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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painting

[noun]

a picture created by paint

Ex: This painting captures the beauty of the night sky filled with stars .

painter

[noun]

an artist who paints pictures

Ex: The surrealist painter's works are filled with symbolism and unusual imagery .

talented

[Adjective]

possessing a natural skill or ability for something

Ex: The company is looking for talented engineers to join their team .

courage

[noun]

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

Ex: Overcoming fear requires both courage and determination .

tragedy

[noun]

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

Ex: The tragedy of the war affected millions .

hope

[noun]

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

Ex: The discovery of a potential treatment gave hope to patients suffering from the disease .

polio

[noun]

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

Ex: Polio outbreaks declined after mass immunization .

to develop

[Verb]

to change and become stronger or more advanced

Ex: As the disease progresses , symptoms may develop in more severe forms .

illness

[noun]

the state of being physically or mentally sick

Ex: His sudden illness worried everyone in the office .

damaged

[Adjective]

(of a person or thing) harmed or spoiled

Ex: The damaged reputation of the company led to decreased sales .

forever

[Adverb]

used to describe a period of time that has no end

Ex: Their bond felt forever, beyond the passage of time .

strong

[Adjective]

having a lot of physical power

Ex: The athlete 's strong legs helped him run faster .

destiny

[noun]

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

Ex: He embraced his destiny, ready for whatever lay ahead .

injury

[noun]

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

Ex: The soldier received an award for bravery after an injury in battle .

to refuse

[Verb]

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

Ex: He had to refuse the invitation due to a prior commitment .

alone

[Adverb]

without anyone else

Ex: I traveled alone to Europe last summer .

to suffer

[Verb]

to experience and be affected by something bad or unpleasant

Ex: He suffered a lot of pain after the accident .

health

[noun]

the general condition of a person's mind or body

Ex: He decided to take a break from work to focus on his health and well-being .

rest

[noun]

a part of something that is left

Ex: The team completed most of the project , but the rest will have to be finished tomorrow .

unusual

[Adjective]

not commonly happening or done

Ex: The restaurant ’s menu features unusual dishes from around the world .

achievement

[noun]

something that has been successfully done, particularly through hard work

Ex: Learning a new language fluently is a remarkable achievement that opens doors to new cultures .

marriage

[noun]

the formal and legal relationship between two people who are married

Ex: They exchanged vows in a beautiful ceremony to signify their marriage.

by far

[Adverb]

to a significant or notable degree beyond all others

Ex: By far, this project has been the most challenging .

pregnant

[Adjective]

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

Ex: Despite being pregnant with twins , Mary continued to work and maintain her daily routine .

unfortunately

[Adverb]

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

Ex: Unfortunately, the company had to downsize , resulting in the layoff of several employees .

poor

[Adjective]

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

Ex: Unforunately , the poor elderly couple relied on government assistance to cover their expenses .

braid

[noun]

a length of hair formed by twisting three or more bands of hair together

thick

[Adjective]

having a long distance between opposite sides

Ex: The book's cover is made from cardboard that's half an inch thick, giving it durability.

naturally

[Adverb]

in accordance with what is logical, typical, or expected

Ex: Naturally, he was nervous before his big presentation .

to notice

[Verb]

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

Ex: I noticed the time and realized I was late for my appointment .

beauty

[noun]

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

Ex: The beauty of the historic architecture drew tourists from around the world .

to amaze

[Verb]

to greatly surprise someone

Ex: The generosity of the donation amazed the charity workers .

honesty

[noun]

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

Ex: Honesty about your feelings can strengthen personal connections .

originality

[noun]

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

to destroy

[Verb]

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

Ex: Right now , the construction work is actively destroying the natural habitat of some endangered species .

attention

[noun]

the act of taking notice of someone or something

Ex: She gave her full attention to the child who needed help .

traditional

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The company ’s traditional dress code requires formal attire , while other workplaces are adopting casual policies .

to recognize

[Verb]

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

Ex: I recognized the song as soon as it started playing .

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Interchange - Intermediate - Unit 1 - Part 2