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
temperature [noun]

a measure of how hot or cold something or somewhere is

Ex: The doctor took his temperature to see if he had a fever .
to need
to need [verb]

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

Ex: She needs a ride to the airport tomorrow .
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: He opened the cupboard to grab some snacks for the movie night .
fire alarm
fire alarm [noun]

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

Ex: The fire alarm 's piercing sound alerted the residents of the apartment complex .
light
light [noun]

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

Ex: Photographers often adjust the light to achieve the perfect shot .
plant
plant [noun]

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

Ex: The orchid is a beautiful tropical plant .
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:
ceiling
ceiling [noun]

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

Ex: He noticed a water stain on the ceiling and called a professional to fix the leak .
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: She opened the window to let in some fresh air .
switch
switch [noun]

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

Ex: He accidentally bumped into the switch , turning off the power to the computer .
to clean
to clean [verb]

to make something have no bacteria, marks, or dirt

Ex: Sarah cleans the kitchen counters with a sponge .
to replace
to replace [verb]

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

Ex: The old customs of the community were eventually replaced by more modern practices .
to fix
to fix [verb]

to repair something that is broken

Ex: Yesterday , he fixed the broken window in the living room .
to paint
to paint [verb]

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

Ex: The artist painted the fence white to match the house .
to wash
to wash [verb]

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

Ex: I usually wash my car at the car wash .
to change
to change [verb]

to make a person or thing different

Ex: The accident changed everything for him .
flickering
flickering [adjective]

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

Ex:
common
common [adjective]

regular and without any exceptional features

Ex: The restaurant offered common dishes like pasta and salad .
complaint
complaint [noun]

a statement that conveys one's dissatisfaction

Ex: He voiced his complaint about the noise levels in the apartment complex , which had been disturbing his peace at night .
bank
bank [noun]

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

Ex: She checked her account balance using the bank 's mobile app .
reliable
reliable [adjective]

able to be trusted to perform consistently well and meet expectations

Ex: Despite challenges , the reliable employee consistently meets deadlines and exceeds expectations .
hardly ever
hardly ever [adverb]

in a manner that almost does not occur or happen

Ex: He hardly ever arrives late to meetings .
server
server [noun]

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

Ex: The server brought us the wrong dish by mistake .
to rush
to rush [verb]

to move or act very quickly

Ex: The mother had to rush to the store to buy groceries before it closed .
to consume
to consume [verb]

to use a supply of energy, fuel, etc.

Ex: As the population grows , cities continue to consume vast amounts of water for residential , industrial , and agricultural needs .
to repair
to repair [verb]

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

Ex: She learned how to repair the flat tire on her bicycle .
to damage
to damage [verb]

to physically harm something

Ex: Using the wrong cleaning solution may damage the delicate fabric .
lining
lining [noun]

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

Ex: The jacket ’s lining had a subtle floral pattern that peeked out when the sleeves were rolled up .
to take back
to take back [verb]

to regain the possession of a thing or person

Ex: The homeowner took back their property after the tenant moved out .
to contact
to contact [verb]

to communicate with someone by calling or writing to them

Ex: She contacted her friend to confirm the time and place for the meeting .
to stain
to stain [verb]

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

Ex: To enhance the appearance of the deck , they stained it with a dark walnut color .
to leak
to leak [verb]

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

Ex: He accidentally punctured the hose , causing it to leak water all over the garden .
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: After returning the damaged item , he got a refund to his credit card .
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
Unit 15 Unit 16