Unit 9 - Part 2 · Interchange Upper Intermediate Vocabulary List

a suggestion or an opinion that is given with regard to making the best decision in a specific situation

"Good advice helps."

"She gave me valuable advice about my career."

to finish a university, college, etc. study course successfully and receive a diploma or degree

"She will graduate from college soon."

"After four years of hard work she will finally graduate from university with a degree in chemical engineering."

having the ability or capacity to do something

"She is a capable worker."

"The capable young woman managed the entire project by herself and finished it ahead of schedule and under budget."

relating to the organ that controls blood sugar, called pancreas

"He has pancreatic cancer."

"The pancreatic cancer was diagnosed at an advanced stage and the patient began chemotherapy immediately to try to slow its progression."

a serious disease caused by the uncontrolled growth of cells in a part of the body that may spread to other parts

"Cancer is a serious disease."

"Early detection and treatment are crucial for improving the survival rates for many types of cancer."

an illness in a human, animal, or plant that affects health

"The disease is serious."

"Doctors worked hard to stop the disease."

used to express strong emotions, concerns, or intensity of feeling

"I am deeply grateful for your help."

"I am deeply grateful for your help and support during this difficult time in my life."

capable of causing death

"The weapon is lethal."

"The lethal poison killed the rats within minutes so the farmer placed more traps around the barn to protect his grain."

in position or direction that is further forward or in front of a person or thing

"Walk straight ahead."

"Walk straight ahead and you will see the post office on your left after about two hundred meters."

without an end or limit

"The meeting dragged endlessly."

"The meeting dragged endlessly and the employees grew restless as the manager repeated the same points over and over again."

in a way that shows a good or optimistic attitude, expressing approval, joy, or support

"Think positively always."

"She responded positively to the offer and said she would love to join the team as soon as possible."

help and advice about how to solve a problem, given by someone who is knowledgeable and experienced

"He asked for guidance."

"The young entrepreneur sought guidance from a mentor who had successfully built several businesses already."

to give someone something because of their success, hard work, specific achievements, etc.

"They reward good behavior."

"The company decided to reward its hardworking employees with a generous bonus at the end of the year."

anything that is given as a reward to someone who has done very good work or to the winner of a contest, game of chance, etc.

"She won a prize."

"The prize was announced at the end of the competition."

having a lot of respect, honor, and admiration in a particular field or society

"The award is prestigious."

"The prestigious university attracts students from all over the world who want to study with famous professors and researchers."

a person who introduces new ideas, methods, or products that have the potential to positively impact society

"The innovator created a new product."

"The innovator invented a low cost water filter that could save millions of lives."

after or at the end of a series of events or an extended period

"He eventually found his lost keys."

"He eventually found his lost keys under the sofa after searching the entire house for over an hour."

a person who takes part in a competition or contest

"The contestant answered correctly."

"The contestant answered correctly and moved on to the next round of the quiz show."

(of a person) having an obligation to do something or to take care of someone or something as part of one's job or role

"She is a responsible adult."

"The responsible teenager saved half of her paycheck every month and by the end of the year she had enough money to buy her own car."

to change and become stronger or more advanced

"Children develop new skills quickly."

"Children develop language skills at different rates so parents should not worry if their child speaks later than others."

something that can or may be chosen from a number of alternatives

"This is one option."

"We discussed every possible option before making a final decision on the project."

to cut into flesh, food, etc. using the teeth

"The dog might bite strangers."

"The dog bit the mailman when he tried to deliver the package without waiting for the owner to come outside."

the hard, thin layer on the upper surface of the tip of the finger and toe

"My nail is short."

"Regular trimming and filing of fingernails and toenails are essential for maintaining hygiene and preventing ingrown nails."

to be able to pay the cost of something

"She cannot afford a new car now."

"We cannot afford to buy a new car right now because we are saving for a house."

to speak to someone often angrily because one disagrees with them

"They argue about money often."

"The siblings argued loudly about who would get the front seat in the car during the long family road trip."

to hold the same opinion as another person about something

"I agree with your opinion."

"I completely agree with your opinion about the new policy because it seems fair to everyone."

to make someone do something using reasoning, arguments, etc.

"I need to convince my parents."

"It took hours of discussion to convince the committee that the new proposal was better than the original plan."

to cause a change in a person, thing, etc.

"Rain will affect picnic."

"The new government policy is expected to affect millions of low income families who rely on public assistance programs for food and housing support."

to learn of and confirm the facts about something through calculation or research

"The test will determine your level."

"The scientists conducted several experiments to determine whether the new drug was safe for human use or not at all."

something suggested or put forward for consideration, such as an idea, plan, or assumption

"We submitted the proposal."

"The research proposal outlined a clear methodology and expected outcomes for the study."

a place where people do scientific experiments, manufacture drugs, etc.

"The laboratory has many tools."

"The chemistry students wore safety goggles and white lab coats while working in the laboratory on their assigned experiment."

a sum of money or other compensation granted by a court as the result of a legal judgment

"He got an award."

"The court ordered a substantial award for damages in the personal injury case."

a condition that causes a person or thing to be more successful compared to others

"This is an advantage."

"Being bilingual is a huge advantage when applying for jobs in international companies or government agencies."

a specific course of action that is performed in order to accomplish a certain objective

"This is a long process."

"The manufacturing process has been optimized to reduce waste and improve quality."