Lesson 6B · New English File Intermediate Vocabulary List

weighing more than what is considered healthy or desirable for one's body size and build

"The patient is overweight."

"The overweight patient was advised to exercise more and eat less because his extra pounds were putting strain on his heart and joints."

thin in an attractive way

"She is slim."

"The slim model walked down the runway with an elegant confidence that captivated the entire fashion show."

(of hair) having a spiral-like pattern

"My hair is curly."

"Her curly hair bounced as she walked and she often complained that it was difficult to brush because the tangles were so tight."

having little or no hair on the head

"He is bald."

"The bald man wore a hat to protect his head from the sun because he had no hair to shield his scalp."

the lowest part of our face that is below our mouth

"He rubbed his chin."

"The boxer took a hard punch to the chin but managed to stay on his feet and continue fighting until the final bell rang."

each of the long thin parts that are connected to our hands, sometimes the thumb is not included

"She pointed with her finger."

"He cut his finger while cooking dinner last night."

the body part that is in the middle of our face and we use to smell and breathe

"He broke his nose."

"The dog has a black nose and long ears."

one of the things in our mouth that are hard and white and we use to chew and bite food with

"He lost a tooth."

"She accidentally cracked her tooth while biting into the hard candy at the party."

the thick finger that has a different position than the other four

"He hurt his thumb."

"He accidentally hit his thumb with a hammer while trying to hang a picture causing the nail to bend and his finger to swell painfully."

to move one's head up and down as a sign of agreement, understanding, or greeting

"She will nod in agreement."

"The audience members nodded their heads in agreement as the speaker made each important point during his presentation."

to make our mouth curve upwards, often in a way that our teeth can be seen, to show that we are happy or amused

"Please smile for the camera."

"The photographer asked everyone to smile for the family portrait so the picture would look warm and happy."

to look at someone or something without moving the eyes or blinking, usually for a while, and often without showing any expression

"Do not stare at strangers."

"It is considered very impolite to stare at strangers in public because it makes them feel uncomfortable and self conscious about their appearance."

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."

(of a person) having a height that is greater than what is thought to be the average height

"He is very tall."

"The tall basketball player easily reached the net and scored another point for his team."

(of a person) having a height that is less than what is thought to be the average height

"He is short."

"Despite being quite short, he was an excellent basketball player."

(of people or animals) weighing less than what is thought to be healthy for their body

"The cat is thin."

"The stray dog was so thin that its ribs were clearly visible beneath its matted fur."

in or along a direct line, without bending or deviation

"Go straight then turn left."

"Go straight then turn left at the traffic lights and you will see the post office on your right."

the hair that grow on the chin and sides of a man’s face

"He has a long beard."

"The beard made him look older and wiser."

one of the two body parts that is connected to the shoulder and ends with fingers

"My arm hurts."

"He raised his arm to signal the taxi driver to stop."

the part of our body between our neck and our legs that we cannot see

"He has a pain in his back."

"He slept in an awkward position and woke up with a sharp pain in his lower back that made it difficult to stand up straight."

each of the two body parts that we use for hearing

"My ear is hurting."

"She has pierced ears and wears small earrings."

a body part on our face that we use for seeing

"I see with my eye."

"The keen eye of the detective noticed a subtle clue that others had overlooked."

the front part of our head, where our eyes, lips, and nose are located

"Wash your face."

"Her face became red after the sudden news."

the body part that is at the end of our leg and we stand and walk on

"My foot is sore."

"She injured her foot during the marathon, requiring immediate medical attention."

the part of our body that is at the end of our arm and we use to grab, move, or feel things

"Raise your hand."

"He held the bag in his hand while walking quickly."

the top part of body, where brain and face are located

"My head hurts."

"He bumped his head on the low doorway, causing a sharp pain that made him wince."

the body part that is in the middle of the leg and helps it bend

"She fell and scraped her knee badly."

"He fell on his knee while playing soccer and had to leave the game with a painful injury."

each of the two long body parts that we use when we walk

"My leg hurts."

"He injured his leg during the football match last night."

each of the two soft body parts that surround our mouth

"Her lip was cut."

"She bit her lower lip nervously while waiting for the interview results because she was anxious about whether she would get the job."

our body part that we use for eating, speaking, and breathing

"Open your mouth wide for the doctor."

"The dentist asked the patient to open his mouth wide so she could examine his teeth and check for any signs of decay or cavities."

the body part that is connecting the head to the shoulders

"He wore a scarf around his neck."

"She wore a warm scarf around her neck to protect herself from the cold wind while walking to the bus stop early in the morning."

each of the two parts of the body between the top of the arms and the neck

"He carried the bag on his shoulder."

"Her shoulder was tired after work and heavy lifting."

the body part inside our body where the food that we eat goes

"My stomach is full."

"My stomach started growling loudly during the meeting because I had skipped breakfast and had not eaten anything since dinner the night before."

each of the five parts sticking out from the foot

"She stubbed her toe on the doorframe."

"She stubbed her toe on the doorstep and hopped around the room swearing under her breath."

the soft movable part inside the mouth used for tasting something or speaking

"Show me your tongue."

"He burned his tongue while drinking hot coffee."

to cut into flesh, food, etc. using the teeth

"The dog might bite strangers."

"The dog bit the mailman when he tried to deliver the package without waiting for the owner to come outside."

to strike the palms of one's hands together forcefully, usually to show appreciation or to attract attention

"They clap their hands."

"The audience began to clap enthusiastically after the amazing performance ended."

to hit a thing or person with the foot

"Don't kick the dog."

"The frustrated player attempted to kick the ball, but missed entirely."

to show the place or direction of someone or something by holding out a finger or an object

"Point to the map location."

"It is rude to point at people with your finger especially when they are standing close to you."

to recognize or become aware of a particular scent

"I smell smoke."

"She could immediately smell the distinct aroma of freshly baked bread wafting from the kitchen."

to have a specific flavor

"Taste the sweet fruit."

"You should taste the soup before adding more salt because it might already be salty enough from the other ingredients."

to put our hand or body part on a thing or person

"Do not touch the hot stove."

"The sign on the museum wall warned visitors not to touch the ancient artifacts because the oils on their skin could cause damage."

our or an animal's hands, legs, head, and every other part together

"The body needs water."

"The human body works better when it gets enough sleep."