Unit 16 - Part 1 · Interchange Pre Intermediate Vocabulary List

so impactful that can change someone's life

"The experience was life-changing."

"The life changing experience of becoming a parent made him more responsible and caring than ever before."

the skill and knowledge we gain from doing, feeling, or seeing things

"Experience matters in this job."

"Working abroad was a valuable experience that taught her how to adapt to different cultures and communicate effectively despite language barriers."

to finish a university, college, etc. study course successfully and receive a diploma or degree

"She will graduate from college soon."

"After four years of hard work she will finally graduate from university with a degree in chemical engineering."

to start loving someone deeply

"They fell in love quickly."

"Many people believe that when you fall in love, the whole world suddenly looks brighter and more beautiful."

the work that we do regularly to earn money

"He found a new job."

"She applied for twenty different jobs online before she finally received a phone call inviting her to come in for an interview at a small marketing firm."

having a wife or husband

"He is married."

"The married couple celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a romantic dinner at the same restaurant where they had their first date."

a larger and more populated town

"The city is very crowded."

"The city installed new bike lanes on several main streets to encourage more people to cycle to work instead of driving their cars every morning."

an official document that shows a person is legally allowed to drive a vehicle on public roads

"I lost my driver's licence."

"You must be at least sixteen years old to apply for a driver's licence in most states of America."

to specialize in a particular subject as one's primary field of study at a university or college

"She majors in biology at college."

"She decided to major in biology at university because she wants to become a doctor and help sick people."

extremely amazing and great

"This cake is fantastic."

"The view from the mountaintop was absolutely fantastic, making the challenging hike entirely worthwhile."

an ability to do something well, especially after training

"Practice improves skill."

"Learning a new skill as an adult can be frustrating because you are not as patient as you were when you were a child learning everything for the first time."

to change the color of something using a liquid substance

"She dyes her hair bright red."

"She decided to dye her hair bright red because she wanted a dramatic change from her natural brown color."

a sum of money borrowed from a bank that is typically repaid over a period of time with interest

"The small business needed a bank loan."

"The small business needed a bank loan to buy new equipment and expand its operations."

a plastic card, usually given to us by a bank, that we use to pay for goods and services

"She paid with a credit card."

"Using a credit card abroad can be risky if the bank charges high fees for international transactions."

to make a person or thing better

"Practice will improve your skills."

"Regular practice is the best way to improve your language skills and become more fluent over time."

to become knowledgeable or skilled in something by doing it, studying, or being taught

"Children learn new things daily."

"Students learn more effectively when they are actively engaged in the lesson rather than passively listening to a lecture."

a small and round piece of plastic that people put directly on their eyes in order to improve their ability to see

"She put in her contact lens."

"She put in her contact lens and blinked several times until it settled comfortably on her eye."

to make a person or thing different

"The weather can change quickly."

"The new manager plans to change the company's entire marketing strategy to increase customer engagement."

a process or result of becoming different

"There was a change."

"The significant change in economic policy had a profound impact on the national market."

a place where children learn things from teachers

"The school is near my house."

"We walk to school every morning."

an institution that offers higher education or specialized trainings for different professions

"She goes to college now."

"She decided to apply to a small liberal arts college in New England after graduation."

to change your position or location

"They move to a new apartment soon."

"The family decided to move to a bigger house in the suburbs because they needed more space for their three growing children."

recently invented, made, etc.

"I need a new phone."

"The new smartphone had a better camera and a longer battery life than his old one which was three years old and very slow."

to receive or come to have something

"I get a present."

"She was thrilled to finally get the promotion she had been working towards for so long."

to reach a certain age

"She will turn eighteen."

"My brother will turn twenty-one next month, so we are planning a surprise party for him."

a son or daughter of any age

"The child played happily with his toys on the floor."

"The happy child played with his new toys all afternoon long."

to go from one location to another, particularly to a far location

"I love to travel abroad."

"She loves to travel to different countries and learn about their cultures and traditions."

in or traveling to a different country

"She wants to study abroad next year."

"She wants to study abroad next year to improve her language skills and experience a different culture."

to leave your job and stop working, usually on reaching a certain age

"He will retire after forty years."

"After working for forty years my grandfather finally decided to retire and spend more time traveling with his family."

used to express a period from a specific past time up to now or another specified point

"Since you are here help me."

"Since you are here we can start the meeting a few minutes early."

the process and activities required to control and manage an organization

"The administration helps the company."

"Effective administration is vital for ensuring smooth operations and efficient resource allocation within any large organization."

a play that is performed in a theater, on TV, or radio

"We watched a drama play."

"The drama was so emotional that many people in the theater started crying before it ended."

used to highlight the sincerity or truthfulness of a statement

"No kidding! Really, tell me more."

"No kidding! I thought the same thing. You are absolutely right."

to have something such as clothes, shoes, etc. on your body

"Wear warm clothes in winter."

"You should wear a warm coat today because the temperature is going to drop below freezing."

to begin something new and continue doing it, feeling it, etc.

"Start a new project."

"The movie will start at eight o'clock so we should leave home by seven thirty."

to get something in exchange for paying money

"I want to buy it."

"We decided to buy the house after a thorough inspection and negotiation."

the way that someone or something looks

"Her appearance was elegant."

"Her elegant appearance at the gala immediately drew the attention of all the photographers present."

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."

(of hair, nails, etc.) to develop or become longer

"His hair will grow."

"After neglecting his appearance for months, his beard began to grow quite noticeably."

the hair that grow on the chin and sides of a man’s face

"He has a long beard."

"The beard made him look older and wiser."

all the words used in a particular language or subject

"Expand your vocabulary by reading."

"Legalese is the formal and technical vocabulary of the legal profession"