Unit 10 - Part 1 · Interchange Intermediate Vocabulary List

facts or knowledge related to a thing or person

"The information on the website is incorrect."

"The website provides useful information about local restaurants including menus prices and customer reviews."

to examine or study something in detail in order to explain or understand it

"The scientist will analyze the data."

"The scientist spent months analyzing the data collected during the experiment to draw meaningful conclusions."

to find an answer or solution to a question or problem

"We need to solve this problem."

"The engineer worked late into the night to solve the technical problem that had delayed the project."

achieving the intended or desired result

"The treatment is effective."

"The effective marketing campaign increased sales by fifty percent and the company reached its annual goal three months early."

making use of imagination or innovation in bringing something into existence

"She is creative."

"The creative artist used recycled materials to make sculptures that were both beautiful and environmentally friendly."

an understanding of or information about a subject after studying and experiencing it

"Knowledge is power."

"His knowledge of ancient history is impressive because he has read hundreds of books and visited nearly every major archaeological site in the Mediterranean region."

the obligation to perform a particular duty or task that is assigned to one

"The team leader accepts full responsibility."

"The team leader accepts full responsibility for the failure and does not blame the other members."

the quality of being able to speak or write very well and easily in a foreign language

"She speaks Spanish with fluency."

"She achieved high English fluency after living in Britain for three years."

to work with someone else in order to create something or reach the same goal

"Scientists collaborate on important research projects together."

"The two artists decided to collaborate on a new song that would combine their unique musical styles."

to hold or give a different opinion about something

"I respectfully disagree with your opinion."

"I respectfully disagree with your opinion but I appreciate hearing a different perspective on this important matter."

to really not like something or someone

"I hate waking up early."

"I hate waking up early on weekends because I prefer to sleep late."

to regularly travel to one's place of work and home by different means

"Workers commute to the city daily."

"She has to commute nearly two hours each day to work in the city center."

to give something to someone in exchange for money

"They sell fresh fruit here."

"The farmer sells fresh vegetables at the local market every Saturday morning."

to complete a task or project before a specific time or date that has been agreed upon or set as a requirement

"I worked hard to meet the deadline."

"The team worked through the night to meet the deadline for the important project submission on time."

an ability to do something well, especially after training

"Practice improves skill."

"Learning a new skill as an adult can be frustrating because you are not as patient as you were when you were a child learning everything for the first time."

a profession or a series of professions that one can do for a long period of one's life

"He has a long career."

"Choosing a career based only on salary potential often leads to dissatisfaction because enjoyment and meaning are just as important for long term happiness."

someone who teaches things to people, particularly in a school

"The teacher explained the lesson."

"The teacher wrote the math problem on the whiteboard and then asked the students to solve it on their own before she explained the correct answer."

a person whose job is designing buildings and typically supervising their construction

"The architect designed a modern glass building."

"The architect designed the building with large windows to maximize natural light and reduce energy costs."

someone whose job is to keep or check financial accounts

"Professional accountant works."

"The professional accountant prepares accurate financial reports for the company every single month carefully."

someone who has studied medicine and treats sick or injured people

"The doctor was kind."

"The doctor told him to stop smoking and start exercising more because his blood pressure was dangerously high and could cause a heart attack."

a person who practices or studies law, advises people about the law or represents them in court

"She is a good lawyer."

"The lawyer presented strong evidence in court and successfully defended her client against the serious charges."

a scientist who studies the plants and animals that live in the ocean and other saltwater environments

"The marine biologist studies coral reefs."

"The marine biologist studies coral reefs and works to protect endangered species of sea turtles."

someone who writes the words of songs and sometimes their music

"The songwriter wrote hits for many famous singers."

"The talented songwriter has written hit songs for many famous pop stars over the past decade."

a person who works on a plane to bring passengers meals and take care of them

"The flight attendant smiled."

"The flight attendant helped passengers calmly and professionally during the long international flight."

to calculate or judge the quality, value, significance, or effectiveness of something or someone

"The manager will evaluate employee performance."

"The manager will evaluate each employee's performance annually to determine promotions and salary increases fairly."

to exchange information, news, ideas, etc. with someone

"We communicate through email and phone."

"Effective managers know how to communicate clearly with their employees to avoid misunderstandings and improve productivity."

the quality of being easily bent without breaking or injury

"The rubber has flexibility."

"A good negotiator needs flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances during the discussion."

noting or highlighting mistakes or imperfections

"Be critical."

"The reviewer offered a critical analysis of the film's controversial themes."

used to add extra information or to introduce a reason that supports what was just said

"Besides, I am tired."

"Besides I also need a new phone because my old one is broken and the screen is cracked."

to hold the same opinion as another person about something

"I agree with your opinion."

"I completely agree with your opinion about the new policy because it seems fair to everyone."

to have very strong feelings for someone or something that is important to us and we like a lot and want to take care of

"I love my family very much."

"She loves to read mystery novels in her free time especially those by Agatha Christie."

(often used in negative or question form) to be upset, offended, or bothered by something

"I don't mind it."

"Please don't mind the mess; we're in the middle of renovating the entire house."

to be willing to accept or tolerate a difficult situation

"I cannot stand the heat."

"I cannot stand the smell of cigarette smoke because it triggers my asthma and makes me cough."

to do certain physical or mental activities in order to achieve a result or as a part of our job

"I work hard every day."

"She decided to work on improving her language skills by immersing herself in the local culture."

to take part in a game or activity for fun

"Children play in the park."

"The children love to play outside in the park when the weather is warm and sunny."

to feel that someone or something is good, enjoyable, or interesting

"I really like chocolate ice cream."

"Most children like to eat ice cream on hot summer days because it helps them cool down quickly."

to take pleasure or find happiness in something or someone

"They enjoy their delicious dinner meal."

"The children seemed to enjoy the school trip to the science museum because they were fascinated by the interactive exhibits about space and dinosaurs."

used to indicate that something else is true in a similar way

"She was so tired that she slept all day."

"She was so tired that she fell asleep immediately after lying down on the comfortable sofa."

used to indicate that something is not one thing nor the other in a given context or situation

"Neither choice is good."

"Neither the red shirt nor the blue one fits me properly, so I need to find something else."

to engage in activities or behavior aimed at resolving or improving a situation involving someone or something

"We must deal with this."

"The government must deal with the rising unemployment rates urgently."

any of the pieces making a whole, when combined

"This is the best part of the movie."

"A large part of the plan was completed successfully."

to guide or show the direction for others to follow

"He will lead us."

"His poor financial decisions could lead to bankruptcy if he is not careful."

a choice or judgment that is made after adequate consideration or thought

"It was a hard decision."

"After much deliberation, the committee reached a final decision on the matter."

representing the best possible example or standard

"This is the ideal spot."

"The ideal candidate for the job has excellent communication skills and at least five years of experience in a similar role."

a person who possesses or has a high rank in a bank or any other financial institution

"The banker smiled politely."

"The banker advised the customer about the best account option."

to pay someone to do a job

"Companies hire new staff members soon."

"The company decided to hire a new marketing manager to help increase brand awareness and attract younger customers to their products."

all the qualities that shape a person's character and make them different from others

"She has a warm and outgoing personality."

"A psychometric test aims to objectively measure various facets of an individual's unique personality."