Interchange - Upper-intermediate - Unit 15

to formally forbid something from being done, particularly by law

a country's rules that all of its citizens are required to obey

to make or accept a law by voting or by decree

not having a legal or official romantic partner

the activity of jumping down from a flying plane with a parachute

forbidden by the law

a bird with short legs and a short beak which typically has gray and white feathers

not being taken care of or looked after, especially due to a lack of attention or absence of a responsible person

a large object with an engine, such as a car or truck, used for transporting people or goods

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

an instruction that says what is or is not allowed in a given situation or while playing a game

a rule made by the government, an authority, etc. to control or govern something within a particular area

to set a piece of equipment in place and make it ready for use

preventing sound from entering or leaving a room or space, typically through the use of special materials or construction techniques

to allow something or someone to do something

a person, entity, or organization that possesses, controls, or has legal rights to something

a long piece of rope, leather strap or light chain used for guiding and controlling a dog or other animals

waste such as bottles, papers, etc. that people throw on a sidewalk, park, or other public place

a hard hat worn by soldiers, bikers, etc. for protection

causing a lot of strong public disagreement or discussion

a group of people who live in the same area

problems or difficulties that arise, especially in relation to a service or facility, which require resolution or attention

to use power or influence to frighten or harm someone weaker or more vulnerable

the fact or condition of not having a home

not having the required amount or quality

not conforming to established rules, patterns, or norms

the process of picking up garbage and waste from households or public areas for disposal or recycling

the absence or insufficiency of something, often implying a deficiency or shortage

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

any unwanted or excessive sound that may cause harm or disturbance to human or animal life

(of a space or area) filled with too many people or things, causing discomfort or lack of space

an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system

the illegal act of purposefully damaging a property belonging to another person or organization

someone who is elected to be the head of a town or city

capable of convincing others to do or believe something particular

the act of using someone else's work or ideas without giving them proper credit or permission

toward the side and away from the main path

to think that something is probably true, especially something bad, without having proof

ready for being used or acquired

to do a particular thing that is unlawful or wrong

several and of different types or kinds

a piece of writing about a particular subject on a website, in a newspaper, magazine, or other publication

a thing or all the things that a person owns

(of different elements) to come together in order to shape a single unit or a group

to go close or closer to something or someone

a result, particularly an unpleasant one

the act of looking after children, especially while their parents are working

the health services and treatments given to people