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Interchange - Upper-intermediate - Unit 15

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 15 in the Interchange Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "plagiarism", "inadequate", "controversial", etc.

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Interchange - Upper-intermediate
to prohibit

to formally forbid something from being done, particularly by law

Ex: The regulations prohibit parking in front of fire hydrants to ensure easy access for emergency vehicles .
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law
law
[noun]

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

Ex: It 's important to know your rights under the law.
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to pass
to pass
[Verb]

to make or accept a law by voting or by decree

Ex: The United Nations Security Council has passed a resolution asking the two countries to resume peace negotiations .
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unmarried
unmarried
[Adjective]

not having a legal or official romantic partner

Ex: Many unmarried couples choose to cohabit without formalizing their relationship through marriage .
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parachuting

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

Ex: Parachuting competitions test participants on precision landing and freefall maneuvers .
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illegal
illegal
[Adjective]

forbidden by the law

Ex: Employers who discriminate against employees based on race or gender are engaging in illegal behavior .
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pigeon
pigeon
[noun]

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

Ex: She took a photo of a pigeon sitting on a statue .
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unattended
unattended
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The unattended store counter led to a few items being stolen .
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vehicle
vehicle
[noun]

a means of transportation used to carry people or goods from one place to another, typically on roads or tracks

Ex: The accident involved three vehicles.
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to pretend

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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rule
rule
[noun]

instructions or guidelines that determine how a game or sport is played

Ex: The game has rules for scoring points .
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regulation

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

Ex: Environmental regulations limit the amount of pollutants that factories can release into the air and water .
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to install

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

Ex: To enhance energy efficiency , they decided to install solar panels on the roof .
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soundproof
soundproof
[Adjective]

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

Ex: He wore soundproof headphones to concentrate in the noisy environment .
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to permit
to permit
[Verb]

to allow something or someone to do something

Ex: The manager permits employees to take an extra break if needed .
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owner
owner
[noun]

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

Ex: The software owner is responsible for maintaining and updating the application .
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leash
leash
[noun]

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

Ex: He forgot to bring a leash and had to carry the small dog in his arms .
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litter
litter
[noun]

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

Ex: The city fined him for throwing litter out of his car window .
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helmet
helmet
[noun]

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

Ex: The astronaut secured her space helmet before stepping onto the launchpad.
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controversial
controversial
[Adjective]

causing a lot of strong public disagreement or discussion

Ex: She made a controversial claim about the health benefits of the diet .
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community
community
[noun]

a group of people who live in the same area

Ex: They moved to a new city and quickly became involved in their new community.
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issue
issue
[noun]

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

Ex: The bank faced an issue with its online banking portal , causing inconvenience to users .
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to bully
to bully
[Verb]

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

Ex: The online troll would bully people on social media , leaving hurtful comments and spreading negativity .
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homelessness

the fact or condition of not having a home

Ex: She dedicated her career to raising awareness about homelessness and advocating for policy changes .
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inadequate
inadequate
[Adjective]

not meeting the expected level of quality, skill, or ability

Ex: The software 's inadequate design caused frequent crashes .
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irregular
irregular
[Adjective]

not conforming to established rules, patterns, or norms

Ex: Her irregular speech pattern puzzled her colleagues , who found it difficult to understand her .
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trash collection

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

Ex: Many people move to rural areas to escape noise pollution.
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lack
lack
[noun]

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

Ex: The community faced a severe lack of healthcare resources .
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affordable
affordable
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The online retailer specializes in affordable electronic gadgets and accessories .
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noise pollution

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

Ex: Experts warn that noise pollution impacts mental health .
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overcrowded
overcrowded
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The train was overcrowded, and there was barely enough room to stand .
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stray
stray
[Adjective]

(with reference to an animal) lost or wandered away from its home or natural habitat

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crime
crime
[noun]

an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system

Ex: The increase in violent crime has made residents feel unsafe .
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vandalism
vandalism
[noun]

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

Ex: Volunteers organized a cleanup effort to repair the damage caused by vandalism in the local park .
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mayor
mayor
[noun]

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

Ex: A new mayor will be chosen in the upcoming election .
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persuasive
persuasive
[Adjective]

capable of convincing others to do or believe something particular

Ex: The speaker gave a persuasive argument that won over the audience .
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plagiarism

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

Ex: Many universities use software to check for plagiarism.
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aside
aside
[Adverb]

toward the side and away from the main path

Ex: She cleared the clutter off the table and pushed it aside.
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to suspect

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

Ex: They suspect the company may be hiding some important information .
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available
available
[Adjective]

ready for being used or acquired

Ex: We have made the necessary documents available for download on our website .
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to commit
to commit
[Verb]

to do a particular thing that is unlawful or wrong

Ex: The hacker was apprehended for committing cybercrimes , including unauthorized access to sensitive information .
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various
various
[Adjective]

several and of different types or kinds

Ex: The library offers various genres of books to cater to different interests .
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article
article
[noun]

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

Ex: The science journal published an article on recent discoveries in space exploration .
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property
property
[noun]

a thing or all the things that a person owns

Ex: She inherited a large amount of property from her grandparents .
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source
source
[noun]

a book or a document that supplies information in a research and is referred to

Ex: Wikipedia is not always a reliable source for academic work .
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to combine

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

Ex: In team sports , individual skills and strategies combine to achieve victory on the field .
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to approach

to go close or closer to something or someone

Ex: Last night , the police approached the suspect 's house with caution .
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consequence

a phenomenon or event that follows from and is caused by a previous action or occurrence

Ex: The argument was a consequence of misunderstandings .
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childcare
childcare
[noun]

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

Ex: Some parents prefer home-based childcare over daycare centers .
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healthcare

the health services and treatments given to people

Ex: Advances in technology have revolutionized modern healthcare, making treatments more effective and accessible .
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