Unit 12 - Part 1 · Interchange Upper Intermediate Vocabulary List

the success that is achieved in a competition, game, war, etc.

"The victory felt sweet."

"The team celebrated victory after a long and difficult season."

continuing for an indefinite period without end

"His love is everlasting."

"The everlasting love between the couple survived fifty years of marriage and they still held hands every day."

a principle or idea that is abstract

"The concept is simple."

"The concept of supply and demand is fundamental to understanding how prices are determined in a market economy."

a cold and non-alcoholic drink that is usually carbonated

"The soft drink is fizzy."

"Drinking too many soft drinks can lead to weight gain and dental problems because they contain large amounts of sugar and acidic phosphoric acid."

inability to digest food that leads to recurrent pain or discomfort in one's upper abdomen

"Spicy food gives him indigestion."

"Spicy food gives him indigestion and he regrets eating hot wings late at night."

to interest and draw someone or something toward oneself through specific features or qualities

"Sweet smells attract bees and wasps."

"The bright colorful flowers are designed to attract bees and other important pollinating insects to the garden."

(of a business) providing benefits or valuable returns

"The business is profitable."

"The profitable company shared its earnings with employees by giving generous bonuses at the end of each fiscal year."

an amount of money we receive for doing our job, usually monthly

"Her salary is good."

"His salary was increased by ten percent after he successfully completed a difficult project that brought significant revenue to the company throughout the year."

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."

a sum of money that is borrowed from a bank which should be returned with a certain rate of interest

"The loan was approved."

"He took a loan to buy a car."

to train a person or animal by instruction and exercise, usually with the aim of improving or correcting behavior

"She will discipline him."

"The coach had to discipline the player for showing up late to practice three times in one week."

hard-working and productive

"She is industrious."

"The industrious bee works all day collecting nectar and it returns to the hive to make honey for the colony."

possessing enough skill or knowledge in a certain field or job

"He is an experienced driver."

"The experienced driver knew exactly how to handle the icy roads safely."

someone who works in the government or a law-making organization

"The politician gave a long speech."

"The politician promised to lower taxes during her campaign but after being elected she claimed the economic situation made that promise impossible to keep."

having an attractive and pleasing quality

"He is charming."

"The charming young man won everyone over with his warm smile and his genuine interest in their lives."

having a lot of information or expertise in a particular subject or field

"She is knowledgeable."

"The knowledgeable tour guide answered every question about the history of the castle with detailed and accurate information."

capable of convincing others to do or believe something particular

"She is persuasive."

"The persuasive salesman convinced me to buy the extended warranty even though I knew that I probably would not need it."

having a price that a person can pay without experiencing financial difficulties

"The price is affordable."

"The affordable apartment was within her budget so she signed the lease and moved in the next week."

the study of numbers and shapes that involves calculation and description

"Mathematics is difficult."

"Mathematics is not just about numbers it teaches logical thinking and problem solving skills that are useful in many everyday situations beyond the classroom."

a specially shaped piece of metal used for locking or unlocking a door, starting a car, etc.

"Where is the key?"

"He carefully inserted the key into the lock and turned it to secure the ancient wooden door."

the fact of reaching what one tried for or desired

"Success takes time."

"Their success came after years of hard work and patience."

serious and of great importance

"This is major."

"The major hurricane caused widespread destruction along the coast and forced thousands of residents to evacuate their homes."

an organization that does business and earns money from it

"She works for a big company."

"The company announced its new product line during a press conference that was held in London."

related or belonging to a period of history that is long gone

"This is an ancient city."

"The ancient ruins of the Roman Empire attract millions of tourists every single year."

belonging or relating to Greece, its people, or its language

"He speaks greek."

"The philosopher's writings, originally in ancient greek, have influenced Western thought for centuries."

a female divine being worshipped in different religions

"Athena was the Greek goddess of wisdom."

"The ancient Egyptians worshipped the goddess Isis as a symbol of magic."

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."

to provide medical care such as medicine or therapy to heal injuries, illnesses, or wounds and make someone better

"Doctors treat patients with care."

"The doctor used a new method to treat the patient's rare skin condition successfully."

doing an activity as a job and not just for fun

"He is professional."

"She decided to pursue a professional career in medicine after volunteering at the local hospital."

referring to a situation in which teams, players, etc. are trying to defeat their rivals

"He is very competitive."

"The two rival teams engaged in a highly competitive match, each determined to secure victory."

capable of bending easily without breaking

"The ruler is flexible."

"A flexible approach to problem-solving is often necessary in dynamic business environments."

the raised surface in a station next to a railroad track where people can get on and off a train

"The platform was crowded."

"We stood on the platform and waited for the train."

to divide or disconnect something from a larger whole

"Separate the eggs."

"It is important to separate your recyclable materials from the general waste."

to create a company or organization with the intention of running it over the long term

"They establish a new charity."

"The organization was established more than fifty years ago to help homeless people find shelter and food."

the grade, level, or standard of something's excellence measured against other things

"The quality is excellent."

"The quality of the product was disappointing because the plastic parts felt cheap and the electronic components stopped working after only a few days."

someone who teaches people or animals to perform better at a particular job or skill

"He is a good trainer."

"The experienced trainer helped the young athletes develop their skills and reach their full potential."

related to athletes or their career

"She is athletic."

"She is athletic and plays soccer basketball and tennis at a competitive level for her school team."

showing or having enthusiasm or strong emotions about something one care deeply about

"She is passionate about music."

"The passionate musician played the piano with such feeling that everyone in the room was moved to tears."

relating to, composed of, or involving muscle

"His arms are muscular."

"The athlete's muscular physique was a testament to years of rigorous training and dedication."

able to think quickly and find solutions to problems

"She is a clever girl."

"The clever student devised an innovative strategy to solve the complex mathematical equation efficiently."

difficult to achieve or deal with

"The task is tough."

"The tough exam required months of preparation but he studied hard every day and managed to pass it successfully."