Interchange - Intermediate - Unit 6 - Part 2

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 6 - Part 2 in the Interchange Intermediate coursebook, such as "admit", "buffet", "madness", etc.

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Interchange - Intermediate
inside [adverb]

in or into a room, building, etc.

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outside [adverb]

in an open area surrounding a building

Ex: The event took place outside on the spacious grounds .
stranger [noun]

someone who is not familiar with a place because it is the first time they have ever been there

Ex: She looked around the room , feeling like a stranger .
balcony [noun]

a platform above the ground level and on the outside wall of a building that we can get into from the upper floor

Ex: He decorated the balcony with potted plants and string lights to create a cozy outdoor space .
can [verb]

to be able to do somehing, make something, etc.

Ex: The skilled chef can prepare a variety of delicious dishes .
could [verb]

used to show the possibility of something happening or being the case

would [verb]

used to offer, suggest, or ask for advice politely

Ex:
to mind [verb]

(often used in negative or question form) to be upset, offended, or bothered by something

Ex: He does n't mind if people disagree with him ; he welcomes different perspectives .
to keep [verb]

to have or continue to have something

Ex: Make sure to keep a spare set of keys in case you get locked out .
to park [verb]

to move a car, bus, etc. into an empty place and leave it there for a short time

Ex: The commuters hurriedly parked their bicycles in the designated area before catching the train .
apology [noun]

something that a person says or writes that shows they regret what they did to someone

Ex: The teacher accepted the student 's apology for not completing the assignment on time .

to ask for something politely or formally

Ex: Please request permission from the supervisor before making any changes to the schedule .
to admit [verb]

to agree with the truth of something, particularly in an unwilling manner

Ex: He often admits when he does n't know the answer .
mistake [noun]

an act or opinion that is wrong

Ex: It 's important to take responsibility for your mistakes rather than shifting blame onto others .
offer [noun]

the action of presenting something verbally

Ex: She smiled at his offer to drive her home .
weird [adjective]

strange in a way that is difficult to understand

Ex: She 's a little weird , always wearing mismatched socks on purpose .

to ask someone questions to see whether they are qualified for a course of study, job, etc.

Ex: We need to interview potential interns for the summer program .
to lend [verb]

to give someone something, like money, expecting them to give it back after a while

Ex: The library is happy to lend books to its members for a set period .

a soft, red juicy fruit with small seeds on its surface

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to wake up later than one intended to

Ex: After a late night , it is easy to accidentally oversleep the next day .
buffet [noun]

a meal with many dishes from which people serve themselves at a table and then eat elsewhere

Ex: The company organized a buffet lunch for its employees during the conference .
to gain [verb]

to obtain something through one's own actions or hard work

Ex: They gained the trust of their clients by consistently delivering exceptional service .
to snore [verb]

to breathe through one's nose and mouth in a noisy way while asleep

Ex: Grandpa tends to snore when he takes a nap in his favorite chair .
patient [noun]

someone who is receiving medical treatment, particularly in a hospital or from a doctor

Ex: My grandmother is a patient at the local dental clinic .
promise [noun]

an assurance or declaration indicating the possible success or occurrence of something in the future

Ex: His academic performance this semester has shown promise , indicating future success .

to have a sudden or complete understanding of a fact or situation

Ex: They only realized the importance of the meeting once it was too late .
terribly [adverb]

in a very unpleasant, poor, or painful manner

Ex: He played terribly during the tournament .
public [adjective]

connected with the general people or society, especially in contrast to specific groups or elites

Ex:
madness [noun]

very stupid behavior that could develop into a dangerous situation

Ex: The decision to invest all his savings in a risky scheme was met with disbelief and labeled as financial madness .

a person who greets and deals with people arriving at or calling a hotel, office building, doctor's office, etc.

Ex: The receptionist at the vet clinic knows all the pets ' names .
server [noun]

someone whose job is to serve meals to customers in a restaurant

Ex: The server brought us the wrong dish by mistake .
chef [noun]

a highly trained cook who often cooks for hotels or restaurants

Ex: The restaurant ’s head chef is known for his innovative dishes that blend traditional flavors with modern techniques .
manager [noun]

someone who is in charge of running a business or managing part or all of a company or organization

Ex: Sarah was promoted to manager of the marketing department .
satisfactory [adjective]

good enough to meet the minimum standard or requirement

Ex: Although not exceptional , his performance was deemed satisfactory for the position .
impossible [adjective]

not able to occur, exist, or be done

Ex: His dream seemed like an impossible goal , yet he pursued it relentlessly .