Unit 4 - Part 3 · Interchange Intermediate Vocabulary List

to remove something from a container or surface using a spoon or similar tool

"Scoop out the ice cream."

"He used a spoon to carefully scoop out the seeds from the pumpkin."

a food item that forms part of a recipe or culinary mixture

"One ingredient is missing."

"We added each ingredient one by one before mixing everything well."

an Italian food made with thin flat round bread, baked with a topping of tomatoes and cheese, usually with meat, fish, or vegetables

"Let's order a large pepperoni pizza for dinner."

"The large pepperoni pizza was cut into eight slices and the hungry teenagers ate every single piece."

people in general, considered as an extensive and organized group sharing the same laws

"Technology continues changing modern society rapidly"

"Education plays a vital role in shaping the values of any society."

an understanding of or information about a subject after studying and experiencing it

"Knowledge is power."

"His knowledge of ancient history is impressive because he has read hundreds of books and visited nearly every major archaeological site in the Mediterranean region."

in a manner that achieves what is desired or expected

"She successfully completed the course."

"She successfully completed the course and received a certificate of achievement for her hard work and dedication."

someone whose job is baking and selling bread and cakes

"The baker makes fresh bread."

"The baker makes fresh bread every morning and the smell draws customers from blocks away."

the king, queen, their children, and close relatives, often holding significant historical, cultural, and political influence within a monarchy

"The royal family lives in the palace."

"The royal family lives in the palace and the queen meets with the prime minister every week."

to give someone or something a name in honor or in memory of another person or thing

"He was named after his grandfather."

"The young couple decided to name their baby daughter after her beloved grandmother who had recently passed away."

a type of nut that could be eaten, growing underground in a thin shell

"The peanut is salty."

"Peanuts are actually legumes not nuts but they are commonly grouped with tree nuts because of their similar taste and culinary uses."

a country considered as a group of people that share the same history, language, etc., and are ruled by the same government

"The nation voted."

"The nation celebrated after the long holiday weekend."

a sea creature with eight, long arms and a soft round body with no internal shell

"The octopus changed color."

"The octopus has three hearts and blue blood because its circulatory system uses copper based hemocyanin instead of iron based hemoglobin for transporting oxygen."

a type of plant that grows in or near the sea

"Seaweed is commonly used in Asian cuisine"

"The beach was covered in dried seaweed that smelled unpleasant in the hot sun."

a layer of food that is spread over the top of a dish to make it taste or look better

"Pizza topping delicious."

"Extra cheese is my favorite pizza topping that makes the meal taste much better."

a large Australian animal with a long tail and two strong legs that moves by leaping, female of which can carry its babies in its stomach pocket which is called a pouch

"The kangaroo hopped away."

"Kangaroos cannot walk backward because their large tail and powerful hind legs are specifically adapted for hopping forward efficiently."

a large reptile with very big jaws, sharp teeth, short legs, and a hard skin and long tail that lives in rivers and lakes in warmer regions

"The crocodile lay still in the water."

"The crocodile lay silently in the water with only its eyes and nostrils visible above the surface."

the state or condition of being liked, admired, or supported by many people

"The song has popularity."

"The sudden surge in the politician's popularity was attributed to his effective campaign strategies and relatable public persona."

the soft part of the body of an animal, between the skin and bones

"The soft animal flesh."

"The vulture fed on the flesh of the dead animal playing an important role in the ecosystem by cleaning up carcasses and preventing disease spread."

an object with a handle and three or four sharp points that we use for picking up and eating food

"She ate her salad with a fork."

"He used his fork to push the peas onto his spoon because they kept rolling off the fork every time he tried to pick them up individually."

to force liquid out of something by firmly twisting or pressing it

"Squeeze the lemon for juice."

"She had to squeeze the lemon firmly to extract all of the juice for the lemonade recipe."

to mix in order to make a single unit

"Combine flour and sugar."

"You should combine the dry ingredients before adding the wet ones for the cake."

to become greater in size, amount, number, or quality

"Plants need water to grow."

"The small startup began to grow rapidly after receiving significant investment from several venture capital firms."

a specific course of action that is performed in order to accomplish a certain objective

"This is a long process."

"The manufacturing process has been optimized to reduce waste and improve quality."

to be of the right size or shape for someone

"These shoes fit me well."

"These shoes do not fit my feet because they are too small and tight for me to wear."

related or belonging to a particular area or place that someone lives in or mentions

"We ate at a local restaurant."

"The local farmers market sold fresh eggs honey and vegetables every Saturday morning and the community came together to support small businesses and producers."

to know who a person or what an object is, because we have heard, seen, etc. them before

"I recognize that face from somewhere."

"I barely managed to recognize my old childhood friend at the airport because he had changed so much over the past ten years."

to become visible and noticeable

"The sun will appear."

"After the storm clouds dissipated, the sun began to appear, casting a warm glow."

to adjust oneself to fit into a new environment or situation

"Animals adapt to their environment."

"Animals must adapt quickly to changing environmental conditions if they want to survive in the wild."

the act of travelling between two or more places, especially when there is a long distance between them

"The journey from London to Paris takes two hours."

"The long journey across the desert took five days and required careful planning to ensure they had enough water."

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

"This song is popular."

"The popular restaurant was always crowded and reservations had to be made at least two weeks in advance to guarantee a table for dinner."

to be the first person who finds something or someplace that others did not know about

"They discover a new star."

"Archaeologists hope to discover ancient artifacts buried deep within the ruins."

extremely great or large

"The story is incredible."

"The incredible view from the mountaintop took her breath away and she stood there in silence for several minutes."

a type of Italian food made from a sea creature called squid, which is cooked with garlic, tomatoes, and white wine, and is usually eaten with pasta or bread

"I like squid."

"The restaurant is famous for its delicious calamari, a classic Italian squid dish."

a sweet yellow fruit with a thin skin that grows in hot areas

"The mango is very sweet."

"We ate mango after dinner and agreed that it was one of the best parts of the meal."

connected logically, causally, or by shared characteristics

"They are related."

"The scientists discovered that the two phenomena were closely related, sharing a common underlying cause."

a small cut of a larger portion such as a piece of cake, pizza, etc.

"She ate a slice."

"She cut a generous slice of warm bread from the loaf and spread butter on it enjoying the simple pleasure of fresh baking."