Unit 16 - Part 2 · Interchange Intermediate Vocabulary List

showing care and understanding toward other people, especially when they are not feeling good

"She is a sympathetic listener."

"She is a sympathetic listener and always knows the right thing to say when you are sad."

for one person or thing

"One per person."

"The admission fee is twenty dollars per adult, with children under twelve entering for free."

with a lot of speed

"She finished quickly."

"She ran quickly to catch the bus but it was too late and the doors closed right in her face."

used to introduce a statement that provides additional information or emphasizes the truth or reality of a situation

"In fact I have never been there."

"In fact I have never been there before so I do not know what to expect."

in a way that is true in most cases

"Generally speaking it is a good school."

"Generally speaking it is a good school but some of the teachers are better than others."

regular and without any exceptional features

"That is a common bird."

"While not exceptional, the quiet village offered a common, peaceful way of life."

related to or involving only one certain thing

"Please be more specific."

"Please be more specific about the problem so I can help you find a solution."

any physical damage to a part of the body caused by an accident or attack

"He has a knee injury."

"The athlete suffered a serious injury during the game and had to be taken to the hospital immediately."

a person or organization that hires and pays individuals for a variety of jobs

"My employer is very kind."

"A good employer provides fair wages, benefits, and opportunities for professional development to their employees."

the state of being physically or mentally sick

"Illness kept him home."

"The illness spread quickly through the village."

a large number of bikes, cars, buses, etc. that are waiting in lines behind each other which move very slowly

"The traffic jam was awful."

"Being stuck in a traffic jam for two hours made him late for his job interview which ultimately cost him the position he really wanted."

the state of not being at a place or with a person when it is expected of one

"His absence from the meeting is noted."

"His absence from the meeting is noted and the chairman asks where he is."

as a result of a specific cause or reason

"The game was canceled due to rain."

"Due to the bad weather the flight was delayed for over three hours at the airport."

with no attention to the thing mentioned

"I will go regardless."

"She decided to pursue her dream career regardless of the financial risks involved in starting her own business."

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?"

after a long time, usually when there has been some difficulty

"Finally the weekend has arrived."

"Finally the weekend has arrived and I can relax and forget about work for two whole days."

distinctive among others that are of the same general classification

"That is a particular case."

"The teacher asked a particular student to stay after class because she wanted to discuss his recent poor performance on the exams."

problems or difficulties that arise, especially in relation to a service or facility, which require resolution or attention

"This is an issue."

"The company is working to resolve the technical issue that has been preventing customers from accessing their online accounts."

in or for every one hundred, shown by the symbol (%)

"He gave one hundred percent."

"The company reported a ten percent increase in profits this quarter, exceeding all expectations."

a small fact or piece of information

"Pay attention to detail."

"Every small detail in the design was carefully considered."

related to medicine, treating illnesses, and health

"He needs medical care."

"The medical student studied for hours every night to pass her difficult board exams."

to possess or use something with someone else at the same time

"Share your toys with friends."

"The children learned to share their toys with each other during playtime at school."

an unexpected and unpleasant event that happens by chance, usually causing damage or injury

"The accident happened suddenly."

"He witnessed a serious car accident at the intersection and immediately called emergency services to help the injured drivers before the ambulance arrived."

to pass or escape unnoticed or undetected

"The thief will slip."

"The agile cat managed to slip through the narrow opening in the fence unnoticed by the guard."

to cause injury or physical pain to yourself or someone else

"Don't hurt yourself."

"Be careful when you are climbing the ladder, you don't want to hurt yourself and break a bone."

to support and approve of something or someone

"I sympathize with them."

"I truly sympathize with your difficult situation because I have faced a similar challenge myself."

used to add a statement that contradicts what was just mentioned

"I want to go, however."

"I would like to go to the party however I am too tired and I have a headache."

a mutual understanding or agreement established between people

"We made an arrangement."

"After much discussion, they reached a satisfactory arrangement regarding the division of responsibilities."

to arrive later than expected or planned

"The flight will delay due to weather."

"The flight was delayed by several hours due to technical problems with the aircraft which frustrated many tired passengers waiting at the gate."

used to talk about a doubt or choice when facing two options

"I do not know whether to go."

"I cannot decide whether to buy the red dress or the blue one."

having the least or smallest amount possible

"The cost is minimum."

"The minimum wage in this state is fifteen dollars per hour but many workers still struggle to afford rent and food for their families."

progress or improvement in a particular area

"There is advance."

"Technological advance has dramatically changed the way we communicate and access information."