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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
milestone
milestone
[noun]

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

Ex: The new law marks a milestone in environmental protection efforts .
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contemporary
contemporary
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Contemporary ceramics showcase innovative shapes and glazes .
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feature
feature
[noun]

an important or distinctive aspect of something

Ex: The magazine article highlighted the chef 's innovative cooking techniques as a key feature of the restaurant 's success .
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entirely
entirely
[Adverb]

to the fullest or complete degree

Ex: The room was entirely empty after the move .
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simultaneously

at exactly the same time

Ex: They pressed the buttons simultaneously to start the synchronized performance .
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unexpected
unexpected
[Adjective]

happening or appearing without warning, causing surprise

Ex: The team 's unexpected victory shocked the fans .
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predictable
predictable
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The outcome of the experiment was predictable, based on the known laws of physics .
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defeated
defeated
[Adjective]

having been beaten in a competition, battle, or struggle

Ex: The defeated proposal failed to gain support from the board members .
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script
script
[noun]

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

Ex: The film 's script was adapted from a popular novel .
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to add
to add
[Verb]

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

Ex: I added a few extra hours to my schedule to finish the work .
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title
title
[noun]

the name given to a movie, book, etc.

Ex: The artwork 's title captures the essence of the artist 's inspiration .
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credit
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: She was excited to see her name in the credits for the first time as a production assistant.
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creative
creative
[Adjective]

making use of imagination or innovation in bringing something into existence

Ex: My friend is very creative, she designed and sewed her own dress for the party .
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manager
manager
[noun]

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

Ex: The soccer team 's manager led them to victory in the championship .
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club
club
[noun]

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

Ex: We 're going to a popular club downtown tonight .
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editorial
editorial
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Editorial commentary was included throughout the issue .
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director
director
[noun]

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

Ex: He serves as the director of the museum , curating exhibits and preserving artifacts .
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animator
animator
[noun]

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

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programmer

a person who writes computer programs

Ex: He enjoys the creativity and problem-solving involved in being a programmer.
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news
news
[noun]

reports on recent events that are broadcast or published

Ex: Breaking news about the earthquake spread rapidly across social media.
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photographer

someone whose hobby or job is taking photographs

Ex: She hired a photographer to take family portraits for their holiday cards .
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songwriter

someone who writes the words of songs and sometimes their music

Ex: He collaborates with other musicians , often working as a songwriter on various projects .
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storyboard

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

Ex: A well-designed storyboard helps visualize the flow of a movie .
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artist
artist
[noun]

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

Ex: The street artist was drawing portraits for passersby .
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stunt
stunt
[noun]

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

Ex: She executed a stunt that no one had tried before .
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talk show
talk show
[noun]

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

Ex: A live audience attended the talk show to interact with the guests .
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host
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's engaging personality kept the audience tuned in for the entire hour .
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quality
quality
[noun]

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

Ex: We need to improve the quality of our communication to avoid misunderstandings and conflicts .
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assurance
assurance
[noun]

a promise or pledge to do something

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analyst
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: Market analysts study consumer trends and competitor strategies to advise companies on marketing strategies .
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content
content
[noun]

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

Ex: She poured the contents of the jar into the mixing bowl.
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manager
manager
[noun]

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

Ex: The soccer team 's manager led them to victory in the championship .
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amateur
amateur
[noun]

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

Ex: As an amateur, he entered the race for the experience rather than aiming to win .
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conflict
conflict
[noun]

a disagreement or argument over something important

Ex: Miscommunication often leads to unnecessary conflict.
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dangerous
dangerous
[Adjective]

capable of destroying or causing harm to a person or thing

Ex: The mountain path is slippery and considered dangerous.
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major
major
[Adjective]

serious and of great importance

Ex: The major decision to expand operations overseas was met with cautious optimism .
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social event

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

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truth
truth
[noun]

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

Ex: Personal honesty and transparency contribute to a culture of truth.
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extra
extra
[noun]

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

Ex: Being an extra in the film gave him a brief glimpse of the glamorous world of movie-making .
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to register

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

Ex: The students were required to registe with the school administration.
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agency
agency
[noun]

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

Ex: An insurance agency sells and services insurance policies to clients , acting as a liaison between the insurer and the insured .
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exclusively
exclusively
[Adverb]

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

Ex: The event is exclusively for invited guests ; no public admission is allowed .
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reasonable
reasonable
[Adjective]

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

Ex: They sought advice from a reasonable and experienced friend .
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to explode

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

Ex: The grenade exploded, creating chaos and panic among the soldiers .
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explosion
explosion
[noun]

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 was so powerful that it could be heard from miles away .
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jury
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 jury was composed of individuals from various professions and backgrounds .
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convincing
convincing
[Adjective]

able to make someone believe that something is right or true

Ex: The convincing logic of her proposal won over the skeptical members of the committee .
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challenging
challenging
[Adjective]

difficult to accomplish, requiring skill or effort

Ex: Completing the obstacle course was challenging, pushing participants to their physical limits.
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to notice
to notice
[Verb]

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

Ex: I noticed the time and realized I was late for my appointment .
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to compare

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

Ex: The chef likes to compare different cooking techniques to enhance flavors .
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tutorial
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: The online tutorial included interactive exercises and quizzes to reinforce learning objectives .
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to rehearse

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

Ex: The choir members dedicated extra time to rehearse their harmonies for the upcoming concert .
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to shoot
to shoot
[Verb]

to film or take a photograph of something

Ex: The director asked the crew to shoot the scene from different angles for variety .
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to find
to find
[Verb]

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

Ex: We found the book we were looking for on the top shelf.
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location
location
[noun]

the geographic position of someone or something

Ex: She found a secluded location by the lake to relax and unwind .
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to edit
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: The editor used advanced editing software to edit the comedy special .
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World Wide Web

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

Ex: With the World Wide Web, you can learn almost anything from the comfort of your home .
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disc jockey

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

Ex: He 's been a disc jockey for over twenty years , adapting to changes in technology and music trends along the way .
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