Interchange - Upper-intermediate - Unit 11

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 11 in the Interchange Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "argumentative", "rite", "sabotage", etc.

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Interchange - Upper-intermediate
rite [noun]

a formal or traditional act performed for a specific purpose, often in religious or cultural ceremonies

Ex: The villagers gathered for the seasonal harvest rite .
unforgettable [adjective]

so memorable that being forgotten is impossible

Ex: She gave an unforgettable performance that left the audience in awe .

a social event where a person stays overnight at someone else's house, usually for fun

Ex: After the sleepover , they all woke up early to make pancakes together .
crush [noun]

a brief or intense romantic infatuation

Ex: Teenage crushes often feel all-consuming .
trip [noun]

a journey that you take for fun or a particular reason, generally for a short amount of time

Ex:

a feeling of great distress or sadness

Ex: Witnessing the destruction caused by the natural disaster brought a sense of heartbreak to the entire community .
immature [adjective]

not fully developed mentally or emotionally, often resulting in behaviors or reactions that are childish

Ex: Her immature response to criticism showed a lack of emotional maturity .

an expression of joy or approval offered to someone to acknowledge their achievement, success, or good fortune

Ex: A round of congratulations followed the announcement of the winner .
nephew [noun]

our sister or brother's son, or the son of our husband or wife's siblings

Ex: My sister 's son is my beloved nephew .

the obligation to perform a particular duty or task that is assigned to one

Ex: The teacher emphasized the responsibility of students to complete their homework on time .
independent [adjective]

able to do things as one wants without needing help from others

Ex: He 's known for his independent spirit , preferring to work alone rather than in a team .
before [adverb]

at an earlier point in time

Ex: We 've met before , have n't we ?
after [adverb]

at a later time

Ex: He promised to call , but we never heard from him after .
once [adverb]

for one single time

Ex: She called me once but never again .
moment [noun]

a very short period of time

Ex: The play was paused for a moment due to technical issues .
until [preposition]

used to show that something continues or lasts up to a specific point in time and often not happening or existing after that time

Ex: The library is open until 8 PM on weekdays .

an event or stage that has a very important impact on the progress of something

Ex: Completing the first draft of his book was a personal milestone .

to leave your job and stop working, usually on reaching a certain age

Ex: It 's common for people to retire and move to warmer climates .
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 .
personal [adjective]

only relating or belonging to one person

Ex: The counselor offered personal advice tailored to each student 's needs .
characteristic [adjective]

serving to identify or distinguish something or someone

Ex: The bird 's characteristic song could be heard every morning at dawn .
ambitious [adjective]

trying or wishing to gain great success, power, or wealth

Ex: Maria is an ambitious student , always aiming for top grades and participating in numerous extracurricular activities .
argumentative [adjective]

(of a person) ready to argue and often arguing

Ex: Her argumentative demeanor made it difficult for others to work with her collaboratively .
carefree [adjective]

having a relaxed, worry-free nature

Ex: They enjoyed a carefree day at the beach .
dependable [adjective]

able to be relied on to do what is needed or asked of

Ex: Despite challenges , the dependable employee consistently meets expectations and delivers quality results .
naive [adjective]

lacking experience and wisdom due to being young

Ex: The naive teenager fell for the scam , unaware of the deception behind the enticing offer .
pragmatic [adjective]

based on reasonable and practical considerations rather than theory

Ex: The teacher 's pragmatic teaching methods emphasized real-world applications of concepts rather than abstract theories .
rebellious [adjective]

(of a person) resistant to authority or control, often challenging established norms or rules

Ex: Despite warnings from the school administration , the rebellious student continued to organize protests against unfair policies .
sophisticated [adjective]

having refined taste, elegance, and knowledge of complex matters

Ex: The sophisticated woman always dressed impeccably and had a commanding presence .
wise [adjective]

deeply knowledgeable and experienced and capable of giving good advice or making good decisions

Ex: Wise mentors can provide valuable guidance to those seeking to learn and grow .

the initial phase of medical training in which a graduate works under supervision in a hospital or clinic

Ex: His surgical internship included rotations in trauma , orthopedics , and general surgery .
irresponsible [adjective]

neglecting one's duties or obligations, often causing harm or inconvenience to others

Ex: She failed to pay her bills on time , demonstrating an irresponsible approach to financial management .
grade [noun]

a letter or number given by a teacher to show how a student is performing in class, school, etc.

Ex: Mark 's grades have improved significantly since he started studying regularly .
additional [adjective]

added or extra to what is already present or available

Ex: She provided additional examples to clarify the concept for the students .
apology [noun]

something that a person says or writes that shows they regret what they did to someone

Ex: The teacher accepted the student 's apology for not completing the assignment on time .

to try to find information in a dictionary, computer, etc.

Ex:
essay [noun]

a piece of writing that briefly analyzes or discusses a specific subject

Ex: The professor assigned a 1000-word essay on Shakespeare 's sonnets .
button [noun]

a small, round object, usually made of plastic or metal, sewn onto a piece of clothing and used for fastening two parts together

Ex: She could n't find a matching button for her coat , so she used a different one .
accident [noun]

an unexpected and unpleasant event that happens by chance, usually causing damage or injury

Ex: The factory made rules to stop accidents and keep workers safe .

to say that a person or group has done something wrong

Ex: She accused her colleague of stealing her ideas during the meeting .
purpose [noun]

a desired outcome that guides one's plans or actions

Ex: She joined the volunteer organization with the purpose of helping disadvantaged children in her community .
toward [preposition]

in the direction of a particular person or thing

Ex: The airplane is flying toward the east .
fault [noun]

a wrong move or act

Ex: The teacher pointed out the fault in his reasoning during the debate .
still [adverb]

up to now or the time stated

Ex: They still have n't made a decision .
to hurt [verb]

to cause injury or physical pain to yourself or someone else

Ex: I hurt my back lifting that heavy box .
obviously [adverb]

in a way that is easily understandable or noticeable

Ex: The traffic light turned red , so obviously , we had to stop the car .
fuse [noun]

an electrical device that is used to stop or control the flow of current in a circuit in case it is too strong

Ex:
to offer [verb]

to present or propose something to someone

Ex: The teacher offered valuable feedback to help the students improve their work .

to regain complete health after a period of sickness or injury

Ex: The patient is currently recovering after the surgery .

to intentionally damage or undermine something, often for personal gain or as an act of protest or revenge

Ex: A competitor may try to sabotage a rival company 's product launch .
necessary [adjective]

needed to be done for a particular reason or purpose

Ex: Proper hydration is necessary for maintaining good health .
heartfelt [adjective]

expressing a genuine or sincere emotion, feeling, or thought

effective [adjective]

achieving the intended or desired result

Ex: Taking medication at the right dosage and time is essential for it to be effective .

the crime of demanding money or benefits from someone by threatening to reveal secret or sensitive information about them

Ex: The celebrity paid a large sum of money to prevent a tabloid from publishing a damaging story , which was considered blackmail .

a conversation with someone about a serious subject

Ex: Our discussion on climate change brought up some important points .

to stop being angry or blaming someone for what they have done, and to choose not to punish them for their mistakes or flaws

Ex: Forgiving oneself is an essential step in overcoming personal mistakes and moving forward .