Unit 4 - Part 2 · Interchange Upper Intermediate Vocabulary List

widely recognized or acknowledged

"He is a well-known actor."

"He is a well known actor and has starred in many popular movies over the past twenty years."

able to be trusted or relied on

"She is a trustworthy friend."

"The trustworthy mechanic never recommended unnecessary repairs and his customers appreciated his honesty."

not precise or correct

"The map is inaccurate."

"The inaccurate weather forecast caused many people to cancel their outdoor plans only to have a beautiful sunny day."

intending to mock, ridicule, or criticize a person, group, or society in a humorous or exaggerated way

"The show is satirical."

"The satirical article mocked the politician's empty promises and readers laughed at the clever jokes about his failed campaign."

having qualities that make something possible and accepted as true

"The story is believable."

"The story is believable because the details are consistent and the characters act in realistic ways."

to make or design something that did not exist before

"Edison invented the light bulb."

"Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone in 1876 which revolutionized global communication forever."

to try to complete or do something difficult

"Do not attempt this dangerous stunt."

"Do not attempt to repair the electrical wiring yourself unless you are a qualified electrician because it is dangerous."

a strong wish to learn something or to know more about something

"Curiosity led the cat into trouble."

"Children have strong natural curiosity about the world around them from a very young age."

a small parasitic insect that lives and feeds on the body of warm-blooded animals

"Head louse problem."

"The child had a head louse problem that required special treatment last month."

a small creature such as a bee or ant that has six legs, and generally one or two pairs of wings

"An ant is a social insect living in a colony."

"A stick insect is a master of camouflage, perfectly blending into branches to avoid being detected."

the unexpected start of something terrible, such as a disease

"The outbreak spread quickly"

"The outbreak spread quickly through the city overwhelming hospitals and health services"

a person who starts a business, especially one who takes financial risks

"The entrepreneur is ambitious."

"The entrepreneur started a company and built it from a small idea."

the driving force or reason behind someone's actions, behaviors, or desires

"Lack of motivation makes it hard to get out of bed."

"Lack of motivation makes it hard to get out of bed and she struggles to find a reason to exercise."

the rapid spread of an infectious disease within a specific population, community, or region, affecting a significant number of individuals at the same time

"The epidemic spread very fast."

"The government implemented strict quarantine measures to control the epidemic before it reached neighboring countries."

impossible to resist or refuse, usually because of being very appealing or attractive

"The cake is irresistible."

"The chocolate cake was irresistible so I ate two slices of it."

the act of proving the truth or accuracy of something, typically by checking or examining evidence or documentation

"The bank requires identity verification."

"The bank requires identity verification and you must show a driver's license to open an account."

in a way that is funny or causes amusement

"He told the story humorously."

"The comedian humorously described his disastrous vacation and the audience laughed at every silly detail of his story."

extremely unpleasant

"The smell is disgusting."

"The disgusting smell of rotten eggs filled the kitchen and made her gag as soon as she opened the refrigerator door."

based on facts or reality, rather than opinions or emotions

"The report is factual."

"The factual report contained only verifiable information and no opinions or speculation from the author."

in a total or complete way

"You are absolutely right."

"You are absolutely right about that and I completely agree with everything you just said."

a place or thing from which something originates or begins

"Water is the source of life."

"Scientists are investigating the original source of the mysterious disease outbreak."

in a way that cannot be avoided

"Big cars are not necessarily safer."

"Bigger cars are not necessarily safer than smaller ones despite what many people seem to believe."

to extend or increase in influence or effect over a larger area or group of people

"Ideas spread quickly now."

"The wildfire spread rapidly through the dry forest because of the strong winds."

(usually plural) the things that are held, included, or contained within something

"What is the content?"

"The package contained a surprising amount of valuable content for its size."

a very strong feeling of wanting to do or have something

"His desire to travel took him everywhere."

"His greatest desire is to travel around the world and experience different cultures and cuisines."

the general opinion that the public has about someone or something because of what they did in the past

"Her reputation is solid."

"The company’s reputation was damaged by the scandal."

designed to resemble the real thing but lacking authenticity

"The watch is fake."

"The fake watch looked real but it stopped working after only two weeks of wearing it."

during something's entire period of time

"The store is open throughout the day."

"The store is open throughout the day from eight in the morning until nine at night."

to say that something is the case without providing proof for it

"He claims he is innocent."

"The politician made a bold claim about economic growth without providing any supporting evidence."

to maintain a specific posture in order to be photographed or painted

"The model will pose for photos."

"The models had to pose for hours while the photographer adjusted the lighting and camera settings."

extremely large or heavy

"It is massive rock."

"The massive oak tree had stood in the park for centuries, its thick trunk a testament to its age and strength."

serious and of great importance

"This is major."

"The major hurricane caused widespread destruction along the coast and forced thousands of residents to evacuate their homes."

a physical passage or opening through which something can exit, such as liquid, gas, or energy

"See the outlet."

"The volcano released a massive amount of lava through its primary outlet."

to seek information or advice from someone, especially before making a decision or doing something

"Consult a doctor before taking medicine."

"Before making such a big decision you should consult a financial advisor who specializes in retirement planning."

to annoy or trouble someone, especially when they are busy or want to be left alone

"Do not bother me."

"Please do not bother the sleeping baby; she needs her rest."

an individual with a great amount of knowledge, skill, or training in a particular field

"She is an expert in medicine."

"Before renovating the old house they hired an expert to determine whether the foundation was still safe and secure."

an action that is done to relieve pain or cure a disease, wound, etc.

"The treatment helped him recover."

"The doctor recommended a new treatment that could cure the disease within just a few weeks."

the act of taking notice of someone or something

"The teacher demanded complete attention during class"

"The teacher asked for the students' attention before she began explaining the difficult math problem."

able to be grasped mentally without difficulty

"His reaction is understandable."

"His anger was understandable because someone had stolen his bicycle that he had saved money for months to buy."

one of the things that affects something or contributes to it

"Money is one factor."

"Climate change is an important factor that affects the migration patterns of birds across different continents."

only for one certain type of person or thing

"This book was written specifically for children."

"This book was written specifically for children aged eight to twelve who are interested in science and nature."

information or evidence that proves the truth or existence of something

"We need strong proof."

"He showed proof of his identity."

to show that something is true through the use of evidence or facts

"Evidence proves his innocence completely."

"The lawyer tried to prove that his client was innocent by presenting new evidence to the court."