated
fascinated
[Adjective]

intensely interested or captivated by something or someone

Ex: His fascinated gaze lingered on the intricate design of the antique clock. 
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homesick
homesick
[Adjective]

feeling sad because of being away from one's home

Ex: She felt homesick after spending only a week away at college. 
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insecure
insecure
[Adjective]

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

Ex: He was insecure about his performance at work, doubting whether he was capable of meeting expectations. 
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nervous
nervous
[Adjective]

worried and anxious about something or slightly afraid of it

Ex: She was nervous about traveling alone for the first time, feeling uneasy about navigating unfamiliar places. 
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uncertain
uncertain
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She was uncertain about which job offer to accept, as both had their advantages. 
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uncomfortable
uncomfortable
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She felt uncomfortable when everyone stared at her during the presentation. 
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worried
worried
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She was worried about her upcoming exams, feeling anxious about whether she had studied enough. 
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away
away
[Adverb]

at a distance from someone, somewhere, or something

Ex: She turned and walked quietly away from the noise. 
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culture
culture
[noun]

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

Ex: In Japanese culture, it's customary to bow when greeting someone. 
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etiquette
etiquette
[noun]

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

Ex: Good etiquette is essential at formal dinners. 
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tip
tip
[noun]

a helpful suggestion or a piece of advice

Ex: She gave him a useful tip for improving his golf swing. 
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international
international
[Adjective]

happening in or between more than one country

Ex: He is an international student studying in a university abroad. 
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host
host
[noun]

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

Ex: The host welcomed everyone with a warm smile and guided them to their seats. 
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to turn down

to decline an invitation, request, or offer

Ex: She turned the job offer down due to conflicting commitments. 
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offer
offer
[noun]

the action of presenting something verbally

Ex: His offer of apology sounded sincere. 
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to enter
to enter
[Verb]

to come or go into a place

Ex: She enters the room with a smile on her face. 
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to rest
to rest
[Verb]

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

Ex: After a long day at work, I like to rest on the couch and watch TV. 
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elbow
elbow
[noun]

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

Ex: He leaned on the table with his elbow while listening to the conversation. 
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to arrive
to arrive
[Verb]

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

Ex: After a long flight, we finally arrived in Paris. 
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chopstick
chopstick
[noun]

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

Ex: Using chopsticks requires practice and skill to pick up food items with precision. 
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expectation

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

Ex: Sarah had high expectations for her birthday party, but it turned out to be a small gathering with only a few friends. 
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appropriately

in a way that is acceptable or proper

Ex: The students behaved appropriately during the school assembly. 
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to tip
to tip
[Verb]

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

Ex: She tipped the waitress generously for her attentive service during the dinner. 
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pamphlet
pamphlet
[noun]

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

Ex: The health clinic distributed pamphlets about nutrition and exercise to promote healthy lifestyle habits. 
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culture shock

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

Ex: Moving to a new country gave her a serious case of culture shock. 
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hometown
hometown
[noun]

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

Ex: She visited her hometown during the holidays. 
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passionate
passionate
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She is a passionate advocate for environmental conservation and volunteers regularly for cleanup projects. 
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lively
lively
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She loved the lively atmosphere at the outdoor market. 
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quite
quite
[Adverb]

to the highest degree

Ex: After a long day at work, she found the warm bath quite soothing. 
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eye-opener

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

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hardly
hardly
[Adverb]

to a very small degree or extent

Ex: She hardly knew him, yet she agreed to help. 
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indoor
indoor
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The indoor pool at the gym provides a convenient option for swimming regardless of the weather outside. 
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to notice
to notice
[Verb]

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

Ex: I couldn't help but notice the beautiful sunset as I walked along the beach. 
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during
during
[preposition]

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

Ex: I like to listen to music during my morning commute to work. 
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to expect
to expect
[Verb]

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

Ex: The weather forecast led us to expect rain this weekend. 
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common
common
[Adjective]

regular and without any exceptional features

Ex: The meeting was filled with common tasks and discussions. 
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handshake
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: They sealed the deal with a firm handshake. 
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to hug
to hug
[Verb]

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

Ex: She rushed to hug her friend upon seeing her after a long time. 
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