Unit 10 - Part 2 · Interchange Intermediate Vocabulary List

a distinguishing quality or characteristic, especially one that forms part of someone's personality or identity

"Honesty is a good trait."

"Kindness is an important personality trait that makes people like her very much."

lacking structure and struggling to manage tasks and time efficiently

"My desk is disorganized."

"The disorganized student lost his homework three times and his teacher gave him a folder to keep his papers."

likely to forget things or having difficulty to remember events

"I am forgetful sometimes."

"The forgetful old man often left his keys in the refrigerator and his glasses on the bookshelf."

having a willingness to freely give or share something with others, without expecting anything in return

"She is generous."

"The generous millionaire donated most of his fortune to build schools and libraries in poor communities around the world."

(of a person) putting in a lot of effort and dedication to achieve goals or complete tasks

"She is a hardworking student."

"The hardworking farmer woke up before dawn every day to tend to his crops and animals and he rarely took a day off from work."

unable to wait calmly for something or someone, often feeling irritated or frustrated

"He is impatient."

"The impatient driver honked his horn loudly as soon as the traffic light turned green and the car in front did not move."

capable of making good decisions in difficult situations

"She is a level-headed person."

"She is a level headed person who does not panic in emergencies and always makes good decisions."

happening or arriving at the time expected or arranged

"She is always punctual."

"She is always punctual and arrives at least five minutes early for every appointment and meeting."

having a tendency to become angry quickly

"My boss is short-tempered."

"The short tempered waiter yelled at the customer for asking too many questions about the menu items and specials."

having unusual, unexpected, or confusing qualities

"The sound is strange."

"She heard a strange noise coming from the basement but when she went to check nothing was there at all."

someone who prepares news to be broadcast or writes for newspapers, magazines, or news websites

"The journalist wrote a report."

"The journalist refused to reveal her sources because protecting their identity was more important than publishing the story immediately."

a person who gathers and reports news or does interviews for a newspaper, TV, radio station, etc.

"The reporter asked questions."

"The reporter investigated the corruption scandal for six months interviewing dozens of witnesses before publishing her explosive story in the newspaper."

the business of trading and exchanging shares of different companies

"Stock market crashed."

"The stock market crashed suddenly and many investors lost a lot of money in a short time."

used for introducing the reason of something

"I stayed home because I was sick."

"She passed the exam because she studied very hard every night for weeks."

a letter sent with a job application explaining your qualifications and interest in the position

"He forgot to attach the cover letter."

"He forgot to attach the cover letter and the employer rejected his application as incomplete."

to make a formal or friendly request to someone to come somewhere or join something

"We invited them to our party."

"We should invite our neighbors to the party because they are very friendly and nice people."

used to add extra or supplementary information

"In addition to tea he likes coffee."

"In addition to his regular job he also volunteers at the local animal shelter on weekends."

regarding or affecting the entire world

"This is a global problem."

"The global pandemic affected every country in the world and changed the way people live and work."

the quality or state of being significant or having a strong influence on something

"The importance of clean water cannot be overstated."

"The importance of regular hand washing was emphasized during the flu season to prevent spread."

someone who is paid by another to work for them

"Every employee gets paid vacation time."

"Every employee must attend the safety training session before they are allowed to work in the factory."

the habit or characteristic of being consistently on time

"Punctuality is very important here."

"Punctuality is very important here and employees who arrive late will receive a written warning."

a piece of work for someone to do, especially as an assignment

"This is a hard task."

"Completing the task on time was very challenging."

someone with whom one works

"I had lunch with my colleague."

"My work colleague helped me finish the important project before the deadline."

to intentionally stay away from or refuse contact with someone

"You should avoid processed foods."

"To avoid traffic congestion you should leave for the airport at least two hours before your flight departure time."

very necessary for a particular purpose or situation

"Water is essential."

"It is essential to drink plenty of water every day to keep your body healthy and hydrated."

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."

feeling ashamed and uncomfortable because of something that happened or was said

"He felt embarrassed."

"He felt deeply embarrassed when he realized he had accidentally sent the private message to the entire group."

(of a person) capable of performing tasks with the least amount of wasted time, effort, or resources

"She is very efficient."

"The efficient manager streamlined the workflow, significantly increasing the team's productivity and reducing errors."

experiencing frequent changes in mood, often without apparent reason or explanation

"She is moody."

"The moody teenager slammed his bedroom door and refused to come out for dinner with the family."

able to be trusted to perform consistently well and meet expectations

"My car is reliable."

"The reliable old truck never broke down even after two hundred thousand miles and the farmer trusted it completely."

(of a person) inflexible and demanding that rules are followed precisely

"The teacher is strict."

"The strict librarian enforced the quiet rule with unwavering determination, ensuring a studious atmosphere."

(of a person) quiet, thoughtful, and showing little emotion in one's manner or appearance

"He is serious."

"Despite his serious demeanor, he possessed a remarkably kind and compassionate heart."

not kind or nice toward other people

"The waiter is unfriendly."

"The unfriendly receptionist did not smile or say hello when the guests arrived at the hotel lobby."

a piece of writing about a particular subject on a website, in a newspaper, magazine, or other publication

"Read the article."

"The journalist published an insightful article detailing the complex socio-economic factors at play."

the use of influence or demands to persuade or force someone to do something

"He felt the pressure."

"The immense pressure from his peers eventually led him to abandon his original plans."

something that explains an action or event

"There is a reason."

"The main reason she decided to resign was the lack of opportunities for professional growth rather than dissatisfaction with her salary or colleagues."

to formally request something, such as a place at a university, a job, etc.

"Apply for the job online."

"She decided to apply for the management position because she felt she had the necessary qualifications and experience."

a way in which a problem can be solved or dealt with

"We need a solution."

"Finding an effective solution to the complex logistical problem proved to be quite challenging."

something that is caused by something else

"The test result was good."

"The result of the experiment surprised everyone because it contradicted the original hypothesis."

an official agreement between two or more sides that states what each of them has to do

"She signed a three-year contract with the firm."

"The football player signed a three-year contract with his new team worth millions of dollars."

to focus one's all attention on something specific

"Please concentrate on your homework."

"It is difficult to concentrate on your studies when there are loud noises coming from the street outside."

(of a person) having no respect for other people

"He is rude."

"The rude driver shouted curse words at the pedestrian who was crossing the street slowly with a cane."

a promise, an arrangement, or a contract between two or more people

"We reached an agreement."

"Both parties signed the agreement after lengthy negotiations indicating that they had finally reached a compromise acceptable to everyone involved in the dispute."

to think about something carefully before making a decision or forming an opinion

"Consider all options before deciding."

"Before making a final decision please consider all the possible consequences of your actions carefully."

the state of something at a particular time

"The condition was serious."

"The condition of the road worsened after heavy rains caused mudslides and large cracks to appear on the asphalt surface."

capable of being approved

"This is acceptable."

"His proposal was deemed acceptable to the board of directors after careful consideration."