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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
rite
[noun]

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

Ex: The rite of passage marked his transition into adulthood. 
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unforgettable
unforgettable
[Adjective]

so memorable that being forgotten is impossible

Ex: Their wedding day was an unforgettable celebration filled with love and joy. 
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sleepover
sleepover
[noun]

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

Ex: She invited her friends to a sleepover for her birthday celebration. 
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crush
crush
[noun]

a brief or intense romantic infatuation

Ex: She had a crush on the boy in her class. 
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trip
trip
[noun]

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

Ex: The family planned a trip to the beach for their summer vacation. 
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heartbreak

a feeling of great distress or sadness

Ex: Experiencing heartbreak after the end of a long-term relationship can be devastating. 
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immature
immature
[Adjective]

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

Ex: His immature behavior often led to conflicts with his peers. 
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congratulations

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

Ex: She received many congratulations on her promotion. 
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nephew
nephew
[noun]

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

Ex: I bought a toy for my nephew's birthday. 
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responsibility

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

Ex: She accepted the responsibility of leading the project team. 
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independent
independent
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She's an independent woman, capable of making her own decisions and taking care of herself. 
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before
before
[Adverb]

at an earlier point in time

Ex: I had visited that city before. 
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after
after
[Adverb]

at a later time

Ex: She left the party early, and he followed shortly after. 
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once
once
[Adverb]

for one single time

Ex: I only ate sushi once in Japan. 
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moment
moment
[noun]

a very short period of time

Ex: For a moment, I thought I had lost my wallet. 
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until
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: I will wait for you until 5 PM. 
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milestone
milestone
[noun]

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

Ex: Graduating from college was a major milestone in her life. 
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to retire
to retire
[Verb]

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

Ex: After working for 30 years, she finally retired. 
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license
license
[noun]

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

Ex: His medical license was suspended due to malpractice. 
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personal
personal
[Adjective]

only relating or belonging to one person

Ex: She kept her personal diary hidden under her bed. 
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characteristic
characteristic
[Adjective]

serving to identify or distinguish something or someone

Ex: His characteristic wit and humor always brightened the mood in the room. 
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ambitious
ambitious
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Always the ambitious student, she dreamed of attending a top university and then establishing her own global enterprise. 
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argumentative
argumentative
[Adjective]

(of a person) ready to argue and often arguing

Ex: His argumentative nature often leads to heated discussions with his peers. 
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carefree
carefree
[Adjective]

having a relaxed, worry-free nature

Ex: She walked through the park with a carefree smile. 
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dependable
dependable
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She's dependable, always coming through when needed and proving to be trustworthy in all situations. 
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naive
naive
[Adjective]

lacking experience and wisdom due to being young

Ex: She was naive to the ways of the world, trusting everyone she met without question. 
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pragmatic
pragmatic
[Adjective]

based on reasonable and practical considerations rather than theory

Ex: In the face of budget constraints, the manager took a pragmatic approach, prioritizing cost-effective solutions. 
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rebellious
rebellious
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The rebellious teenager frequently clashed with their parents over curfews and household rules. 
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sophisticated
sophisticated
[Adjective]

having refined taste, elegance, and knowledge of complex matters

Ex: She was a sophisticated traveler, fluent in several languages and accustomed to different cultures. 
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wise
wise
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Grandparents are often considered wise because of their life experiences and wisdom. 
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internship

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

Ex: She began her medical internship in the emergency department of a city hospital. 
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irresponsible
irresponsible
[Adjective]

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

Ex: He was fired from his job for consistently showing up late and being irresponsible with his tasks. 
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grade
grade
[noun]

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

Ex: I received an A grade on my English test because I studied hard. 
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additional
additional
[Adjective]

added or extra to what is already present or available

Ex: They needed to purchase additional supplies to complete the project. 
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apology
apology
[noun]

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

Ex: She sent an apology to her friend for missing the birthday party. 
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to look up

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

Ex: I couldn't remember her phone number, so I looked it up. 
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essay
essay
[noun]

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

Ex: She wrote an essay about climate change for her biology class. 
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button
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: He carefully fastened the buttons on his shirt. 
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accident
accident
[noun]

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

Ex: She had a minor accident in the kitchen and hurt her foot. 
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to accuse
to accuse
[Verb]

to say that a person or group has done something wrong

Ex: He was falsely accused of cheating on the exam and faced serious consequences. 
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purpose
purpose
[noun]

a desired outcome that guides one's plans or actions

Ex: His purpose in studying abroad was to immerse himself in a different culture and improve his language skills. 
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toward
toward
[preposition]

in the direction of a particular person or thing

Ex: The hikers headed toward the summit of the mountain. 
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fault
fault
[noun]

a wrong move or act

Ex: It was her fault that the project missed its deadline due to her delay. 
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still
still
[Adverb]

up to now or the time stated

Ex: He still lives in the same house. 
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to hurt
to hurt
[Verb]

to cause injury or physical pain to yourself or someone else

Ex: Be careful with that toy; it could hurt someone. 
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obviously
obviously
[Adverb]

in a way that is easily understandable or noticeable

Ex: The sun was setting, so obviously, it was getting darker outside. 
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fuse
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: The fuse blew when too many appliances were plugged in. 
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to offer
to offer
[Verb]

to present or propose something to someone

Ex: She kindly offered her assistance to anyone in need. 
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to recover

to regain complete health after a period of sickness or injury

Ex: After a week of rest, she started to recover from the flu. 
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to sabotage

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

Ex: The disgruntled employee attempted to sabotage the company's computer system. 
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necessary
necessary
[Adjective]

needed to be done for a particular reason or purpose

Ex: It is necessary to study for exams to achieve good grades. 
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heartfelt
heartfelt
[Adjective]

expressing a genuine or sincere emotion, feeling, or thought

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effective
effective
[Adjective]

achieving the intended or desired result

Ex: The effective marketing campaign boosted sales significantly. 
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blackmail
blackmail
[noun]

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

Ex: She was a victim of blackmail after someone threatened to expose her personal emails. 
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discussion

a conversation with someone about a serious subject

Ex: The team had a lengthy discussion about the company's future strategies. 
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to forgive

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: After much reflection, she decided to forgive her friend for the misunderstanding. 
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