Unit 5 - Part 1 · Interchange Intermediate Vocabulary List

to leave a location, usually to embark on a journey or trip

"We should hit the road before it gets dark."

"We should hit the road early tomorrow morning to avoid the heavy traffic on the highway."

water that comes out of a faucet or a tap, usually treated to be safe for drinking and cooking

"Is the tap water safe to drink here?"

"Is the tap water safe to drink here or should I buy bottled water from the store?"

to want something or someone that we must have if we want to do or be something

"Plants need sunlight and water."

"Plants need sunlight water and nutrients from the soil to grow healthy and strong."

used to indicate an obligation or to emphasize the necessity of something happening

"You have to wake up early today."

"You have to complete all the required courses and pass the final exams before you can receive your degree from the university."

pleased about something

"I am glad to see you."

"I am glad that you came to visit me because I missed you very much."

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."

having a flavor that is pleasent to eat or drink

"The pizza is tasty."

"The tasty pizza was topped with pepperoni mushrooms and extra cheese and we ate the whole thing."

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."

a strong feeling of enthusiasm and happiness

"The excitement before the concert was electric."

"The children could barely hide their excitement as they waited to open their presents on Christmas morning."

a span of time which we do not work or go to school, and spend traveling or resting instead, particularly in a different city, country, etc.

"We are on vacation."

"They spent their vacation in Spain and came back relaxed."

a wide path made for cars, buses, etc. to travel along

"The road is wet."

"The road to the mountain village was narrow and winding with steep cliffs on one side making nervous passengers close their eyes during the drive."

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 spend much time in a specific place or with someone particular

"I like to hang out with friends."

"Teenagers often hang out at the shopping mall on weekends because there are many entertainment options available."

to be the organizer of an event such as a meeting, party, etc. to which people are invited

"We will host."

"Our family decided to host the annual neighborhood barbecue this year, inviting all our friends and neighbors."

an area of sand or small stones next to a sea or a lake

"We walked on the beach."

"Every summer, our family loves to spend the entire day at the beach building sandcastles."

used to show likelihood or possibility without absolute certainty

"She will probably be late."

"She will probably be late for the meeting because there is a lot of traffic on the highway this morning."

a stand or a small table or shop with an open front where people sell their goods

"The stall sells fruit."

"We stopped at a market stall to buy fresh vegetables and snacks."

to move or travel through the air

"Birds fly in the sky."

"The eagles gracefully fly high above the mountain peaks, soaring on the wind currents."

a legal document that gives someone permission to do something, such as drive a car or practice a profession

"I need a license."

"You must obtain a valid driver's license before you are legally permitted to operate a motor vehicle."

to hold someone or something and take them from one place to another

"She will carry the bag."

"The porter helped the elderly woman to carry her heavy suitcases up the stairs to her hotel room on the third floor."

the fact that something must happen or is needed

"Necessity is important."

"Food and water are necessities."

the act of putting an idea or plan forward for someone to think about

"Thanks for the suggestion."

"Her suggestion to rearrange the office furniture was actually very useful because it created more space and allowed natural light to reach every desk."

used to show that something is very important and needs to happen

"He must finish homework before playing."

"All visitors must show a valid photo identification at the security desk before they are allowed to enter the government building."

used to say what is suitable, right, etc., particularly when one is disapproving of something

"You should study more for exams."

"You should always wear a helmet when riding a bicycle to protect your head in case you fall or get into an accident."

protected from any danger

"The neighborhood is safe."

"The safe neighborhood had very little crime and families felt comfortable letting their children play outside until dark without worrying about their safety."

the direction from which the sun rises, which is on the right side of a person facing north

"The sun rises in the east."

"We walked east toward the sea."

the direction toward which the sun goes down, which is on the left side of a person facing north

"The west has beautiful sunsets."

"They drove west for three hours."

the direction on our left when we watch the sunrise

"Go north from here."

"The explorers charted their course by heading north, seeking the legendary lost city."

the direction on our right when we watch the sunrise

"The south is warm and sunny."

"The birds fly south for the winter when the temperature drops and food becomes scarce in their northern breeding grounds."

a place where people live, stay, or work in

"We found comfortable accommodation."

"The hotel accommodation was clean and comfortable during our stay in the city."

the mood or feeling of a particular environment, especially one created by art, music, or decor

"The atmosphere was nice."

"The cozy atmosphere of the café, with its soft lighting and gentle music, was perfect for studying."

bringing enjoyment and happiness

"The day was pleasant."

"They enjoyed a pleasant evening stroll through the park, admiring the blooming flowers and gentle breeze."

to go somewhere for a short time, especially to see something

"We will visit soon."

"They plan to visit the historical landmarks during their vacation in Italy."

referring to interactions, relations, or affairs with other nations

"This is a foreign policy."

"The ambassador was tasked with navigating complex foreign relations and trade agreements."

a piece of land with a government of its own, official borders, laws, etc.

"Our country is beautiful."

"They traveled across the country by train."

to go from one location to another, particularly to a far location

"I love to travel abroad."

"She loves to travel to different countries and learn about their cultures and traditions."

a series of performances of music, plays, movies, etc. typically taking place in the same location every year

"The festival was crowded and noisy."

"We visited the festival last weekend and enjoyed the music."

the process, art, or profession of capturing photographs or recording videos

"She loves photography."

"Documentary photography aims to chronicle real-life events"

a series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject

"I'm taking a photography course now."

"This intensive course offers a comprehensive overview of modern economic theory."

the act or process of coming together again after being separated

"The family reunion is every July."

"The family reunion is every July and relatives come from across the country to attend."

the activity of ‌living outdoors in a tent, camper, etc. on a vacation

"Camping is exciting in summer."

"The family went camping in the forest and slept in a tent under the stars for two nights."

to feel less worried or stressed

"Sit down and relax for a while."

"After a long stressful week at work she decided to relax by taking a hot bath and reading her favorite book."

to estimate or form a conclusion about something without sufficient information to verify its accuracy

"Guess the number in my mind."

"If you do not know the answer it is better to guess than to leave the question blank on the test."

used to show uncertainty or hesitation

"Maybe we can go."

"Maybe we can go to the cinema tomorrow if you are free and there are good movies playing."