Unit 15 · Interchange Intermediate Vocabulary List

telling the truth and having no intention of cheating or stealing

"She is honest."

"The honest salesman told the customer that the cheaper model would actually meet her needs better than the expensive one."

a person, entity, or organization that possesses, controls, or has legal rights to something

"The dog waits for its owner to return."

"The owner of the small bookstore knew every regular customer by their first name."

before the present or specified time

"I have already eaten breakfast."

"I have already finished my homework so now I can watch television or play video games."

not real and existing only in the mind rather than in physical reality

"The character is imaginary."

"The imaginary friend that the child talked to was invisible to everyone else in the family."

to hold or give a different opinion about something

"I respectfully disagree with your opinion."

"I respectfully disagree with your opinion but I appreciate hearing a different perspective on this important matter."

to legally end a marriage

"They decided to divorce after years."

"The couple decided to divorce after realizing that their marriage could not be saved despite counseling sessions."

to bring a type of information from the past to our mind again

"Remember to lock the door."

"It is important to remember that everyone makes mistakes and we should not be too hard on ourselves."

to not be able to remember something or someone from the past

"She forgets her password very often."

"Do not forget to lock the front door before you leave for work because there have been several burglaries in the neighborhood recently."

an act or opinion that is wrong

"The mistake was small."

"She realized her mistake immediately after sending the email and quickly wrote an apology to correct the error."

to fix something that is damaged, broken, or not working properly

"He can repair the broken chair."

"The mechanic said he can repair my car by Friday if I bring it in tomorrow morning."

to physically harm something

"The flood damages buildings."

"The storm damaged several cars and houses in the coastal town where we used to live."

to tell a person that one is sorry for having done something wrong

"He will apologize for his mistake."

"He called his friend to apologize for forgetting their lunch appointment and promised to make it up to him."

a cream that is applied to the skin to protect it from the harmful rays of the sun

"Use sunscreen daily."

"She applied sunscreen before going outside."

a suggestion or an opinion that is given with regard to making the best decision in a specific situation

"Good advice helps."

"She gave me valuable advice about my career."

an amount of money that one pays to receive an education, particularly in a university or college

"We paid the tuition."

"The rising cost of tuition makes higher education increasingly inaccessible for many families."

always putting one's interests first and not caring about the needs or rights of others

"He is selfish."

"The selfish child refused to share his toys with the other kids at the playground and threw a tantrum."

not caring about other people's feelings

"His comment was insensitive."

"His insensitive comment about her father death made her cry and she left the room immediately without saying a word."

thin in an attractive way

"She is slim."

"The slim model walked down the runway with an elegant confidence that captivated the entire fashion show."

a substance that consists of hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon that provide heat and energy for the body, found in foods such as bread, pasta, fruits, etc.

"Bread and pasta are full of carbohydrate"

"Athletes often eat foods high in carbohydrate before competitions to fuel their performance and endurance."

a unit of measuring weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram

"The diamond weighed exactly five grams."

"A single gram of a protein is equivalent to four calories of energy"

the largest and most important church of a specific area, which is controlled by a bishop

"Notre Dame is the famous cathedral in the heart of Paris."

"The cathedral in our city was built in the thirteenth century and attracts many tourists."

the state of being protected or having protection against any types of danger

"We need security."

"The government is committed to ensuring the security of its citizens."

the state of being helpful or useful for a specific situation

"For convenience the store is open twenty four hours."

"For convenience the store is open twenty four hours a day seven days a week."

a table with a narrow horizontal surface over which goods are put or people are served

"Go to the counter."

"The barista efficiently prepared the coffee behind the busy counter at the popular café."

to use a key, code, or other method to open a lock or seal, allowing access to something that was secured

"Unlock the door with your key."

"You need to unlock your phone before you can use any of the apps or make a call."

people who lack stable housing and so live on the streets

"Homeless man slept outside."

"Many homeless people visited the shelter."

a series of organized activities that are intended to achieve a particular goal

"It was a campaign."

"The political campaign aimed to raise awareness about environmental protection issues."

used to say that something happening, existing, etc. depends on another thing happening, existing, etc.

"If it rains we stay home."

