Lesson 4A · New English File Pre Intermediate Vocabulary List

regular work done in a house, especially cleaning, washing, etc.

"Housework seems never to be finished."

"Housework included vacuuming dusting mopping and cleaning bathrooms every Saturday morning."

the activity of making clothes, etc. smooth using an iron

"She hates ironing shirts."

"She hated ironing because it was tedious but she loved the look of freshly pressed clothes."

to clean a surface by using a machine that sucks up dirt, dust, etc.

"He vacuums the carpet once weekly."

"I need to vacuum the living room carpet because there is dust and crumbs everywhere on the floor."

to clean a surface by using a machine that sucks up dirt, dust, and debris

"She hoovered the living room carpet."

"He used the vacuum cleaner to hoover the dusty living room carpet before the guests arrived for the party."

the activity of washing the dishes, glasses, etc. particularly after a meal

"The washing-up piles up in the sink."

"The washing up piles up in the sink and neither of us wants to do the dishes tonight."

pieces of equipment such as tables, desks, beds, etc. that we put in a house or office so that it becomes suitable for living or working in

"The furniture is new."

"The moving company carefully wrapped all the furniture in blankets and plastic before loading it onto the truck to prevent any scratches or damage during the long trip."

a meal we eat in the middle of the day

"We had lunch at noon."

"I packed a sandwich for lunch today."

the main meal of the day that we usually eat in the evening

"We ate dinner at home."

"Dinner was quiet and peaceful last night."

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."

the things we wear to cover our body, such as pants, shirts, and jackets

"These clothes are clean."

"She bought new clothes before the trip because her old ones were worn out."

to organize a place and put things where they belong

"Tidy your messy room please."

"She spent the whole morning trying to tidy her messy bedroom which had not been cleaned for weeks."

a space in a building with walls, a floor, and a ceiling where people do different activities

"This is a big room."

"The conference room was filled with attendees eager to discuss the new proposal."

an act or opinion that is wrong

"The mistake was small."

"She realized her mistake immediately after sending the email and quickly wrote an apology to correct the error."

a way of testing how much someone knows about a subject

"The exam was difficult."

"Students studied hard for the exam."

to create unwanted, unpleasant, or loud sounds

"Don't make a noise."

"The construction crew was warned not to make a noise after 10 PM to avoid disturbing residents."

the act of speaking to someone or trying to reach them on the phone

"Phone call connects two speakers."

"The important phone call interrupted their dinner but brought good news about the job offer."

a physical activity or competitive game with specific rules that people do for fun or as a profession

"Swimming is a healthy sport."

"Playing a team sport taught him valuable lessons about cooperation and leadership skills."

a reason given to explain one's careless, offensive, or wrong behavior or action

"His excuse for being late is unbelievable."

"His excuse for being late is unbelievable but the teacher decides to let him off with a warning."

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

"Do the dishes now."

"What do you want to do this weekend because I am free on both Saturday and Sunday."

to prepare or cook something

"Let's make some food."

"She decided to make a special dinner to celebrate their anniversary with her family."

to make something have no bacteria, marks, or dirt

"Clean your room every week."

"I need to clean my room this weekend because it is very messy and disorganized."

the bottom of a room that we walk on

"Walk on the clean floor."

"He accidentally dropped his keys and they slid across the polished wooden floor."

the act of buying goods from stores

"Shopping can be relaxing."

"Online shopping has become incredibly convenient but it also makes it harder to control impulsive purchases."

to use a soft cloth or tool to clean and remove particles from the surface of objects, like furniture

"Dust the shelves every week."

"She needs to dust the old bookshelf because a thick layer of dust has accumulated on the shelves."

to carefully place something or someone down in a horizontal position

"Lay the book down."

"The construction workers will lay the foundation for the new building next week if the weather permits."

furniture with a usually flat surface on top of one or multiple legs that we can sit at or put things on

"Put it on the table."

"The antique mahogany table served as the centerpiece of the dining room, displaying a magnificent floral arrangement."

to remove unwanted or unnecessary things from something or somewhere

"Clear the clutter from desk."

"Please clear all the unnecessary items from the table before we eat."

to fill or pack a space with the specified items

"Workers load the truck with boxes."

"Please help me load the heavy boxes into the truck because I cannot lift them by myself."

an electric machine that is used to clean dishes, spoons, cups, etc.

"The dishwasher is broken."

"He loaded the dishwasher after dinner."

to remove things or goods from a container, vehicle, etc.

"We must unload the truck."

"The dockworkers were tasked to efficiently unload the containers from the cargo ship before nightfall."

furniture we use to sleep on that normally has a frame and mattress

"The cat sleeps on my bed every night."

"She made her bed every morning as soon as she woke up because she liked how neat and tidy the room looked with the blankets smooth and the pillows arranged nicely."

to take and lift something or someone up

"Please pick up the pen."

"She asked her son to pick up his toys from the floor before dinner."

to place something where it should be after using it

"Put away your toys now."

"The child was asked to put away his toys in the box before dinner was served."

to remove a thing from somewhere or something

"Take out the trash please."

"Please take out the trash before you go to bed because the garbage truck comes early tomorrow morning."

unwanted, worthless, and unneeded things that people throw away

"Throw the rubbish in the bin outside."

"Throw the rubbish in the bin outside and make sure the lid is closed so animals cannot get in."

a series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject

"I'm taking a photography course now."

"This intensive course offers a comprehensive overview of modern economic theory."

a series of questions in a book set to test one's knowledge or skill

"Do this exercise."

"The final exercise in the textbook is designed to test your comprehension of the entire course."

a chain of actions that will help us reach our goals

"Make a plan now."

"The committee presented a comprehensive plan to address the environmental challenges facing the region."