Unit 14 · Interchange Upper Intermediate Vocabulary List

to the fullest or complete degree

"The house was entirely destroyed by fire."

"The house was entirely destroyed by the fire and the family lost all of their belongings in the disaster."

at exactly the same time

"The two events happened simultaneously."

"The two events happened simultaneously so the president could not attend both of them at the same time."

happening or appearing without warning, causing surprise

"The gift was unexpected."

"The sudden arrival of a long-lost relative made for a truly unexpected reunion."

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."

a person who creates moving images, such as cartoons, using various techniques and software

"Animator creates moving images."

"An animator creates moving images for films cartoons and video games using drawings or computer graphics."

a person who writes computer programs

"She is a programmer."

"The programmer built a useful app that solved a problem many people had been dealing with."

someone whose hobby or job is taking photographs

"The photographer took pictures."

"The photographer waited for hours in the freezing cold to capture the perfect image of a bald eagle catching fish from the river."

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 set of pictures or drawings depicting the outline of the plot of a movie, TV series, etc.

"The artist draws the storyboard scenes."

"The storyboard sketched each shot as a comic strip helping the crew visualize camera angles before filming began."

a type of TV or radio program on which famous people appear as guests to answer questions about themselves or other subjects

"I watched interesting talk show."

"She appeared on a talk show last night."

a social gathering or occasion where people come together to interact and socialize with each other

"The wedding is a big social event."

"The wedding is a big social event and guests dress up and dance late into the night."

the true principles or facts about something, in contrast to what is imagined or thought

"The truth finally came out in court."

"The witness swore to tell the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth before testifying in court."

in a manner that is only available to a particular person, group, or thing

"This club is exclusively for members."

"This club is exclusively for members and their guests so you cannot enter without a valid membership card."

a group of twelve citizens, who listen to the details of a case in the court of law in order to decide the guiltiness or innocence of a defendant

"The jury decided he was guilty."

"The jury carefully reviewed all the evidence before making their final decision in court."

able to make someone believe that something is right or true

"His argument is convincing."

"His argument was convincing and everyone in the room changed their minds after hearing him speak."

a network of information that is accessible to people when they use the internet

"The World Wide Web is huge."

"Since the World Wide Web was invented, people around the globe have been able to share information instantly."

someone who announces or plays popular recorded music on radio or TV, or at a disco, club, etc.

"The disc jockey played great songs."

"The disc jockey kept the crowd excited by choosing music that matched the mood of the party."

an event or stage that has a very important impact on the progress of something

"Graduating from college was a major milestone in her life."

"The baby's first word is a classic developmental milestone that every parent looks forward to with immense anticipation and excitement."

having a modern or current style or design, often reflecting up-to-date trends

"This is contemporary."

"Her contemporary design aesthetic perfectly captures the current minimalist trend."

an important or distinctive aspect of something

"This is a key feature."

"A prominent feature of the new smartphone is its advanced camera system."

easily anticipated or expected to happen based on past experiences or knowledge

"The ending is predictable."

"The predictable plot of the movie made it boring and the audience could guess the ending after only twenty minutes."

having been beaten in a competition, battle, or struggle

"The army is defeated."

"The defeated army surrendered and the general signed a peace treaty to end the long and bloody war between the two nations."

a written text that a movie, show, or play is based on

"The actors studied their scripts carefully."

"The director asked the actors to memorize their scripts before rehearsals began."

to put things together to make them bigger in size or quantity

"Add two numbers carefully."

"You need to add two cups of flour to the mixture and then stir everything well."

the name given to a movie, book, etc.

"What is the title?"

"The book's title, 'Whispers of the Forgotten,' perfectly captured its mysterious and intriguing atmosphere."

(plural) a list of names at the start or end of a TV program or movie acknowledging the people involved in its production

"The credits rolled slowly."

"The film's end credits listed all the actors, directors, and crew members who contributed to its creation."

someone who is in charge of running a business or managing part or all of a company or organization

"The manager solved the problem quickly."

"The manager called a meeting to discuss the low productivity numbers and to find possible solutions quickly."

a place where people, especially young people, go to dance, listen to music, or spend time together

"Go to the club."

"They spent their Friday night dancing and enjoying the loud music at the popular downtown club."

relating to an article that expresses opinions or perspectives, especially in newspapers or magazines

"The magazine has an editorial section."

