Unit 2 - Part 1 · Interchange Upper Intermediate Vocabulary List

a profession or a series of professions that one can do for a long period of one's life

"He has a long career."

"Choosing a career based only on salary potential often leads to dissatisfaction because enjoyment and meaning are just as important for long term happiness."

an exciting or unusual experience, often involving risk or physical activity

"The adventure was exciting."

"Their adventure through the Amazon rainforest turned dangerous when the guide got lost and they ran out of drinking water after two days."

an educational institution at the highest level, where we can study for a degree or do research

"The university has a large library."

"She studies at a university in London."

an experienced teacher at a university or college who specializes in a particular subject and often conducts research

"The professor gave a fascinating talk."

"A respected professor can profoundly influence a student's academic trajectory."

someone whose job is taking tourists to interesting locations

"The tour guide showed us around the ancient ruins."

"The tour guide explained the history of the ancient castle in great detail to the group of interested tourists."

a professional who examines financial data, analyzes investment opportunities, and makes recommendations for financial decisions

"The financial analyst predicted a downturn."

"The financial analyst predicted a downturn and advised clients to sell their risky assets."

a professional who buys and sells stocks, bonds, and other securities on behalf of clients, usually for a commission or fee

"The stockbroker monitored market changes constantly."

"The experienced stockbroker advised clients during periods of severe economic uncertainty professionally."

intensely interested or captivated by something or someone

"I am fascinated by space."

"The fascinated child watched the ants carry crumbs and worked together to build their underground tunnel."

a person who works on a plane to bring passengers meals and take care of them

"The flight attendant smiled."

"The flight attendant helped passengers calmly and professionally during the long international flight."

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."

a person who designs stylish clothes

"The fashion designer created a dress."

"The fashion designer presented her new collection during Paris Fashion Week receiving standing ovations from critics who praised her innovative use of recycled materials."

a doctor who is trained to treat animals

"The veterinarian treated the sick cat."

"The veterinarian examined the sick dog and prescribed medication to help it recover from its illness."

(of an activity) making one feel satisfied by giving one a desirable outcome

"Teaching is rewarding."

"Teaching can be a rewarding career because you have the opportunity to make a positive difference in young people's lives."

unable to be predicted because of changing many times

"Weather is unpredictable."

"The stock market's unpredictable fluctuations made it difficult for investors to plan their financial futures."

making us feel fear

"The movie is scary."

"The scary horror movie made her jump several times and she hid behind a pillow during the most frightening scenes with the killer and the ghosts."

to appear to be or do something particular

"You seem very tired today indeed."

"The new employee seems very motivated and eager to learn new skills."

extremely unpleasant or disagreeable

"The weather is awful."

"The awful smell coming from the refrigerator made her gag and she discovered that the chicken had been rotting for a week."

causing mental or emotional strain or worry due to pressure or demands

"My job is stressful."

"The stressful job required her to meet tight deadlines and handle angry customers and she often came home feeling exhausted and overwhelmed at the end of the day."

extremely amazing and great

"This cake is fantastic."

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

extremely interesting or captivating

"The story is fascinating."

"The fascinating documentary about space exploration made her want to become an astronaut and study the universe."

in some ways or to some degree

"I am kind of hungry."

"I am kind of tired today because I did not sleep very well last night at all."

making us feel tired and unsatisfied because of not being interesting

"The lecture is boring."

"The boring lecture lasted for three hours and half of the students fell asleep in their chairs."

to cause someone to lose their focus or attention from something they were doing or thinking about

"The loud noise distracted the students."

"The loud noise from the construction site outside the window distracted the students from their important exam."

the state of being protected or having protection against any types of danger

"We need security."

"The government is committed to ensuring the security of its citizens."

the quality of being fixed or steady and unlikely to change

"Stability is important."

"Political stability attracts foreign investment and helps the economy grow steadily over many years."

to form a decision or opinion based on what one knows

"Do not judge people by appearance."

"It is unfair to judge someone solely based on their appearance without knowing their personality or background."

to let someone or something do a particular thing

"Parents allow children to play."

"The new law will allow citizens to vote by mail if they cannot physically reach the polling stations on election day."

to visit places one has never seen before

"We will explore the ancient ruins."

"The young couple decided to explore the old abandoned castle on the hill even though the locals warned them that it might be haunted."

the natural world around us where people, animals, and plants live

"We must protect the environment."

"The environment is cleaner when people reduce waste and pollution."

the manufacture of goods using raw materials, particularly in factories

"The industry makes cars."

"The manufacturing industry plays a crucial role in the nation's economy, producing a wide range of goods."

a wound or injury inflicted by the teeth of an animal

"A snake bite can be dangerous if not treated quickly."

"The snake's venomous bite can paralyze small prey within seconds of striking."

to a degree that is high but not very high

"The dress is pretty expensive."

"The dress is pretty expensive but I like it so much that I decided to buy it anyway."

difficult to accomplish, requiring skill or effort

"The job is challenging."

"The challenging course pushed the students to their limits but they all passed and felt proud of their achievement at the end."

someone who enlists in the armed forces without being forced

"The soldier was a volunteer."

"He decided to volunteer for the army to serve his country during wartime."

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."