Lesson 8B · New English File Pre Intermediate Vocabulary List

the things we wear to cover our body, such as pants, shirts, and jackets

"These clothes are clean."

"She bought new clothes before the trip because her old ones were worn out."

a flat piece of metal, typically of the size and shape of a large coin, given to the winner of a competition or to someone who has done an act of bravery in war, etc.

"He won a medal."

"Winning an Olympic medal requires not only talent but also years of disciplined training sacrifice and unwavering mental strength under intense pressure."

anything that is given as a reward to someone who has done very good work or to the winner of a contest, game of chance, etc.

"She won a prize."

"The prize was announced at the end of the competition."

an amount of money we receive for doing our job, usually monthly

"Her salary is good."

"His salary was increased by ten percent after he successfully completed a difficult project that brought significant revenue to the company throughout the year."

something that we use to buy and sell goods and services, can be in the form of coins or paper bills

"Money is important."

"She saved enough money to buy a new laptop."

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."

put after the numbers one to twelve to show or tell what time it is, only when it is at that exact hour

"The meeting starts at three o'clock."

"The meeting starts at three o'clock so please do not be late or you will miss the important announcements."

to want something to happen or be true

"We hope for good weather tomorrow."

"I hope that the weather will be sunny and warm this weekend so we can finally have our long delayed picnic in the park."

to remain in a state of expectation or anticipation for something or someone

"I am waiting for the bus."

"Please wait for me at the entrance because I do not want to go inside alone."

an extended duration of time that is typically longer than what is considered normal or expected

"It has been a long time since we last met."

"It has been a long time since we last met and I barely recognized you at first."

to resemble a thing or person in appearance

"She looks like her mother."

"The fluffy white cloud looks like a rabbit or perhaps a sheep depending on your imagination."

a child's female parent

"Her mother held her hand when she felt scared."

"My mother always makes the best chocolate chip cookies in the neighborhood."

a pair of lenses set in a frame that rests on the nose and ears, which we wear to see more clearly

"My glasses are on the desk."

"She needs glasses to read clearly."

a book or electronic resource that gives a list of words in alphabetical order and explains their meanings, or gives the equivalent words in a different language

"Look up this word."

"A bilingual dictionary provides translations and definitions for words between two languages"

to make something or someone return or be returned to a particular place or condition

"Bring back some souvenirs please."

"The souvenir shop sells items that will bring back fond memories of your vacation in Paris."

an object with a circular folding frame covered in cloth, used as protection against rain or sun

"The umbrella kept us dry."

"She opened her umbrella when it started raining."

something a person says that is intended to make others laugh

"Tell me a joke."

"His joke made everyone laugh loudly."

a statement that is false and used intentionally to deceive someone

"He tells a lie to avoid getting in trouble."

"He tells a lie to avoid getting in trouble and feels guilty about it for the rest of the day."

to act in an improper or unacceptable way

"The child misbehaves in school."

"The young child tends to misbehave when he is tired or hungry and needs a nap or a snack."

a special kind of picture that is made using a camera in order to make memories, create art, etc.

"I took a photograph of the sunset."

"She keeps a photograph of her grandmother on the nightstand remembering the happy times they spent together baking cookies."

objects such as necklaces, bracelets or rings, typically made from precious metals such as gold and silver, that we wear as decoration

"The jewelry was locked safely."

"She kept all her valuable jewelry in a small safe hidden behind a painting in her bedroom to protect it from being stolen in case of a burglary."

a bell operated by a button outside a house or apartment that makes a sound when pushed, particularly to inform the inhabitants inside

"The doorbell rang."

"She pressed the doorbell and waited at the entrance."

to give our attention to the sound a person or thing is making

"Listen carefully to the instructions."

"It is important to listen carefully to what others are saying instead of just waiting for your turn to speak."

to randomly discover someone or something, particularly in a way that is surprising or unexpected

"I find a coin."

"While cleaning the attic, she happened to find a forgotten treasure chest filled with old letters."

to use words and our voice to show what we are thinking or feeling

"Say hello to your teacher."

"What did the teacher say about the homework assignment due tomorrow morning in class."

to have something such as clothes, shoes, etc. on your body

"Wear warm clothes in winter."

"You should wear a warm coat today because the temperature is going to drop below freezing."

to hold someone or something and take them from one place to another

"She will carry the bag."

"The porter helped the elderly woman to carry her heavy suitcases up the stairs to her hotel room on the third floor."

something made of leather, cloth, plastic, or paper that we use to carry things in, particularly when we are traveling or shopping

"The bag is heavy."

"He put his laptop and a few important documents into his leather bag before leaving the house for his early morning business meeting downtown."

a very young child

"The baby sleeps peacefully in her crib."

"The baby sleeps peacefully in her crib and her mother checks on her every few hours."

to become the most successful, the luckiest, or the best in a game, race, fight, etc.

"The team wins the championship trophy easily."