"The magazine has an editorial section where the publisher shares his opinions on current events."

a person who manages or is in charge of an activity, department, or organization

"She is the director."

"The executive director oversees all aspects of the organization's strategic planning and implementation."

reports on recent events that are broadcast or published

"I read the news."

"The daily news reported on the significant international developments and their potential impact."

someone who creates drawings, sculptures, paintings, etc. either as their job or hobby

"The artist painted a picture."

"The renowned artist meticulously crafted a sculpture that captured the essence of human suffering."

a difficult, unusual, or risky action performed to attract attention

"A risky stunt."

"The daredevil performed a dangerous stunt to gain worldwide recognition."

the person in front of a camera who talks about different topics or invites guests to a TV or radio show

"He is the host."

"The charismatic host engaged the audience with his witty remarks and insightful questions."

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."

a promise or pledge to do something

"I give assurance."

"The manager gave his assurance that the project would be completed on time."

a trained individual who evaluates information and data to provide insights and make informed decisions in various fields such as finance, economics, business, technology, etc.

"The analyst was careful."

"The analyst studied the numbers and explained the trend clearly."

(usually plural) the things that are held, included, or contained within something

"What is the content?"

"The package contained a surprising amount of valuable content for its size."

someone who is in charge of running a business or managing part or all of a company or organization

"The manager solved the problem quickly."

"The manager called a meeting to discuss the low productivity numbers and to find possible solutions quickly."

someone who is not skilled or experienced enough for a specific activity

"Talented amateur player."

"The amateur photographer took surprisingly beautiful pictures despite having no formal training."

a disagreement or argument over something important

"The conflict grew."

"The ongoing conflict between the neighbors escalated over property boundaries."

capable of destroying or causing harm to a person or thing

"The snake is dangerous."

"The dangerous intersection had seen many accidents over the years so the city finally installed a traffic light and speed bumps to slow down cars."

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."

a person hired to appear in a film or television production, typically in the background of scenes to add realism

"She was an extra."

"The director hired hundreds of extras to fill the bustling marketplace scene and create a sense of authentic crowd activity."

to enter one's name in a list of an institute, school, etc.

"Register for classes before the deadline."

"You must register for classes before the deadline to avoid paying a late fee which is quite expensive."

a business or organization that provides services to other parties, especially by representing them in transactions

"The agency helped."

"The agency arranged the trip and answered all the questions."

(of a person) showing good judgment and acting by reason

"He is reasonable."

"She always makes reasonable decisions, never acting impulsively or without careful thought."

to break apart violently and noisily in a way that causes destruction

"The bomb explodes with a loud bang."

"The gas tank exploded suddenly causing a massive fire that destroyed the entire building."

a sudden, forceful release of energy due to a chemical or nuclear reaction, causing rapid expansion of gases, loud noise, and often destruction

"The explosion was loud."

"The unexpected explosion caused significant structural damage to the building."

difficult to accomplish, requiring skill or effort

"The job is challenging."

"The challenging course pushed the students to their limits but they all passed and felt proud of their achievement at the end."

to pay attention and become aware of a particular thing or person

"I notice a change in you."

"Did you notice how the speaker paused dramatically before revealing the surprising conclusion of her inspiring story?"

to examine or look for the differences between of two or more objects

"She compares prices before buying anything."

"It is often useful to compare prices from different online stores before making a large purchase to ensure you are getting the best deal possible."

a course of instruction that is presented to an individual or a small number of students, typically focused on a specific subject or topic

"I watched a math tutorial."

"An online tutorial for a complex piece of software can guide a new user through the basic functions with a voice-over"

to practice a play, piece of music, etc. before the public performance

"The actors rehearse their lines daily."

"The theater group will rehearse the play every evening for two weeks before the opening night performance."

to film or take a photograph of something

"Shoot the movie now."

"The documentary crew will shoot footage of the rare wildlife in its natural habitat."

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."

the geographic position of someone or something

"Meeting location is in city center."

"The restaurant location was difficult to find because it was hidden down a narrow alley without any sign visible from the main street."

to choose and arrange the parts that are crucial to the story of a movie, show, etc. and cut out unnecessary ones

"Please edit this scene."

"The director asked the editor to carefully edit the footage to create a cohesive narrative."