Unit 2 - Part 2 · Interchange Upper Intermediate Vocabulary List

an expert who advises people on their problems

"I spoke to a counselor."

"The school counselor met with the student to discuss his academic struggles and emotional well being."

an advanced student or graduate, usually in a medical field, who is being given practical training under supervision

"The intern learns medicine."

"An intern is a recent medical school graduate who is receiving supervised training in a hospital."

someone who works in the government or a law-making organization

"The politician gave a long speech."

"The politician promised to lower taxes during her campaign but after being elected she claimed the economic situation made that promise impossible to keep."

a medical doctor who specializes in the treatment of mental illnesses or behavioral disorders

"The psychiatrist listened patiently to her concerns"

"The psychiatrist prescribed medication to help manage the patient's severe anxiety disorder."

used to introduce additional information

"Furthermore I need more money."

"The plan is too expensive furthermore it is risky and might not even work at all."

a decision reached after thoroughly considering all relevant information

"We reached a final conclusion."

"After reviewing all the evidence and testimonies, the jury reached a conclusion that the defendant was not guilty."

the process of examining the similarities and differences between two or more things or people

"The comparison was useful."

"The comparison showed how the two products differ."

someone who works with someone else, having the same job

"Helpful coworker assisted."

"Her coworker took on extra tasks when she was sick showing true team spirit."

related to the game of billiards or designed for use in playing the game

"He bought billiard cues."

"The billiard room had a large pool table and the walls were covered with cues and racks of colorful balls."

a small, enclosed space or compartment used for work or other activities

"Her cubicle is next to the window."

"Her cubicle is next to the window and she can see the parking lot from her desk."

someone with whom one works

"I had lunch with my colleague."

"My work colleague helped me finish the important project before the deadline."

the extra money that we get, besides our salary, as a reward

"She received a generous year-end bonus for her high performance."

"The company gave all of its employees a generous end-of-year bonus as a reward for their hard work and dedication during a very successful year that exceeded all of the company's financial goals and targets for growth and profitability."

concerning or involving the study of plants, their structure, genetics, classification, etc.

"The botanical samples are diverse."

"The botanical garden has thousands of plant species from all over the world including many rare and endangered ones."

boring and repetitive, often causing frustration or weariness due to a lack of variety or interest

"The work is tedious."

"The tedious task of sorting through thousands of old documents made him feel incredibly weary and uninspired."

extremely comfortable, elegant, and often made with high-quality materials or features

"The hotel is luxurious."

"The luxurious hotel suite had a king sized bed a marble bathroom and a stunning view of the ocean."

to express your annoyance, unhappiness, or dissatisfaction about something

"The customers complain about the service."

"Customers often complain when the service is slow but they rarely praise when everything goes perfectly."

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."

someone who prepares news to be broadcast or writes for newspapers, magazines, or news websites

"The journalist wrote a report."

"The journalist refused to reveal her sources because protecting their identity was more important than publishing the story immediately."

an expert who is employed to check or work with technical equipment or machines

"The technician fixed the printer."

"A skilled technician was called to repair the complex medical equipment in the operating room."

a person in charge of a movie or play who gives instructions to the actors and staff

"The film director won an Oscar award."

"The film director shouted "action" to start the scene, and the actors began performing their lines perfectly, having rehearsed them many times over the past few weeks."

the initial phase of medical training in which a graduate works under supervision in a hospital or clinic

"She is doing an internship."

"Her medical internship provided valuable hands-on experience in a busy hospital setting."

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 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."

to the same extent or degree, used in comparisons to show equality or intensity

"As tall as a giraffe."

"She is as smart as her brother, who always gets top marks in class."

to examine or look for the differences between of two or more objects

"She compares prices before buying anything."

"It is often useful to compare prices from different online stores before making a large purchase to ensure you are getting the best deal possible."

someone who is in charge of running a business or managing part or all of a company or organization

"The manager solved the problem quickly."

"The manager called a meeting to discuss the low productivity numbers and to find possible solutions quickly."

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."

to go somewhere, particularly frequently or in large numbers

"Tourists resort to the beach."

"During the summer months, many tourists resort to the coastal towns for their holidays."

used in expressions to show that one thing happens right after another thing

"Then, he ate."

"He finished his homework, and than he went out to play with his friends."

to encourage or provoke a response, reaction, or activity

"Caffeine stimulates the nervous system temporarily."

"The teacher used colorful pictures and videos to stimulate the students interest in the history lesson about ancient Egypt."

to become covered or filled by water

"Rivers flood."

"The torrential rain caused the river to flood, submerging nearby farmlands and villages."

a type of business activity that involves providing money or other resources, such as capital, to support economic transactions, investments, and other financial activities

"She works in the finance department."

"Behavioral finance is a field that combines psychological theory with conventional economics to explain why people make irrational and unforecastable financial decisions."

a personal belief or judgment that is not based on proof or certainty

"My view is simple."

"From my personal view, the proposed changes would significantly impact the community's well-being."

a place where people do scientific experiments, manufacture drugs, etc.

"The laboratory has many tools."

"The chemistry students wore safety goggles and white lab coats while working in the laboratory on their assigned experiment."

a person or company that designs and produces applications, video games, etc.

"The software developer fixed the bug."

"The talented software developer created a very useful application for mobile phones last year."