"The young athlete trained hard for many years hoping to win a gold medal at the Olympic Games representing her country with pride."

a competition in which two players or teams compete against one another such as soccer, boxing, etc.

"The football match ended in a tie."

"The friendly match was supposed to be relaxed but both teams played aggressively because neither wanted to lose even in a non competitive setting."

to get money for the job that we do or services that we provide

"Workers earn money from hard work."

"She works as a freelance graphic designer to earn extra money while she completes her university degree in art and design."

to have some information about something

"I know the answer to that."

"I have known my best friend since we were five years old and we have shared many wonderful memories together."

in a way that is right or satisfactory

"You did well."

"She handled the difficult situation very well, maintaining her composure throughout the ordeal."

to come together as previously scheduled for social interaction or a prearranged purpose

"Let's meet later."

"They agreed to meet at the coffee shop to discuss the project details."

(of a person) coming or acting before any other person

"He was first."

"As the first person to arrive at the scene, he immediately called for emergency services and provided assistance."

having a quality that is satisfying

"The movie is good."

"The good news made everyone happy and they celebrated by opening a bottle of champagne and toasting to the future together."

used for forming future tenses

"It will rain."

"They will undoubtedly achieve their goals if they continue to work diligently towards them."

to come into existence by chance or as a consequence

"Accidents happen unexpectedly."

"What will happen if I miss the deadline for submitting my application to the scholarship program."

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."

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 look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time

"Watch the movie with subtitles."

"The children love to watch cartoons on Saturday mornings while eating a big bowl of sugary cereal."

to have a particular appearance or give a particular impression

"You look nice."

"He tried to look calm, but his nervous fidgeting betrayed his true anxiety."

emotionally feeling good or glad

"The child is happy."

"The happy couple celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a big party and all their friends."

a person who is employed by an artist to pose for a painting, photograph, etc.

"She was a model."

"The artist hired a professional model to pose for his series of dramatic historical paintings."

to fail to catch a bus, airplane, etc.

"I will miss the bus."

"If we don't leave now, we will unfortunately miss the last train of the evening."

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 be deprived of or stop having someone or something

"Do not lose your keys."

"It is easy to lose your sense of direction when navigating through the dense, unfamiliar forest."

to come to a place with someone or something

"Bring your ID card please."

"Can you bring your laptop to the meeting so we can present the slides together."

a period of time away from home or work, typically to relax, have fun, and do activities that one enjoys

"We enjoy our holiday."

"This year's holiday was a much-needed break filled with relaxation, exploration, and joyful family activities."

to reach for something and hold it

"Please take this book."

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

a place where children learn things from teachers

"The school is near my house."

"We walk to school every morning."

to expect or hope for something

"We look for a good outcome."

"The detective spent hours looking for clues that could help solve the mysterious disappearance case."

feeling ashamed or apologetic about something that one has or has not done

"I am sorry."

"I am sorry that I forgot your birthday and I promise to make it up to you next week."

a word we say when we meet someone or answer the phone

"Hello, how are you?"

"Hello, it is very nice to meet you today, my dear friend."

to use words and give someone information

"Tell me the truth please."

"Please tell me the truth about what happened last night because I deserve to know the facts."

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."

to be unsuccessful in an examination or course

"I will not fail."

"Despite intense preparation, many students still fear they might fail their final examinations."

to get the necessary grades in an exam, test, course, etc.

"He needs to pass the driving test."

"He studied for weeks to pass his driving test on the first attempt because he needed his license for work."

the outcome or final score of a competition, match, test, etc.

"What is the result?"

"The final result of the championship was a nail-biting victory for the underdog team."

to make changes to something, especially in response to new information, feedback, or a need for improvement

"Revise your essay before submitting it."

"You should revise your essay at least twice to catch any spelling or grammar mistakes before submitting it for grading."

to study a particular subject in school, university, etc.

"I will take science."

"She decided to take advanced calculus during her final year of university."

an electronic device with a screen that receives television signals, on which we can watch programs

"We watched television last night."

"The family gathered around the television every evening to watch the news together and discuss current events before eating dinner."

to give someone something, like money, expecting them to give it back after a while

"People lend money to their friends."

"Could you please lend me twenty dollars until I get paid at the end of this week?"

to use or take something belonging to someone else, with the idea of returning it

"Students borrow books from the library."

"It is generally not a good idea to borrow money from friends because it can damage your relationship permanently."

to notice the sound a person or thing is making

"Can you hear the dog?"

"Can you hear the gentle rain tapping on the roof? It's quite soothing."

sounds that are usually unwanted or loud

"The noise is loud."

"Constant noise from the construction site next door made it impossible for her to concentrate on studying for her final law school exams."

a series of sounds made by instruments or voices, arranged in a way that is pleasant to listen to

"She listens to music daily."

"The music at the festival was so lively that everyone started dancing and singing along together."

a device that is used for listening to programs that are broadcast

"The radio is playing music."

"She listened to the radio while cooking."