Upper Intermediate Periods 1-3 Vocabulary Set 2

Vocabulary flashcards covering the Upper Intermediate Periods 1-3 Set 2 word list organized from Monday through Friday.

Evaluate

To judge or calculate the quality, importance, amount, or value of something.

Undo

To cancel or reverse the effect or result of a previous action.

Quarrel

An angry argument or disagreement, typically between people who usually get along.

Stain

A dirty mark on something that is difficult to remove.

Nationwide

Extending or acting throughout a whole nation or country.

Humour

The quality of being amusing or comical, or the ability to express or appreciate funny things.

Spare

Additional to what is required for ordinary use; kept in reserve.

Grant

To agree to give, allow, or fulfill something requested.

Rational

Based on or in accordance with reason or logic rather than emotion.

Awareness

Knowledge or perception of a situation, fact, or condition.

Hint

A slight or indirect indication, suggestion, or clue.

Maintain

To cause or enable a condition, situation, or state of affairs to continue.

To stress

To give special emphasis or importance to a point, topic, or detail.

Seldom

Not often; rarely or infrequently.

Literary

Relating to the writing, study, or content of literature.

Typical

Having the distinctive qualities or characteristics of a particular type of person or thing.

Throughout

In or to every part of a space or area, or during the entire duration of a period.

Anticipate

To expect, foresee, or look forward to a future event.

Impression

An idea, feeling, or opinion about someone or something formed without conscious thought.

Equipped

Supplied or provided with the necessary tools, skills, or items for a purpose.

Diversity

The state of showing variety or including a range of different things or people.

Flexibility

The quality of bending easily or the willingness to change and adapt to new circumstances.

Extent

The area, degree, range, or amount to which something extends or applies.

Concern

A matter that causes worry, interest, or importance to someone.

Imply

To strongly suggest or indicate something without stating it directly.

Complete/Incomplete

Having all necessary parts or finished versus lacking some parts or unfinished.

Delight

A feeling of great pleasure, joy, or satisfaction.

Figure

A number, symbol, diagram, or the shape or form of a person.

Union

The action or state of joining or being joined together, or an organization formed from a coalition.

Rarely

Not often; seldom or infrequently.

Track

To follow the path, progress, or movement of someone or something.

Obstacle

A thing that blocks one's way or prevents or hinders progress.

Unsuitable

Not fitting, convenient, or appropriate for a particular purpose or person.

Select

To carefully choose someone or something as being the best or most suitable.

Authentic

Of undisputed origin; genuine and real.

Exemplify

To be a typical example of or to illustrate by giving an example.

Activate

To make something active, operational, or effective.

Input

What is put in, taken in, or operated on by any process or system.

Exist

To have objective reality, life, or to be present in a place.

Loan

A sum of money that is borrowed and expected to be paid back, usually with interest.

Overseas

In, from, or to a foreign country, especially across the sea.

Interfere

To prevent a process or activity from continuing or being carried out smoothly.

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

Aspect

A particular feature, part, or phase of a situation, topic, or object.

Progress (v, n)

As a verb: to move forward or develop; as a noun: forward movement or advancement toward a goal.

Valid

Having a sound basis in logic or fact, or legally and officially binding and acceptable.

Partially

Only in part; to a limited extent or degree.

Submit

To present or yield a proposal, document, or work to a person or authority for consideration or judgment.

Consist

To be composed or made up of specified elements.

Intensive

Involving concentrated, thorough, or vigorous effort and activity.

Globally

In a way that relates to the whole world; universally.

Wisdom

The quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment.

Speciality

A subject, skill, or area of study in which someone has expert knowledge or specialized focus.

Applicant

A person who formally applies for a position, job, loan, or admission.

Object

A tangible thing that can be seen and touched, or to express disapproval or opposition.

Enclose

To surround or hem in on all sides, or to include inside a letter or package.

Deny

To state that something is not true, or to refuse to give or grant something.

Terminal

Occurring at or forming the end of something, or a building at the end of a transport route.

Encounter

An unexpected or casual meeting with someone or something.

Trial

A formal examination of evidence by a judge, or a test of performance, quality, or suitability.