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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

a measure of how hot or cold something or somewhere is

Ex: They adjusted the room temperature to make it more comfortable for the meeting.
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to need
[Verb]

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

Ex: The house needs cleaning before the guests arrive .
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cupboard
[noun]

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

Ex: They decided to install a new cupboard in the pantry for extra storage .
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a device that gives warning of a fire, by making a loud noise

Ex: The fire alarm in the school activated , prompting an orderly evacuation drill .
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light
[noun]

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

Ex: Plants use light from the sun to perform photosynthesis .
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plant
[noun]

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

Ex: The tomato plant in my garden is starting to bear fruit .
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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: They roasted a whole chicken in the oven for Sunday dinner .
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ceiling
[noun]

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

Ex: She lies on the floor , imagining shapes on the ceiling.
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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 window had a transparent glass that allowed sunlight to pass through .
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switch
[noun]

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

Ex: The switch on the blender had multiple settings for different blending speeds .
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to clean
[Verb]

to make something have no bacteria, marks, or dirt

Ex: We always clean the bathroom to keep it hygienic .
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to fill the role or take the place of someone or something

Ex: The original cast of the play was unexpectedly replaced due to scheduling conflicts .
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to fix
[Verb]

to repair something that is broken

Ex: Right now , they are fixing the car in the garage .
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to paint
[Verb]

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

Ex: They decided to paint the exterior of their house a cheerful yellow .
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to wash
[Verb]

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

Ex: We should wash the vegetables before cooking .
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to change
[Verb]

to make a person or thing different

Ex: Can you change the settings on the thermostat ?
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flickering
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The power went out, and the flickering light of the backup generator barely illuminated the room.
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common
[Adjective]

regular and without any exceptional features

Ex: His response was so common that it did n’t stand out in the conversation .
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complaint
[noun]

a statement that conveys one's dissatisfaction

Ex: She wrote a letter of complaint to the airline after her flight was delayed for several hours without any explanation .
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bank
[noun]

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

Ex: We used the ATM outside the bank to withdraw money quickly .
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reliable
[Adjective]

able to be trusted to perform consistently well and meet expectations

Ex: The reliable product has a reputation for durability and performance .
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hardly ever
[Adverb]

in a manner that almost does not occur or happen

Ex: He hardly ever takes a day off from work .
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server
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someone whose job is to serve meals to customers in a restaurant

Ex: We gave the server a good tip after dinner .
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to rush
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to move or act very quickly

Ex: To catch the last bus , the passengers had to rush to the bus stop .
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to use a supply of energy, fuel, etc.

Ex: Efficient appliances and lighting systems can significantly lower the amount of electricity consumed in homes .
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to repair
[Verb]

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

Ex: The workshop can repair the broken furniture .
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to damage
[Verb]

to physically harm something

Ex: The construction work was paused to avoid accidentally damaging the underground pipes .
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lining
[noun]

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

Ex: The wedding gown had a delicate lace lining that added elegance to the design.
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to regain the possession of a thing or person

Ex: The owner took back her stolen bicycle after it was recovered by the police .
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to communicate with someone by calling or writing to them

Ex: After submitting the application , they will contact you for further steps in the hiring process .
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to stain
[Verb]

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

Ex: He stained the unfinished bookshelf with a cherry wood stain to give it a polished look .
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to leak
[Verb]

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

Ex: The old water bottle had a small crack , causing it to leak slowly over time .
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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: He requested a refund for the concert tickets since the event was canceled .
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