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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
pet peeve
[noun]

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

Ex: A pet peeve of mine is drivers who do n’t use turn signals .
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to do something that makes someone extremely upset, annoyed, or angry

Ex: The constant noise from the construction site next door is enough to drive anyone to madness.
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to push
[Verb]

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

Ex: They pushed the heavy box across the room .
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to stop or pause a process, activity, etc. temporarily

Ex: They are interrupting the game to fix a technical issue .
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to argue
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to speak to someone often angrily because one disagrees with them

Ex: She argues with her classmates about the best football team.
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to point out the faults or weaknesses of someone or something

Ex: It 's unfair to criticize someone without understanding the challenges they face .
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constantly
[Adverb]

in a way that continues without any pause

Ex: The street was constantly busy with pedestrians and traffic .
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to cut
[Verb]

(of lines) to cross one another

Ex: The path of the comet cuts the trajectory of the asteroid, resulting in a close encounter.
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line
[noun]

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

Ex: There was a long line of customers waiting to buy tickets .
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certain
[Adjective]

feeling completely sure about something and showing that you believe it

Ex: She was certain that she left her keys on the table .
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possible
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able to exist, happen, or be done

Ex: To achieve the best possible result , we need to work together .
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cafeteria
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a restaurant, typically in colleges, hospitals, etc. where you choose and pay for your meal before carrying it to a table

Ex: We usually have lunch in the school cafeteria.
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groom
[noun]

a man who is getting married

Ex: After the wedding ceremony , the groom thanked everyone for their love and support .
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to soak
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to make someone or something extremely wet

Ex: She accidentally spilled her drink , soaking the tablecloth and everything on it .
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nuts
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behaving in a crazy or irrational manner

Ex: People thought he was nuts for living alone in the woods .
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to fight
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to take part in a violent physical action against someone

Ex: The gang members fought in the street , causing chaos .
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the action of allowing someone to do a particular thing or letting something happen, particularly in an official way

Ex: Visitors must obtain permission from the landowner before entering private property .
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nephew
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our sister or brother's son, or the son of our husband or wife's siblings

Ex: The proud uncle held his newborn nephew in his arms .
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inconsiderate
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(of a person) lacking or having no respect or regard for others' feelings or rights

Ex: It was inconsiderate of him to forget her birthday without even sending a card .
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mad
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feeling very angry or displeased

Ex: She was mad at the dishonesty of her colleague .
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mess
[noun]

a state of disorder, untidiness, or confusion

Ex: He felt like his life was a mess after losing his job .
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reaction
[noun]

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

Ex: The movie 's unexpected ending provoked strong reactions from viewers .
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an idea or belief that one thinks is true without having a proof

Ex: The decision relied on the assumption that funding would be approved.
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criticism
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negative feedback that highlights mistakes or areas for improvement

Ex: The manager ’s criticism pushed the team to perform better next time .
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to demand
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to ask something from someone in an urgent and forceful manner

Ex: The union members are planning to demand changes in the company 's policies during the upcoming meeting with management .
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excuse
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a reason given to explain one's careless, offensive, or wrong behavior or action

Ex: His excuse for not completing the project on time was unconvincing , and he was asked to redo it .
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the act of saying what one thinks is going to happen in the future or what the outcome of something will be

Ex: Her bold prediction about the stock market shocked the financial community .
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the act of putting an idea or plan forward for someone to think about

Ex: I appreciate your suggestion to try meditation as a stress-relief technique .
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suspicion
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a feeling of doubt or mistrust towards someone or something, often without concrete evidence or proof

Ex: The community was filled with suspicion about the new mayor ’s intentions .
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warning
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a message or sign given to someone to indicate that something dangerous, harmful, or undesirable may happen

Ex: The warning lights on the dashboard indicated a potential problem with the engine.
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selfish
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always putting one's interests first and not caring about the needs or rights of others

Ex: The selfish politician prioritized their own agenda over the needs of their constituents .
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to end a relationship, typically a romantic or sexual one

Ex: He found it hard to break up with her , but he knew it was the right decision .
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to bet
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to risk money on the result of a coming event by trying to predict it

Ex: Last week , the group bet on the roulette wheel at the casino .
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to blame
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to say or feel that someone or something is responsible for a mistake or problem

Ex: Rather than taking responsibility , he tried to blame external factors for his own shortcomings .
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to act in a specific way in order to make others believe that something is the case when actually it is not so

Ex: The spy pretended to be a tourist while gathering information in a foreign country .
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haircut
[noun]

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

Ex: I ’m thinking about getting a haircut for the summer , something lighter .
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previously
[Adverb]

before the present moment or a specific time

Ex: The project had been proposed and discussed previously by the team , but no concrete plans were made .
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tricky
[Adjective]

difficult to do or handle and requiring skill or caution

Ex: Figuring out the tricky instructions for assembling furniture can be frustrating without the right tools and expertise .
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to occur at a specific time or location

Ex: The historic took place centuries ago .
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mysterious
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difficult or impossible to comprehend or explain

Ex: The old book had a mysterious aura that intrigued the reader .
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trumpet
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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: She took private lessons to improve her embouchure and breath control on the trumpet.
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a fact, event, or situation that is observed, especially one that is unusual or not fully understood

Ex: Earthquakes are natural phenomena that scientists continuously study.
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fear
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a bad feeling that we get when we are afraid or worried

Ex: His fear of public speaking caused him to avoid presentations and speeches .
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the state of having great interest in something or someone

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

Ex: The announcement of the winner was met with applause .
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to contain or include something as a necessary part

Ex: The test will involve answering questions about a photograph .
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flare
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a sudden, brief burst of increased brightness observed from the sun's surface, usually accompanied by a burst of energy and radiation

Ex: Astronomers studied the flare to understand solar activity .
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to baffle
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to confuse someone by making something difficult to understand or explain

Ex: The cryptic message left by the suspect baffled the detectives .
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high-pitched
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having a sound that is of a higher frequency or tone than usual

Ex: The alarm emitted a high-pitched sound that was impossible to ignore , ensuring everyone evacuated the building safely .
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flute
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a tube-like musical instrument that is played by blowing over a hole while covering and uncovering its other holes

Ex: He took flute lessons to improve his breath control and technique , aiming to become a professional musician .
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squealing
[Adjective]

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

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inspector
[noun]

a police officer holding an intermediate rank

Ex: Inspector Johnson was commended for his diligent work in uncovering corruption within the department.
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resident
[noun]

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

Ex: The community center hosts events and activities for residents of all ages .
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