Interchange - Upper-intermediate - Unit 13

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 13 in the Interchange Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "flare", "assumption", "baffle", etc.

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Interchange - Upper-intermediate

something that annoys or bothers someone on a personal levelsomething that annoys or bothers someone on a personal level

Ex: She ca n't stand being late it 's her pet peeve .
to push [verb]

to use your hands, arms, body, etc. in order to make something or someone move forward or away from you

Ex: The teacher told the students to push their chairs under the table .

to stop or pause a process, activity, etc. temporarily

Ex: The phone call interrupted our conversation .
to argue [verb]

to speak to someone often angrily because one disagrees with them

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to point out the faults or weaknesses of someone or something

Ex: It 's easy to criticize the government 's policies , but coming up with viable alternatives is more challenging .
constantly [adverb]

in a way that continues without any pause

Ex: The background music at the cafe played constantly .
to cut [verb]

(of lines) to cross one another

Ex: The boundary line cuts the property line , marking the division between two parcels of land .
line [noun]

a row of people or things behind each other or next to each other

Ex: The soldiers marched in a disciplined line during the parade .
certain [adjective]

feeling completely sure about something and showing that you believe it

Ex: I 'm certain we 're on the right road .
possible [adjective]

able to exist, happen, or be done

Ex: It is possible to learn a new language at any age .

a restaurant, typically in colleges, hospitals, etc. where you choose and pay for your meal before carrying it to a table

Ex: The cafeteria offers a variety of delicious sandwiches and salads .
groom [noun]

a man who is getting married

Ex: As the groom , he felt a mix of nervousness and excitement on his wedding day .
to soak [verb]

to make someone or something extremely wet

Ex: The heavy waves crashed over the deck of the boat , soaking the crew with cold , salty water .
nuts [adjective]

behaving in a crazy or irrational manner

Ex: That guy shouting on the bus sounded totally nuts .
to fight [verb]

to take part in a violent physical action against someone

Ex: The two animals fought over territory , growling loudly .

the action of allowing someone to do a particular thing or letting something happen, particularly in an official way

Ex: Students need permission from the teacher to leave the classroom during lessons .
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 .
inconsiderate [adjective]

(of a person) lacking or having no respect or regard for others' feelings or rights

Ex: She found his inconsiderate behavior , like interrupting during meetings , quite frustrating .
mad [adjective]

feeling very angry or displeased

Ex: They were mad at the delayed flight that caused them to miss their connection .
mess [noun]

a state of disorder, untidiness, or confusion

Ex: The kitchen was a mess after she tried to bake a cake .
reaction [noun]

an action, thought, or feeling in response to something that has happened

Ex: His reaction to criticism was to reflect on how he could improve .

an idea or belief that one thinks is true without having a proof

Ex: She made the assumption that he would handle the project alone .

negative feedback that highlights mistakes or areas for improvement

Ex: Her criticism felt personal , but it was focused on improving the work .

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 .
excuse [noun]

a reason given to explain one's careless, offensive, or wrong behavior or action

Ex: The teacher reminded the students that having a valid excuse is necessary for missing assignments .

the act of saying what one thinks is going to happen in the future or what the outcome of something will be

Ex: The company ’s prediction for next year ’s profits is optimistic .

the act of putting an idea or plan forward for someone to think about

Ex: The professor encouraged students to share their suggestions for topics to cover in the course .

a feeling of doubt or mistrust towards someone or something, often without concrete evidence or proof

Ex: The police acted on the suspicion of foul play in the case .
warning [noun]

a message or sign given to someone to indicate that something dangerous, harmful, or undesirable may happen

Ex: The doctor gave him a stern warning about the risks of continuing his unhealthy habits .
selfish [adjective]

always putting one's interests first and not caring about the needs or rights of others

Ex: The selfish driver cut off other cars in traffic without a second thought .

to end a relationship, typically a romantic or sexual one

Ex: She had to break up with him because they wanted different things .
to bet [verb]

to risk money on the result of a coming event by trying to predict it

Ex: The group is currently betting on the outcome of the lottery .
to blame [verb]

to say or feel that someone or something is responsible for a mistake or problem

Ex: The investigation revealed no evidence to blame the company for the unexpected equipment failure .

to act in a specific way in order to make others believe that something is the case when actually it is not so

Ex: Sometimes , pretending to be confident can help overcome nervousness in social situations .
haircut [noun]

a particular style or shape in which someone's hair is cut

Ex: He asked the stylist for a modern haircut with clean lines .
previously [adverb]

before the present moment or a specific time

Ex: The current system operates more efficiently than the one used previously .
tricky [adjective]

difficult to do or handle and requiring skill or caution

Ex: Navigating through a maze of narrow alleyways in the old city can be tricky without a map .

to occur at a specific time or location

Ex: The debate competition took place at the school auditorium .
mysterious [adjective]

difficult or impossible to comprehend or explain

Ex: The coded message found in the old diary was mysterious , its meaning eluding decipherment for decades .
trumpet [noun]

a musical instrument with a curved metal tube and one wide end, which is played by blowing into it while pressing and releasing its three buttons

Ex: He enjoys the challenge of mastering different techniques on the trumpet , such as tonguing and lip slurs .

an observable fact, event, or situation, often unusual or not yet fully explained

Ex: Scientists study each phenomenon carefully .
fear [noun]

a bad feeling that we get when we are afraid or worried

Ex: The fear of failure held him back from pursuing his dreams .

the state of having great interest in something or someone

an official or public statement that contains information about something, particularly a present or future occurrence

Ex: The president 's announcement outlined the country 's new policies .

to contain or include something as a necessary part

Ex: The job involves my travelling all over the country .
flare [noun]

a sudden, brief burst of increased brightness observed from the sun's surface, usually accompanied by a burst of energy and radiation

Ex: A sudden flare caused intense geomagnetic storms on Earth .

to confuse someone by making something difficult to understand or explain

Ex: The strange behavior of the machine baffled the engineers .
high-pitched [adjective]

having a sound that is of a higher frequency or tone than usual

Ex: The dog 's high-pitched bark alerted the family to someone at the door .
flute [noun]

a tube-like musical instrument that is played by blowing over a hole while covering and uncovering its other holes

Ex: She enjoys the fluidity and agility of the flute , which allows for expressive phrasing and ornamentation .
squealing [adjective]

creating or having a high-pitched and usually loud noise that is typically caused by friction or pressure

a police officer holding an intermediate rank

Ex: She was promoted to inspector last year .
resident [noun]

a person who lives in a particular place, usually on a long-term basis

Ex: Residents of the neighborhood formed a community watch program to improve safety .