Interchange - Upper-intermediate - Unit 8

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 8 in the Interchange Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "perseverance", "oppose", "competitiveness", etc.

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Interchange - Upper-intermediate
anywhere [adverb]

to, in, or at any place

Ex: She would happily move anywhere for a new adventure .
anytime [adverb]

without restriction to a specific time

Ex: This café is open 24/7 , so we can grab a coffee anytime .
college [noun]

an institution that offers higher education or specialized trainings for different professions

Ex: They are preparing for their final exams at college .
course [noun]

a series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject

Ex: The company provided a training course for all new employees .
traditional [adjective]

belonging to or following the methods or thoughts that are old as opposed to new or different ones

Ex: She decorated her living room in a traditional style , with classic wooden furniture and antique lamps .

to be present at a meeting, event, conference, etc.

Ex: Many enthusiasts attended the science fiction convention to meet their favorite authors .

an official meeting where a group of people discuss a certain matter, which often continues for days

Ex: The company is hosting a conference to launch its new product line .
lecture [noun]

a talk given to an audience about a particular subject to educate them, particularly at a university or college

Ex: The lecture was held in the university ’s main auditorium .
degree [noun]

the certificate that is given to university or college students upon successful completion of their course

Ex: Many employers require candidates to have at least a bachelor 's degree in their field of expertise .

to become something greater in quantity, importance, or size

Ex: With technological advancements , the capabilities of smartphones expanded .
career [noun]

a profession or a series of professions that one can do for a long period of one's life

Ex: After college , he began his career as a software engineer at a tech company .
path [noun]

a way or track that is built or made by people walking over the same ground

Ex: She walked along the path every morning .

an act of raising someone to a higher rank or position

Ex: His hard work and dedication led to a quick promotion .
professional [adjective]

doing an activity as a job and not just for fun

Ex: The company hired a professional consultant to improve their business operations .
license [noun]

a legal document that gives someone permission to do something, such as drive a car or practice a profession

Ex: She applied for a driver 's license after passing the test .

a document or official statement attesting to the fact that someone has met certain standards or requirements

reason [noun]

something that explains an action or event

Ex: The teacher explained the reason behind the scientific principle to the students .
center [noun]

the middle part or point of an area or object

Ex: The clock tower stands tall in the center of the town square .

the process that involves teaching and learning, particularly at a school, university, or college

Ex: The government invested in improving access to quality education for all children .

to want or choose one person or thing instead of another because of liking them more

Ex: He prefers spending his weekends reading a good book rather than going to crowded events .
tutor [noun]

a teacher who gives lessons privately to one student or a small group

Ex: He works as a language tutor , teaching Spanish to beginners .

to think or believe that it is possible for something to happen or for someone to do something

Ex: She did n't expect such a warm reception at the event .
actually [adverb]

used to emphasize a fact or the truth of a situation

Ex: She claimed to have visited many countries , and actually , she 's been to every continent .

to reconsider something, especially in order to make a decision about it or make modifications to it

Ex: After receiving customer feedback , the product development team will review the design to address any usability issues .
concern [noun]

a subject of significance or interest to someone or something

Ex: The government is working to address public concerns about education .

the act of working together toward a common goal

Ex: The teacher praised the students for their cooperation during the group activity .

the ability to use imagination in order to bring something new into existence

the quality of persistently trying in spite of difficulties

Ex: Her perseverance in pursuing her education , despite numerous obstacles , was truly inspiring .

the belief and trust in oneself and one's abilities

Ex: The training program helped boost his self-confidence before the presentation .

the ability to control one's behavior and actions in order to achieve a goal or complete a task

Ex: Learning a language demands self-discipline .

willingness to accept behavior or opinions that are against one's own

Ex: Her tolerance of differing opinions made her a great mediator during heated debates .

any type of sports that include fighting which are especially originated in the Far East, such as judo, kung fu, etc.

Ex: The dojo offers classes in a wide range of martial arts , including taekwondo , kung fu , and judo .
budget [noun]

a specific amount of money set aside for a particular use

Ex: The travel budget covered flights and lodging .
expense [noun]

the amount of money spent to do or have something

Ex: Rent and utilities are among the most common monthly expenses for homeowners and renters alike .
penny [noun]

a unit of currency or coin used in several countries, equal to one hundredth of a dollar or pound

Ex: I picked up a penny off the ground .
habit [noun]

something that you regularly do almost without thinking about it, particularly one that is hard to give up or stop doing

Ex: His habit of checking his phone constantly can be distracting .

to be around something on all sides

Ex: The park is surrounded by tall buildings , creating a peaceful oasis .
clutter [noun]

a number of objects scattered around in a messy and untidy way

Ex: His room was filled with unnecessary clutter .
silent [adjective]

having or making little or no sound

Ex: The silent night enveloped the town , broken only by the distant hoot of an owl .
constantly [adverb]

in a way that continues without any pause

Ex: The background music at the cafe played constantly .
to claim [verb]

to say that something is the case without providing proof for it

Ex: Yesterday , the politician confidently claimed that the opposition 's policies were harmful .

to think that something is true without having proof or evidence

Ex: Yesterday , he mistakenly assumed that the meeting was canceled .
necessarily [adverb]

in a way that cannot be avoided

Ex: If it 's raining outside , necessarily , the ground will get wet .
to judge [verb]

to form a decision or opinion based on what one knows

Ex: They judge the safety of the neighborhood by observing its crime rate and infrastructure .

to go close or closer to something or someone

Ex: The detective is approaching the crime scene to gather evidence .
curious [adjective]

(of a person) interested in learning and knowing about things

Ex: The curious student excels in school because of their genuine interest in learning .
despite [preposition]

used to show that something happened or is true, even though there was a difficulty or obstacle that might have prevented it

Ex:

to strongly disagree with a policy, plan, idea, etc. and try to prevent or change it

Ex: The senator opposed the bill , citing its potential negative impact on the economy .
identical [adjective]

similar in every detail and totally alike

Ex: The test results for the two samples were identical , confirming their purity .
busy [adjective]

having so many things to do in a way that leaves not much free time

Ex: In the bustling city , people are constantly busy with work , errands , and social commitments .
ambition [noun]

something that is greatly desired

Ex: His ambition to see the Northern Lights kept him dreaming for years .
attorney [noun]

a lawyer who represents someone in a court of law

Ex: The attorney prepared the necessary documents for the property transfer .
defender [noun]

a player who is primarily responsible for defending their team's goal or territory, and preventing the opposing team from scoring

buddy [noun]

a close friend

Ex: Walking down the street , he bumped into his old high school buddy and they reminisced about their teenage years .
chance [noun]

a possibility arising from favorable circumstances

Ex: Winning the lottery is a small chance , but it 's possible .