Unit 1 · New Headway Pre Intermediate Vocabulary List

a game played on ice by two teams of 6 skaters who try to hit a hard rubber disc (a puck) into the other team’s goal, using long sticks

"Ice hockey is played on a rink with a puck."

"Ice hockey is played on a rink with a puck and players wear heavy protective gear."

schoolwork that students have to do at home

"The kids are doing their homework now."

"Consistent completion of homework is strongly correlated with academic achievement."

an act or opinion that is wrong

"The mistake was small."

"She realized her mistake immediately after sending the email and quickly wrote an apology to correct the error."

to give lessons to students in a university, college, school, etc.

"She wants to teach English abroad."

"My grandmother taught me how to cook traditional family recipes that have been passed down through many generations."

to become knowledgeable or skilled in something by doing it, studying, or being taught

"Children learn new things daily."

"Students learn more effectively when they are actively engaged in the lesson rather than passively listening to a lecture."

having a lot of value

"This is important."

"It is very important to drink enough water every day because dehydration can cause serious health problems over time."

having a very pleasant flavor

"The cake is delicious."

"The delicious chocolate cake was moist and rich and everyone asked for a second slice immediately."

having a feeling of curiosity or attention toward a particular thing or person because one likes them

"I am interested in art."

"I am interested in learning how to play the guitar so I signed up for lessons."

catching and keeping our attention because of being unusual, exciting, etc.

"The book is interesting."

"The interesting documentary about space exploration showed never before seen footage of astronauts walking on the moon and repairing satellites in orbit around the earth."

making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

"The trip was exciting."

"The exciting basketball game went into overtime and the home team won with a three point shot as the buzzer sounded at the end."

feeling or showing shock or amazement

"I was surprised."

"She was surprised to see her brother at the party because he had told her that he would be out of town on a business trip all week."

causing a feeling of shock, disbelief, or wonder

"The news is surprising."

"The surprising ending of the movie left the audience speechless and nobody expected the villain to be the hero's long lost brother."

tired and unhappy because there is nothing to do or because we are no longer interested in something

"The student is bored."

"The bored children complained that there was nothing to do on the rainy afternoon at home."

making us feel tired and unsatisfied because of not being interesting

"The lecture is boring."

"The boring lecture lasted for three hours and half of the students fell asleep in their chairs."

feeling ashamed and uncomfortable because of something that happened or was said

"He felt embarrassed."

"He felt deeply embarrassed when he realized he had accidentally sent the private message to the entire group."

causing a person to feel ashamed or uneasy

"The situation is embarrassing."

"The embarrassing moment happened when he called his teacher mom in front of the whole class."

to take part in a game or activity for fun

"Children play in the park."

"The children love to play outside in the park when the weather is warm and sunny."

to travel or move from one location to another

"Let's go to the cinema."

"I will go to the supermarket after work to buy some food for dinner tonight."

the activity or act of going from one place to another, particularly over a long distance

"Traveling broadens the mind."

"He spends a lot of time traveling for work and leisure."

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 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 use one's voice to express a particular feeling or thought

"Please speak more clearly."

"She was too nervous to speak in front of the large audience even though she had prepared her speech thoroughly."

the system of communication by spoken or written words, that the people of a particular country or region use

"English is a language."

"Learning a new language opens up opportunities to understand different cultures and connect with more people."

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 sit on open-spaced vehicles like motorcycles or bicycles and be in control of their movements

"Children ride bicycles in the park."

"The children love to ride their bicycles around the neighborhood every evening after finishing their homework."

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."

having a relatively great vertical extent

"The mountain is high."

"The high shelf in the kitchen is where my mother keeps all the special dishes that we rarely use."

(of two points) having an above-average distance between them

"The road is long."

"The long line at the grocery store made her late for her appointment with the doctor this morning unfortunately."

having a lot of weight and not easy to move or pick up

"The bag is heavy."

"He struggled to carry the heavy shopping bags up the steep hill to his apartment."

having so many things to do in a way that leaves not much free time

"I am very busy."

"She had a busy schedule filled with meetings, deadlines, and client calls, leaving her with very little personal time."

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 for showing the place where a person or thing comes from

"I am from Turkey."

"The store is open from nine in the morning until nine at night every day."

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."

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 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 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 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."

used to indicate who is supposed to have or use something or where something is intended to be put

"This gift is for you."

"This gift is for you because you have been so kind and helpful to me."

located or directed toward the side of a human body where the heart is

"My left foot hurts."

"Her left hand was injured so she had to write with her right hand for several weeks until the cast came off."

to go away from somewhere

"They leave the house."

"We must leave the hotel by noon to catch our flight, so please pack all your belongings now."

a group of people or things that have similar characteristics or share particular qualities

"What kind is this?"

"This particular kind of rare orchid is known for its vibrant colors and unique fragrance."

nice and caring toward other people's feelings

"The neighbor is kind."

"The kind stranger helped the old woman carry her groceries up the stairs and refused to accept any money as a reward."

a series of connected carriages that travel on a railroad, often pulled by a locomotive

"The train arrived on time."

"We took a train to the city."

to teach a specific skill or a type of behavior to a person or an animal through a combination of instruction and practice over a period of time

"He needs to train for the marathon."

"It takes several months to train a new employee properly because they must learn many different procedures and skills."

to have a particular meaning or represent something

"What does this difficult word mean?"

"What does this word actually mean in English because I have looked it up in several dictionaries and still do not understand it properly?"

feeling very happy, interested, and energetic

"The child is excited."

"The excited children could barely sleep on Christmas Eve because they were waiting for Santa to arrive."