Lesson 7B · New English File Upper Intermediate Vocabulary List

the joint connecting the hand to the arm

"She wore a watch on her wrist."

"He twisted his wrist while playing tennis yesterday afternoon."

each of the two organs in the chest that helps one breathe

"The lung is important."

"Smoking damages the tiny air sacs in your lungs permanently reducing their ability to transfer oxygen into your bloodstream and causing shortness of breath."

one of the two lines of hair that grow above one's eyes

"Her eyebrow lifted."

"He raised an eyebrow when he heard the news."

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."

any of the two soft sides of our face that are bellow our eyes

"She kissed him on the cheek."

"His cheeks turned pink in the cold wind."

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."

the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hair

"The fever cooled his hot forehead."

"He wiped the sweat from his forehead after running hard in the hot summer sun."

a small fold or line in a piece of cloth or in the skin, particularly the face

"A wrinkle in the cloth."

"A small wrinkle appeared on her forehead when she smiled during the conversation."

the joint that connects the foot to the leg

"He twisted his ankle while playing soccer."

"He twisted his ankle while running on the uneven trail and had to limp back to the car."

the joint where the upper and lower parts of the arm bend

"He hit his elbow on the desk."

"The elbow bends when we lift heavy things repeatedly."

the hand with the fingers tightly bent toward the palm

"He made a fist."

"He clenched his fist in anger but took a deep breath and walked away from the fight."

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 use a tool to arrange or tidy up your hair

"Brush your hair now."

"She decided to brush her long, tangled hair before going out to the party."

to use a tool with narrow, evenly spaced teeth to untangle and arrange hair

"She combs her hair every morning."

"You should comb your hair before going to the job interview to look neat and professional."

to momentarily raise one's shoulders to express indifference

"He shrugged his shoulders carelessly."

"When I asked him directly about the missing money he just shrugged his shoulders and said absolutely nothing."

to quickly open and close one eye as a sign of affection or to indicate something is a secret or a joke

"She winked at her friend secretly."

"My grandfather gave me a friendly warm smile and then a quick wink from across the dinner table."

to bite and crush food into smaller pieces with the teeth to make it easier to swallow

"Chew your food thoroughly before swallowing."

"You should chew your food thoroughly before swallowing to aid digestion and prevent choking hazards."

to tightly and closely hold someone in one's arms, typically a person one loves

"She will hug her mother tightly."

"The little girl ran to hug her father as soon as he walked through the front door after work."

to support the weight of the body on a knee or both knees

"Kneel down to tie your shoes."

"The knight knelt before the queen as a sign of respect and loyalty to the crown."

to bring your eyebrows closer together showing anger, sadness, or confusion

"The teacher frowned at the noise."

"The teacher frowned at the student who was talking loudly during the important lecture."

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 unexpectedly open one's mouth wide and deeply breathe in because of being bored or tired

"He will yawn now."

"During the long and monotonous presentation, several audience members couldn't help but yawn from sheer boredom."

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 inner surface of the hand between the wrist and fingers

"He held the coin in his palm."

"The palm of her hand was warm after the walk."

the part of the body on which a person sits

"Sit on your bottom."

"He landed right on his bottom after tripping over the rug."

the front part of the body between the neck and the stomach

"He felt pain in his chest."

"The chest protects important organs during serious accidents."

each of the parts above the legs and below the waist at either side of the body

"Her hip is sore."

"She placed her hands firmly on her hips, a clear sign of her impatience."

the top part of the leg between the hip and the knee

"She hurt her thigh."

"The thigh muscles are very strong and help with movement."

the part of the body between the ribs and hips, which is usually narrower than the parts mentioned

"Her waist is slim."

"She measured her waist every week to track her fitness progress because inches lost were more encouraging to her than numbers on a scale."

the body part that is inside our head controlling how we feel, think, move, etc.

"The brain controls the body."

"The brain is very powerful and processes information quickly."

the body part that pushes the blood to go to all parts of our body

"My heart beats."

"Regular cardiovascular exercise is vital for maintaining a healthy heart and overall well-being."

each of the two bean-shaped organs in the lower back of the body that separate wastes from the blood and make urine

"The kidney is healthy."

"Drinking enough water helps your kidneys filter waste from your blood efficiently reducing the risk of painful kidney stones and urinary tract infections."

a vital organ in the body that cleans the blood of harmful substances

"Liver filters blood."

"The liver filters toxins from the blood and produces bile needed for digesting fats properly."

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 thin thread-like things that grow on our head

"She has long hair."

"A single hair was on the table after she brushed it."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

short stiff hair growing on the face when it is not shaved, typically on a man's face

"He has stubble now."

"The actor decided to forgo shaving, allowing a light stubble to add to his rugged appearance."

the muscular part at the back of the leg between the knee and the ankle

"The calf is sore."

"He stretched his calf after running."

the back part of the foot, below the ankle

"His heel was bleeding."

"She felt a sharp pain in her heel after landing awkwardly from the jump."

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."

the hard, thin layer on the upper surface of the tip of the finger and toe

"My nail is short."

"Regular trimming and filing of fingernails and toenails are essential for maintaining hygiene and preventing ingrown nails."

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."

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 exhale forcefully through the mouth

"Blow out the candle."

"He had to blow with all his might to extinguish the stubborn flames."

to bend something in a way that one part of it touches or covers another

"Fold the letter into an envelope."

"You need to fold the laundry immediately after it dries so that nothing gets wrinkled or messy."

to have in your hands or arms

"Hold my hand tightly."

"Please hold the door open for me as I have my hands full with groceries."

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."

to pull air, liquid, etc. into the mouth by using the muscles of the mouth and the lips

"The baby will suck his thumb."

"The baby learned to suck milk from a bottle after his mother returned to work and could not breastfeed during the day."

to move from side to side or up and down

"Please shake the bottle."

"The loud thunder caused the entire house to shake violently."

to put something or someone in a higher place or lift them to a higher position

"Raise your hand, please."

"The workers decided to raise the heavy furniture to the second floor."

to rub a person's or one's own skin to relieve an itching sensation, particularly with one's fingernails

"My back itches, I scratch."

"She couldn't resist the urge to scratch the mosquito bite on her arm."

to raise one's hand and move it from side to side to greet someone or attract their attention

"The queen will wave to the crowd."

"The queen waved gracefully to the cheering crowd from the balcony of the royal palace."

to make something longer, looser, or wider, especially by pulling it

"Stretch your legs before running."

"You should always stretch your muscles before exercising to prevent injuries and improve flexibility."

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."