Unit 1 - Part 2 · Interchange Intermediate Vocabulary List

possessing a natural skill or ability for something

"She is a talented singer."

"The talented musician could play three different instruments by the age of twelve and composed his first symphony at fifteen."

the quality to face danger or hardship without giving in to fear

"She has the courage to speak the truth."

"It took courage for her to quit her stable job and start her own business."

a feeling of expectation and desire for a particular thing to happen or to be true

"The only hope is that the weather clears up soon."

"The discovery of a new treatment gave hope to thousands of patients suffering from the rare disease."

a disabling and life-threatening disease that causes nerve injuries leading to permanent paralysis, happens mostly in children younger than five

"Polio causes paralysis."

"Polio is a crippling and potentially deadly infectious disease caused by the poliovirus that affects the nervous system."

the state of being physically or mentally sick

"Illness kept him home."

"The illness spread quickly through the village."

(of a person or thing) harmed or spoiled

"The car is damaged."

"The damaged car was still drivable but the bumper was dented and the headlight was broken."

the events or situations that are predetermined or inevitable for a person, often believed to be controlled by a higher power

"It is her destiny."

"She felt a strong pull towards her destiny, believing that certain events were meant to unfold for her."

any physical damage to a part of the body caused by an accident or attack

"He has a knee injury."

"The athlete suffered a serious injury during the game and had to be taken to the hospital immediately."

not commonly happening or done

"The bird is unusual."

"It is unusual for it to snow in this region during spring so everyone was surprised when the white flakes started falling."

the formal and legal relationship between two people who are married

"Their marriage was happy."

"Marriage is a legal and social contract that involves both emotional commitment and practical responsibilities such as sharing finances and household duties."

to a significant or notable degree beyond all others

"She is by far the best student in class."

"She is by far the best student in the class and her grades are consistently higher than everyone else."

(of a woman or a female animal) carrying a baby inside one's body

"My sister is pregnant."

"My sister is pregnant and the baby is due to arrive in the spring next year."

used to express regret or say that something is disappointing or sad

"Unfortunately I cannot come to the party."

"Unfortunately I cannot come to the party because I have to work late tonight at the office."

a hairstyle created by interweaving three or more strands of hair into a patterned structure

"She wore her long hair in a thick braid."

"She learned to braid her hair into a neat French braid by watching online tutorial videos."

to greatly surprise someone

"His talent amazes the entire audience."

"The young magician's tricks amazed the audience and left them wondering how he had performed them so perfectly."

the quality of behaving or talking in a way that is truthful and free of deception

"He values honesty."

"Maintaining honesty in all your dealings is essential for building trust and strong relationships with others."

to cause damage to something in a way that it no longer exists, works, etc.

"He destroys the old documents completely."

"The powerful earthquake managed to destroy hundreds of old buildings in the city center."

a picture created by paint

"This is a beautiful painting."

"A fresco painting is a demanding mural technique where water-based pigments are applied to fresh"

an artist who paints pictures

"The painter used bright colors."

"The famous painter spent hours mixing colors to get the perfect shade for her artwork."

an event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress, such as a natural disaster or a serious accident

"The tragedy caused sadness."

"The earthquake was a terrible tragedy, leaving thousands homeless and in desperate need of aid."

to change and become stronger or more advanced

"Children develop new skills quickly."

"Children develop language skills at different rates so parents should not worry if their child speaks later than others."

used to describe a period of time that has no end

"I will remember this day forever."

"I will remember this day forever because it was the happiest day of my entire life."

having a lot of physical power

"He is strong."

"The strong athlete effortlessly lifted the enormous weight during the competition."

to say or show one's unwillingness to do something that someone has asked

"He will refuse to go."

"The committee decided to refuse their application for funding due to insufficient documentation."

without anyone else

"She prefers to eat alone."

"She prefers to eat alone because she likes to read her book while having lunch without any distractions."

to experience and be affected by something bad or unpleasant

"Many people suffer from allergies."

"Many people suffer from allergies during spring because of the high pollen levels in the air."

the general condition of a person's mind or body

"Good health is important."

"Maintaining a balanced diet and regular exercise are crucial for overall physical and mental health."

a part of something that is left

"I have some rest left."

"The rest of the cake was saved for dessert the following day."

something that has been successfully done, particularly through hard work

"It's an achievement."

"Completing the marathon was a significant personal achievement that filled her with immense pride."

owning a very small amount of money or a very small number of things

"He is very poor."

"The family lived in poor conditions, struggling to afford basic necessities like food and shelter."

having a long distance between opposite sides

"The book is thick."

"He struggled to push the thick, heavy door open because it had not been oiled in a very long time."

in accordance with what is logical, typical, or expected

"Naturally she was scared."

"Naturally she was nervous before the interview but she did her best and got the job."

to pay attention and become aware of a particular thing or person

"I notice a change in you."

"Did you notice how the speaker paused dramatically before revealing the surprising conclusion of her inspiring story?"

the quality of being attractive or pleasing, particularly to the eye

"Her beauty attracted attention."

"Beauty can be found in simple things as well as in extraordinary places."

the quality or state of being new, creative, and unique, not copied from another thing

"The artist's originality sets her apart."

"The artist's originality sets her apart from others because no one else paints like her."

the act of taking notice of someone or something

"The teacher demanded complete attention during class"

"The teacher asked for the students' attention before she began explaining the difficult math problem."

belonging to or following the methods or thoughts that are old as opposed to new or different ones

"The food is traditional."

"The traditional wedding ceremony included customs that had been passed down through generations of the family."

to know who a person or what an object is, because we have heard, seen, etc. them before

"I recognize that face from somewhere."

"I barely managed to recognize my old childhood friend at the airport because he had changed so much over the past ten years."