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Interchange - Upper-intermediate - Unit 6 - Part 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 6 - Part 1 in the Interchange Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "flickering", "consume", "lining", etc.

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Interchange - Upper-intermediate
temperature

a measure of how hot or cold something or somewhere is

Ex: The temperature outside dropped below freezing overnight. 
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to need
to need
[Verb]

to want something or someone that we must have if we want to do or be something

Ex: Do you need any help with your project? 
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cupboard
cupboard
[noun]

a piece of furniture with shelves and doors, usually built into a wall, designed for storing things like foods, dishes, etc.

Ex: She found the cereal in the kitchen cupboard, right above the stove. 
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fire alarm

a device that gives warning of a fire, by making a loud noise

Ex: The fire alarm rang loudly, causing everyone in the building to exit quickly. 
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light
light
[noun]

a type of electromagnetic radiation that makes it possible to see, produced by the sun or another source of illumination

Ex: The room was filled with bright light from the lamp. 
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plant
plant
[noun]

a living thing that grows in ground or water, usually has leaves, stems, flowers, etc.

Ex: The gardener watered the plant every morning. 
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oven
oven
[noun]

a box-shaped piece of equipment with a front door that is usually part of a stove, used for baking, cooking, or heating food

Ex: He used the oven's timer to remind him to check on the cookies. 
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ceiling
ceiling
[noun]

the highest part of a room, vehicle, etc. that covers it from the inside

Ex: He stood on a ladder to change a lightbulb on the ceiling. 
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window
window
[noun]

a space in a wall or vehicle that is made of glass and we use to look outside or get some fresh air

Ex: The gentle breeze flowed through the open window, bringing the scent of blooming flowers. 
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switch
switch
[noun]

something such as a button or key that turns a machine, lamp, etc. on or off

Ex: She pressed the switch to turn on the light in the room. 
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to clean
to clean
[Verb]

to make something have no bacteria, marks, or dirt

Ex: I need to clean my glasses; they are dirty. 
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to replace

to fill the role or take the place of someone or something

Ex: As technology advances, traditional methods may become obsolete and new approaches often replace them. 
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to fix
to fix
[Verb]

to repair something that is broken

Ex: He regularly fixes his bicycle when it has issues. 
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to paint
to paint
[Verb]

to cover a surface or object with a colored liquid, usually for decoration

Ex: They spent the weekend painting their living room walls a soothing shade of blue. 
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to wash
to wash
[Verb]

to clean someone or something with water, often with a type of soap

Ex: I always wash my hands before eating. 
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to change
to change
[Verb]

to make a person or thing different

Ex: Online shopping has changed the way people shop for goods and services. 
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flickering
flickering
[Adjective]

(of a flame or light) shining unsteadily or unevenly, often with quick and irregular movements of light or color

Ex: The flickering streetlights created an eerie atmosphere in the abandoned alley. 
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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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complaint
complaint
[noun]

a statement that conveys one's dissatisfaction

Ex: After receiving the wrong order at the restaurant, she decided to file a complaint with the manager to express her dissatisfaction. 
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bank
bank
[noun]

a financial institution that keeps and lends money and provides other financial services

Ex: Can you recommend a reliable bank for opening a new account? 
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reliable
reliable
[Adjective]

able to be trusted to perform consistently well and meet expectations

Ex: He's reliable, always delivering on his promises and consistently producing quality work. 
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hardly ever
hardly ever
[Adverb]

in a manner that almost does not occur or happen

Ex: She hardly ever misses her morning jog. 
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server
server
[noun]

someone whose job is to serve meals to customers in a restaurant

Ex: The server came to our table and took our order. 
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to rush
to rush
[Verb]

to move or act very quickly

Ex: When the fire alarm sounded, the students had to rush out of the building in an orderly manner. 
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to consume

to use a supply of energy, fuel, etc.

Ex: During the winter months, households tend to consume more energy for heating to stay warm. 
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to repair
to repair
[Verb]

to fix something that is damaged, broken, or not working properly

Ex: Can you help me repair this torn book page with tape? 
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to damage
to damage
[Verb]

to physically harm something

Ex: The storm's strong winds and hailstones damaged the roof of the house. 
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lining
lining
[noun]

a piece of fabric that is used to cover the inside surface of something, such as clothes

Ex: The lining of her winter coat was made of soft, quilted material to keep her warm. 
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to take back

to regain the possession of a thing or person

Ex: She took back her stolen wallet from the thief. 
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to contact

to communicate with someone by calling or writing to them

Ex: I'll contact you tomorrow to discuss the details of the project. 
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to stain
to stain
[Verb]

to change the color of something by a liquid dye or chemical

Ex: She stained the wooden table with a rich mahogany finish to match the decor. 
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to leak
to leak
[Verb]

to let gas or liquid flow through a crack or small hole

Ex: She noticed a strange smell in the kitchen and discovered that the gas stove was leaking. 
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refund
refund
[noun]

an amount of money that is paid back because of returning goods to a store or one is not satisfied with the goods or services

Ex: She received a full refund after returning the defective shoes. 
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