Interchange - Upper-intermediate - Unit 7 - Part 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 7 - Part 1 in the Interchange Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "generate", "famine", "decompose", etc.

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Interchange - Upper-intermediate
to waste [verb]

to use something without care or more than needed

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to cause or give rise to something

Ex: Last year , the new initiative generated a substantial increase in revenue .
average [adjective]

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

Ex: She calculated the average speed of the car during the trip .

to make something using raw materials or different components

Ex: The factory produces an incredible 100 cars per hour .
plastic [noun]

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

Ex: Polyethylene is a versatile plastic used in packaging , insulation , and textiles .
bottle [noun]

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

Ex: She stored homemade sauce in a glass bottle .

to break down into simpler parts or substances

Ex: The fallen leaves have decomposed , enriching the forest floor .

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

Ex: After several detours , we ended up at the beautiful hidden beach we had heard about .

to provide something needed or wanted

Ex: The company will supply all the necessary materials for the project .
to feed [verb]

to give food to a person or an animal

Ex: Please remember to feed the fish while I 'm away on vacation .
to vote [verb]

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.

Ex: Yesterday , she enthusiastically voted for her preferred candidate .
council [noun]

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

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contaminated [adjective]

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

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toxic [adjective]

consisting of poisonous substances

Ex: Some species of plants and animals produce toxic substances as a defense mechanism against predators .
chemical [adjective]

concerning or used in the scientific field of chemistry

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lack [noun]

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

Ex: The team 's lack of preparation led to their defeat .

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

Ex: Poor maintenance led to serious equipment failure .

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

Ex: The government 's decision to construct a new highway project will displace numerous families .
rental [noun]

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

Ex: The rental of bikes is popular among tourists in the city .
due to [preposition]

as a result of a specific cause or reason

Ex: He missed the meeting due to a family emergency .
as a result [adverb]

used to indicate the outcome of a preceding action or situation

Ex: She invested in stocks at the right time , and as a result , she saw a substantial return on her investment .
because of [preposition]

used to introduce the reason of something happening

Ex: He quit his job because of his boss .
through [preposition]

used to indicate movement into one side and out of the opposite side of something

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global [adjective]

regarding or affecting the entire world

Ex: The company operates on a global scale , with offices and operations in multiple countries .

the state of being without a job

Ex: He took on temporary work to make ends meet during a period of unemployment .
famine [noun]

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

Ex: The drought led to a severe famine in the region .

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

Ex: Global warming is causing glaciers to melt at an alarming rate .

the group of politicians in control of a country or state

Ex: The government is responsible for ensuring that laws are followed and citizens ' rights are protected .

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

Ex: Many citizens took to the streets to protest against corruption in the local government .

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

Ex: Some infectious diseases spread through contaminated water .
violence [noun]

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

Ex: The film depicted graphic scenes of violence that were unsettling to some viewers .
political [adjective]

related to or involving the governance of a country or territory

Ex: The political landscape of the country shifted dramatically after the election .
unrest [noun]

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

Ex: Unrest grew after the controversial election results were announced .
poverty [noun]

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

Ex: Education is seen as a key to escaping the cycle of poverty .

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

Ex: Families had to tighten their budgets and cut back on spending due to the recession .
to float [verb]

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

Ex: The small fishing boat continued to float peacefully on the calm lake .
factory [noun]

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

Ex: The textile factory employed many workers to produce clothing and fabrics .
to pump [verb]

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

Ex: The heart pumps blood throughout the circulatory system to supply the body with oxygen .

to intentionally pay no or little attention to someone or something

Ex: It 's important not to ignore the early signs of a potential problem for timely resolution .
law [noun]

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

Ex: They studied constitutional law in law school .

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

Ex: She pursued a degree in business management to gain the skills necessary for leading a successful organization .

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

Ex: The charity event received positive publicity after being featured in local newspapers and TV programs .

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

Ex: A successful A successful executive must have strong leadership skills.executive must have strong leadership skills .
to stop [verb]

to not move anymore

Ex: The train does n't stop on this route after 6 PM .
flight [noun]

a scheduled journey by an aircraft

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