Unit 11 - Part 1 · Interchange Intermediate Vocabulary List

something that is known to be true or real, especially when it can be proved

"That is a fact."

"It is a well established fact that smoking cigarettes increases your risk of developing lung cancer and other serious respiratory diseases over time."

to use force to prevent something from happening or to fight against an attack

"Resist the strong wind."

"It can be difficult to resist the temptation of eating unhealthy snacks when you are hungry and tired."

used to refer to a number of things or people, more than two but not many

"Several people called today."

"Several people have already volunteered to help with the clean up after the storm."

the sudden movement and shaking of the earth's surface, usually causing damage

"The earthquake shook the city."

"Following the devastating earthquake, rescue efforts were immediately mobilized."

ten years of time

"She worked there for over a decade."

"The last decade brought remarkable advances in artificial intelligence and technology."

a large and strong building that is protected against attacks, in which the royal family lives

"The castle is large."

"We visited the castle on the hill."

a mountain with an opening on its top, from which melted rock and ash can be pushed out into the air

"An active volcano can erupt at any time."

"A shield volcano has a broad, gentle slope formed by flowing lava over time."

the sudden outburst of lava and steam from a volcanic mountain

"The volcano's eruption was huge."

"The sudden eruption of Mount Vesuvius buried Pompeii in ash and pumice."

a metal cup-shaped object with a separate piece of metal hanging inside that makes a ringing noise when it moves

"The bell rang."

"The bell announced the start of the ceremony."

created by humans rather than occurring naturally in the environment

"The lake is man-made."

"The man made lake was created by damming the river and now provides water for irrigation and recreation."

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."

large farm animals, such as cows and bulls, raised for meat, milk, or labor

"The cattle graze there."

"The cattle were moved to a different field in the morning."

a farm animal that we keep to use its meat or wool

"The sheep are in the field."

"A sheep is grazing quietly near the fence."

the spoken form of a language specific to a certain region or people which is slightly different from the standard form in words and grammar

"The dialect sounds unique."

"That dialect is spoken in a small region near the coast."

(of a device) having very small parts such as chips and obtaining power from electricity

"This is an electronic device."

"The electronic device stopped working after it fell into the water and got completely soaked."

a type of plant in the legume family that is high in protein and used in a variety of foods such as tofu and soy milk

"Soybeans are processed into tofu"

"Soybeans were versatile legumes processed into tofu soy milk tempeh and edamame."

important or good enough to be treated or viewed in a particular way

"This is worth money."

"Her contribution to the project was worth far more than we initially anticipated."

extremely surprising, particularly in a good way

"The show was amazing."

"Her amazing performance captivated the audience and earned a standing ovation."

something such as a building, tree, etc. that is easy to recognize, which we can use to know where we are

"That is a landmark."

"The Eiffel Tower is a famous landmark that attracts millions of tourists annually."

a tall and often narrow building that stands alone or is part of a castle, church, or other larger buildings

"The tower is very old."

"The tall clock tower in the middle of the town square could be seen from almost every street nearby."

any variation of one color, including darker or lighter versions

"She likes that shade."

"The interior designer chose a subtle shade of blue for the bedroom walls."

something created through original thought and effort

"A new inspiration."

"Her latest novel is a powerful work of art, serving as a profound inspiration to aspiring writers."

an area or territory that is governed by a king or queen

"The king ruled the kingdom."

"The ancient kingdom flourished for centuries under a long line of wise rulers."

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."

to send goods or individuals from one place to another using some form of transportation

"The company ships products."

"The company will ship your order within two business days after receiving payment confirmation from the bank."

a series of images, feelings, or events happening in one's mind during sleep

"I had a strange dream."

"She often recalled a recurring dream about flying over the ocean."

a quality or feature of someone or something that evokes interest, liking, or desire in others

"A big attraction."

"Her infectious enthusiasm was a major attraction for new team members."

an electronic device with a screen that receives television signals, on which we can watch programs

"We watched television last night."

"The family gathered around the television every evening to watch the news together and discuss current events before eating dinner."

the grammatical voice in which the subject receives the action rather than performing it

"The passive voice is used."

"His passive attitude frustrated the team and they wished he would take more initiative."

the grammatical voice in which the subject performs or initiates the action of the verb

"The cat is active."

"In grammar, the active voice makes sentences more direct and impactful."

to move something like a window or door into a position that people, things, etc. can pass through or use

"Open the window for fresh air."

"Please open the window because the room is very hot and stuffy right now."

to search and discover something or someone that we have lost or do not know the location of

"I cannot find my keys."

"I cannot find my keys anywhere so I think I might have left them at the office."

to be an image, sign, symbol, etc. of something

"The flag represents our country."

"The colors of the flag represent different values such as courage peace and justice for all citizens."

a feeling of admiration or surprise caused by something that is very unusual and exciting

"The child looked at the stars in wonder."

"The young boy gazed at the night sky with wonder as he saw a shooting star for the first time."

anything that is built from several parts, such as a house, bridge, etc.

"Look at the structure."

"The ancient Roman aqueduct is a remarkable structure that has stood for centuries."

everything that exists or happens on the earth, excluding things that humans make or control

"Enjoying nature is good."

"Spending time in nature, surrounded by trees and fresh air, can be incredibly restorative for the mind."

in or along a direct line, without bending or deviation

"Go straight then turn left."

"Go straight then turn left at the traffic lights and you will see the post office on your right."

something that we usually buy and bring back for other people from a place that we have visited on vacation

"I bought a souvenir from Paris."

"He bought a small souvenir for his mother from the gift shop to remind her of their trip to the mountains."

an object made by hand rather than one manufactured by a machine

"This is a handicraft."

"She admired the intricate handicraft, a testament to the artisan's skill and patience."

any type of knitted, felted or woven cloth

"The factory produces cotton textile for making shirts and other clothes."

"The textile industry in this region employs thousands of skilled workers every year."