Lesson 2A · New English File Pre Intermediate Vocabulary List

to move from a person or place

"The pain will go away soon."

"The dark clouds finally went away after three days of continuous heavy rain."

the days of the week, usually Saturday and Sunday, when people do not have to go to work or school

"We went to the beach at the weekend."

"We usually visit relatives and relax during the weekend together."

the activity of visiting interesting places in a particular location as a tourist

"Sightseeing is exciting in new cities."

"We spent the entire day sightseeing visiting three museums two churches and an ancient castle before our feet started hurting badly."

the activity or sport of moving over snow on skis

"Skiing is exciting."

"They enjoy skiing during the winter holidays because it gives them both exercise and a change of scenery."

the sport or activity of riding a bicycle

"Regular cycling exercise."

"Regular cycling exercise is excellent for improving heart health and leg strength every day."

the act of moving our bodies through water with the use of our arms and legs, particularly as a sport

"Swimming is good exercise."

"Swimming is excellent exercise because it works almost every muscle in the body without putting stress on the joints like running or jogging does."

the practice of riding a boat as a hobby

"Enjoy sailing on lake."

"We enjoy sailing on the lake during warm summer weekends with friends and family together."

the activity of catching a fish with special equipment such as a fishing line and a hook or net

"We went fishing by the lake."

"They went fishing at the lake early in the morning and caught several large trout before noon."

a building where we give money to stay and eat food in when we are traveling

"We booked a room in a five-star hotel."

"A capsule hotel is a unique type of lodging found mainly in Japan"

a specific location that is intended for people to set up a tent

"The campsite was near the river."

"They found a nice campsite near a stream and set up their tent before it got dark."

to lie or sit in the sun in order to darken one's skin

"They sunbathe by pool."

"She loves to sunbathe on the beach, enjoying the warm summer rays."

an area of sand or small stones next to a sea or a lake

"We walked on the beach."

"Every summer, our family loves to spend the entire day at the beach building sandcastles."

an enjoyable or exciting experience or period of time

"We had a good time at the beach."

"We had a good time at the beach and the kids built sandcastles while we watched the sunset."

something that we use to buy and sell goods and services, can be in the form of coins or paper bills

"Money is important."

"She saved enough money to buy a new laptop."

the quantity that is measured in seconds, minutes, hours, etc. using a device like clock

"Time moves quickly."

"We should manage our time wisely if we want to succeed."

a place that has a few rooms for people to live in, normally part of a building that has other such places on each floor

"Their apartment is on the third floor."

"Their small apartment may not be very big but it feels cozy and comfortable with warm decorations."

a vehicle with two wheels that we ride by pushing its pedals with our feet

"He rode his bicycle to school."

"She rode her bicycle through the park every morning to get some fresh air."

either of a pair of long thin objects worn on our feet to make us move faster over the snow

"He can ski well."

"We will ski in the mountains this winter if the weather stays cold and the roads remain safe."

extremely comfortable, elegant, and often made with high-quality materials or features

"The hotel is luxurious."

"The luxurious hotel suite had a king sized bed a marble bathroom and a stunning view of the ocean."

producing or having a lot of loud and unwanted sound

"The city is noisy."

"The noisy construction work outside made it impossible for her to concentrate on her online class assignments."

having stains, bacteria, marks, or dirt

"My shoes are dirty."

"The dirty dishes piled up in the sink because nobody wanted to wash them after the big family dinner last night."

not providing any assistance in making a situation better or easier

"The staff is unhelpful."

"The unhelpful customer service representative could not answer any of my questions and kept transferring me to other departments."

(of a space) filled with things or people

"The train is crowded."

"The crowded train made it difficult to find a seat and many passengers had to stand for the entire journey."

having a lot of strong winds

"It is windy outside."

"The windy day made it hard to walk outside without getting blown around and the trees swayed dangerously as the strong gusts continued for hours."

filled with fog, creating a hazy atmosphere that reduces visibility

"The morning is foggy."

"The foggy morning reduced visibility to less than fifty feet so drivers turned on their headlights and slowed down to avoid accidents on the road."

very great and pleasant

"We had a wonderful time."

"The wonderful surprise party made her cry happy tears because all of her friends and family had gathered to celebrate her fortieth birthday together."

extremely amazing and great

"This cake is fantastic."

"The view from the mountaintop was absolutely fantastic, making the challenging hike entirely worthwhile."

rather good or pleasant

"The food is not bad."

"The movie was not bad but it was not great either so I would give it a solid six out of ten."

extremely unpleasant or disagreeable

"The weather is awful."

"The awful smell coming from the refrigerator made her gag and she discovered that the chicken had been rotting for a week."

a special kind of picture that is made using a camera in order to make memories, create art, etc.

"I took a photograph of the sunset."

"She keeps a photograph of her grandmother on the nightstand remembering the happy times they spent together baking cookies."

a day fixed by law when we do not have to go to school or work, usually because of a religious or national celebration

"It is a holiday today."

"Many people look forward to the upcoming national holiday as a chance to relax and spend time with family."

to travel or move from one location to another

"Let's go to the cinema."

"I will go to the supermarket after work to buy some food for dinner tonight."

in or traveling to a different country

"She wants to study abroad next year."

