Interchange Upper-Intermediate "Unit 7 - Part 1" Vocabulary

to waste

Verb

w

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eɪ

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to use something without care or more than needed

conserve

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She tends to waste water by leaving the faucet running while brushing her teeth.

It's unfortunate that some people waste electricity by leaving lights on when they're not needed.

Grammatical Information:

transitive

to generate

Verb

g

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ɛ

n

e

ɜ

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to cause or give rise to something

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transitive

average

Adjective

a

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ɪ

g

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e

calculated by adding a set of numbers together and dividing this amount by the total number of amounts in that set

to produce

Verb

p

r

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oʊ

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s

e

to make something using raw materials or different components

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transitive

plastic

noun

p

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c

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a light substance produced in a chemical process that can be formed into different shapes when heated

bottle

noun

b

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e

a glass or plastic container that has a narrow neck and is used for storing drinks or other liquids

What is a "bottle"?

A bottle is a container typically made of glass, plastic, or metal, with a narrow neck and an opening at the top, used for storing and transporting liquids. Bottles come in various shapes, sizes, and designs, each suited for different types of liquids and purposes. Common types of bottles include those used for water, juice, wine, oil, vinegar, condiments, and toiletries, among others. Bottles may have features such as caps, corks, or screw tops to seal the contents and prevent leakage or contamination. They are versatile containers found in households, restaurants, supermarkets, and other retail outlets, used for packaging and storing a wide range of liquids for consumption, cooking, cleaning, and personal care.

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to decompose

Verb

/ˌdikəmˈpoʊz/

to break down into simpler parts or substances

Grammatical Information:

intransitive

to throw away

Verb

/θɹˈoʊ ɐwˈeɪ/

to get rid of what is not needed or wanted anymore

Grammatical Information:

Phrasal Status

separable

phrase's verb

throw

phrase's particle

away

to end up

Verb

/ˈɛnd ˈʌp/

to eventually reach or find oneself in a particular place, situation, or condition, often unexpectedly or as a result of circumstances

Grammatical Information:

transitive

Phrasal Status

inseparable

phrase's verb

end

phrase's particle

up

to supply

Verb

s

u

ə

pp

p

l

y

aɪ

to provide something needed or wanted

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transitive

to feed

Verb

f

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d

to give food to a person or an animal

starve

Grammatical Information:

transitive

to vote

Verb

v

o

oʊ

t

e

to show which candidate one wants to win in an election or which plan one supports, by marking a piece of paper, raising one's hand, etc.

Grammatical Information:

intransitive

council

noun

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l

a group of elected people who govern a city, town, etc.

contaminated

Adjective

c

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n

t

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æ

m

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n

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d

made impure or polluted by harmful substances, bacteria, or viruses

uncontaminated

toxic

Adjective

t

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ks

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c

k

consisting of poisonous substances

nontoxic

chemical

Adjective

ch

k

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m

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k

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ə

l

concerning or used in the scientific field of chemistry

lack

noun

l

a

æ

ck

k

the absence or insufficiency of something, often implying a deficiency or shortage

uncountable

maintenance

noun

m

ai

eɪ

n

t

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ə

n

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c

s

e

the act of keeping something in good condition or proper working condition

to displace

Verb

d

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p

l

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c

s

e

to make someone leave their home by force, particularly because of an unpleasant event

Grammatical Information:

transitive

rental

noun

r

e

ɛ

n

t

a

ə

l

the act of giving money to be able to use something like an apartment, house, car, or special equipment that is owned by another person

due to

preposition

/dˈuː tuː/

Collocation

as a result of a specific cause or reason

as a result

Adverb

/æz ɐ ɹɪzˈʌlt/

Collocation

used to indicate the outcome of a preceding action or situation

because of

preposition

/bɪkˈʌz ʌv/

Collocation

used to introduce the reason of something happening

Grammatical Information:

preposition of agent

through

preposition

th

θ

r

ou

u:

gh

used to indicate movement or passage from one side or end to the other

global

Adjective

g

l

o

oʊ

b

a

ə

l

regarding or affecting the entire world

unemployment

noun

u

ʌ

n

e

ɪ

m

p

l

o

ɔ

y

ɪ

m

e

ə

n

t

the state of being without a job

employment

famine

noun

f

a

æ

m

i

ə

n

e

a situation where there is not enough food that causes hunger and death

global warming

noun

/ɡlˈoʊbəl wˈɔːɹmɪŋ/

the increase in the average temperature of the Earth as a result of the greenhouse effect

Grammatical Information:

compound noun

government

noun

g

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ə

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ɜ

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n

m

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t

the group of politicians in control of a country or state

corruption

noun

c

k

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ə

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p

t

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n

illegal and dishonest behavior of someone, particularly one who is in a position of power

incorruptness

infectious disease

noun

/ɪnfˈɛkʃəs dɪzˈiːz/

an illness that can be transmitted from one person, animal, or object to another, and can spread quickly through a community

Grammatical Information:

compound noun

violence

noun

v

io

aɪə

l

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c

s

e

a crime that is intentionally directed toward a person or thing to hurt, intimidate, or kill them

political

Adjective

p

o

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l

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t

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c

k

a

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l

related to or involving the governance of a country or territory

nonpolitical

unrest

noun

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a political situation in which there is anger among the people and protests are likely

poverty

noun

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v

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ɜ

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t

y

i

the condition of lacking enough money or income to afford basic needs like food, clothing, etc.

wealth

recession

noun

/ˌɹiˈsɛʃən/, /ɹɪˈsɛʃən/

a hard time in a country's economy characterized by a reduction in employment, production, and trade

to float

Verb

f

l

oa

oʊ

t

to be in motion on a body of water or current of air at a slow pace

Grammatical Information:

intransitive

factory

noun

f

a

æ

c

k

t

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r

y

i

a building or set of buildings in which products are made, particularly using machines

to pump

Verb

p

u

ə

m

p

to make gas or liquid move in a certain direction using a mechanical action

Grammatical Information:

transitive

to ignore

Verb

i

ɪ

g

n

o

ɔ

r

e

to intentionally pay no or little attention to someone or something

Grammatical Information:

transitive

law

noun

l

a

ɑ

w

a country's rules that all of its citizens are required to obey

management

noun

m

a

æ

n

a

ə

g

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m

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ə

n

t

the process or act of organizing or managing a group of people or an organization

publicity

noun

p

u

ə

b

l

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ɪ

c

s

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t

y

i

actions or information that are meant to gain the support or attention of the public

What is "publicity"?

Publicity refers to the efforts and activities undertaken to generate public attention and awareness for a person, organization, product, or event. It involves using various media channels, such as newspapers, magazines, television, radio, and online platforms, to spread information and create a positive image. Publicity aims to build reputation, attract interest, and increase visibility, often through press releases, media appearances, promotional events, and other strategic communications. The goal is to influence public perception and foster engagement with the target audience.

executive

noun

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k

u

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a person in a high-ranking position who is responsible for making important decisions in a company or organization

to stop

Verb

s

t

o

ɑ

p

to not move anymore

start

Grammatical Information:

intransitive

flight

noun

f

l

i

aɪ

gh

t

a scheduled journey by an aircraft

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