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Interchange - Upper-intermediate - Unit 16

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 16 in the Interchange Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "obstacle", "preserve", "soar", etc.

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Interchange - Upper-intermediate
to reach
to reach
[Verb]

to come to a certain level or state, or a specific point in time

Ex: Daytime temperatures can reach 40°C. 
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goal
goal
[noun]

our purpose or desired result

Ex: Her goal is to become a successful entrepreneur and start her own business. 
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common
common
[Adjective]

regular and without any exceptional features

Ex: The meeting was filled with common tasks and discussions. 
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dream
dream
[noun]

a series of images, feelings, or events happening in one's mind during sleep

Ex: She had a vivid dream about flying over mountains. 
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to win
to win
[Verb]

to become the most successful, the luckiest, or the best in a game, race, fight, etc.

Ex: Our team won the championship after a hard-fought season. 
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competition

an event or contest in which individuals or teams compete against each other

Ex: The annual chess competition draws players from around the world. 
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promotion
promotion
[noun]

an act of raising someone to a higher rank or position

Ex: A promotion often comes with increased responsibilities. 
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famous
famous
[Adjective]

known by a lot of people

Ex: The famous singer performed to a sold-out crowd at the arena. 
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to [travel] light

to travel with only the essential items and no unnecessary baggage

Ex: She prefers to travel light and only packs the essentials for her trips. 
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marathon
marathon
[noun]

a running race of 26 miles or 42 kilometers

Ex: She trained for months to run her first marathon. 
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able
able
[Adjective]

having the necessary skill, power, resources, etc. for doing something

Ex: She is able to speak five languages fluently. 
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respected
respected
[Adjective]

admired and valued by others for one's qualities, achievements, or actions

Ex: He was a respected elder in the community, known for his wisdom and compassion. 
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healthy
healthy
[Adjective]

(of a person) not having physical or mental problems

Ex: Despite her age, she's very healthy and active. 
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lifestyle
lifestyle
[noun]

a type of life that a person or group is living

Ex: Her healthy lifestyle includes regular exercise and a balanced diet. 
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to plant
to plant
[Verb]

to put a seed, plant, etc. in the ground to grow

Ex: Each spring, the community comes together to plant flowers in the town square. 
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accomplishment

a desired and impressive goal achieved through hard work

Ex: Graduating with honors was a significant accomplishment for Sarah after years of dedicated study. 
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amateur
amateur
[noun]

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

Ex: She started as an amateur in photography but quickly developed her skills. 
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athlete
athlete
[noun]

a person who is good at sports and physical exercise, and often competes in sports competitions

Ex: As a professional athlete, he maintained a strict diet and exercise routine. 
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blogger
blogger
[noun]

an individual who maintains and regularly adds new content to a blog

Ex: The blogger published a new blog post discussing the latest trends in fashion. 
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musician
musician
[noun]

someone who plays a musical instrument or writes music, especially as a profession

Ex: As a musician, he finds inspiration in everyday sounds and rhythms. 
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obstacle
obstacle
[noun]

an intangible difficulty or challenge that must be overcome

Ex: Fear of failure was the main obstacle to her success. 
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inspirational
inspirational
[Adjective]

providing motivation, encouragement, enthusiasm, or a sense of purpose

Ex: The coach's inspirational speech before the game inspired the team to give their best effort. 
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pleasure
pleasure
[noun]

a feeling of great enjoyment and happiness

Ex: She felt immense pleasure upon hearing the good news about her promotion. 
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achievement

the action or process of reaching a particular thing

Ex: He beamed with pride as he recounted his achievement of climbing the highest peak in the country. 
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development

a process or state in which something becomes more advanced, stronger, etc.

Ex: The development of new technologies has transformed modern life. 
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positive
positive
[Adjective]

displaying approval, support, or agreement

Ex: Her feedback was positive, praising the team's efforts. 
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to review
to review
[Verb]

to share personal opinions about a book, movie, or media to inform and provide insights into its strengths and weaknesses

Ex: She reviewed the latest novel, highlighting its compelling characters and thought-provoking themes. 
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remote
remote
[Adjective]

far away in space or distant in position

Ex: The remote village nestled deep in the mountains was accessible only by a rugged trail. 
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worker
worker
[noun]

someone who does manual work, particularly a heavy and exhausting one to earn money

Ex: The worker spent the entire day repairing the machinery. 
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tropical
tropical
[Adjective]

associated with or characteristic of the tropics, regions of the Earth near the equator known for their warm climate and lush vegetation

Ex: Tropical rainforests are biodiverse ecosystems found near the equator. 
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reason
reason
[noun]

something that explains an action or event

Ex: She provided a valid reason for being late to the meeting. 
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to soar
to soar
[Verb]

to increase rapidly to a high level

Ex: The price of Bitcoin soared to an all-time high last week. 
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combination

a unified whole created by joining or mixing two or more distinct elements or parts together

Ex: The combination of flour, eggs, and milk results in a smooth pancake batter. 
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determination

the quality of working toward something despite difficulties

Ex: Her determination helped her complete the marathon despite the challenges. 
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plenty
plenty
[pronoun]

a plentiful or abundant amount of something

Ex: She found plenty of interesting books at the library to read over the summer. 
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entertainment

movies, television shows, etc. or an activity that is made for people to enjoy

Ex: Music festivals provide entertainment for music lovers. 
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to qualify

to meet the needed requirements or conditions to be considered suitable for a particular role, status, benefit, etc.

Ex: She studied hard to qualify for the prestigious scholarship. 
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to switch
to switch
[Verb]

to change from one thing, such as a task, major, conversation topic, job, etc. to a completely different one

Ex: After completing the morning meeting, she decided to switch tasks and focus on a different project. 
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hurdle
hurdle
[noun]

a light, movable barrier that competitors must jump over in certain races

Ex: The runner cleared the first hurdle effortlessly. 
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disadvantage

a situation that has fewer or no benefits over another, which makes succeeding difficult

Ex: Growing up in a remote village put him at a disadvantage compared to his peers in the city. 
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financial
financial
[Adjective]

related to money or its management

Ex: The company's financial performance improved after implementing cost-saving measures. 
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altitude
altitude
[noun]

the distance between an object or point and sea level

Ex: The airplane reached a cruising altitude of 30,000 feet above sea level. 
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steam
steam
[noun]

the hot gas produced when water is heated to the boiling point

Ex: Steam rose from the kettle as the water reached its boiling point. 
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opportunity

a situation or a chance where doing or achieving something particular becomes possible or easier

Ex: Moving to the city presented her with the opportunity to pursue her dream career in fashion. 
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championship

the status or title that a person gains by being the best player or team in a competition

Ex: The team won the championship after a thrilling final match. 
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proud
proud
[Adjective]

feeling satisfied with someone or one's possessions, achievements, etc.

Ex: She felt proud of her daughter's academic achievements. 
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to preserve

to cause something to remain in its original state without any significant change

Ex: Historical artifacts are preserved in museums to maintain their original condition. 
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global
global
[Adjective]

regarding or affecting the entire world

Ex: The pandemic has had a global impact on public health, economies, and daily life. 
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