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 set of rules made by the government, etc., dealing with the procedures or details

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

an important matter about which people argue or talk

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

the fact or state of not having a home

not having the required amount or quality

not following a regular or predictable pattern

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

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

an illegal act that is punishable by law

the intentional damage or destruction of 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

out of one's way or thoughts

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

ready for being used or acquired

to do something that is illegal 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

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

(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