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 [adverb]

in a total or complete way

Ex: They absolutely believed in the cause .
well-known [adjective]

widely recognized or acknowledged

Ex: The Eiffel Tower is a well-known landmark in Paris .
source [noun]

a place or thing from which something originates or begins

Ex: The idea came from an unexpected source .
necessarily [adverb]

in a way that cannot be avoided

Ex: If it 's raining outside , necessarily , the ground will get wet .
trustworthy [adjective]

able to be trusted or relied on

Ex: Despite challenges , the trustworthy employee consistently delivers high-quality work .

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

Ex: The excitement of the victory spread to the fans .
inaccurate [adjective]

not precise or correct

Ex: The map was outdated and inaccurate .
satirical [adjective]

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

Ex: He wrote a satirical article about government policies .
content [noun]

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

Ex:
believable [adjective]

having qualities that make something possible and accepted as true

Ex: The plot of the movie was believable , with characters and situations that felt realistic .

to make or design something that did not exist before

Ex: The inventor spent years working to invent a device that could automate common household tasks .

to try to complete or do something difficult

Ex: She attempts to learn a new language by practicing every day .
desire [noun]

a very strong feeling of wanting to do or have something

Ex: Emily 's desire for success drove her to work tirelessly toward achieving her career goals .

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

Ex: The restaurant 's reputation for delicious food and friendly service attracted many new customers .

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

Ex: She could n't resist the curiosity to open the mysterious box her friend had given her .
fake [adjective]

designed to resemble the real thing but lacking authenticity

Ex: They gave him a fake trophy for his performance in the competition .
throughout [adverb]

during something's entire period of time

Ex:
louse [noun]

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

to claim [verb]

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

Ex: Yesterday , the politician confidently claimed that the opposition 's policies were harmful .
to pose [verb]

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

Ex: The family gathered on the beach to pose for their annual photo , creating a lasting memory of their vacation .
insect [noun]

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

Ex: Mark used a magnifying glass to examine the intricate details of the insect .
massive [adjective]

extremely large or heavy

Ex: The mountain range was a massive barrier , separating the two regions and making travel difficult .
outbreak [noun]

the unexpected start of something terrible, such as a disease

Ex: Health officials were concerned about the outbreak of measles in the neighborhood .
major [adjective]

serious and of great importance

Ex: The major breakthrough in medical research led to the development of a new treatment .
outlet [noun]

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

Ex: The cave had only one narrow outlet to the surface .

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

Ex: I consulted with my friends before making a decision about which college to attend .

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

Ex: He did n't want to bother his friend during a busy day at the office .
expert [noun]

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

Ex: The finance expert gave valuable advice on managing money .

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

Ex: Networking events are essential for an entrepreneur to connect with potential investors .

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

Ex: Physical therapy was a crucial aspect of her treatment plan to rehabilitate her injured knee .

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

Ex: The motivation behind his generous donation was to support education in his community .

the act of taking notice of someone or something

Ex: The bright colors of the painting caught her attention immediately .
understandable [adjective]

able to be grasped mentally without difficulty

Ex: The professor 's lecture was clear and understandable for all the students .
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 flu epidemic affected thousands of people last winter .
factor [noun]

one of the things that affects something or contributes to it

Ex: Economic stability is an important factor for investors when considering where to put their money .
irresistible [adjective]

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

Ex: Her irresistible charm and wit made her the life of the party .

only for one certain type of person or thing

Ex: She requested a room with a view of the ocean specifically for her morning meditation .

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 .
proof [noun]

information or evidence that proves the truth or existence of something

Ex: The lawyer submitted proof of the defendant 's whereabouts during the crime to strengthen the case .
to prove [verb]

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

Ex: The forensic analysis proved the suspect 's innocence .
humorously [adverb]

in a way that is funny or causes amusement

Ex: She humorously described her disastrous date .
factual [adjective]

based on facts or reality, rather than opinions or emotions

Ex: The history book contained factual accounts of past events , supported by documented evidence .