Interchange - Upper-intermediate - Unit 7 - Part 1

to use something without care or more than needed

to cause or give rise to something

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

to make something using raw materials or different components

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

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

to break down into simpler parts or substances

to get rid of what is not needed or wanted anymore

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

to provide something needed or wanted

to give food to a person or an animal

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.

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

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

consisting of poisonous substances

concerning or used in the scientific field of chemistry

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

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

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

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

as a result of a specific cause or reason

used to indicate the outcome of a preceding action or situation

used to introduce the reason of something happening

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

regarding or affecting the entire world

the state of being without a job

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

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

the group of politicians in control of a country or state

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

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

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

related to or involving the governance of a country or territory

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

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

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

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

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

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

to intentionally pay no or little attention to someone or something

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

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

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

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

to not move anymore

a scheduled journey by an aircraft