Unit 2 - Part 1 · Interchange Intermediate Vocabulary List

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."

a vehicle with two wheels that we ride by pushing its pedals with our feet

"He rode his bicycle to school."

"She rode her bicycle through the park every morning to get some fresh air."

a special lane on a road only for buses, allowing them to move faster and more easily through traffic

"The bus lane speeds up public transit during peak hours."

"The bus lane speeds up public transit during peak hours and only buses and taxis may use it."

an area designed so that people could leave their cars or other vehicles there for a period of time

"The parking space is too narrow for his truck."

"The parking space is too narrow for his truck and he has to find another spot on the next street."

the process of making waste products usable again

"Recycling reduces waste."

"Chemical recycling offers a method of breaking plastics down to their molecular components"

a place, often built underground, where trains can stop for passengers to get on or off

"The subway station is underground."

"The subway station is underground and the trains arrive every five minutes during rush hour."

a place where taxis can park to wait for passengers

"There is a taxi stand outside the hotel."

"There is a taxi stand outside the hotel and guests can catch a cab without waiting long."

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."

a place where trains regularly stop for passengers to get on and off

"Go to the train station."

"We waited at the train station for an hour."

to determine the number of people or objects in a group

"Children count from one to ten."

"The kindergarten teacher asked the children to count the colorful blocks on the table and then tell her how many there were in total."

a tall light that is placed along the side of a road or street to help people see better when it is dark outside

"The streetlight turns on at dusk."

"The streetlight turns on at dusk and provides illumination for pedestrians walking home after dark."

a small unspecified number of people or things

"Few people know the truth."

"Few people know the real story because it has been kept secret for many years."

having a price that a person can pay without experiencing financial difficulties

"The price is affordable."

"The affordable apartment was within her budget so she signed the lease and moved in the next week."

relating to activities done for enjoyment or leisure, rather than for work or other obligations

"This is a recreational area."

"The recreational area offers hiking trails fishing spots and picnic tables for families who want to spend time outdoors."

a place or a building is designed and equipped for a specific function, such as healthcare, education, etc.

"The facility is modern."

"The new sports facility includes an Olympic sized swimming pool and a fully equipped modern gymnasium."

a time of day at which traffic is the heaviest because people are leaving for work or home

"Rush hour is stressful."

"Traffic is worst during rush hour."

regular and without any exceptional features

"That is a common bird."

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

an amount we pay to buy, do, or make something

"The cost is too high."

"The rising cost of raw materials is significantly impacting the overall production cost of manufactured goods."

a large place where planes take off and land, with buildings and facilities for passengers to wait for their flights

"We arrived at the airport two hours early."

"We arrived at the airport three hours before our flight to have enough time to check our bags and go through security."

the state of existing as a person who is alive

"Life can be wonderful."

"She enjoys life with her family."

a large vehicle that carries many passengers by road

"We rode the bus."

"The crowded bus finally pulled away from the station, beginning its long journey across the country."

the green-colored traffic signal that allows drivers or pedestrians to move forward

"See the green light."

"The pedestrian was given the green light to cross the busy street safely."

a public path for vehicles in a village, town, or city, usually with buildings, houses, etc. on its sides

"The street is busy."

"Children play on the street after school."

a building, usually next or attached to a house, in which cars or other vehicles are kept

"Park your car in the garage."

"His new garage was large enough to comfortably house his collection of vintage automobiles."

an organized collection of theories, ideas, or a method of attaining a particular objective

"It is a good system."

"The new operating system is designed for maximum efficiency and user-friendliness."

capable of destroying or causing harm to a person or thing

"The snake is dangerous."

"The dangerous intersection had seen many accidents over the years so the city finally installed a traffic light and speed bumps to slow down cars."

to a degree or extent that is sufficient or necessary

"She is old enough to drive."

"She is old enough to drive a car but she has not passed her driving test yet."

a change in water, air, etc. that makes it harmful or dangerous

"Factory pollution harms the environment."

"Air pollution in major cities causes thousands of premature deaths each year according to reports from the World Health Organization and other international agencies."

the sounds that a person makes when speaking or singing

"I like your voice."

"Her powerful voice filled the auditorium, captivating every single listener in the audience."

the work done by a person, organization, company, etc. for the benefit of others

"The service was good."

"The customer service representative apologized for the mistake and offered a full refund plus a discount on future purchases to compensate for the inconvenience."

more than is acceptable, suitable, or necessary

"The soup is too hot to eat."

"The soup is too hot to eat right now so let it cool down for a few minutes before serving."

to a smaller amount, extent, etc. in comparison to a previous state or another thing or person

"Eat less sugar for better health."

"Eat less sugar for better health and to reduce your risk of developing diabetes and other diseases."

used to refer to a number, amount, or degree that is bigger or larger

"I need more time."

"We need more time to finish the project because it is very complex and difficult."

to judge and assign a score or rank to something according to a set scale

"Customers rate the product five stars."

"Customers rate the restaurant highly for its excellent service and delicious food at reasonable prices."

a system or method for carrying people or goods from one place to another by cars, trains, etc.

"Transportation is expensive."

"Public transportation in rural areas is often limited forcing residents to own cars if they want to commute to work or shop for groceries."

a place or a building that is designed and equipped for a specific function, such as healthcare, education, etc.

"This is a new medical facility."

"The university has invested heavily in a state-of-the-art research facility for its science departments."