Unit 7 - Part 2 · Interchange Upper Intermediate Vocabulary List

to bring something into existence or make something happen

"Artists create beautiful masterpieces."

"The artist used recycled materials to create a unique sculpture that highlights the problem of plastic pollution in the ocean."

to make a person or thing better

"Practice will improve your skills."

"Regular practice is the best way to improve your language skills and become more fluent over time."

having a price that a person can pay without experiencing financial difficulties

"The price is affordable."

"The affordable apartment was within her budget so she signed the lease and moved in the next week."

someone who works in the government or a law-making organization

"The politician gave a long speech."

"The politician promised to lower taxes during her campaign but after being elected she claimed the economic situation made that promise impossible to keep."

responsible for one's actions and prepared to explain them

"You are accountable."

"The manager is accountable for the team's performance and she must explain any failures to the regional director at the quarterly review."

involving the necessary knowledge or skills for a certain occupation

"He has vocational training."

"The vocational school trained students for specific careers like plumbing and electrical work so they could find jobs immediately after graduation."

to become larger in amount or size

"Exercise can increase your energy."

"Regular physical activity can increase your energy levels and improve your overall health significantly."

the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage

"Deforestation hurts the environment."

"Deforestation is the large-scale removal of trees that destroys habitats and harms the environment."

an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system

"Stealing is a serious crime."

"The police are investigating a serious crime that happened downtown last night."

the ability to move easily or be freely moved from one place, job, etc. to another

"The knee injury limits his mobility."

"The knee injury limits his mobility and he cannot run or jump until it heals completely."

unhealthy food, containing a lot of fat, sugar, etc.

"Junk food is unhealthy."

"Eating too much junk food like chips and candy can lead to health problems later in life."

the act of invading or entering a territory, country, or region by force or without permission, often with the intent to control or dominate the area and its inhabitants

"The invasion was met with fierce resistance."

"The enemy's swift invasion of the neighboring country caught the world completely by surprise."

causing a lot of damage or harm

"His behavior is destructive."

"The destructive hurricane destroyed hundreds of homes and left thousands of people without electricity or clean water for weeks."

a huge round object that moves in an orbit, around the sun, or any other star

"Jupiter is the largest planet in our system."

"The search for a habitable exoplanet is a primary goal of modern astronomy."

to a significantly large extent or by a considerable amount

"His health improved dramatically."

"His health improved dramatically after the treatment and he was able to return to work within a few weeks."

to a large extent

"I have a great deal of respect for you."

"She has spent a great deal of time practicing the piano and her skill shows it."

a community of living organisms together with their physical environment, interacting as a system

"The forest is an ecosystem."

"A healthy ecosystem depends on the balance between living organisms and their environment."

a group that animals, plants, etc. of the same type which are capable of producing healthy offspring with each other are divided into

"The panda is a critically endangered species."

"This particular species of orchid is extremely rare and can only be found in a small region of the Amazon rainforest."

a ridge of rock or a line of sand near the surface of a body of water

"A reef is underwater."

"Snorkelers marveled at the vibrant coral reef teeming with diverse marine life."

a type of fish with long, colorful spines on its body, which is typically found in warm waters and can be dangerous to humans

"The lionfish has venomous spines."

"The lionfish has venomous spines and divers must be careful not to touch them."

a deadly substance that can kill or seriously harm if it enters the body

"This chemical poison is very dangerous."

"The warning label on the cleaning product said poison indicating that swallowing even a small amount could cause severe injury or death."

a painful infliction caused by a small sharp and pointed organ that some insects have and use to penetrate the prey and inject poison

"The bee sting hurts terribly."

"The bee sting made his hand swell up and hurt for several hours afterwards."

not receiving a warm or friendly reception

"The news is unwelcome."

"The unwelcome guest showed up at the party without an invitation and made everyone feel uncomfortable and awkward."

so memorable that being forgotten is impossible

"The trip was unforgettable."

"The unforgettable trip to Paris included visiting the Eiffel Tower eating croissants and walking along the Seine river."

being incapable of or lacking the skill, means, etc. necessary for doing something

"I am unable to come."

"She was unable to attend the meeting because her flight was delayed and she sent her assistant to take notes for her."

to make something smaller in amount, degree, price, etc.

"We must reduce waste at home."

"Switching to energy efficient light bulbs can significantly reduce your household electricity bills over time."

people who lack stable housing and so live on the streets

"Homeless man slept outside."

"Many homeless people visited the shelter."

to give someone what is needed or necessary

"She provides food for the guests."

"The hotel will provide free breakfast and Wi Fi for all its guests."

a structure offering protection and privacy from danger

"Find shelter from rain."

"The makeshift shelter provided essential protection from the harsh elements for the stranded travelers during the blizzard."

in a manner that emphasizes a specific aspect or detail

"I particularly enjoy Italian food."

"I particularly enjoy Italian food especially pasta dishes like spaghetti carbonara and lasagna with rich tomato sauce."

needing attention and action because of possible danger or risk

"The injury is serious."

"The serious accident on the highway caused a major traffic jam that lasted for more than three hours this morning."

in opposition to someone or something

"He leaned against the wall."

"The ladder was leaning against the wall so he could climb up to paint the ceiling."

to jump into water, usually hands and head first

"Children dive into the swimming pool."

"The experienced diver prepared to dive into the deep ocean to explore the ancient shipwreck lying on the seabed."

to visit places one has never seen before

"We will explore the ancient ruins."

"The young couple decided to explore the old abandoned castle on the hill even though the locals warned them that it might be haunted."

covering a large area

"The garden is extensive."

"The extensive library contained over fifty thousand books and the scholar spent years researching the history of the region."

a hard, often pink or red substance produced by marine invertebrates, used in jewelry and ornaments

"He liked the coral."

"The necklace featured polished pieces of natural coral, evoking the beauty of the ocean."

to guess the value, number, quantity, size, etc. of something without exact calculation

"She estimates the cost of repairs."

"The contractor estimated that the repairs would cost approximately five thousand dollars and take two weeks to complete."

(of a living being) to produce offspring or more of itself

"Bacteria reproduce very quickly under warm conditions."

"Most plants reproduce by seeds but some species can also reproduce through cuttings or runners."

an object that can be used to catch an animal

"The trap was hidden."

"The hunter set a trap baited with fresh meat hoping to catch the fox that had been killing chickens from the farm every night."

(of an animal or insect) producing a substance that kills or harms a prey or an enemy

"The snake is poisonous."

"This particular species of frog is highly poisonous, deterring predators with its brightly colored, toxic skin."

the number of people who live in a particular city or country

"City population grows bigger yearly."

"The population of Tokyo is over thirteen million people making it one of the most densely populated cities on Earth."

to pursue wild animals in order to kill or catch them, for sport or food

"They hunt deer."

"The lion hunts for food at night when the temperatures are cooler and prey is active."

to provide medical care such as medicine or therapy to heal injuries, illnesses, or wounds and make someone better

"Doctors treat patients with care."

"The doctor used a new method to treat the patient's rare skin condition successfully."

to significantly increase in quantity

"Rabbits multiply fast."

"The invasive weeds can multiply rapidly, quickly taking over gardens and outcompeting native plant species for resources."

to prevent someone or something from being damaged or harmed

"Protect your eyes from sun."

"Wearing sunscreen can help protect your skin from harmful UV rays and prevent premature aging and skin cancer."