Interchange - Beginner - Unit 12 - Part 2

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 12 - Part 2 in the Interchange Beginner coursebook, such as "electricity", "change", "sore", etc.

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Interchange - Beginner

a source of power used for lighting, heating, and operating machines

Ex: Power plants generate electricity that is distributed to homes and businesses .
natural [adjective]

originating from or created by nature, not made or caused by humans

Ex: The table was crafted from natural wood , showcasing its organic grain patterns .

to make a person or thing different

Ex: The accident changed everything for him .
cold [noun]

a mild disease that we usually get when viruses affect our body and make us cough, sneeze, or have fever

Ex:
to cough [verb]

to push air out of our mouth with a sudden noise

Ex: Please cover your mouth when you cough .
fever [noun]

a condition when the body temperature rises, usually when we are sick

Ex: The doctor said the fever should subside in a couple of days .

a condition when you feel pain in the throat, usually caused by bacteria or viruses

Ex: He always gets a sore throat when the weather changes
glad [adjective]

pleased about something

Ex: I 'm glad that the weather cleared up for our outdoor event .
common [adjective]

regular and without any exceptional features

Ex: The restaurant offered common dishes like pasta and salad .
remedy [noun]

a treatment or medicine for a disease or to reduce pain that is not severe

Ex: Natural remedies like acupuncture and massage therapy are gaining popularity as alternatives to traditional medicine .

a herb with small white flowers and a pleasant, soothing aroma

Ex: The herbalist recommended chamomile for digestive discomfort .

a liquid medicine that helps one to stop coughing

Ex: Over-the-counter cough syrup is available at any pharmacy .

a soup made from chicken, vegetables, herbs, and sometimes noodles or rice, often consumed during times of illness or in cold weather

Ex: The restaurant serves a delicious chicken soup with fresh herbs .

a type of medication used to relieve the symptoms of the common cold, such as runny nose, cough, and sore throat

Ex: He prefers liquid cold medicine because it works faster .

liquid medication dropped into the eye with the use of a special device that releases one drop at a time

Ex: He applied the eye drops gently into each eye .
aspirin [noun]

a type of medicine taken to relieve pain, bring down a fever, etc.

Ex: He keeps a bottle of aspirin in his desk drawer for emergencies .
antacid [noun]

a medication that reduces or neutralizes the acidity of the body, particularly the stomach

Ex: The doctor suggested taking an antacid after meals to reduce stomach discomfort .

liquid medication sprayed into the nose with the use of a special device

Ex: She sprayed the nasal spray into each nostril as instructed .
ice pack [noun]

a waterproof bag filled with frozen material, such as crushed ice, used to cool parts of the body to reduce swelling, relieve pain, etc.

Ex: He kept an ice pack on his knee after the injury .
pill [noun]

a small round medication we take whole when we are sick

Ex: My allergy pills are in the medicine cabinet .
exhausted [adjective]

feeling extremely tired physically or mentally, often due to a lack of sleep

Ex: She felt mentally exhausted after dealing with a challenging project at work .
all right [interjection]

used to show our agreement or satisfaction with something

Ex: All right , I 'll take care of the laundry .
to get [verb]

to receive or come to have something

Ex: They got an invitation to the exclusive event .
to drink [verb]

to put water, coffee, or other type of liquid inside of our body through our mouth

Ex: I usually drink a cup of green tea in the afternoon .
to take [verb]

to reach for something and hold it

Ex: May I take your coat and hat , sir ?
to stay [verb]

to remain in a particular place

Ex: We 'll stay at the office to finish the project on time .
to work [verb]

to do certain physical or mental activities in order to achieve a result or as a part of our job

Ex: They ca n't work if the internet is down .
advice [noun]

a suggestion or an opinion that is given with regard to making the best decision in a specific situation

Ex: His advice on investing wisely proved invaluable during the economic downturn .
to hurt [verb]

to cause injury or physical pain to yourself or someone else

Ex: I hurt my back lifting that heavy box .
sore [adjective]

(of a body part) feeling painful or tender, often as a result of injury, strain, or illness

Ex: Sarah 's feet were sore from walking around in high heels all day .
dry [adjective]

lacking moisture or liquid

Ex: The towel felt dry to the touch after being hung out in the sun .
heart [noun]

the body part that pushes the blood to go to all parts of our body

Ex: She placed her hand over her heart and felt it beat strongly .
to beat [verb]

to strike someone repeatedly, usually causing physical harm or injury

Ex: In the movie , the hero beats the villain in a dramatic fight scene .
to lose [verb]

to be deprived of or stop having someone or something

Ex: She began to lose interest in the project as it became more complicated .
piece [noun]

a part of an object, broken or cut from a larger one

Ex: The tailor carefully cut the fabric into small pieces before sewing them together to create a stunning garment .
skin [noun]

the thin layer of tissue that covers the body of a person or an animal

Ex: The baby 's skin was soft and smooth to the touch .
brain [noun]

the body part that is inside our head controlling how we feel, think, move, etc.

Ex: She used her brain to solve the difficult puzzle .
signal [noun]

a gesture or action used to convey a message without using words

Ex: He nodded his head as a signal of agreement during the meeting .
to stop [verb]

to not move anymore

Ex: The train does n't stop on this route after 6 PM .
asleep [adjective]

not conscious or awake

Ex: The baby was finally asleep after hours of crying .
cell [noun]

an organism's smallest unit, capable of functioning on its own

Ex: The discovery of cells and the development of cell theory by scientists such as Robert Hooke and Theodor Schwann revolutionized our understanding of living organisms .
to help [verb]

to give someone what they need

Ex: The teacher helped the student with her homework .
to tell [verb]

to use words and give someone information

Ex: She told her friend about the new restaurant in town .