Unit 5 - Part 2 · Interchange Intermediate Vocabulary List

a bag designed for carrying on the back, usually used by those who go hiking or climbing

"She carries a backpack."

"She packed her backpack with water snacks and a first aid kit before heading out for a full day hike in the national park."

a suitcase or a small bag that one can carry onto an airplane

"Small carry-on bag."

"She packed only a small carry-on bag for the short business trip to another city."

money in bills or coins, rather than checks, credit, etc.

"Do you have enough cash?"

"He paid for the used car in cash because he had been saving his money for several years to buy it."

a set of tools and medical supplies, usually carried in a bag or case, used in case of emergency or injury

"Keep first-aid kit in your car."

"Every car should contain a basic first aid kit with bandages antiseptic wipes and adhesive tape for treating minor injuries during road trips."

a type of shoe made for walking on rough terrains and long distances, often used for outdoor activities like hiking or camping

"Hiking boots have ankle support."

"He wore stiff leather hiking boots with ankle support and deep tread for climbing the rocky mountain trail."

something that we take to prevent or treat a disease, or to feel less pain

"Take your medication on time."

"The doctor prescribed a new medication to control her allergy symptoms during the spring pollen season."

a small bag that is worn around the waist and is used to store money and other valuable items while traveling or in crowded areas to prevent theft

"He hid his passport in a money belt."

"He hid his passport in a money belt under his shirt while traveling through crowded train stations."

a piece of paper or an electronic document that shows one has paid for a seat on an airplane for a specific journey

"She lost her plane ticket."

"She lost her plane ticket and had to buy a new one at the airport counter."

an open shoe that fastens the sole to one's foot with straps, particularly worn when the weather is warm

"The sandal is open."

"She wore comfortable leather sandals on the hot day because sneakers would make her feet sweat too much."

a case with a handle, used for carrying clothes, etc. when we are traveling

"I packed a single suitcase for the weekend."

"She packed all of her clothes neatly into the large blue suitcase for her week-long vacation to the beach."

a piece of clothing worn for swimming, especially by women and girls

"She wore a swimsuit at the beach."

"My swimsuit dried quickly after swimming in the sea."

the arrangement with an institute or agency according to which they guarantee to make up for the damages in the event of an accident or loss

"Car insurance is required by law."

"Car insurance is required by law in most states and driving without it can result in heavy fines."

the process or an act of introducing a vaccine into the body as a precaution against contracting a disease

"Child vaccination important."

"Child vaccination is very important to prevent serious diseases and protect public health."

the items that we wear, particularly a specific type of items

"Winter clothing keeps you warm."

"Warm clothing is essential during winter to protect your body from extremely cold temperatures and wind."

suitcases, bags, etc. to keep one's clothes and other belongings while traveling

"My luggage is heavy."

"Please ensure all your luggage is properly stowed before the aircraft departs."

a person who provides guidance and advice in a specific area of expertise, such as finance, education, or career development

"The advisor suggested a different class."

"The advisor suggested a different class and the student changed his schedule accordingly."

to intentionally stay away from or refuse contact with someone

"You should avoid processed foods."

"To avoid traffic congestion you should leave for the airport at least two hours before your flight departure time."

the likelihood of experiencing harm, damage, or injury

"Danger is everywhere."

"The hikers ignored the warning signs and entered the restricted area completely unaware of the danger posed by unstable cliffs and falling rocks overhead."

to the greatest amount or extent possible

"I completely forgot about our meeting."

"I completely forgot about our meeting today because I had so many other things on my mind."

a shelter that usually consists of a long sheet of cloth, nylon, etc. supported by poles and ropes fixed to the ground, that we especially use for camping

"We pitched our tent by the side of the lake."

"We set up our tent near the lake so that we could wake up early and go fishing in the morning."

the activity of catching a fish with special equipment such as a fishing line and a hook or net

"We went fishing by the lake."

"They went fishing at the lake early in the morning and caught several large trout before noon."

a group of animals with a long body and tail, a rough skin and two pairs of short legs

"A lizard sat on the wall."

"Lizards can detach their tails when grabbed by a predator allowing them to escape while the detached tail continues to wiggle and distract the attacker."

a playful and intelligent animal that has a long tail and usually lives in trees and warm countries

"The monkey climbed the tree."

"A monkey likes to eat bananas and play with objects."

a type of small vehicle that is used to travel on water

"The boat is small."

"We sailed in a boat across the lake."

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."

a brief account or statement, that gives only the main points of something, without mentioning the details

"He wrote a short summary."

"Please read the summary before class so you understand the main points."

at the present era, as opposed to the past

"Nowadays many people work from home."

"Nowadays many people work from home instead of going to the office because technology makes it easy and convenient."

in the time following a specific action, moment, or event

"We went to dinner afterward."

"We went to dinner afterward and then we walked along the beach for a while enjoying the cool evening breeze."

a machine that allows customers to perform financial transactions such as withdrawals, deposits, transfers, etc.

"The automated teller machine is broken."

"She stopped at the automated teller machine to withdraw cash before going to the farmer's market where most vendors did not accept credit cards."

the process or act of making a person or thing ready for use, an event, act, situation, etc.

"The preparation for the exam takes months."

"Preparation for the exam took three months and included reviewing textbooks and taking practice tests."

a document for traveling between countries

"Make sure your passport is valid for travel."

"Before traveling abroad, ensure your passport is valid for at least six months."

the general condition of a person's mind or body

"Good health is important."

"Maintaining a balanced diet and regular exercise are crucial for overall physical and mental health."

a computer file, book, piece of paper etc. that is used as evidence or a source of information

"This is a document."

"The historical document provided crucial evidence for the ongoing legal case."

acceptable by the law or any authority

"Your passport is valid."

"Your passport is valid for ten years so you do not need to renew it until then."

‌to or in a foreign country, particularly one that is across the sea

"He moved overseas for work."

"He moved overseas for work and now lives in Singapore where he manages the regional office for his company."

used to talk about what one expects or likes to happen

"You ought to eat well."

"You ought to apologize for your rude behavior because you really hurt her feelings with your words."

protected and free from any danger or risk

"I feel secure here."

"I feel secure in my new job because the company is stable and has good benefits."

getting a bad and anxious feeling from a person or thing because we think something bad or dangerous will happen

"I am afraid of spiders."

"The little boy was afraid of the dark so his parents left a night light on in his room every night until he fell asleep."

a measure of how hot or cold something or somewhere is

"The temperature dropped below freezing last night."

"The doctor checked the patient's temperature to see if they had a fever."

to remain alive after enduring a specific hazardous or critical event

"Animals survive in harsh environments successfully."

"The hikers managed to survive for three days without food by drinking water from a nearby stream."

a legless, long, and thin animal whose bite may be dangerous

"The snake is dangerous."

"The hiker froze when she saw a long black snake lying on the trail in front of her because she was afraid it might be venomous."

used before you mention something that makes a statement not completely true

"Everyone came except John."

"Everyone came to the party except John because he was feeling very sick."

a piece of writing about a particular subject on a website, in a newspaper, magazine, or other publication

"Read the article."

"The journalist published an insightful article detailing the complex socio-economic factors at play."

a specific area of expertise or professional focus within a career

"His specialty is math."

"Her medical specialty is cardiology, focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of heart conditions."