Unit 3 - Part 2 · Interchange Intermediate Vocabulary List

a certificate given to someone who has completed a course of study

"She finally received her diploma."

"Earning a high school diploma is an important achievement that opens the door to higher education and better job opportunities in the future."

the skill and knowledge we gain from doing, feeling, or seeing things

"Experience matters in this job."

"Working abroad was a valuable experience that taught her how to adapt to different cultures and communicate effectively despite language barriers."

to physically harm something

"The flood damages buildings."

"The storm damaged several cars and houses in the coastal town where we used to live."

pieces of equipment such as tables, desks, beds, etc. that we put in a house or office so that it becomes suitable for living or working in

"The furniture is new."

"The moving company carefully wrapped all the furniture in blankets and plastic before loading it onto the truck to prevent any scratches or damage during the long trip."

soft, thin paper in sheets or on a roll for cleaning after using the toilet

"The roll of toilet paper is empty."

"The roll of toilet paper is empty and he has to call for someone to bring another one."

not connected to anything, and forming a unit by itself

"We need separate rooms."

"The children sleep in separate rooms because they fight when they share a space so the parents moved them to different bedrooms."

to make a person or thing better

"Practice will improve your skills."

"Regular practice is the best way to improve your language skills and become more fluent over time."

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."

used for showing that someone or something belongs to or is connected with a particular person or thing

"I have my own room."

"She bought her own car with money she saved from working two jobs and she felt proud of her independence and hard work."

to feel upset and nervous because we think about bad things that might happen to us or our problems

"Students worry about the exam results."

"Parents often worry about their teenage children when they go out at night but they need to learn to trust them and give them independence."

to make or have an image of something in our mind

"Imagine a world without pollution."

"Close your eyes and imagine yourself on a peaceful beach with soft sand and gentle waves."

getting the results you hoped for or wanted

"The project was successful."

"Her innovative business strategy proved to be incredibly successful in the market."

(of food or farming techniques) produced or done without any artificial or chemical substances

"This apple is organic."

"The organic vegetables were more expensive than regular ones but they tasted fresher and better according to the customers who bought them."

a test done to prove the truthfulness of a hypothesis

"The science experiment was a success."

"The controlled experiment yielded groundbreaking results that challenged existing theories."

a source of power used for lighting, heating, and operating machines

"We need electricity daily."

"Electricity powers our homes, schools, and hospitals, making modern life much more convenient."

a piece of printed paper that shows the amount of money a person has to pay for goods or services received

"I got the bill."

"Please review the itemized bill carefully to ensure all charges for the services rendered are accurate."

used after negative statements to indicate a similarity between two situations or feelings

"I don't like it either."

"He wasn't happy with the decision, and she didn't agree with it either."

a box-shaped equipment used for cooking or heating food by either putting it inside or on top of the equipment

"The stove is hot."

"She cooked rice on the stove before everyone arrived."

to desire something to occur or to be true even though it is improbable or not possible

"She wishes for good luck today."

"I wish you good luck on your final exams which are starting next Monday morning."

to return to a previous location, position, or state

"I will go back home."

"After years of living abroad, he felt a strong desire to go back to his hometown."

all the qualities that shape a person's character and make them different from others

"She has a warm and outgoing personality."

"A psychometric test aims to objectively measure various facets of an individual's unique personality."

to change your position or location

"They move to a new apartment soon."

"The family decided to move to a bigger house in the suburbs because they needed more space for their three growing children."

recently invented, made, etc.

"I need a new phone."

"The new smartphone had a better camera and a longer battery life than his old one which was three years old and very slow."

the place that we live in, usually with our family

"I am going home."

"After a long day at the office, I can't wait to relax at home with my family."

to pass time in a particular manner or in a certain place

"Spend your time wisely."

"She decided to spend her vacation exploring ancient ruins and immersing herself in the local culture."

people that are related to each other by blood or marriage, normally made up of a father, mother, and their children

"Our family eats dinner together at six every evening."

"The entire family gathered together for a joyous holiday celebration."

the activity of providing services or products in exchange for money

"His business is doing very well."

"Starting a small business requires careful planning enough capital and a lot of hard work."

to take pleasure or find happiness in something or someone

"They enjoy their delicious dinner meal."

"The children seemed to enjoy the school trip to the science museum because they were fascinated by the interactive exhibits about space and dinosaurs."

to put things together to make them bigger in size or quantity

"Add two numbers carefully."

"You need to add two cups of flour to the mixture and then stir everything well."

describing a service or activity performed willingly without receiving payment

"She does volunteer work."

"She does volunteer work at the hospital every Saturday and helps comfort sick children and their families."

up to now or the time stated

"She is still waiting for the bus."

"She is still waiting for the bus at the stop because it has not arrived despite being twenty minutes late."

to point out the faults or weaknesses of someone or something

"It is easy to criticize others."

"It is easy to criticize others but much harder to recognize and improve our own weaknesses."

to have your home somewhere specific

"I live here."

"They decided to live in a small cottage nestled deep within the enchanting forest."

used to make an offer or request in a polite manner

"Would you like some tea?"

"Would you be so kind as to pass me that book from the shelf, please?"

used to present an offer or suggestion

"Can I help you?"

"Can we offer you a cup of tea before you leave this afternoon?"

used to ask if one can do something

"Could you help me?"

"Could you please tell me if there is a more efficient way to complete this complex task?"

to not move anymore

"The car will stop."

"Please stop the vehicle immediately if you observe any unusual warning lights."