Lesson 2A, Lesson 2B, Lesson 4A and 4 More Topics · New English File Intermediate Vocabulary List

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."

an amount we pay to buy, do, or make something

"The cost is too high."

"The rising cost of raw materials is significantly impacting the overall production cost of manufactured goods."

an amount of money added to our regular payment for the job we do

"She got a raise."

"She asked her boss for a raise explaining that her responsibilities had doubled since she first accepted the position two years earlier."

important or good enough to be treated or viewed in a particular way

"This is worth money."

"Her contribution to the project was worth far more than we initially anticipated."

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 be able to pay the cost of something

"She cannot afford a new car now."

"We cannot afford to buy a new car right now because we are saving for a house."

to ask a person to pay a certain amount of money in return for a product or service

"They charge money."

"The hotel will charge an additional fee for room service after midnight."

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 receive money, property, etc. from someone who has passed away

"She inherits a house from her grandmother."

"When his grandfather died he was surprised to inherit a large house and a considerable amount of money."

to spend money or resources with the intention of gaining a future advantage or return

"People invest money in the stock market."

"It is wise to invest your money in a diversified portfolio to reduce risk."

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 have the responsibility of paying someone back a certain amount of money that was borrowed

"He owes money to the bank."

"I still owe my friend fifty dollars for the concert tickets he bought for me."

to keep money to spend later

"I save money."

"She decided to save diligently for several years to afford a down payment on a house."

to use something without care or more than needed

"Do not waste your time and energy."

"Do not waste your time worrying about things that you cannot change because it will not help."

a list of technical terms or jargons of a particular field or text, provided in alphabetical order with an explanation for each one

"The glossary defines difficult words."

"The textbook includes a glossary at the end that explains all the difficult technical terms used in each chapter."

a child whose parents have died

"The orphan smiled shyly."

"The orphan grew up in foster homes but eventually became a successful doctor against all odds."

a condition in which a person does not have enough food or good food to eat in order to stay healthy

"Malnutrition is dangerous."

"Malnutrition affects growth and weakens the immune system."

a serious disease caused by a virus that attacks the body's immune system and weakens it, can cause death in severe cases

"Many people live with AIDS for years."

"AIDS is a chronic life threatening disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus or HIV."

a small, hard object produced by a fruit or vegetable that can grow into a new one

"Plant a new seed."

"Each tiny seed held the potential to grow into a magnificent flowering plant."

to enter a telephone number using a rotary or keypad on a telephone or mobile device in order to make a call

"She dials the emergency number quickly."

"You need to dial nine before the area code if you are making a long distance call from this office phone."

a system that allows callers to leave recorded messages for someone who is unable to answer their phone

"Voicemail records messages."

"He left a detailed voicemail explaining the problem because she did not answer her phone."

to hit or strike something with a sweeping motion

"Swipe left to reject the profile."

"She quickly swiped her access card at the door and ran inside to catch her train."

a telecommunication network allowing calls and messages to be sent and received between phones

"The phone network is down in this area."

"The phone network is down in this area and I cannot make any calls or send texts."

a payment system in which one is only able to use a service up to the amount that they have paid for, and payment must be made in advance of using the service

"I have a pay as you go phone plan."

"I prefer a pay as you go phone plan because I do not like long term contracts."

to end a phone call by breaking the connection

"She hangs up the phone angrily."

"Do not hang up the phone yet because I need to give you one more important piece of information."

to contact someone when the first attempt to communicate was missed or was unsuccessful

"He calls back after the meeting."

"The secretary will call you back as soon as the manager is available to speak with you."

to make something be seen, heard, or noticed by delivering, writing or recording something

"Leave a message please."

"The artist chose to leave a subtle hint of his personal style in the final composition."

a written or spoken piece of information or communication sent to or left for another person

"He sent a message."

"She sent a quick text message to her friend to let her know that she would be late for their meeting because the train was delayed due to signal problems."

involved in a task, project, or other activity, either mentally and emotionally or physically

"He is engaged in work."

"The volunteers were deeply engaged in the community project, working tirelessly to achieve their goals."

(of alarms) to start making a lot of noise as a warning or signal

"The alarm will go off."

"Make sure to set your alarm so it will go off precisely at 6 AM."

to end a phone call while the other person is still on the line

"Cut off the phone call."

"The telephone operator accidentally cut off our conversation before I could give her my address."

a magazine or periodical that gets published once every month

"Read this monthly."

"She subscribed to a popular fashion monthly to stay updated on the latest trends and styles."

an official agreement between two or more sides that states what each of them has to do

"She signed a three-year contract with the firm."

"The football player signed a three-year contract with his new team worth millions of dollars."

in a suspended state to be considered and dealt with in the future

"My call is on hold."

"I have been on hold for twenty minutes waiting to speak to a customer service representative at the bank."

to make a person feel interested or happy, particularly about something that will happen soon

"The news excites the fans."

"The announcement of the new product release never fails to excite the company's loyal customers and investors."

to greatly surprise someone

"His talent amazes the entire audience."

"The young magician's tricks amazed the audience and left them wondering how he had performed them so perfectly."

to fail to meet someone's expectations or hopes, causing them to feel let down or unhappy

"His poor grades disappoint his parents badly."

