Lesson 4B · New English File Elementary Vocabulary List

to put on one's clothes

"I need to get dressed quickly."

"I need to get dressed quickly because we are already late for the meeting at work."

the first meal we have in the early hours of the day

"Breakfast is ready."

"She never skips breakfast because she read that eating a healthy morning meal helps with concentration and gives her energy for the rest of the day."

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."

a meal we eat in the middle of the day

"We had lunch at noon."

"I packed a sandwich for lunch today."

an Italian food made with thin flat round bread, baked with a topping of tomatoes and cheese, usually with meat, fish, or vegetables

"Let's order a large pepperoni pizza for dinner."

"The large pepperoni pizza was cut into eight slices and the hungry teenagers ate every single piece."

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."

the number 8

"She woke up at eight."

"Eight out of ten respondents expressed satisfaction with the new policy changes."

each of the twenty-four time periods that exist in a day and each time period is made up of sixty minutes

"The class lasts one hour."

"I waited for two hours before the doctor finally saw me."

to no longer be asleep

"I wake up at seven AM."

"I usually wake up at seven in the morning and then make coffee."

to eat or drink something

"Let's have lunch."

"After the long hike, they were eager to have a refreshing drink and some snacks."

a piece of equipment that flows water all over your body from above

"I like the shower."

"The luxurious hotel featured a rainfall shower with multiple jets for ultimate relaxation."

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."

something that we do regularly to earn money

"I have a lot of work to do."

"She goes to work early and returns late."

a place where children learn things from teachers

"The school is near my house."

"We walk to school every morning."

a drink made by mixing hot water with crushed coffee beans, which is usually brown

"He drinks coffee every morning."

"Coffee helps him wake up before work."

a drink we make by soaking dried tea leaves in hot water

"She drank tea after dinner."

"The English tourists enjoyed a cup of hot tea with milk and sugar while sitting in a small cafe and watching the rain fall on the cobblestone street outside."

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 begin something new and continue doing it, feeling it, etc.

"Start a new project."

"The movie will start at eight o'clock so we should leave home by seven thirty."

to make something end

"Finish your homework before dinner."

"I need to finish my homework before I can go out to play with my friends."

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."

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 reach a specific place

"I get home soon."

"We expect to get to the airport well before our international flight departs."

the place that we live in, usually with our family

"I am going home."

"After a long day at the office, I can't wait to relax at home with my family."

doing or happening after the time that is usual or expected

"The bus is late."

"The late train arrived twenty minutes after its scheduled time and made everyone late for work that morning."

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."

to place or wear something on the body, including clothes, accessories, etc.

"Put on your coat outside."

"She needs to put on her coat and boots before going outside into the cold snow."

any type of substance that one uses to add more color or definition to one's face in order to alter or enhance one's appearance

"She wears makeup."

"She wears makeup every day."

to discover information about something or someone by looking, asking, or investigating

"Students check their answers before submitting."

"Before you submit your final exam paper you should check your answers carefully for any spelling mistakes or grammatical errors that could lower your score."

a digital message that is sent from one person to another person or group of people using a system called email

"Send an email now."

"Please check your email inbox for the confirmation message regarding your recent online purchase."

relating to Italy or its people or language

"This is an Italian car."

"The delicious aroma of freshly baked Italian bread filled the entire kitchen."

students as a whole that are taught together

"The class is noisy."

"The entire class gathered in the auditorium for the special guest speaker's presentation."

to get on our feet and stand up

"Please get up now."

"It is very difficult for me to get up early on cold winter mornings because my bed feels so warm and comfortable."

to remove hair from the body using a razor or similar tool

"He shaves his beard before work."

"My grandfather still prefers to shave with a traditional straight razor rather than an electric one."

happening or done before the usual or scheduled time

"The train is early."

"She arrived early to the meeting and had to wait for twenty minutes because nobody else was there yet."

to move forward at a regular speed by placing our feet in front of each other one by one

"Walk to school every morning."

"It is healthier to walk to work than to drive because it provides regular cardiovascular exercise throughout the week."

to feel less worried or stressed

"Sit down and relax for a while."

"After a long stressful week at work she decided to relax by taking a hot bath and reading her favorite book."

to reach for something and hold it

"Please take this book."

"He reached out to take the offered hand and gratefully accepted the assistance."

an animal with a tail and four legs that we keep as a pet and is famous for its sense of loyalty

"The dog barked loudly."

"Their dog is friendly and always greets visitors at the door."

to rest our mind and body, with our eyes closed

"Babies sleep for many hours."

"Most adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep each night to function properly and maintain good health."

to form, produce, or prepare something, by putting parts together or by combining materials

"She makes delicious cakes."

"My grandmother makes the best chocolate chip cookies I have ever tasted in my entire life."

a large and long container that we fill with water and get inside of to clean and wash our body

"Take a warm bath."

"She enjoyed a long, relaxing bath with scented candles and soothing music."

to visit a particular place or person

"Let's see Paris."

"We plan to see the historical monuments and enjoy the vibrant culture of the ancient city."

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"