Unit 6 - Part 2 · Interchange Intermediate Vocabulary List

someone who is not familiar with a place because it is the first time they have ever been there

"The child is told not to talk to strangers."

"The child is told not to talk to strangers and runs away when an unknown man approaches."

something that a person says or writes that shows they regret what they did to someone

"He wrote a letter of apology."

"The newspaper printed an apology for the factual errors in yesterday's front page article."

to ask for something politely or formally

"I request a refund please."

"The customer requested a refund after receiving a damaged product that was missing several important components."

an act or opinion that is wrong

"The mistake was small."

"She realized her mistake immediately after sending the email and quickly wrote an apology to correct the error."

strange in a way that is difficult to understand

"The movie was weird."

"The weird movie had a plot that made no sense and an ending that left everyone confused."

a soft, red juicy fruit with small seeds on its surface

"The strawberry is sweet."

"She picked fresh strawberries from the garden and made a delicious jam that she gave to her neighbors as a homemade gift."

to wake up later than one intended to

"He oversleeps and misses his flight."

"I overslept this morning and missed the bus, so I had to take a taxi to work."

to breathe through one's nose and mouth in a noisy way while asleep

"Some people snore loudly at night."

"His wife could not sleep because he snores so loudly that the sound echoes through the entire house every night."

very stupid behavior that could develop into a dangerous situation

"The reckless decision seemed like pure madness"

"It was sheer madness to drive through the blizzard with no winter tires or chains."

a person who greets and deals with people arriving at or calling a hotel, office building, doctor's office, etc.

"The receptionist greeted us politely."

"The receptionist asked every visitor to sign the logbook before allowing them to enter the restricted area of the building."

a highly trained cook who often cooks for hotels or restaurants

"The chef prepared a delicious meal."

"The chef prepared a seven course tasting menu that showcased his unique culinary vision and technical skill."

good enough to meet the minimum standard or requirement

"The result is satisfactory."

"The student's performance was satisfactory but not exceptional so she received a passing grade."

not able to occur, exist, or be done

"That is impossible."

"The impossible task of climbing the mountain without proper equipment seemed doomed to fail but the experienced climbers knew exactly what they were doing."

in or into a room, building, etc.

"Please come inside it is cold."

"Please come inside it is cold out there and I have made some hot soup for you."

in an open area surrounding a building

"The children are playing outside."

"The children are playing outside in the garden while their mother prepares dinner in the kitchen."

a platform above the ground level and on the outside wall of a building that we can get into from the upper floor

"The balcony looks pretty."

"She stepped out onto the small balcony to enjoy the fresh evening air."

to be able to do somehing, make something, etc.

"She can help you with the work."

"You can achieve anything you want in life if you are willing to work hard and never give up on your dreams."

used to show the possibility of something happening or being the case

"It could be true."

"If we work together diligently, we could achieve remarkable results within a short timeframe."

used to offer, suggest, or ask for advice politely

"Would you like tea?"

"Would you prefer to meet on Tuesday or perhaps Wednesday afternoon?"

(often used in negative or question form) to be upset, offended, or bothered by something

"I don't mind it."

"Please don't mind the mess; we're in the middle of renovating the entire house."

to have or continue to have something

"Keep the book safe."

"Please keep this important document in a secure location where it will not be lost or damaged by accident."

to move a car, bus, etc. into an empty place and leave it there for a short time

"He parks the car in the garage."

"It is illegal to park your car in front of a fire hydrant at any time."

to agree with the truth of something, particularly in an unwilling manner

"He finally agreed to admit his mistake."

"After hours of interrogation the suspect finally admitted to committing the crime and apologized for his actions."

the action of presenting something verbally

"The offer was good."

"The company made a generous offer to settle the dispute out of court."

to ask someone questions to see whether they are qualified for a course of study, job, etc.

"Managers interview the job candidate today."

"The journalist will interview the famous scientist about his latest discovery next week."

to give someone something, like money, expecting them to give it back after a while

"People lend money to their friends."

"Could you please lend me twenty dollars until I get paid at the end of this week?"

a meal with many dishes from which people serve themselves at a table and then eat elsewhere

"The buffet is open."

"The hotel breakfast buffet offered scrambled eggs bacon fresh fruit and pastries."

to obtain something through one's own actions or hard work

"Gain victory."

"Through diligent practice and unwavering determination, the athlete was able to gain a significant advantage."

someone who is receiving medical treatment, particularly in a hospital or from a doctor

"The patient is resting."

"The doctor explained the treatment options to the patient with great care."

an assurance or declaration indicating the possible success or occurrence of something in the future

"It is a promise."

"The rapid development of the technology offers a strong promise of a more sustainable future."

to have a sudden or complete understanding of a fact or situation

"He finally realized his mistake."

"He did not realize how much his words had hurt her until he saw the tears streaming down her face."

in a very unpleasant, poor, or painful manner

"It was terribly cold outside."

"The accident left him terribly injured and unable to walk."

connected with the general people or society, especially in contrast to specific groups or elites

"It is public property."

"The public library provides valuable resources for the entire community."

someone whose job is to serve meals to customers in a restaurant

"The server brought food."

"The efficient server ensured all our needs were met promptly throughout the meal."

someone who is in charge of running a business or managing part or all of a company or organization

"The manager solved the problem quickly."

"The manager called a meeting to discuss the low productivity numbers and to find possible solutions quickly."