Interchange - Pre-intermediate - Unit 14 - Part 2

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 14 - Part 2 in the Interchange Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "especially", "auction", "mile", etc.

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most [determiner]

used to indicate the greatest quantity or degree

Ex: This room receives the most sunlight in the entire house .

especially [adverb]

used for showing that what you are saying is more closely related to a specific thing or person than others

Ex: The restaurant is known for its diverse menu , especially its selection of vegetarian dishes .

to stand [verb]

to be willing to accept or tolerate a difficult situation

Ex: The dedicated team had to stand the long hours and tight deadlines during the busy season .

to enjoy [verb]

to take pleasure or find happiness in something or someone

Ex: He often enjoys hiking in the mountains during the weekends .

museum [noun]

a place where important cultural, artistic, historical, or scientific objects are kept and shown to the public

Ex: I visited the museum to learn about ancient civilizations .

local [adjective]

related or belonging to a particular area or place that someone lives in or mentions

Ex: We decided to support local businesses by purchasing goods from nearby shops .

boring [adjective]

making us feel tired and unsatisfied because of not being interesting

Ex: The lecture was so boring that several students left early .

tourist [noun]

someone who visits a place or travels to different places for pleasure

Ex: She worked as a tour guide , assisting tourists in understanding the history of the city .

surprising [adjective]

causing a feeling of shock, disbelief, or wonder

Ex: It 's surprising how quickly the time has passed .

fact [noun]

something that is known to be true or real, especially when it can be proved

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hot [adjective]

having a higher than normal temperature

Ex: The hot water in the shower helped me relax after a long day .

death [noun]

the fact or act of dying

Ex: The death of his mother changed his perspective on life .

to reach [verb]

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

Ex: His parents have not yet reached retirement age .

Earth [noun]

a big round mass covered in land and water, on which we all live

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square [noun]

an open area in a city or town where two or more streets meet

Ex: Tourists gathered in the square to take photos .

mile [noun]

a unit of measuring length equal to 1.6 kilometers or 1760 yards

Ex: The highway exit is just a few miles ahead .

windy [adjective]

having a lot of strong winds

Ex: It was too windy to have a picnic at the beach .

continent [noun]

any of the large land masses of the earth surrounded by sea such as Europe, Africa or Asia

Ex: Asia is the largest continent and is home to many ancient civilizations .

across [preposition]

on the opposite side of a given area or location

Ex: The bakery is located just across the street .

tiger [noun]

a type of large and wild animal that is from the cat family, has orange fur and black stripes, and is mostly found in Asia

Ex: The tiger is a majestic and powerful wild animal .

lion [noun]

a powerful and large animal that is from the cat family and mostly found in Africa, with the male having a large mane

Ex: The lion 's roar can be heard from miles away , establishing its dominance .

pound [noun]

a unit for measuring weight equal to 16 ounces or 0.454 kilograms

Ex: The recipe called for two pounds of flour to make a large batch of bread .

auction [noun]

a public sale in which goods or properties are sold to the person who bids higher

Ex: The auction attracted collectors from around the world .

best-selling [adjective]

(of a book or other product) sold in large quantities because of gaining significant popularity among people

Ex: The best-selling artist won multiple awards for her music .

moon [noun]

the circular object going around the earth, visible mostly at night

Ex: Selenophiles have a deep and intense love for the moon .

Jupiter [noun]

the 5th and the largest planet of the solar system located between Mars and Saturn

Ex: Jupiter is more than 300 times the mass of Earth .

object [noun]

a non-living thing that one can touch or see

Ex: The telescope allowed astronomers to observe distant objects in the night sky .

solar system [noun]

the sun and the group of planets orbiting around it, including the earth

Ex: Some moons in the solar system may have conditions suitable for life .

freezing [adjective]

regarding extremely cold temperatures, typically below the freezing point of water

Ex: Animals sought shelter from the freezing cold in dens and burrows .

average [adjective]

calculated by adding a set of numbers together and dividing this amount by the total number of amounts in that set

Ex: She calculated the average speed of the car during the trip .

degree [noun]

a unit of measurement for temperature, angles, or levels of intensity, such as Celsius degrees or a degree of pain

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minus [adjective]

showing a negative value or quantity such as a weather degree

at least [adverb]

in a manner that conveys the minimum amount or number needed

Ex: The project requires at least five team members to be successful .

cold [adjective]

having a temperature lower than the human body's average temperature

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favorite [adjective]

liked or preferred the most among the rest that are from the same category

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Interchange - Pre-intermediate
Classroom Language	Unit 1 - Part 1	Unit 1 - Part 2	Unit 2 - Part 1
Unit 2 - Part 2	Unit 2 - Part 3	Unit 3 - Part 1	Unit 3 - Part 2
Unit 3 - Part 3	Unit 4 - Part 1	Unit 4 - Part 2	Unit 5
Unit 6 - Part 1	Unit 6 - Part 2	Unit 7 - Part 1	Unit 7 - Part 2
Unit 8 - Part 1	Unit 8 - Part 2	Unit 9 - Part 1	Unit 9 - Part 2
Unit 10 - Part 1	Unit 10 - Part 2	Unit 11 - Part 1	Unit 11 - Part 2
Unit 12 - Part 1	Unit 12 - Part 2	Unit 13 - Part 1	Unit 13 - Part 2
Unit 14 - Part 1	Unit 14 - Part 2	Unit 14 - Part 3	Unit 15
Unit 16 - Part 1	Unit 16 - Part 2