Interchange - Upper-intermediate - Unit 2 - Part 2

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 2 - Part 2 in the Interchange Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "furthermore", "counselor", "stimulate", etc.

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Interchange - Upper-intermediate

an expert who advises people on their problems

Ex: He decided to schedule an appointment with a career counselor to explore his options and plan his next steps .
director [noun]

a person in charge of a movie or play who gives instructions to the actors and staff

Ex: The director guided the actors through the scene .
intern [noun]

an advanced student or graduate, usually in a medical field, who is being given practical training under supervision

Ex: The intern observed the doctor during patient consultations .

the initial phase of medical training in which a graduate works under supervision in a hospital or clinic

Ex: His surgical internship included rotations in trauma , orthopedics , and general surgery .
more [determiner]

used to refer to a number, amount, or degree that is bigger or larger

Ex: We need more time to complete the project .
less [adverb]

to a smaller amount, extent, etc. in comparison to a previous state or another thing or person

Ex: The project was completed less quickly than we had hoped .
as [adverb]

to the same extent or degree, used in comparisons to show equality or intensity

Ex: The room was n't as cold as I expected .

to examine or look for the differences between of two or more objects

Ex: The scientist will compare the experimental results to draw conclusions .
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 .

someone who works in the government or a law-making organization

Ex: The newspaper interviewed the local politician .

a medical doctor who specializes in the treatment of mental illnesses or behavioral disorders

Ex:
furthermore [adverb]

used to introduce additional information

Ex: The software offers a user-friendly interface , and furthermore , it incorporates advanced security features for data protection .
however [adverb]

used to add a statement that contradicts what was just mentioned

Ex: The team worked hard ; however , they did n't achieve the expected results .

a decision reached after thoroughly considering all relevant information

Ex: The scientist 's conclusion was based on years of research and data analysis .

to go somewhere, particularly frequently or in large numbers

Ex: With the new shopping mall opening , locals have started to resort to it for their weekend outings .
than [conjunction]

used in expressions to show that one thing happens right after another thing

the process of examining the similarities and differences between two or more things or people

Ex: In his essay , he drew a comparison between classical and modern art , emphasizing their shared focus on human expression .

to encourage or provoke a response, reaction, or activity

Ex: The new advertising campaign was crafted to stimulate consumer interest and boost sales .
coworker [noun]

someone who works with someone else, having the same job

Ex: She had lunch with her coworkers in the office cafeteria .
to flood [verb]

to become covered or filled by water

Ex: The dam was built to prevent the lake from flooding the surrounding neighborhoods during heavy rainfall .
billiard [adjective]

related to the game of billiards or designed for use in playing the game

finance [noun]

a type of business activity that involves providing money or other resources, such as capital, to support economic transactions, investments, and other financial activities

Ex: The government introduced new policies to regulate finance .
view [noun]

a personal belief or judgment that is not based on proof or certainty

Ex: He shared his view on the new legislation .
cubicle [noun]

a small, enclosed space or compartment used for work or other activities

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 .
bonus [noun]

the extra money that we get, besides our salary, as a reward

Ex: The CEO handed out bonuses to recognize excellent performance .

a place where people do scientific experiments, manufacture drugs, etc.

Ex: Forensic laboratories analyze evidence collected from crime scenes to aid in investigations .
botanical [adjective]

concerning or involving the study of plants, their structure, genetics, classification, etc.

Ex: Botanical conservation efforts aim to protect endangered plant species and their habitats .
tedious [adjective]

boring and repetitive, often causing frustration or weariness due to a lack of variety or interest

Ex: The tedious commute to work in heavy traffic was a daily ordeal for many city dwellers .
luxurious [adjective]

extremely comfortable, elegant, and often made with high-quality materials or features

Ex: The luxurious silk dress she wore to the gala event caught everyone 's attention .

to express your annoyance, unhappiness, or dissatisfaction about something

Ex: Instead of complaining , try to find constructive solutions to the challenges you face .

a situation that has fewer or no benefits over another, which makes succeeding difficult

Ex: Competing against more experienced players , the rookie team faced a clear disadvantage .

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 .

an expert who is employed to check or work with technical equipment or machines

Ex: He 's a computer technician , providing technical support and troubleshooting for software and hardware issues .

a person or company that designs and produces applications, video games, etc.

Ex: The software developer fixed the bug in the program .