"If it rains tomorrow we will cancel the picnic and stay home instead."

used to indicate a habitual tendency, preference, or desire

"He would always help."

"In his youth, he would often spend hours reading in the library, completely absorbed in his books."

used to show the possibility of something happening or being the case

"It could be true."

"If we work together diligently, we could achieve remarkable results within a short timeframe."

used to express a possibility

"He might go to the party later."

"The weather forecast says it might rain later this afternoon so you should bring an umbrella just in case you need it."

located across from a particular thing, typically separated by an intervening space

"He sat on the opposite side."

"The restaurant is on the opposite side of the street and you can see the sign from here if you look across the road."

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."

to say or show one's unwillingness to do something that someone has asked

"He will refuse to go."

"The committee decided to refuse their application for funding due to insufficient documentation."

to agree with the truth of something, particularly in an unwilling manner

"He finally agreed to admit his mistake."

"After hours of interrogation the suspect finally admitted to committing the crime and apologized for his actions."

to refuse to admit the truth or existence of something

"She did not deny the truth."

"The company continues to deny any responsibility for the environmental damage caused by its factories."

to hold the same opinion as another person about something

"I agree with your opinion."

"I completely agree with your opinion about the new policy because it seems fair to everyone."

to take pleasure or find happiness in something or someone

"They enjoy their delicious dinner meal."

"The children seemed to enjoy the school trip to the science museum because they were fascinated by the interactive exhibits about space and dinosaurs."

to not like a person or thing

"I strongly dislike cold weather."

"Many people dislike waking up early on Monday mornings because it signals the start of a busy workweek."

to become someone's husband or wife

"He wants to marry his girlfriend."

"After dating for five years they finally decided to marry in a small ceremony surrounded by close friends."

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 deprived of or stop having someone or something

"Do not lose your keys."

"It is easy to lose your sense of direction when navigating through the dense, unfamiliar forest."

to keep someone or something safe and away from harm, death, etc.

"Save the cat!"

"The brave firefighter managed to save the family from the burning building."

to use money as a payment for services, goods, etc.

"Do not spend too much money."

"How much money did you spend on groceries this month because my budget is very tight right now."

to give someone something, like money, expecting them to give it back after a while

"People lend money to their friends."

"Could you please lend me twenty dollars until I get paid at the end of this week?"

to use or take something belonging to someone else, with the idea of returning it

"Students borrow books from the library."

"It is generally not a good idea to borrow money from friends because it can damage your relationship permanently."

to make small cuts or marks on a surface

"Don't scratch the table."

"Be careful not to scratch the paint on the car when you are washing it with a rough sponge."

feeling disturbed or distressed due to a negative event

"She is upset."

"She was upset about the argument with her best friend and cried alone in her room for hours."

extremely bad or unpleasant

"The movie was terrible."

"The terrible storm destroyed their roof and they had to stay with relatives while their house was being repaired by workers."

to say that a person or group has done something wrong

"They accuse him of stealing money."

"The woman decided to accuse her neighbor of stealing her mail because she saw him near her mailbox."

feeling or displaying no compassion

"He is unsympathetic."

"His unsympathetic response to her distress only made her feel more alone."

a set of food that is eaten to keep healthy, thin, etc.

"She follows a healthy diet."

"Her doctor recommended a low-sodium diet to help lower her blood pressure and improve her heart health."

to suggest to someone that something is good, convenient, etc.

"Doctors recommend eight hours of sleep."

"I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who enjoys authentic Italian cuisine made with fresh local ingredients."

(of rules and regulations) absolute and must be obeyed under any circumstances

"These rules are strict."

"The strict teacher did not allow any talking during the exam and everyone was silent."

able to do things as one wants without needing help from others

"He is quite independent."

"The independent teenager managed her own finances and made her own decisions about her future."

the certificate that is given to university or college students upon successful completion of their course

"She earned a degree in engineering."

"A master's degree is often a prerequisite for advanced positions in the field."

possibility refers to the state or condition of being able to happen or exist, or a potential likelihood of something happening or being true

"There is a possibility of rain."

"The possibility of a successful negotiation hinges on both parties compromising on their demands."

someone whose job is to serve meals to customers in a restaurant

"The server brought food."

"The efficient server ensured all our needs were met promptly throughout the meal."