Unit 8 - Part 2 · Interchange Beginner Vocabulary List

a business that is made up of one or more lawyers who work together to provide legal services to clients

"She works at a large law firm."

"She works at a large law firm and specializes in corporate mergers and intellectual property cases."

causing mental or emotional strain or worry due to pressure or demands

"My job is stressful."

"The stressful job required her to meet tight deadlines and handle angry customers and she often came home feeling exhausted and overwhelmed at the end of the day."

someone whose hobby or job is taking photographs

"The photographer took pictures."

"The photographer waited for hours in the freezing cold to capture the perfect image of a bald eagle catching fish from the river."

a set of large folded sheets of paper with lots of stories, pictures, and information printed on them about things like sport, politic, etc., usually issued daily or weekly

"The newspaper arrived late."

"She read the newspaper at breakfast."

a person who designs and creates computer programs using special tools and languages

"The software engineer fixed the bug."

"The software engineer fixed the bug and the app worked perfectly after the update."

helping our body or mind rest

"The music is relaxing."

"The relaxing music and soft candlelight made the spa feel peaceful and she fell asleep during her massage because she was so comfortable and calm."

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 company or business that provides air transportation services for people and goods

"Which airline are you flying with to Dubai?"

"That airline offers excellent service and affordable tickets to European destinations."

making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

"The trip was exciting."

"The exciting basketball game went into overtime and the home team won with a three point shot as the buzzer sounded at the end."

a secondary school typically including grades 9 through 12

"High school students drive themselves to school."

"High school students drive themselves to school and choose elective courses based on their career interests."

extremely great and amazing

"The view is terrific."

"She received terrific news about her promotion and felt absolutely ecstatic."

someone whose job is to put out fires and save people or animals from dangerous situations

"The firefighter arrived quickly."

"The firefighter entered the burning building without hesitation to rescue a trapped child an act of bravery that earned him a medal from the mayor."

a job that someone wants to have very much, and often involves doing work that they enjoy

"Teaching is her dream job."

"Her dream job was to become a marine biologist and study dolphins in their natural habitat."

a large reptile with very big jaws, sharp teeth, short legs, and a hard skin and long tail that lives in rivers and lakes in warmer regions

"The crocodile lay still in the water."

"The crocodile lay silently in the water with only its eyes and nostrils visible above the surface."

someone who studies a subject carefully and carries out academic or scientific research

"The researcher collected the data."

"The researcher spent months collecting data before she could finally draw any meaningful conclusions from her scientific experiments and observations."

having a lot of value

"This is important."

"It is very important to drink enough water every day because dehydration can cause serious health problems over time."

a device or piece of equipment for taking photographs, making movies or television programs

"The camera is on the table."

"She brought her camera to the trip."

any kind of frog that has a dry leathery skin, which is more terrestrial and has shorter hind limbs

"Toads have dry warty skin while frogs have smooth moist skin."

"The toad has dry warty skin and parotoid glands that secrete a mild toxin as defense."

a sweet and cold dessert that is made from a mixture of milk, cream, sugar, and various flavorings

"The ice cream melted quickly."

"We shared chocolate ice cream after dinner."

the specific taste that a type of food or drink has

"This flavor is sweet."

"The flavor of the soup was rich and smooth."

used to add another item, fact, or action to what has already been mentioned

"He likes apples also."

"She enjoys reading novels and also finds great pleasure in writing poetry in her free time."

an object that has a handle with a shallow bowl at one end that is used for eating, serving, or stirring food

"Use a spoon for the soup."

"He stirred the tea with a small spoon."

to forcefully push out something from the mouth using the throat muscles and lips

"He spat out the seed."

"The child had to spit out the unpleasant-tasting medicine immediately."

related or belonging to a particular area or place that someone lives in or mentions

"We ate at a local restaurant."

"The local farmers market sold fresh eggs honey and vegetables every Saturday morning and the community came together to support small businesses and producers."

providing entertainment or amusement

"The party was fun."

"The children found the magic show incredibly fun and engaging."

needing little skill or effort to do or understand

"The test is easy."

"The exam was surprisingly easy and most of the students finished early and left the room with smiles on their faces."

someone whose job is to operate an aircraft

"The pilot landed safely."

"The pilot announced that we would experience some turbulence due to a sudden change in weather conditions ahead."

below average in physical size

"The mouse is small."

"The small coffee shop on the corner serves the best espresso in the entire neighborhood according to local residents."

capable of destroying or causing harm to a person or thing

"The snake is dangerous."

"The dangerous intersection had seen many accidents over the years so the city finally installed a traffic light and speed bumps to slow down cars."

to make something clear and easy to understand by giving more information about it

"Please explain the rules clearly."

"The teacher used simple diagrams to explain the complex scientific concept to the confused students."

not in a good and healthy physical or mental state

"She is sick."

"She is sick and will not be coming to school today because she has a fever."

to get larger and taller and become an adult over time

"Children grow fast."

"As children grow, they develop a greater understanding of the world around them."

a natural and continuous stream of water flowing on the land to the sea, a lake, or another river

"The river flows into the sea."

"The river overflowed its banks after three days of continuous heavy rainfall in the region."

an individual with a great amount of knowledge, skill, or training in a particular field

"She is an expert in medicine."

"Before renovating the old house they hired an expert to determine whether the foundation was still safe and secure."

to accept something to be true even without proof

"You should believe in your own abilities."

"Many people still believe that hard work and determination are the most important factors for achieving success in any field of life."

to have a specific flavor

"Taste the sweet fruit."

"You should taste the soup before adding more salt because it might already be salty enough from the other ingredients."

an organization that does business and earns money from it

"She works for a big company."

"The company announced its new product line during a press conference that was held in London."

(of food) recently harvested, caught, or made

"The bread is fresh."

"The fresh bread from the bakery was still warm when she brought it home and everyone ate a slice immediately."