Interchange - Intermediate - Unit 10 - Part 2

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 10 - Part 2 in the Interchange Intermediate coursebook, such as "efficient", "punctuality", "acceptable", etc.

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trait [noun]

a distinguishing quality or characteristic, especially one that forms part of someone's personality or identity

Ex: Strong communication is a key trait for success in business .

disorganized [adjective]

lacking structure and struggling to manage tasks and time efficiently

Ex: His disorganized schedule made it difficult to keep appointments .

efficient [adjective]

(of a person) capable of performing tasks with the least amount of wasted time, effort, or resources

Ex: The efficient manager streamlined the workflow to boost productivity .

forgetful [adjective]

likely to forget things or having difficulty to remember events

Ex: He ’s forgetful and often forgets people ’s birthdays .

generous [adjective]

having a willingness to freely give or share something with others, without expecting anything in return

Ex: The host was incredibly generous , offering us plenty of food and drinks .

hardworking [adjective]

(of a person) putting in a lot of effort and dedication to achieve goals or complete tasks

Ex:

impatient [adjective]

unable to wait calmly for something or someone, often feeling irritated or frustrated

Ex: The kids became impatient after waiting hours for their turn .

level-headed [adjective]

capable of making good decisions in difficult situations

Ex: Despite the argument , he stayed level-headed and resolved the issue peacefully .

moody [adjective]

experiencing frequent changes in mood, often without apparent reason or explanation

Ex: He became moody whenever he was stressed at work , snapping at his coworkers for no reason .

punctual [adjective]

happening or arriving at the time expected or arranged

Ex: Being punctual shows respect for others ' time .

reliable [adjective]

able to be trusted to perform consistently well and meet expectations

Ex: Despite challenges , the reliable employee consistently meets deadlines and exceeds expectations .

short-tempered [adjective]

having a tendency to become angry quickly

Ex: He 's so short-tempered that even a slow internet connection sets him off .

strict [adjective]

(of a person) inflexible and demanding that rules are followed precisely

Ex: The strict coach required players to adhere to a rigorous training schedule .

serious [adjective]

(of a person) quiet, thoughtful, and showing little emotion in one's manner or appearance

Ex: She maintained a serious expression throughout the meeting .

strange [adjective]

having unusual, unexpected, or confusing qualities

Ex: It 's strange that he did n't call , he 's usually so punctual .

unfriendly [adjective]

not kind or nice toward other people

Ex: The hotel staff were unfriendly and not very helpful .

journalist [noun]

someone who prepares news to be broadcast or writes for newspapers, magazines, or news websites

Ex: My sister is a journalist for a major newspaper .

reporter [noun]

a person who gathers and reports news or does interviews for a newspaper, TV, radio station, etc.

Ex: He 's an investigative reporter who uncovers corruption and misconduct .

article [noun]

a piece of writing about a particular subject on a website, in a newspaper, magazine, or other publication

Ex: In the fashion magazine , there was an article about the latest trends .

stock market [noun]

the business of trading and exchanging shares of different companies

Ex: News of the company 's breakthrough product led to a surge in its stock market value .

pressure [noun]

the use of influence or demands to persuade or force someone to do something

Ex: Political leaders often experience pressure to respond swiftly to crises .

because [conjunction]

used for introducing the reason of something

Ex: She brought an umbrella because it was raining .

reason [noun]

something that explains an action or event

Ex: The teacher explained the reason behind the scientific principle to the students .

cover letter [noun]

a letter sent with a job application explaining your qualifications and interest in the position

Ex: The company requires a cover letter for all applications .

to apply [verb]

to formally request something, such as a place at a university, a job, etc.

Ex: She decided to apply for the scholarship to support her education .

to invite [verb]

to make a formal or friendly request to someone to come somewhere or join something

Ex: We decided to invite the neighbors to our annual barbecue .

in addition to [preposition]

used to add extra or supplementary information

Ex: In addition to the main prize , there are also several consolation prizes .

global [adjective]

regarding or affecting the entire world

Ex: The company operates on a global scale , with offices and operations in multiple countries .

solution [noun]

a way in which a problem can be solved or dealt with

Ex: The puzzle enthusiast quickly found the solution to the crossword puzzle .

importance [noun]

the quality or state of being significant or having a strong influence on something

Ex: The importance of teamwork was highlighted during the project .

employee [noun]

someone who is paid by another to work for them

Ex: The employee took a lunch break in the cafeteria .

result [noun]

something that is caused by something else

Ex: The investigation led to the arrest of the suspect , with the result that crime rates decreased .

contract [noun]

an official agreement between two or more sides that states what each of them has to do

Ex:

punctuality [noun]

the habit or characteristic of being consistently on time

Ex: The boss praised her for her punctuality at every meeting .

to concentrate [verb]

to focus one's all attention on something specific

Ex: The students were asked to concentrate during the lecture to grasp the complex concepts being explained .

task [noun]

a piece of work for someone to do, especially as an assignment

Ex: Cleaning the garage was a daunting task , but they managed to finish it .

colleague [noun]

someone with whom one works

Ex: During the annual company retreat , I had the chance to bond with colleagues from different departments , which helped strengthen our professional network .

to avoid [verb]

to intentionally stay away from or refuse contact with someone

Ex: The celebrity avoided fans by using a private entrance .

rude [adjective]

(of a person) having no respect for other people

Ex: He 's so rude , he did n't even say hello when he walked in .

agreement [noun]

a promise, an arrangement, or a contract between two or more people

Ex: The two countries negotiated a trade agreement to benefit both economies .

essential [adjective]

very necessary for a particular purpose or situation

Ex: Regular exercise is essential for maintaining physical fitness and health .

to consider [verb]

to think about something carefully before making a decision or forming an opinion

Ex: He carefully considered all the job offers before making a decision .

condition [noun]

the state of something at a particular time

Ex: The condition of the old bridge was deemed unsafe for vehicles .

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 .

embarrassed [adjective]

feeling ashamed and uncomfortable because of something that happened or was said

Ex: She tried to act calm , but her embarrassed smile gave her away .

acceptable [adjective]

capable of being approved

Ex: Their response to the complaint was acceptable , though not ideal .

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