Unit 16 · Interchange Upper Intermediate Vocabulary List

regular and without any exceptional features

"That is a common bird."

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

known by a lot of people

"He is a famous singer."

"The famous actor was recognized everywhere he went and fans often asked him for autographs and selfies even when he was trying to eat dinner in peace."

to travel with only the essential items and no unnecessary baggage

"I like to travel light."

"I prefer to travel light with just one small suitcase because it makes moving between cities much easier."

a running race of 26 miles or 42 kilometers

"Run first marathon."

"She trained for six months to run her first marathon successfully last year with great effort."

admired and valued by others for one's qualities, achievements, or actions

"She is a respected doctor."

"She is a respected doctor and her patients trust her because she is knowledgeable and caring."

a type of life that a person or group is living

"Healthy eating is part of an active lifestyle."

"Healthy eating is part of an active lifestyle and exercise is also important for maintaining good health."

a desired and impressive goal achieved through hard work

"The accomplishment was great"

"The accomplishment of completing the project ahead of schedule impressed the entire management team"

a person who is good at sports and physical exercise, and often competes in sports competitions

"The athlete trained hard for the Olympics."

"Becoming a professional athlete requires sacrificing many normal activities because training must always be the highest priority in your life."

an individual who maintains and regularly adds new content to a blog

"The blogger posted daily."

"The blogger shared useful travel tips and personal stories online."

someone who plays a musical instrument or writes music, especially as a profession

"The musician practiced every day."

"The talented musician played the violin beautifully for a large audience at the concert hall."

providing motivation, encouragement, enthusiasm, or a sense of purpose

"The speech is inspirational."

"The inspirational speech motivated the team to work harder and they ended up winning the championship after being behind for most of the season."

someone who does manual work, particularly a heavy and exhausting one to earn money

"The worker finished his shift."

"The factory worker wore safety goggles and steel toed boots every day on the production line."

the quality of working toward something despite difficulties

"Determination brings success."

"Her determination helped her finish the race."

a situation that has fewer or no benefits over another, which makes succeeding difficult

"That is a disadvantage."

"The main disadvantage of living in a big city is the high cost of rent and daily expenses."

related to money or its management

"He has financial problems."

"The family is having financial problems because my father lost his job."

a situation or a chance where doing or achieving something particular becomes possible or easier

"This job is a great opportunity for her."

"The internship provided an excellent opportunity for her to learn from experienced professionals and make valuable connections in the publishing industry."

regarding or affecting the entire world

"This is a global problem."

"The global pandemic affected every country in the world and changed the way people live and work."

to come to a certain level or state, or a specific point in time

"We reach the town."

"After a long and arduous journey, the weary travelers finally reach their intended destination by nightfall."

our purpose or desired result

"My goal is to win."

"Their primary goal was to secure funding for the innovative research project they had developed."

a series of images, feelings, or events happening in one's mind during sleep

"I had a strange dream."

"She often recalled a recurring dream about flying over the ocean."

to become the most successful, the luckiest, or the best in a game, race, fight, etc.

"The team wins the championship trophy easily."

"The young athlete trained hard for many years hoping to win a gold medal at the Olympic Games representing her country with pride."

an event or contest in which individuals or teams compete against each other

"The competition was intense."

"The competition was fierce but she managed to win first place by staying calm and focusing only on her own performance."

an act of raising someone to a higher rank or position

"She received a promotion."

"The promotion came after years of hard work and careful effort"

having the necessary skill, power, resources, etc. for doing something

"I am able to swim."

"She is able to complete the challenging task with her advanced skills."

(of a person) not having physical or mental problems

"Eating vegetables is healthy."

"Eating fresh fruits and vegetables every day is a healthy habit that can prevent many diseases and keep your body strong."

to put a seed, plant, etc. in the ground to grow

"Gardeners plant flowers in the garden."

"The farmer woke up early every morning to plant hundreds of vegetable seeds in the rich soil of his large field."

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."

an intangible difficulty or challenge that must be overcome

"The biggest obstacle was lack of funding."

"The lack of funding was the biggest obstacle preventing the research team from completing their important project."

a feeling of great enjoyment and happiness

"It was a great pleasure to finally meet you."

"It is a great pleasure to finally meet you in person after talking online for so long."

the action or process of reaching a particular thing

"Winning the award was a great achievement."

"Winning the science fair was her greatest achievement and she felt very proud of her hard work."

a process or state in which something becomes more advanced, stronger, etc.

"This is a development."

"The rapid development of renewable energy technologies is crucial for combating climate change."

displaying approval, support, or agreement

"That is positive."

"Her positive feedback on the proposal significantly boosted the team's morale and confidence in their work."

to share personal opinions about a book, movie, or media to inform and provide insights into its strengths and weaknesses

"I will review the movie."

"The critic will review the latest theatre production, offering a nuanced perspective on its artistic merit."

far away in space or distant in position

"The village is remote."

"The remote cabin in the woods had no electricity or running water and the nearest neighbor was ten miles away."

associated with or characteristic of the tropics, regions of the Earth near the equator known for their warm climate and lush vegetation

"The weather is tropical."

"The lush vegetation and high humidity are characteristic of the tropical climate found near the equator."

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."

to increase rapidly to a high level

"Prices will soar quickly."

"The eagle spread its wide wings and began to soar high above the valley looking for prey below."

a unified whole created by joining or mixing two or more distinct elements or parts together

"A good combination."

"The chef's signature dish is a delicious combination of sweet and savory flavors."

a plentiful or abundant amount of something

"There is plenty of food."

"There is plenty of evidence to support the conclusion that early intervention leads to better outcomes."

movies, television shows, etc. or an activity that is made for people to enjoy

"The circus provided great entertainment for children."

"The shopping mall offers various entertainment options including a cinema an arcade and a bowling alley."

to meet the needed requirements or conditions to be considered suitable for a particular role, status, benefit, etc.

"She will qualify for school."

"She needs to pass the final exam to qualify for the advanced level course next semester."

to change from one thing, such as a task, major, conversation topic, job, etc. to a completely different one

"She switches topics quickly."

"He decided to switch careers after realizing his current job was not fulfilling."

a light, movable barrier that competitors must jump over in certain races

"Jump the hurdle."

"The athlete trained diligently to clear the hurdle with perfect form."

the distance between an object or point and sea level

"The plane flew at high altitude."

"Altitude is the vertical height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level"

the hot gas produced when water is heated to the boiling point

"Steam rose from the hot tea."

"The steam rose from the hot cup of tea and fogged up her glasses so she wiped them clean."

the status or title that a person gains by being the best player or team in a competition

"He won the championship."

"After an intense series of playoff games, the underdog team unexpectedly clinched the championship title, surprising everyone."

feeling satisfied with someone or one's possessions, achievements, etc.

"I am proud of you."

"I am proud of you for graduating from college with honors this year."

to cause something to remain in its original state without any significant change

"We preserve food by canning it."

"We need to preserve the old building because it is an important part of our city's history and culture."