Unit 11 - Part 2 · Interchange Intermediate Vocabulary List

the common grain that is used in making flour, taken from a cereal grass which is green and tall

"Wheat grows in fields."

"Wheat is used to make flour and bread."

to produce products in large quantities by using machinery

"The factory manufactures car parts."

"The factory was built to manufacture car parts for several major automotive companies around the world on a large scale."

an official meeting where a group of people discuss a certain matter, which often continues for days

"The conference was useful."

"The medical conference brought together thousands of doctors and researchers who shared findings about the latest treatments for various diseases."

the money that most countries in Europe use

"Italy uses the euro as its currency."

"She decided to convert all her savings into euros before traveling to several different European countries last summer."

in a certain way

"She will definitely win."

"I will definitely call you later tonight after I finish my homework and eat dinner with my family."

to do something with an object, method, etc. to achieve a specific result

"Use a pen to write."

"You can use my computer to finish your project if yours is not working properly today."

to officially tell people something

"The president declared a state of emergency."

"The president declared a state of emergency after the earthquake caused widespread destruction across several states."

a place where important cultural, artistic, historical, or scientific objects are kept and shown to the public

"The museum has ancient statues."

"We spent the afternoon in the museum."

extremely interesting or captivating

"The story is fascinating."

"The fascinating documentary about space exploration made her want to become an astronaut and study the universe."

to express respect toward someone or something often due to qualities, achievements, etc.

"I admire your courage and honesty."

"I truly admire people who dedicate their lives to helping others without expecting anything in return for their kindness."

a written piece with particularly arranged words in a way that, usually rhyme, conveys a lot of emotion and style

"He wrote a poem."

"The poet's latest poem beautifully captured the essence of longing and lost love."

situated or happening below the surface of a body of water

"The camera is underwater."

"The underwater camera allowed us to take photos of colorful fish and coral reefs while scuba diving in the ocean."

to have actual presence or reality, even if no one is thinking about it or noticing it

"Dinosaurs existed a very long time ago."

"Many people still wonder whether intelligent life could exist on other planets."

describing two or more things that are positioned next to each other

"The bikes are side by side."

"The side by side refrigerators stood in the kitchen and the family used both because they had many children."

extremely small

"A tiny flower bloomed."

"She found a tiny, delicate flower blooming in the crack of the pavement."

a strategic two-player board game where players move pieces with different abilities across a board with the objective of capturing the opponent's king

"Chess is strategic."

"He enjoys chess because it requires patience and careful planning."

the system of communication by spoken or written words, that the people of a particular country or region use

"English is a language."

"Learning a new language opens up opportunities to understand different cultures and connect with more people."

(of a plant) to naturally exist and develop

"The flowers grow fast."

"These hardy plants will grow well even in challenging environmental conditions."

to put something or someone in a higher place or lift them to a higher position

"Raise your hand, please."

"The workers decided to raise the heavy furniture to the second floor."

to use one's voice to express a particular feeling or thought

"Please speak more clearly."

"She was too nervous to speak in front of the large audience even though she had prepared her speech thoroughly."

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."

milk and milk products that are produced by mammals such as cows, goats, and sheep collectively

"He avoids all dairy products due to an intolerance."

"The farmer's market offered a wide selection of fresh dairy products, including cheese and yogurt."

to say yes to what is asked of you or offered to you

"Please accept my sincere apology."

"It took her a long time to accept that she had made a mistake and needed to apologize sincerely."

a piece of evidence that leads someone toward the solution of a crime or problem

"This is a clue."

"The single fingerprint found at the scene provided the crucial clue the detectives needed."

the type or system of money that is used by a country

"The currency is strong."

"The value of a country's currency can fluctuate significantly based on economic stability political events and international trade relationships with other nations."

a person whose job is to take tourists to interesting places and show them around

"The guide explained everything clearly."

"The tour guide entertained everyone with interesting historical facts and humorous stories while leading the group through the old city streets."

belonging or related to the Middle Ages, the period in European history from roughly the 5th to the 15th century

"The castle is medieval."

"The medieval castle had thick stone walls and a moat to protect the king from invading armies during times of war."

the complete bathroom or restroom area, including facilities for personal hygiene and grooming

"Go to the toilet."

"The luxurious hotel suite featured a spacious marble-tiled toilet with all modern amenities."

firm and stable in form, not like a gas or liquid

"The wall is solid."

"The solid oak table has been in our family for generations and still looks as good as new."

a group of particular objects put together and considered as a whole

"I like this collection."

"The museum unveiled an impressive collection of rare artifacts from ancient civilizations."

a solid figure or object made as a work of art by shaping and carving wood, clay, stone, etc.

"That is a cool sculpture."

"The artist meticulously carved the marble into a breathtaking sculpture of a mythical creature."

a substance from which things can be made

"Wood is a good material."

"The engineers selected a new composite material for its superior strength and flexibility."

a hard, often pink or red substance produced by marine invertebrates, used in jewelry and ornaments

"He liked the coral."

"The necklace featured polished pieces of natural coral, evoking the beauty of the ocean."

in a way that continues without any pause

"The baby cries constantly."

"The baby is constantly crying for attention and his exhausted parents do not know what to do anymore."

a range of things or people with the same general features but different in some details

"There is a variety."

"The store offers a wide variety of fresh produce sourced from local farms."

a public event in which objects such as paintings, photographs, etc. are shown

"The exhibit is open."

"The art exhibit featured a stunning collection of Impressionist paintings from renowned international artists."

a slender, solid, often sharp-pointed instrument used for withdrawing blood samples, injecting medicine, etc.

"The doctor used a needle."

"A fine needle is required to administer the subcutaneous injection precisely."

a large desert animal with a long neck and one or two humps on its back

"The camel walked slowly in the desert."

"A camel can live in hot places and travel long distances."

a period or state where there is no war or violence

"We all want world peace."

"the people longed for peace."

to join two or more pieces of fabric or other materials together, often by using a needle and thread

"Sew the torn fabric again."

"The skilled tailor will sew the intricate embroidery onto the velvet fabric with remarkable dexterity."