Lesson 7B · New English File Pre Intermediate Vocabulary List

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."

having an occupation that provides one with a salary

"He is working."

"The company is looking for a highly motivated and experienced working individual to join their marketing department."

to really not like something or someone

"I hate waking up early."

"I hate waking up early on weekends because I prefer to sleep late."

the act of stopping one's sleep

"Waking up early is hard for him."

"Waking up early is hard for him and he sets three alarms to make sure he does not oversleep."

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."

the act of exchanging or expressing the information, feelings, or ideas that one has by speaking

"Talking during the movie is rude."

"Talking during the movie is rude and the woman behind us keeps whispering to her friend."

falling like rain or in drops

"Water is raining down."

"It has been raining all day and the streets are flooded so driving is very dangerous right now."

the act or process of forming, producing, creating, or preparing something

"The making of the cake."

"The careful making of this handcrafted furniture takes many hours of dedicated work."

to have a want for a thing or action

"I feel like going for a walk."

"I feel like going for a long walk because the weather is so beautiful and sunny today."

the act of preparing food by heat or mixing different ingredients

"Cooking is my favorite hobby."

"She enjoys cooking for her family every weekend."

to take pleasure or find happiness in something or someone

"They enjoy their delicious dinner meal."

"The children seemed to enjoy the school trip to the science museum because they were fascinated by the interactive exhibits about space and dinosaurs."

the act or process of looking at a written or printed piece and comprehending its meaning

"He enjoys reading novels in his free time."

"She spent the rainy afternoon reading a mystery novel that kept her guessing until the final chapter."

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."

to continue without stopping

"The meeting goes on for hours."

"Please go on with your presentation because we are all very interested in what you have to say."

the state of existing

"His being is peaceful."

"The profound sense of inner peace and contentment that she experienced was a testament to her spiritual journey and her very being."

to feel that someone or something is good, enjoyable, or interesting

"I really like chocolate ice cream."

"Most children like to eat ice cream on hot summer days because it helps them cool down quickly."

to hold or own something

"I have a book."

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

(often used in negative or question form) to be upset, offended, or bothered by something

"I don't mind it."

"Please don't mind the mess; we're in the middle of renovating the entire house."

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 pass time in a particular manner or in a certain place

"Spend your time wisely."

"She decided to spend her vacation exploring ancient ruins and immersing herself in the local culture."

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 not move anymore

"The car will stop."

"Please stop the vehicle immediately if you observe any unusual warning lights."