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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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anywhere
[Adverb]

to, in, or at any place

Ex: She could live anywhere and still feel at home .
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anytime
[Adverb]

without restriction to a specific time

Ex: My flight got delayed , so I might arrive anytime this evening .
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college
[noun]

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

Ex: We have to write a research paper for our college class .
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course
[noun]

a series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject

Ex: The university offers a course in computer programming for beginners .
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traditional
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The company ’s traditional dress code requires formal attire , while other workplaces are adopting casual policies .
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to attend
[Verb]

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

Ex: As a professional , it is essential to attend industry conferences for networking opportunities .
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an official meeting where a group of people discuss a certain matter, which often continues for days

Ex: Many universities organize conferences to promote academic collaboration .
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lecture
[noun]

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

Ex: The series includes weekly lectures on art and culture .
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degree
[noun]

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

Ex: To enter the medical field , you must first obtain a medical degree.
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to expand
[Verb]

to become something greater in quantity, importance, or size

Ex: Over time , his interests expanded beyond literature to include philosophy , art , and music .
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career
[noun]

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

Ex: He 's had a diverse career, including stints as a musician and a graphic designer .
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path
[noun]

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

Ex: The path was lined with blooming flowers .
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promotion
[noun]

an act of raising someone to a higher rank or position

Ex: The team celebrated her promotion with a surprise party .
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professional
[Adjective]

doing an activity as a job and not just for fun

Ex: The conference featured presentations by professional speakers on various topics in the industry .
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license
[noun]

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

Ex: The restaurant lost its liquor license for serving alcohol to minors.
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a document or official statement attesting to the fact that someone has met certain standards or requirements

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reason
[noun]

something that explains an action or event

Ex: Understanding the reason for his behavior helped to resolve the conflict .
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center
[noun]

the middle part or point of an area or object

Ex: The wheel of the bicycle had a hub at its center.
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education
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the process that involves teaching and learning, particularly at a school, university, or college

Ex: She dedicated her career to advocating for inclusive education for students with disabilities .
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to prefer
[Verb]

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

Ex: They prefer to walk to work instead of taking public transportation because they enjoy the exercise .
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tutor
[noun]

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

Ex: The tutor tailored the lessons to the student 's learning style and pace .
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to expect
[Verb]

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

Ex: He expects a promotion after all his hard work this year .
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actually
[Adverb]

used to emphasize a fact or the truth of a situation

Ex: The old building , believed to be abandoned , is actually a thriving art studio .
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to review
[Verb]

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

Ex: Before releasing the software update , the developers will review the code to identify and fix any bugs or vulnerabilities .
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the desire to win or succeed in a contest or rivalry with others

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concern
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a subject of significance or interest to someone or something

Ex: Financial stability is often a concern for young professionals .
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the act of working together toward a common goal

Ex: Without the team 's cooperation, the event would not have run smoothly .
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the ability to use imagination in order to bring something new into existence

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the quality of persistently trying in spite of difficulties

Ex: Building a successful business requires not only vision but also perseverance through tough times .
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the belief and trust in oneself and one's abilities

Ex: She struggled with self-confidence, especially in social settings .
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the ability to control one's behavior and actions in order to achieve a goal or complete a task

Ex: Athletes rely on self-discipline to maintain strict diets and training routines .
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tolerance
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willingness to accept behavior or opinions that are against one's own

Ex: The festival celebrated cultural tolerance, showcasing traditions from various ethnic groups .
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any type of sports that include fighting which are especially originated in the Far East, such as judo, kung fu, etc.

Ex: Martial arts tournaments attract competitors from around the world to showcase their skills and techniques .
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budget
[noun]

the sum of money that is available to a person, an organization, etc. for a particular purpose and the plan according to which it will be spent

Ex: The project ran over budget, leading to cuts in other areas .
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expense
[noun]

the amount of money spent to do or have something

Ex: Many people use budgeting apps to categorize their expenses and identify areas where they can cut back to save money .
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penny
[noun]

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

Ex: The loaf of bread cost eighty pennies.
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habit
[noun]

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

Ex: She is in the habit of writing in her journal before going to bed .
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to be around something on all sides

Ex: Trees surrounded the campsite , offering shade and privacy .
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clutter
[noun]

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

Ex: Too much clutter in a workspace can be distracting .
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silent
[Adjective]

having or making little or no sound

Ex: The silent library provided a peaceful environment for studying .
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constantly
[Adverb]

in a way that continues without any pause

Ex: The street was constantly busy with pedestrians and traffic .
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to claim
[Verb]

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

Ex: Right now , the marketing campaign is actively claiming the product to be the best in the market .
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to assume
[Verb]

to think that something is true without having proof or evidence

Ex: Right now , some team members are assuming that the project deadline will be extended .
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uncluttered
[Adjective]

free from mess or untidiness

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necessarily
[Adverb]

in a way that cannot be avoided

Ex: Learning a new skill necessarily takes time .
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to judge
[Verb]

to form a decision or opinion based on what one knows

Ex: The chef judges the taste of the dish by sampling it before serving .
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to go close or closer to something or someone

Ex: Last night , the police approached the suspect 's house with caution .
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curious
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She was always curious about different cultures and loved traveling to new places .
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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: She smiled despite the bad news.
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to oppose
[Verb]

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

Ex: He strongly opposed her idea , believing it would not solve the underlying problem .
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identical
[Adjective]

similar in every detail and totally alike

Ex: The two paintings are so identical that even art experts struggle to differentiate them .
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busy
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The event planner became exceptionally busy with coordinating logistics and ensuring everything ran smoothly .
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ambition
[noun]

something that is greatly desired

Ex: My ambition is to one day climb Mount Everest .
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attorney
[noun]

a lawyer who represents someone in a court of law

Ex: The attorney advised her on the best course of action for the lawsuit .
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defender
[noun]

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

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buddy
[noun]

a close friend

Ex: At the company picnic , employees brought their families along , creating a relaxed atmosphere where coworkers could mingle and get to know each other as buddies outside of work .
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chance
[noun]

a possibility that something will happen

Ex: There 's a good chance we 'll finish the project ahead of schedule if we stay focused .
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