Unit 16 - Part 1 · Interchange Intermediate Vocabulary List

to give a reason or explanation to avoid doing something or to explain a mistake or failure

"Stop making excuses for everything."

"He always makes an excuse when he forgets to complete his homework, blaming his busy schedule instead of taking responsibility for his actions."

the red liquid that the heart pumps through the body, carrying oxygen to and carbon dioxide from the tissues

"There was blood on the cloth."

"Blood carries oxygen through the body and keeps us alive."

any major public road that connects cities or towns

"The highway is busy."

"Driving on the highway is faster than using local roads but you must remain alert because vehicles move at much higher speeds increasing accident risks."

to reach a location, particularly as an end to a journey

"Passengers arrive at the airport early."

"The train is expected to arrive at the station at exactly nine o'clock so please do not be late for your important appointment."

something that a person says or writes that shows they regret what they did to someone

"He wrote a letter of apology."

"The newspaper printed an apology for the factual errors in yesterday's front page article."

information or details that are given to make something clear or easier to understand

"His explanation does not make sense."

"The scientist offered a clear explanation of the complex theory that even non experts could understand."

a written or spoken request to someone, asking them to attend a party or event

"We received an invitation to the wedding."

"The invitation looked very beautiful and sounded formal."

something a person says that is intended to make others laugh

"Tell me a joke."

"His joke made everyone laugh loudly."

to ask for something politely or formally

"I request a refund please."

"The customer requested a refund after receiving a damaged product that was missing several important components."

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."

someone who is paid by another to work for them

"Every employee gets paid vacation time."

"Every employee must attend the safety training session before they are allowed to work in the factory."

owning a very small amount of money or a very small number of things

"He is very poor."

"The family lived in poor conditions, struggling to afford basic necessities like food and shelter."

a task or piece of work that someone is asked to do as part of their job

"This is your assignment."

"The professor assigned a challenging research paper as the final assignment for the course."

(of an email) to not reach the intended recipient and return to the sender because of an incorrect address or an error

"The email will bounce back."

"I received a bounce back notification because I misspelled the recipient's email address."

to give parts of one's body like blood, organs, tissues or other substances for medical purposes such as research, transplants, or treatment

"Donate blood for others."

"Many individuals choose to donate their organs to save lives after they pass away."

to keep something in a secret place, preventing it from being seen

"Hide the gift behind your back."

"The little boy tried to hide behind the curtain so his mother could not find him."

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."

to use words and our voice to show what we are thinking or feeling

"Say hello to your teacher."

"What did the teacher say about the homework assignment due tomorrow morning in class."

to go away from somewhere

"They leave the house."

"We must leave the hotel by noon to catch our flight, so please pack all your belongings now."

to use words and give someone information

"Tell me the truth please."

"Please tell me the truth about what happened last night because I deserve to know the facts."

to use words in a question form or tone to get answers from someone

"I ask for help."

"He decided to ask his professor for an extension on his research paper."

to take and lift something or someone up

"Please pick up the pen."

"She asked her son to pick up his toys from the floor before dinner."

a typically minor health issue or condition for which one seeks medical assistance

"His main complaint is fatigue."

"The patient's primary complaint to the doctor was a persistent cough."

a suggestion or thought about something that we could do

"That is a good idea."

"The idea seemed brilliant in theory but when they tried to implement it practical problems emerged that nobody had anticipated during the planning phase."

to intentionally say or write something that is not true

"Do not lie."

"It is important to never lie to your friends, as trust is essential in any relationship."

to present or propose something to someone

"The company offered him a job."

"The company offered him a generous salary package including health insurance and a company car."

something that explains an action or event

"There is a reason."

"The main reason she decided to resign was the lack of opportunities for professional growth rather than dissatisfaction with her salary or colleagues."

a way in which a problem can be solved or dealt with

"We need a solution."

"Finding an effective solution to the complex logistical problem proved to be quite challenging."

the act of putting an idea or plan forward for someone to think about

"Thanks for the suggestion."

"Her suggestion to rearrange the office furniture was actually very useful because it created more space and allowed natural light to reach every desk."

a piece of paper or card that shows you can do or get something, like ride on a bus or attend an event

"The ticket is expensive."

"Please keep your ticket until the end of the trip."

to be present at a meeting, event, conference, etc.

"I will attend the meeting."

"All employees are expected to attend the mandatory training session next week."

calculated by adding a set of numbers together and dividing this amount by the total number of amounts in that set

"This is the average."

"The average score on the exam was quite high, indicating good preparation."