Lesson 4B · New English File Advanced Vocabulary List

to make a harsh, high-pitched sound when something rubs against or moves against another surface that is rough or rusty

"The old door creaks loudly."

"The old wooden floorboards creak loudly whenever someone walks across them in the quiet house."

to crush or grind something loudly and noisily with the teeth

"He crunched on an apple loudly."

"The dry autumn leaves would crunch loudly underfoot as we walked through the woods, creating a satisfying sound."

to make a sharp, prolonged sound, usually produced by forcing air through the mouth

"The snake hisses at its predator."

"The angry cat hissed at the dog that had wandered too close to its hiding spot under the porch."

to make a deep call characteristic of an owl

"An owl hoots in the dark forest."

"The owl hooted from its perch in the old oak tree as the moon rose high above the silent forest."

to make a rapid succession of short, sharp noises, typically by shaking or striking something

"The windows rattle in the wind."

"The loose window frame began to rattle noisily as the strong wind blew outside the house."

to eat or drink noisily by inhaling a liquid or soft food, such as soup or noodles, often with a distinctive, impolite sound

"Do not slurp your soup loudly."

"It is considered rude to slurp your soup loudly in many cultures but in some places it is actually a compliment."

to breathe through one's nose and mouth in a noisy way while asleep

"Some people snore loudly at night."

"His wife could not sleep because he snores so loudly that the sound echoes through the entire house every night."

to make a repetitive, light, clicking sound, like that of a clock or a machine

"The clock ticks loudly."

"The old grandfather clock continues to tick steadily in the hallway just as it has for over a hundred years."

to make a high-pitched sound by forcing air out through one's partly closed lips

"He whistles loudly to call his dog."

"The postman whistled cheerfully as he walked down the street delivering letters to the houses along his route."

to laugh in a light, silly, or often uncontrollable way as a result of nervousness or embarrassment

"The girls giggled at the secret."

"The young girls giggled quietly among themselves while sharing secrets during the sleepover party."

to make a deep, low sound, typically expressing pain, despair, or disapproval

"He groaned in pain."

"The injured man let out a low groan of pain as the paramedics carefully lifted him onto the stretcher."

to speak in a low or unclear voice, often so that the words are difficult to understand

"Do not mumble when you speak."

"The shy boy mumbled his answer so softly that the teacher could not understand what he was trying to say."

to make a loud, sharp cry when one is feeling a strong emotion

"Do not scream in the library."

"The children screamed with joy when they saw the fireworks exploding in the colorful night sky."

to cry loudly while making repeated, short gasping sounds, often due to intense emotions such as sadness or grief

"The child sobbed after falling down."

"The child sobbed uncontrollably after falling off his bicycle and scraping his knee on the pavement."

to speak with involuntary stops and repetitions of certain words

"The shy boy stammers during speeches."

"The shy boy stammered when he tried to introduce himself to the new girl who had just moved into the neighborhood."

to speak very softly or quietly, usually to avoid being overheard by others who are nearby

"Do not whisper in class."

"The students whispered quietly to each other while the teacher was writing on the board because they did not want to be caught."

to shout very loudly

"Do not yell in the library."

"The angry coach started to yell instructions at his players from the side of the field because they were losing the match badly."

related or belonging to people, not machines or animals

"She is human."

"The human brain is an incredibly complex organ that scientists are still trying to fully understand after many years of research."

anything that we can hear

"The sound of waves crashing is very relaxing."

"The sound of waves crashing is very relaxing and helps him fall asleep at night."

the sounds that a person makes when speaking or singing

"I like your voice."

"Her powerful voice filled the auditorium, captivating every single listener in the audience."

to create a loud or explosive noise

"The door will bang."

"A sudden gust of wind caused the loose shutters to bang against the side of the house."

to make a low and continuous humming or vibrating sound, like the sound of a bee or a motor

"Bees buzz around the blooming flowers."

"The bee buzzed around the flower garden searching for nectar on a warm sunny afternoon."

to make a noise by making contact with or striking another object

"The mouse will click."

"He heard a faint click from the electronic device as he pressed the button."

to make a loud, sudden noise, like thunder or waves breaking

"The car will crash."

"The speeding vehicle failed to stop, resulting in a terrible crash at the intersection."

a sound made by liquid falling in drops or trickles

"I hear a drip."

"The constant drip from the leaky faucet was beginning to drive him to distraction."

to make a low, continuous, and steady sound

"The engine did hum."

"A low, steady hum emanated from the refrigerator throughout the quiet night."

to make a loud, deep, continuous, and powerful sound, usually with a low pitch

"The lion will roar."

"The powerful engine began to roar, signaling the start of the thrilling race."

to make a loud, harsh, piercing sound, like that of tires sliding on pavement

"The car screeched to a halt."

"The driver had to screech his brakes suddenly to avoid hitting a dog that ran into the middle of the road."

to hit or strike with great force, often making a loud noise

"Slam the door when you leave."

"She became so extremely angry that she decided to slam the heavy door shut behind her loudly."

to breathe in through the nose audibly to clear mucus or other substances from the nasal passages and prevent a runny nose

"He will sniff loudly."

"She had to sniff repeatedly because of the dust in the air causing irritation."

to produce a noise that is created by something hitting or moving through water

"Water will splash."

"As the stone hit the pond, it created a loud splash that disturbed the resting ducks."

to lightly strike or hit a surface repeatedly, producing a series of short, sharp sounds

"Please tap the table."

"She would tap her fingers impatiently on the desk while waiting for the results."

to release a long deep audible breath, to express one's sadness, tiredness, etc.

"She sighed with relief and happiness."

"She sighed with relief when she heard that her flight had been delayed and she would not miss it."