"The team's poor performance disappointed the loyal fans who had traveled a long distance to watch the important match."

to feel exhausted due to strain or stress

"The long walk tires me."

"The long walk through the city began to tire the young children who were not used to so much exercise."

to make a person feel ashamed, uneasy, or nervous, especially in front of other people

"His mistake embarrassed him greatly."

"His father's loud and embarrassing stories about his childhood never fail to embarrass him in front of his friends."

to cause a person or animal to feel scared

"Thunder frightens the little dog terribly."

"The horror movie frightened the young children so much that they could not sleep at night."

to make someone feel extremely sad or discouraged, often as a result of challenging situations, such as loss

"This news will depress her."

"The constant setbacks and lack of progress threatened to depress him, making it hard to maintain hope."

to no longer be interested in something or someone

"I tire of this."

"After a while, he began to tire of the repetitive tasks and sought more challenging work."

to do something that causes a person become uninterested, tired, or impatient

"The lecture bores the students."

"The long repetitive lecture began to bore the students who struggled to keep their eyes open."

to make someone feel annoyed or upset for not being able to achieve what they desire

"The puzzle frustrated him greatly."

"The difficult puzzle frustrated the child who could not figure out the correct solution despite trying many different approaches for a long time."

a book with a cover that is made of thick paper

"The paperback was cheap."

"She preferred the paperback because it was light and easy to carry."

a child that is unusually gifted or intelligent

"Mozart was a child prodigy who composed music at age five."

"Mozart was a child prodigy who composed music at age five and toured Europe as a performer."

a business that produces cars in large quantities by using machinery

"The car manufacturer increases production of electric vehicles."

"The car manufacturer invested billions in developing electric vehicles and battery technology."

an object that can give light by using electricity or burning gas or oil

"The lamp casts a warm glow over the room."

"The lamp casts a warm glow over the room and I read my book by its soft light."

someone who writes the words of songs and sometimes their music

"The songwriter wrote hits for many famous singers."

"The talented songwriter has written hit songs for many famous pop stars over the past decade."

an enclosed space with a public phone that someone can pay in order to use it

"The phone box is vandalized and unusable."

"The phone box is vandalized and unusable and the nearest working one is two miles away."

a set of printed pages that are held together in a cover so that we can turn them and read them

"Read this book."

"The librarian recommended a fascinating book about ancient civilizations and their mysteries."

something that protects or conceals a thing by being put over, on, or around it

"Put on the cover."

"The thick blanket served as a cover against the biting winter wind."

furniture we use for working, writing, reading, etc. that normally has a flat surface and drawers

"The desk is near the window."

"I organized my books on the desk before studying."

an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system

"Stealing is a serious crime."

"The police are investigating a serious crime that happened downtown last night."

a person, especially a police officer, whose job is to investigate and solve crimes and catch criminals

"The detective found the clue."

"The detective carefully examined the scene looking for any small clue that might help solve the mysterious disappearance case."

a person who is guilty of killing another human being deliberately

"The murderer is sentenced to life in prison."

"The murderer is sentenced to life in prison and will never be released from custody."

to find an answer or solution to a question or problem

"We need to solve this problem."

"The engineer worked late into the night to solve the technical problem that had delayed the project."

a person who has been harmed, injured, or killed due to a crime, accident, etc.

"The victim called the police."

"The victim of the robbery described the suspect to the police in great detail."

anything that proves the truth or possibility of something, such as facts, objects, or signs

"There is no evidence of a crime."

"Circumstantial evidence alone is insufficient for a conviction in a court of law."

the crime of ending a person's life deliberately

"He was found guilty of first-degree murder."

"The detective dedicated his entire career to solving the brutal murder of a young woman."

to show that something is true through the use of evidence or facts

"Evidence proves his innocence completely."

"The lawyer tried to prove that his client was innocent by presenting new evidence to the court."

a person or thing that is thought to be the cause of something, particularly something bad

"He is a suspect."

"The police identified a primary suspect in the attempted robbery based on witness descriptions and security footage."

a person who sees an event, especially a criminal scene

"The witness saw the accident."

"The police asked the witness to describe exactly what he saw on the night of the robbery."

used to express the matters that relate to a specific person or thing

"We talked about the movie."

"We talked about our plans for the future and what we want to do with our lives."

used to show a particular place or position

"Meet me at the station."

"Meet me at the station at six o'clock so we can catch the train together."

in, into, or at the space that is separating two things, places, or people

"The bank is between the cafe and the shop."

"The library is between the bank and the post office on Main Street."

used to indicate a time duration

"I waited for an hour."

"We have been working diligently for the past three hours to meet the project's demanding timeline."

used to show that something exists or happens inside a space or area

"She lives in London."

"She lives in a small apartment near the city center with her two cats."

used when stating one's opinion about someone or something

"What of this?"

"We should discuss what the committee thinks of the new proposal before making a decision."

in contact with and upheld by a surface

"The book is on the table."

"The book is on the table next to the lamp and the coffee cup."

used to say where someone or something goes

"I go to school every day."

"She gave the gift to her mother who was very happy and grateful for it."

used when two or more things or people are together in a single place

"I live with my parents."

"I went to the beach with my friends and we swam in the ocean all day."