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Interchange - Upper-intermediate - Unit 4 - Part 2

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 4 - Part 2 in the Interchange Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "satirical", "reputation", "verification", etc.

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Interchange - Upper-intermediate
absolutely
absolutely
[Adverb]

in a total or complete way

Ex: I absolutely forgot about the meeting. 
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well-known
well-known
[Adjective]

widely recognized or acknowledged

Ex: The well-known actor has starred in numerous blockbuster movies. 
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source
source
[noun]

a place or thing from which something originates or begins

Ex: The river's source is high in the mountains. 
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necessarily
necessarily
[Adverb]

in a way that cannot be avoided

Ex: Learning a new language necessarily involves making mistakes along the way. 
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trustworthy
trustworthy
[Adjective]

able to be trusted or relied on

Ex: He's trustworthy, always keeping his promises and maintaining confidentiality. 
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to spread
to spread
[Verb]

to extend or increase in influence or effect over a larger area or group of people

Ex: The flu virus can easily spread in crowded places. 
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inaccurate
inaccurate
[Adjective]

not precise or correct

Ex: His biography included several inaccurate details. 
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satirical
satirical
[Adjective]

intending to mock, ridicule, or criticize a person, group, or society in a humorous or exaggerated way

Ex: The novel is a satirical critique of modern society. 
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content
content
[noun]

(usually plural) the things that are held, included, or contained within something

Ex: She emptied the contents of her bag onto the table. 
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believable
believable
[Adjective]

having qualities that make something possible and accepted as true

Ex: The scientist presented a believable explanation for the unusual phenomenon, backed by empirical evidence. 
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to invent
to invent
[Verb]

to make or design something that did not exist before

Ex: Thomas Edison invented the electric light bulb, revolutionizing illumination. 
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to attempt

to try to complete or do something difficult

Ex: He attempts the challenging crossword puzzle every morning. 
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desire
desire
[noun]

a very strong feeling of wanting to do or have something

Ex: Sarah's desire for adventure led her to travel to exotic destinations around the world. 
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reputation

the general opinion that the public has about someone or something because of what they did in the past

Ex: The company worked hard to build a reputation for excellent customer service. 
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curiosity
curiosity
[noun]

a strong wish to learn something or to know more about something

Ex: His curiosity led him to explore the old library, hoping to uncover forgotten stories. 
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fake
fake
[Adjective]

designed to resemble the real thing but lacking authenticity

Ex: The counterfeit watch was identified as fake, lacking the quality and craftsmanship of the genuine product. 
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throughout
throughout
[Adverb]

during something's entire period of time

Ex: The singer maintained perfect pitch throughout. 
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louse
louse
[noun]

a small parasitic insect that lives and feeds on the body of warm-blooded animals

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to claim
to claim
[Verb]

to say that something is the case without providing proof for it

Ex: The controversial article regularly claims that a UFO sighting occurred last night. 
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to pose
to pose
[Verb]

to maintain a specific posture in order to be photographed or painted

Ex: The model posed gracefully, capturing the essence of elegance and sophistication in the fashion photoshoot. 
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insect
insect
[noun]

a small creature such as a bee or ant that has six legs, and generally one or two pairs of wings

Ex: I was observing an insect crawling on the tree bark. 
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massive
massive
[Adjective]

extremely large or heavy

Ex: The museum displayed a massive dinosaur skeleton. 
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outbreak
outbreak
[noun]

the unexpected start of something terrible, such as a disease

Ex: The sudden outbreak of the flu caused widespread panic in the city. 
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major
major
[Adjective]

serious and of great importance

Ex: The major issue facing the city is the lack of affordable housing. 
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outlet
outlet
[noun]

a physical passage or opening through which something can exit, such as liquid, gas, or energy

Ex: The pipe had no outlet, causing water to back up. 
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to consult

to seek information or advice from someone, especially before making a decision or doing something

Ex: The lawyer consulted with her colleagues to prepare for the upcoming trial. 
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to bother
to bother
[Verb]

to annoy or trouble someone, especially when they are busy or want to be left alone

Ex: The constant noise from the construction site bothered residents in the neighborhood. 
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expert
expert
[noun]

an individual with a great amount of knowledge, skill, or training in a particular field

Ex: She is an expert in photography and takes stunning pictures. 
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entrepreneur

a person who starts a business, especially one who takes financial risks

Ex: As an entrepreneur, she started her own tech company with just a small investment. 
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treatment
treatment
[noun]

an action that is done to relieve pain or cure a disease, wound, etc.

Ex: After the accident, he underwent extensive treatment to recover from his injuries and regain mobility. 
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motivation

the driving force or reason behind someone's actions, behaviors, or desires

Ex: His motivation for starting his own business stemmed from a desire for independence. 
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attention
attention
[noun]

the act of taking notice of someone or something

Ex: The teacher's loud voice quickly grabbed the students' attention. 
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understandable
understandable
[Adjective]

able to be grasped mentally without difficulty

Ex: His explanation of the concept was clear and understandable to everyone in the class. 
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epidemic
epidemic
[noun]

the rapid spread of an infectious disease within a specific population, community, or region, affecting a significant number of individuals at the same time

Ex: The epidemic caused a surge in hospital admissions. 
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factor
factor
[noun]

one of the things that affects something or contributes to it

Ex: Poor weather conditions were a significant factor in the cancellation of the outdoor event. 
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irresistible
irresistible
[Adjective]

impossible to resist or refuse, usually because of being very appealing or attractive

Ex: The aroma of freshly baked cookies wafting from the kitchen was irresistible, drawing everyone in to indulge. 
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specifically
specifically
[Adverb]

only for one certain type of person or thing

Ex: The chef specifically crafted a menu for guests with dietary restrictions. 
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verification

the act of proving the truth or accuracy of something, typically by checking or examining evidence or documentation

Ex: Verification of the incident was necessary before the news channel could broadcast the story. 
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proof
proof
[noun]

information or evidence that proves the truth or existence of something

Ex: The DNA results acted as proof that the suspect was at the scene of the crime. 
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to prove
to prove
[Verb]

to show that something is true through the use of evidence or facts

Ex: He often proves his point through well-researched arguments. 
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humorously
humorously
[Adverb]

in a way that is funny or causes amusement

Ex: He responded humorously to the awkward question. 
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disgusting
disgusting
[Adjective]

extremely unpleasant

Ex: The thought of eating insects may be delicious to some, but to others, it's absolutely disgusting. 
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factual
factual
[Adjective]

based on facts or reality, rather than opinions or emotions

Ex: The news report provided factual information about the event, without any bias. 
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