Interchange - Upper-intermediate - Unit 9 - Part 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 9 - Part 1 in the Interchange Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "automotive", "tolerate", "vaccinated", etc.

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business [noun]

the activity of providing services or products in exchange for money

Ex: She invested her savings in a start-up business .

automotive [adjective]

related to the design, development, and maintenance of cars and other vehicles

service [noun]

the work done by a person, organization, company, etc. for the benefit of others

Ex:

to repair [verb]

to fix something that is damaged, broken, or not working properly

Ex: She learned how to repair the flat tire on her bicycle .

data [noun]

information or facts collected to be used for various purposes

Ex: Weather forecasters rely on data from satellites and weather stations to predict future conditions .

recovery [noun]

the act of regaining possession of something lost, stolen, or in danger of being lost

Ex: The company focused on the recovery of unpaid debts .

carpet [noun]

a thick piece of woven cloth, used as a floor covering

Ex: My grandmother got angry when I accidentally spilled juice on the carpet .

laundry [noun]

clothes, sheets, etc. that have just been washed or need washing

Ex: I should pick up my laundry from the dry cleaners .

security [noun]

the state of being protected or having protection against any types of danger

Ex: The company hired additional security to protect the event from any potential threats .

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 belong [verb]

to be one's property

Ex:

appliance [noun]

a machine or piece of equipment, especially electrical equipment, such as washing machine, dishwasher, etc. that is used for a particular task

Ex: The washing machine is an essential appliance for any home .

odd [adjective]

unusual in a way that stands out as different from the expected or typical

Ex: His odd choice of conversation topics , discussing ancient aliens at a dinner party , left everyone puzzled .

to wax [verb]

to use a thin and warm layer of a substance that is usually made of beeswax to remove unwanted hair from the skin

Ex: He prefers to wax his chest rather than shave it because waxing results in smoother skin .

to drop off [verb]

to take a person or thing to a predetermined location and leave afterwards

Ex: The school bus will drop off the children at their respective stops .

affordable [adjective]

having a price that a person can pay without experiencing financial difficulties

Ex: The clothing store advertises affordable summer dresses under $ 20 .

price [noun]

the amount of money required for buying something

Ex: She negotiated the price of the antique vase .

to demand [verb]

to ask something from someone in an urgent and forceful manner

Ex: The protesters gathered in front of the government building to demand justice for the victims of the recent incident .

to deliver [verb]

to bring and give a letter, package, etc. to a specific person or place

Ex: Last week , the courier delivered a package containing the new product .

vaccinated [adjective]

having received a vaccine, which can help prevent the spread of certain diseases by making a person immune to them

Ex:

pressure [noun]

the use of influence or demands to persuade or force someone to do something

Ex: Political leaders often experience pressure to respond swiftly to crises .

pharmacy [noun]

a shop where medicines are sold

Ex: The local pharmacy provides vaccination services and health consultations .

to break up [verb]

to end a relationship, typically a romantic or sexual one

Ex: She had to break up with him because they wanted different things .

to come up with [verb]

to create something, usually an idea, a solution, or a plan, through one's own efforts or thinking

Ex: I am trying to come up with a new marketing strategy for the company .

to look forward to [verb]

to wait with satisfaction for something to happen

Ex: I always look forward to the holidays , especially the festive atmosphere and delicious meals .

to keep up [verb]

to maintain communication with someone

Ex: She makes an effort to keep up with her childhood friends despite their busy lives .

to get along [verb]

to have a friendly or good relationship with someone or something

Ex: Siblings do n't always get along , but they share a deep bond .

to cut down [verb]

to reduce the amount, size, or number of something

Ex: Facing a tight schedule , she had to cut down the length of her presentation .

to put up with [verb]

to tolerate something or someone unpleasant, often without complaining

Ex: Friends put up with each other 's quirks and differences to maintain strong relationships .

to [take] care of {sb/sth} [phrase]

to look after or manage someone or something, ensuring their needs are met

Ex: She 's been taking care of her sick mother for the past few months .

to reduce [verb]

to make something smaller in amount, degree, price, etc.

Ex: The government implemented measures to reduce pollution in urban areas .

quantity [noun]

the amount of something or the whole number of things in a group

Ex: The scientist measured the quantity of rainfall over the course of a month .

romantic [adjective]

describing affections connected with love or relationships

Ex: The movie 's romantic scenes made everyone swoon .

to tolerate [verb]

to allow something one dislikes, especially certain behavior or conditions, without interference or complaint

Ex: Patients often need to tolerate discomfort during medical treatments for their well-being .

excited [adjective]

feeling very happy, interested, and energetic

Ex: The children were excited to open their presents on Christmas morning .

Interchange - Upper-intermediate
Unit 1	Unit 2 - Part 1	Unit 2 - Part 2	Unit 3
Unit 4 - Part 1	Unit 4 - Part 2	Unit 5	Unit 6 - Part 1
Unit 6 - Part 2	Unit 7 - Part 1	Unit 7 - Part 2	Unit 8
Unit 9 - Part 1	Unit 9 - Part 2	Unit 10	Unit 11
Unit 12 - Part 1	Unit 12 - Part 2	Unit 13	Unit 14
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