Interchange - Upper-intermediate - Unit 14

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 14 in the Interchange Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "simultaneously", "editorial", "assurance", etc.

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Interchange - Upper-intermediate

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 .
contemporary [adjective]

having a modern or current style or design, often reflecting up-to-date trends

Ex: The restaurant ’s decor is contemporary , with clean lines and minimalist furniture .
feature [noun]

an important or distinctive aspect of something

Ex: This software update includes a new security feature designed to protect user data .
entirely [adverb]

to the fullest or complete degree

Ex: The concept was entirely new to the scientific community .

at exactly the same time

Ex: The conference was broadcast simultaneously to a global audience .
unexpected [adjective]

happening or appearing without warning, causing surprise

Ex: The unexpected arrival of her long-lost friend brought tears of joy to her eyes .
predictable [adjective]

easily anticipated or expected to happen based on past experiences or knowledge

Ex: The company 's earnings were predictable , as they followed a steady growth pattern over the years .
defeated [adjective]

having been beaten in a competition, battle, or struggle

Ex: The defeated boxer left the ring with a bruised ego and a sense of failure .
script [noun]

a written text that a movie, show, or play is based on

Ex: She worked with the director to revise the script before filming began .
to add [verb]

to put things together to make them bigger in size or quantity

Ex: The teacher will add new examples to clarify the concept .
title [noun]

the name given to a movie, book, etc.

Ex: The song 's title quickly became a trending topic on social media .
credit [noun]

(plural) a list of names at the start or end of a TV program or movie acknowledging the people involved in its production

Ex:
creative [adjective]

making use of imagination or innovation in bringing something into existence

Ex: I met a creative artist , turning everyday objects into beautiful sculptures .
manager [noun]

someone who is in charge of running a business or managing part or all of a company or organization

Ex: Sarah was promoted to manager of the marketing department .
club [noun]

a place where people, especially young people, go to dance, listen to music, or spend time together

Ex: The club stays open until the early hours of the morning .
editorial [adjective]

relating to an article that expresses opinions or perspectives, especially in newspapers or magazines

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director [noun]

a person who manages or is in charge of an activity, department, or organization

Ex: He was appointed as the director of the research department due to his expertise in the field .
animator [noun]

a person who creates moving images, such as cartoons, using various techniques and software

a person who writes computer programs

Ex: He works as a game programmer , creating interactive experiences for gaming consoles .
news [noun]

reports on recent events that are broadcast or published

Ex: The evening news covered international stories , including political unrest in several countries .

someone whose hobby or job is taking photographs

Ex: He started his career as a photographer for a local newspaper .

someone who writes the words of songs and sometimes their music

Ex: The songwriter 's ability to tell stories through music sets him apart from others in the industry .

a set of pictures or drawings depicting the outline of the plot of a movie, TV series, etc.

Ex: Each frame in the storyboard represented a key moment in the story .
artist [noun]

someone who creates drawings, sculptures, paintings, etc. either as their job or hobby

Ex: She decided to pursue a career as an artist .
stunt [noun]

a difficult, unusual, or risky action performed to attract attention

Ex:

a type of TV or radio program on which famous people appear as guests to answer questions about themselves or other subjects

Ex: His favorite talk show airs every evening at 7 PM .
host [noun]

the person in front of a camera who talks about different topics or invites guests to a TV or radio show

Ex: The host introduced the celebrity guest and asked insightful questions .
quality [noun]

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

Ex: The quality of the service provided by the hotel staff left a lasting impression on the guests .
analyst [noun]

a trained individual who evaluates information and data to provide insights and make informed decisions in various fields such as finance, economics, business, technology, etc.

Ex:
content [noun]

(usually plural) the things that are held, included, or contained within something

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manager [noun]

someone who is in charge of running a business or managing part or all of a company or organization

Ex: Sarah was promoted to manager of the marketing department .
amateur [noun]

someone who is not skilled or experienced enough for a specific activity

Ex: He joined a local club to meet other amateurs interested in astronomy .
conflict [noun]

a disagreement or argument over something important

Ex: The conflict between the two countries escalated into a full-scale war .
dangerous [adjective]

capable of destroying or causing harm to a person or thing

Ex: She 's allergic to bees ; a sting can be dangerous for her .
major [adjective]

serious and of great importance

Ex: The major breakthrough in medical research led to the development of a new treatment .

a social gathering or occasion where people come together to interact and socialize with each other

truth [noun]

the true principles or facts about something, in contrast to what is imagined or thought

Ex: Journalists strive to report news with integrity and adhere to the highest standards of truth .
extra [noun]

a person hired to appear in a film or television production, typically in the background of scenes to add realism

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to enter one's name in a list of an institute, school, etc.

Ex: He failed to register in time for the new semester and had to wait until next year .
agency [noun]

a business or organization that provides services to other parties, especially by representing them in transactions

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exclusively [adverb]

in a manner that is only available to a particular person, group, or thing

Ex: The boutique sells high-end , designer clothing exclusively .
reasonable [adjective]

(of a person) showing good judgment and acting by reason

Ex: He handled the conflict like a reasonable individual .

to break apart violently and noisily in a way that causes destruction

Ex: The gas cylinder exploded , causing a massive fire .

a sudden, forceful release of energy due to a chemical or nuclear reaction, causing rapid expansion of gases, loud noise, and often destruction

Ex: The explosion shattered windows in nearby buildings and caused extensive damage .
jury [noun]

a group of twelve citizens, who listen to the details of a case in the court of law in order to decide the guiltiness or innocence of a defendant

Ex: The judge instructed the jury to focus solely on the evidence presented during the trial .
convincing [adjective]

able to make someone believe that something is right or true

Ex: His convincing arguments persuaded the jury to vote in favor of his client .
challenging [adjective]

difficult to accomplish, requiring skill or effort

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to pay attention and become aware of a particular thing or person

Ex: Did you notice the new employee in our department ?

to examine or look for the differences between of two or more objects

Ex: The scientist will compare the experimental results to draw conclusions .
tutorial [noun]

a course of instruction that is presented to an individual or a small number of students, typically focused on a specific subject or topic

Ex: He scheduled a tutorial with his Spanish tutor to practice conversational skills and grammar .

to practice a play, piece of music, etc. before the public performance

Ex: Before the big dance recital , the ballet troupe spent hours rehearsing their routines .
to shoot [verb]

to film or take a photograph of something

Ex: She plans to shoot her first short film next month .
to find [verb]

to search and discover something or someone that we have lost or do not know the location of

Ex: She says that she ca n't find her phone anywhere , but I do n't believe her .
location [noun]

the geographic position of someone or something

Ex: The company chose a prime location downtown for its new flagship store .
to edit [verb]

to choose and arrange the parts that are crucial to the story of a movie, show, etc. and cut out unnecessary ones

Ex: In the editing room , the team worked tirelessly to edit the action sequences .

a network of information that is accessible to people when they use the internet

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someone who announces or plays popular recorded music on radio or TV, or at a disco, club, etc.

Ex: He 's known as one of the top disc jockeys in the city , with a loyal following of club-goers .