"She wants to study abroad next year to improve her language skills and experience a different culture."

a large vehicle that carries many passengers by road

"We rode the bus."

"The crowded bus finally pulled away from the station, beginning its long journey across the country."

the activity of ‌living outdoors in a tent, camper, etc. on a vacation

"Camping is exciting in summer."

"The family went camping in the forest and slept in a tent under the stars for two nights."

a short journey we take on foot

"We take a walk every evening."

"She takes a long walk in the park every evening to clear her mind and get some light exercise."

to come to be or to happen

"What will go on next?"

"The discussion continued for a long time before a final decision would go on to be made."

to leave the house and attend a specific social event to enjoy your time

"They will go out tonight."

"Do you want to go out for dinner tonight or would you prefer to stay home and order pizza instead?"

the time when the sun goes down, it gets dark outside, and we sleep

"It is cold at night."

"The city looks incredibly beautiful at night with all the bright lights shining everywhere."

the sport or activity of riding a surfboard to move on waves

"Surfing is fun."

"Surfing requires patience because you might wait for thirty minutes just to catch one wave that lasts only a few exciting seconds."

to reserve a specific thing such as a seat, ticket, hotel room, etc.

"Book your flight tickets early online."

"We need to book our flights early to get the best prices because tickets become more expensive as the travel date approaches."

a scheduled journey by an aircraft

"The flight is delayed."

"We booked our flight tickets for the summer vacation well in advance."

connected to or via the Internet

"I am online now."

"Most of our company's business is conducted through online platforms and digital communication."

to get something in exchange for paying money

"I want to buy it."

"We decided to buy the house after a thorough inspection and negotiation."

something that we usually buy and bring back for other people from a place that we have visited on vacation

"I bought a souvenir from Paris."

"He bought a small souvenir for his mother from the gift shop to remind her of their trip to the mountains."

to live somewhere for a short time, especially as a guest or visitor

"We will stay here."

"The elderly couple decided to stay at home during the snowstorm rather than risk driving on slippery roads to visit their grandchildren."

someone we like and trust

"My best friend and I play football every weekend."

"A friend is a person with whom one shares a bond of mutual affection and trust"

to hold or own something

"I have a book."

"She was fortunate to have inherited a substantial amount of wealth from her generous grandmother."

to use money as a payment for services, goods, etc.

"Do not spend too much money."

"How much money did you spend on groceries this month because my budget is very tight right now."

to let someone use one's property, car, etc. for a particular time in exchange for payment

"I rent a room."

"She decided to rent out her spacious apartment to tourists during the summer holidays."

to pay for using something such as a car, house, equipment, etc. temporarily

"We can hire a car."

"It is more economical to hire the necessary equipment rather than purchase it outright."

physically feeling relaxed and not feeling pain, stress, fear, etc.

"The bed is comfortable."

"She felt comfortable and relaxed in her new, cozy apartment."

(of a person or their manner) kind and nice toward other people

"The neighbor is friendly."

"The friendly cashier always remembered her regular customers' names and asked about their families and weekend plans."

offering assistance or support, making tasks easier or problems more manageable for others

"The assistant is helpful."

"The helpful neighbor offered to water our plants while we were away on vacation so we did not have to worry about them dying."

extremely pleasing to the mind or senses

"The flower is beautiful."

"The beautiful sunset painted the sky in shades of orange and pink and the couple watched from their balcony."

very beautiful or attractive

"The view is lovely."

"The couple enjoyed a lovely picnic in the park, surrounded by beautiful scenery and warm sunshine."

having a temperature that is high but not hot, especially in a way that is pleasant

"The water is warm."

"The warm sunshine felt good on her face after being inside the cold air conditioned office all morning long."

very bright because there is a lot of light coming from the sun

"It is sunny today."

"The sunny day was perfect for a picnic and the family packed sandwiches fruit and lemonade to enjoy at the park."

having the simplest form without extra complexity

"The tools are basic."

"The basic course covers the most important topics and is designed for students who have no prior knowledge of the subject at all."

feeling embarrassed, anxious, or uneasy because of a situation or circumstance

"I feel uncomfortable."

"The awkward silence made everyone in the room feel deeply uncomfortable."

not kind or nice toward other people

"The waiter is unfriendly."

"The unfriendly receptionist did not smile or say hello when the guests arrived at the hotel lobby."

to a great extent or degree

"The coffee is very hot."

"The coffee is very hot so be careful not to burn your tongue when you drink it."

having many clouds up in the sky

"The sky is cloudy."

"The cloudy sky threatened rain so they decided to postpone the baseball game until the weather improved later in the week."

worthy of being approved or admired

"That is a great idea."

"The artist's innovative approach to painting was truly great and widely admired."

a word that means we agree or something is fine

"Is this ok?"

"I think this plan is ok, but we should consider alternatives."

to an acceptable extent

"It's all right."

"His explanation was all right, though it lacked the clarity I had hoped for."

extremely unpleasant or bad

"The smell is horrible."

"The horrible smell coming from the fridge made her realize that the milk had expired several days ago and gone bad."

extremely bad or unpleasant

"The movie was terrible."

"The terrible storm destroyed their roof and they had to stay with relatives while their house was being repaired by workers."