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Interchange - Upper-intermediate - Unit 12 - Part 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 12 - Part 1 in the Interchange Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "discipline", "industrious", "establish", etc.

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Interchange - Upper-intermediate
key
key
[noun]

a specially shaped piece of metal used for locking or unlocking a door, starting a car, etc.

Ex: She reached into her purse to retrieve the key to the front door.Ā 
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success
success
[noun]

the fact of reaching what one tried for or desired

Ex: His hard work and determination finally led to the success he had been striving for.Ā 
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major
major
[Adjective]

serious and of great importance

Ex: The major issue facing the city is the lack of affordable housing.Ā 
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company
company
[noun]

an organization that does business and earns money from it

Ex: He invested his savings in a small startup company.Ā 
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ancient
ancient
[Adjective]

related or belonging to a period of history that is long gone

Ex: She studied ancient civilizations like the Egyptians and Greeks in her history class.Ā 
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Greek
Greek
[Adjective]

belonging or relating to Greece, its people, or its language

Ex: Greek cuisine is well-known for its fresh and flavorful dishes.Ā 
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goddess
goddess
[noun]

a female divine being worshipped in different religions

Ex: The Hindu goddess Lakshmi is worshiped as the deity of wealth, prosperity, and good fortune.Ā 
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victory
victory
[noun]

the success that is achieved in a competition, game, war, etc.

Ex: The team celebrated its victory.Ā 
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to represent

to be an image, sign, symbol, etc. of something

Ex: The national flag represents the unity of the country.Ā 
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everlasting
everlasting
[Adjective]

continuing for an indefinite period without end

Ex: Their love was an everlasting bond that nothing could break.Ā 
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concept
concept
[noun]

a principle or idea that is abstract

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soft drink

a cold and non-alcoholic drink that is usually carbonated

Ex: She grabbed a can of her favorite soft drink from the fridge to cool off on a hot summer day.Ā 
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indigestion

inability to digest food that leads to recurrent pain or discomfort in one's upper abdomen

Ex: When traveling to new places, it's common for tourists to experience indigestion due to unfamiliar cuisines.Ā 
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to treat
to treat
[Verb]

to provide medical care such as medicine or therapy to heal injuries, illnesses, or wounds and make someone better

Ex: First aid is administered to treat minor injuries and wounds.Ā 
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to attract

to interest and draw someone or something toward oneself through specific features or qualities

Ex: The vibrant colors of the flowers attracted butterflies to the garden.Ā 
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professional
professional
[Adjective]

doing an activity as a job and not just for fun

Ex: She is a professional photographer, specializing in portrait and wedding photography.Ā 
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profitable
profitable
[Adjective]

(of a business) providing benefits or valuable returns

Ex: The new marketing strategy proved highly profitable, increasing the company's revenue by 20% in just six months.Ā 
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competitive
competitive
[Adjective]

referring to a situation in which teams, players, etc. are trying to defeat their rivals

Ex: The sports team plays in a highly competitive league.Ā 
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salary
salary
[noun]

an amount of money we receive for doing our job, usually monthly

Ex: Employees receive their salary at the end of the month.Ā 
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flexible
flexible
[Adjective]

capable of bending easily without breaking

Ex: The flexible plastic tubing is used to transport liquids in laboratories and industries.Ā 
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career
career
[noun]

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

Ex: She's pursuing a career in medicine and hopes to become a doctor.Ā 
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platform
platform
[noun]

the raised surface in a station next to a railroad track where people can get on and off a train

Ex: He checked the platform number on his ticket before heading towards his train.Ā 
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loan
loan
[noun]

a sum of money that is borrowed from a bank which should be returned with a certain rate of interest

Ex: She took out a loan to buy her first home, which she plans to repay over 30 years.Ā 
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to discipline

to train a person or animal by instruction and exercise, usually with the aim of improving or correcting behavior

Ex: Parents use various methods to discipline their children, teaching them values and acceptable behavior.Ā 
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to separate

to divide or disconnect something from a larger whole

Ex: The manager separates recyclables from regular waste in the office.Ā 
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to establish

to create a company or organization with the intention of running it over the long term

Ex: After years of planning, they finally established their own tech startup in Silicon Valley.Ā 
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quality
quality
[noun]

the grade, level, or standard of something's excellence measured against other things

Ex: The quality of the product exceeded their expectations, making it a top choice among consumers.Ā 
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trainer
trainer
[noun]

someone who teaches people or animals to perform better at a particular job or skill

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athletic
athletic
[Adjective]

related to athletes or their career

Ex: The athletic competition drew athletes from across the country to compete in various events.Ā 
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passionate
passionate
[Adjective]

showing or having enthusiasm or strong emotions about something one care deeply about

Ex: She is a passionate advocate for environmental conservation and volunteers regularly for cleanup projects.Ā 
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industrious
industrious
[Adjective]

hard-working and productive

Ex: She is an industrious student who always completes her assignments on time.Ā 
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muscular
muscular
[Adjective]

relating to, composed of, or involving muscle

Ex: The muscular system consists of all the muscles in the body.Ā 
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experienced
experienced
[Adjective]

possessing enough skill or knowledge in a certain field or job

Ex: She is an experienced teacher with over twenty years of classroom experience.Ā 
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politician

someone who works in the government or a law-making organization

Ex: Many young people dream of becoming a politician.Ā 
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clever
clever
[Adjective]

able to think quickly and find solutions to problems

Ex: The clever detective quickly solved the mystery using his sharp wit and deductive reasoning.Ā 
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charming
charming
[Adjective]

having an attractive and pleasing quality

Ex: Despite her simple attire, there was something undeniably charming about her natural beauty.Ā 
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knowledgeable
knowledgeable
[Adjective]

having a lot of information or expertise in a particular subject or field

Ex: The librarian was knowledgeable about a wide range of literary genres and authors.Ā 
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persuasive
persuasive
[Adjective]

capable of convincing others to do or believe something particular

Ex: His persuasive arguments convinced the jury of the defendant's innocence.Ā 
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tough
tough
[Adjective]

difficult to achieve or deal with

Ex: Climbing Mount Everest is tough due to its extreme altitude and unpredictable weather conditions.Ā 
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affordable
affordable
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The new housing development offers affordable apartments for low-income families.Ā 
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mathematics

the study of numbers and shapes that involves calculation and description

Ex: Can you explain this math concept to me?Ā 
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