Interchange - Intermediate - Unit 1 - Part 2

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 1 - Part 2 in the Interchange Intermediate coursebook, such as "tragedy", "suffer", "destiny", etc.

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Interchange - Intermediate
painting [noun]

a picture created by paint

Ex: She gifted me a beautiful painting of a serene beach at sunset .
painter [noun]

an artist who paints pictures

Ex: The painter captures everyday life in her city with a unique style .
talented [adjective]

possessing a natural skill or ability for something

Ex: The team has several talented players this season .
courage [noun]

the quality to face danger or hardship without giving in to fear

Ex: His courage in the face of adversity inspired everyone around him .
tragedy [noun]

an event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress, such as a natural disaster or a serious accident

Ex: The plane crash was the worst tragedy in years .
hope [noun]

a feeling of expectation and desire for a particular thing to happen or to be true

Ex: The child 's eyes sparkled with hope as she made a wish upon a shooting star .
polio [noun]

a disabling and life-threatening disease that causes nerve injuries leading to permanent paralysis, happens mostly in children younger than five

Ex: The government launched a polio vaccination campaign .

to change and become stronger or more advanced

Ex: Over time , economies can develop and become more resilient to external shocks .
illness [noun]

the state of being physically or mentally sick

Ex: He recovered from his illness after a long treatment .
damaged [adjective]

(of a person or thing) harmed or spoiled

Ex: She felt emotionally damaged after the breakup .
forever [adverb]

used to describe a period of time that has no end

Ex: The book will remain a classic forever .
strong [adjective]

having a lot of physical power

Ex: The strong athlete easily lifted the weights in the gym .
destiny [noun]

the events or situations that are predetermined or inevitable for a person, often believed to be controlled by a higher power

Ex: The prophecy foretold his destiny as a legendary hero .
injury [noun]

any physical damage to a part of the body caused by an accident or attack

Ex: She 's been doing exercises to heal her shoulder injury .

to say or show one's unwillingness to do something that someone has asked

Ex: The employee had to refuse the assignment as it conflicted with their current workload .
alone [adverb]

without anyone else

Ex: I am not brave enough to go camping alone .

to experience and be affected by something bad or unpleasant

Ex: The company suffered financial losses during the economic downturn .
health [noun]

the general condition of a person's mind or body

Ex: Mental health is just as important as physical health and should be prioritized in our daily lives .
rest [noun]

a part of something that is left

Ex: She used some of the money to pay bills and saved the rest for a vacation .
unusual [adjective]

not commonly happening or done

Ex: The concert started at an unusual time , late in the afternoon .

something that has been successfully done, particularly through hard work

Ex: Despite the initial challenges , the team 's successful launch of the new product was a significant achievement .
marriage [noun]

the formal and legal relationship between two people who are married

Ex: In many cultures , marriage is considered a lifelong commitment .
by far [adverb]

to a significant or notable degree beyond all others

Ex: The new model is by far better than the previous one .
pregnant [adjective]

(of a woman or a female animal) carrying a baby inside one's body

Ex: The pregnant elephant had a gestation period of nearly two years before giving birth to her calf .

used to express regret or say that something is disappointing or sad

Ex: Unfortunately , the concert was canceled at the last minute , disappointing fans who had eagerly anticipated the event .
poor [adjective]

owning a very small amount of money or a very small number of things

Ex: The poor family lived in a small , rundown house .
braid [noun]

a hairstyle created by interweaving three or more strands of hair into a patterned structure

Ex: He admired the intricate braid woven with colorful ribbons .
thick [adjective]

having a long distance between opposite sides

Ex: The walls of the fortress were thick , offering protection against enemy attacks .
naturally [adverb]

in accordance with what is logical, typical, or expected

Ex: Naturally , he was upset when he did n't get the job he had hoped for .

to pay attention and become aware of a particular thing or person

Ex: Did you notice the new employee in our department ?
beauty [noun]

the quality of being attractive or pleasing, particularly to the eye

Ex: The garden 's beauty was enhanced by the blooming flowers .
to amaze [verb]

to greatly surprise someone

Ex: The unexpected plot twist in the book amazed the readers .
honesty [noun]

the quality of behaving or talking in a way that is truthful and free of deception

Ex: The teacher praised her honesty for admitting the mistake .

the quality or state of being new, creative, and unique, not copied from another thing

to cause damage to something in a way that it no longer exists, works, etc.

Ex: Yesterday , the fire tragically destroyed the old library , consuming many valuable books .

the act of taking notice of someone or something

Ex: The bright colors of the painting caught her attention immediately .
traditional [adjective]

belonging to or following the methods or thoughts that are old as opposed to new or different ones

Ex: She decorated her living room in a traditional style , with classic wooden furniture and antique lamps .

to know who a person or what an object is, because we have heard, seen, etc. them before

Ex: The dog recognized its owner ’s scent from a distance .