Unit 7 - Part 2 · Interchange Intermediate Vocabulary List

to add data to a computer from the Internet or another computer

"Download the file from the website."

"You can download the free ebook from the library's website without leaving your home or paying any fees."

happening in or between more than one country

"The airport is international."

"The international student from Brazil spoke Portuguese and was learning English while studying engineering at the university in the United States."

the act of speaking to someone or trying to reach them on the phone

"Phone call connects two speakers."

"The important phone call interrupted their dinner but brought good news about the job offer."

energy that is generated from the sun's radiation using solar panels, which convert sunlight into electricity

"Solar power is renewable."

"Solar power is a renewable energy source that converts sunlight into electricity without producing pollution."

the programs that a computer uses to perform specific tasks

"Install new software now."

"The company decided to update all its software to improve productivity and security across every department."

a machine that is designed to cool and dry the air in a room, building, or vehicle

"The air conditioner is very cold."

"The air conditioner struggled to cool the apartment during the heat wave because the outdoor temperature reached one hundred five degrees for three days in a row."

having the ability to protect a system from viruses by finding and destroying them

"I have antivirus software."

"I have antivirus software on my computer to protect it from malware and hackers who might steal my personal information."

to take steps to confirm if something is correct, safe, or properly arranged

"Make sure you lock it."

"Please make sure you have turned off all the lights before you leave the house this evening."

to bring a type of information from the past to our mind again

"Remember to lock the door."

"It is important to remember that everyone makes mistakes and we should not be too hard on ourselves."

to not be able to remember something or someone from the past

"She forgets her password very often."

"Do not forget to lock the front door before you leave for work because there have been several burglaries in the neighborhood recently."

an electrical equipment used to keep food and drinks cool and fresh

"The refrigerator keeps food cold."

"Put the milk in the refrigerator before it spoils."

not unusual or different in any way

"It was an ordinary day."

"The ordinary day became extraordinary when she received a phone call offering her the job she had always wanted."

the money that is regularly paid to use an apartment, room, etc. owned by another person

"The rent is expensive."

"They paid the rent at the beginning of the month."

(of a business) providing benefits or valuable returns

"The business is profitable."

"The profitable company shared its earnings with employees by giving generous bonuses at the end of each fiscal year."

used by or belonging to only a particular individual, group, institution, etc.

"This is a private conversation."

"This is a private conversation so please give us some space and privacy."

a change in a person or thing caused by another person or thing

"The effect was surprising."

"The new rule had a strong effect on students."

an amount of money we receive for doing our job, usually monthly

"Her salary is good."

"His salary was increased by ten percent after he successfully completed a difficult project that brought significant revenue to the company throughout the year."

a sum of money that has to be paid, based on one's income, to the government so it can provide people with different kinds of public services

"The tax is high."

"The government increased the tax on cigarettes hoping to discourage smoking but also generating additional revenue for public health programs and education."

someone who is paid by another to work for them

"Every employee gets paid vacation time."

"Every employee must attend the safety training session before they are allowed to work in the factory."

the money that is paid to a professional or an organization for their services

"The membership fee is fifty dollars."

"The university charges a high tuition fee each semester plus additional fees for laboratory courses."

to believe that someone is sincere, reliable, or competent

"You need to trust your partner."

"It is essential to trust your business partners because dishonesty can destroy any professional relationship completely."

involving the possibility of loss, danger, harm, or failure

"Driving fast is risky."

"Driving fast on icy roads is very risky and could cause a serious accident with injuries."

an object that turns chemical energy to electricity to give power to a device or machine

"The battery died."

"A fresh battery is required to power the remote-controlled drone for its extended flight."

someone who has a great deal of knowledge and passion for computers and related topics

"He is a computer geek who loves coding."

"The computer geek spent his weekend building a new gaming computer with the latest processor and the most powerful graphics card available."

an error or fault in a computer program, system, etc.

"There is a software bug causing the app to crash."

"The developer found a bug that made the website load slowly."

displaying a cold or unwelcoming demeanor

"Her smile was frozen."

"Despite the warm weather, his greeting was frozen, leaving everyone feeling uncomfortable and unwelcome."

a device that can refill a battery with electrical energy

"The charger is missing."

"I plugged in the charger before the battery died."

a part of a machine that manages how it works

"Press the control."

"The pilot adjusted the throttle control to maintain a steady altitude during the flight."

a system or method for carrying people or goods from one place to another by cars, trains, etc.

"Transportation is expensive."

"Public transportation in rural areas is often limited forcing residents to own cars if they want to commute to work or shop for groceries."

to make improvements or changes to software, apps, or electronic devices to enhance their features or fix issues

"We must update the app."

"The software company released a new patch to update the application with enhanced security features."

to make an effort or attempt to do or have something

"Try your best on the test."

"You should try the new Italian restaurant downtown because their pasta dishes are absolutely delicious and reasonably priced."

to possess or use something with someone else at the same time

"Share your toys with friends."

"The children learned to share their toys with each other during playtime at school."

the system in which money, goods, and services are produced or distributed within a country or region

"The economy is very important."

"A strong economy depends on a well-educated workforce, stable policies, and consistent investment in infrastructure development."

an act of deciding to choose between two things or more

"The choice was easy."

"You have a choice between accepting the job offer now or waiting for a potentially better opportunity but waiting also carries some risk."

the manufacture of goods using raw materials, particularly in factories

"The industry makes cars."

"The manufacturing industry plays a crucial role in the nation's economy, producing a wide range of goods."

having a large length from side to side

"The river is wide."

"The wide river flows slowly through the valley and provides water for many local farms nearby."

the group of politicians in control of a country or state

"The government made a new rule."

"The government announced new policies aimed at reducing unemployment including tax breaks for small businesses that hire local workers."

nice and caring toward other people's feelings

"The neighbor is kind."

"The kind stranger helped the old woman carry her groceries up the stairs and refused to accept any money as a reward."

a rule made by the government, an authority, etc. to control or govern something within a particular area

"The new regulation affects all drivers."

"The new safety regulations require all construction workers to wear hard hats and protective boots."

important or good enough to be treated or viewed in a particular way

"This is worth money."

"Her contribution to the project was worth far more than we initially anticipated."

treating everyone equally and in a right or acceptable way

"The game was fair."

"The judge made a fair decision based on all the evidence presented."

to stay in the same state or condition

"The rain will remain."

"Despite the changes, their friendship continued to remain strong and unwavering through the years."