Unit 10 - Part 1 · Interchange Pre Intermediate Vocabulary List

at any point in time

"Have you ever been to London?"

"Have you ever been to London or visited any other major cities in the United Kingdom?"

a large park, with machines and games that are all related to a single concept, designed for public entertainment

"The theme park has roller coasters and water rides."

"The theme park had roller coasters water rides and live shows for all ages."

‌the act of moving our body to music; a set of movements performed to music

"They were dancing at the party."

"The couple was dancing closely at the wedding reception ignoring everyone else in the room."

related to the country of Cuba, its culture, or its people

"He ate Cuban food."

"The restaurant is famous for its authentic Cuban music and delicious black beans."

things that people and animals eat, such as meat or vegetables

"The food smells delicious."

"We bought enough food for the whole family."

a large animal living in both water and on land which has strong jaws, a long tail, and sharp teeth

"The alligator swam slowly."

"The alligator floated motionless in the swamp with only its eyes and nostrils visible making it difficult for prey to detect the predator."

before the present or specified time

"I have already eaten breakfast."

"I have already finished my homework so now I can watch television or play video games."

someone who is trained to travel and work in space

"She wants to be an astronaut."

"The astronaut spent six months living and conducting scientific experiments aboard the International Space Station in orbit."

to think carefully about different things and choose one of them

"You must decide your future path."

"After weeks of research she finally decided which university to attend for her graduate studies."

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."

a fried or baked pastry filled with meat, cheese, vegetables, etc., mostly found in Spain and Latin America

"Empanada has savory or sweet filling."

"The empanada was a baked or fried pastry turnover filled with spiced meat cheese or fruit."

a small and short grain that is white or brown and usually grown and eaten a lot in Asia

"The rice is ready."

"We ate rice with curry and vegetables."

continuously, persistently, or without pause

"He talks all the time."

"He talks all the time and never stops to listen to what others have to say."

a vehicle that has two wheels and moves when we push its pedals with our feet

"She rides her bike to work every day."

"She rides her bike to work every day and parks it in the office garage."

a dish of small rolls or balls of cold cooked rice flavored with vinegar and garnished with raw fish or vegetables, originated in Japan

"I love eating fresh salmon sushi."

"Sushi must be made with extremely fresh fish because it is eaten completely raw."

the natural state of resting that involves being unconscious, particularly for several hours every night

"I need eight hours of sleep every night."

"She needs at least eight hours of sleep every night to feel rested and focused during her morning classes at the university."

regular and without any exceptional features

"That is a common bird."

"While not exceptional, the quiet village offered a common, peaceful way of life."

used to introduce a statement that provides additional information or emphasizes the truth or reality of a situation

"In fact I have never been there."

"In fact I have never been there before so I do not know what to expect."

to walk or do other actions while one is sleeping

"He sleepwalks during the night."

"The young boy has a tendency to sleepwalk at night and his parents often find him in strange places around the house."

an electronic security device that, when activated, emits a loud noise to deter and alert about unauthorized entry into a house, building, or other premises

"The burglar alarm sounds a loud siren when triggered."

"The burglar alarm triggered a loud siren and contacted the monitoring center when a door opened unexpectedly."

used for showing that someone or something belongs to or is connected with a particular person or thing

"I have my own room."

"She bought her own car with money she saved from working two jobs and she felt proud of her independence and hard work."

the feeling of enjoyment or amusement

"The game was fun."

"We had fun at the party last night."

to go somewhere for a short time, especially to see something

"We will visit soon."

"They plan to visit the historical landmarks during their vacation in Italy."

any area beyond the Earth's atmosphere

"There is space."

"Astronauts explore the vast expanse of space, encountering celestial wonders."

the middle part or point of an area or object

"The center is crowded."

"The fountain in the town square is located precisely at the center of the park."

to put food into the mouth, then chew and swallow it

"Eat your vegetables for dinner."

"It is important to eat a balanced diet that includes plenty of fruits vegetables and whole grains for good health."

to notice a thing or person with our eyes

"I can see the cat."

"From the mountaintop, we could clearly see the entire valley spread out below us."

to risk money on the result of a coming event by trying to predict it

"I bet on the horse."

"He decided to bet a considerable sum of money on the underdog team winning the championship."

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 not move anymore

"The car will stop."

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

to make an effort or attempt to do or have something

"Try your best on the test."

"You should try the new Italian restaurant downtown because their pasta dishes are absolutely delicious and reasonably priced."

to hold or own something

"I have a book."

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

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."

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 have your home somewhere specific

"I live here."

"They decided to live in a small cottage nestled deep within the enchanting forest."

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."

doing or happening after the time that is usual or expected

"The bus is late."

"The late train arrived twenty minutes after its scheduled time and made everyone late for work that morning."

an institution that offers higher education or specialized trainings for different professions

"She goes to college now."

"She decided to apply to a small liberal arts college in New England after graduation."

a seed growing in long pods on a climbing plant, eaten as a vegetable

"The bean is small and soft."

"She cooked a delicious meal with fresh beans from the garden yesterday."

in a way that is unexpected and causes amazement

"It was surprisingly."

"The results were surprisingly good, exceeding all the initial projections and forecasts."

the number of people who live in a particular city or country

"City population grows bigger yearly."

"The population of Tokyo is over thirteen million people making it one of the most densely populated cities on Earth."

the most important thing that is said or done which highlights the purpose of something

"What is the point?"

"The main point of the lecture was to emphasize the importance of critical thinking skills."

the state of existing as a person who is alive

"Life can be wonderful."

"She enjoys life with her family."

to make something operate, especially by accident

"It will set off."

"Be careful not to touch that wire, as it might accidentally set off the alarm."