Unit 10 - Part 2 · Interchange Beginner Vocabulary List

a machine that can perform tasks automatically

"The spot welding was performed by an industrial robot."

"The robot in our factory can assemble over five hundred cars every single day."

a group of related data on the Internet with the same domain name published by a specific individual, organization, etc.

"This website has good information."

"The company launched a new website last month, and it already attracts thousands of visitors from around the world."

a recording of sounds and images that are moving

"The video was very clear."

"She watched a video about space."

an electronic device that stores and processes data

"He spends all day working at his computer."

"A quantum computer performs incredibly complex calculations not with simple bits"

a genre of music that relies heavily on electronic instruments, technology, and production techniques to create its sound

"Electronic music uses electronic instruments."

"Electronic music was created using synthesizers computers and drum machines rather than traditional acoustic instruments."

a strategic two-player board game where players move pieces with different abilities across a board with the objective of capturing the opponent's king

"Chess is strategic."

"He enjoys chess because it requires patience and careful planning."

an animal that is large, has a tail and four legs, and we use for racing, pulling carriages, riding, etc.

"The horse is fast."

"He rides a horse every weekend at the farm."

a running race of 26 miles or 42 kilometers

"Run first marathon."

"She trained for six months to run her first marathon successfully last year with great effort."

a small board with two sets of wheels we stand on to move around by pushing one foot down

"My skateboard is new."

"Riding a skateboard in the city can be dangerous because uneven pavement and careless drivers create hazards that even experienced riders struggle to avoid."

something a person says that is intended to make others laugh

"Tell me a joke."

"His joke made everyone laugh loudly."

a single jump made as part of BASE jumping

"His first base jump was scary."

"The daredevil prepared for his next base jump from the towering skyscraper."

making us feel fear

"The movie is scary."

"The scary horror movie made her jump several times and she hid behind a pillow during the most frightening scenes with the killer and the ghosts."

the activity or sport in which individuals jump from a flying aircraft and do special moves while falling before opening their parachute at a specified distance to land on the ground

"Skydiving is terrifying."

"She tried skydiving for the first time and loved the rush."

the activity of jumping down from a flying plane with a parachute

"Skydiving and parachuting."

"Parachuting out of an airplane requires courage and proper training to land safely on the ground."

a type of vehicle that has only one wheel and is used for transportation or entertainment

"The unicycle has only one wheel."

"The unicycle has only one wheel and requires balance to ride."

to move the body to music in a special way

"They love to dance together."

"The couple danced gracefully across the ballroom floor as the orchestra played a slow romantic waltz."

the winner of a competition

"She is the champion."

"The young athlete emerged as the undisputed champion after an incredible performance in the final race."

a piece of body tissue that is made tight or relaxed when we want to move a particular part of our body

"He has strong muscles."

"Exercise helps build muscle and improves overall strength."

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."

the study of numbers and shapes that involves calculation and description

"Mathematics is difficult."

"Mathematics is not just about numbers it teaches logical thinking and problem solving skills that are useful in many everyday situations beyond the classroom."

to make drawings according to which something will be constructed or produced

"She will design the new logo."

"The architect spent months designing a modern home that would be both energy efficient and aesthetically pleasing."

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."

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."

to choose and arrange the parts that are crucial to the story of a movie, show, etc. and cut out unnecessary ones

"Please edit this scene."

"The director asked the editor to carefully edit the footage to create a cohesive narrative."

to repair something that is broken

"He fixes the broken chair today."

"The mechanic promised to fix my car's engine problem by Friday afternoon."

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 move using our legs, faster than we usually walk, in a way that both feet are never on the ground at the same time

"Running is good exercise."

"She decided to run in the annual charity marathon to raise money for cancer research and treatment programs."

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."

relating to or containing music

"A musical instrument."

"The musical talent of the young pianist amazed the audience and he received a standing ovation after performing a difficult piece by Chopin."

involving artists or their work

"She has artistic talent."

"The artistic child loved to draw paint and sculpt and her room was full of her creations."

relating to the practical application of scientific principles in a specific field

"The problem is technical."

"The technical manual explains how to repair the machine and you should read it carefully before attempting any maintenance."

extremely good and amazing

"You look awesome."

"The awesome concert featured three of her favorite bands and she sang along to every song until her voice became hoarse and tired."

the best performance or result, or the highest or lowest level that has ever been reached, especially in sport

"This is a new record."

"The athlete shattered the previous record with an astonishing display of speed and endurance."

a structure built over a river, road, etc. that enables people or vehicles to go from one side to the other

"The bridge is long."

"Engineers are constructing a new bridge to alleviate traffic congestion in the city."

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."

a tall and often narrow building that stands alone or is part of a castle, church, or other larger buildings

"The tower is very old."

"The tall clock tower in the middle of the town square could be seen from almost every street nearby."

to take pleasure or find happiness in something or someone

"They enjoy their delicious dinner meal."

"The children seemed to enjoy the school trip to the science museum because they were fascinated by the interactive exhibits about space and dinosaurs."

A round object in front of the driver used to control the direction of a vehicle

"Turn the wheel."

"The driver gripped the steering wheel tightly as he navigated the treacherous mountain pass."

(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."

extremely surprising, particularly in a good way

"The show was amazing."

"Her amazing performance captivated the audience and earned a standing ovation."

the sport or activity of riding a surfboard to move on waves

"Surfing is fun."

"Surfing requires patience because you might wait for thirty minutes just to catch one wave that lasts only a few exciting seconds."

used to indicate movement into one side and out of the opposite side of something

"The train passed through the tunnel."

"We walked through the forest and saw many birds and small animals along the way."

a game that involves two or more players, hitting a rubber ball against the walls of a closed court by a racket

"They played squash."

"They played squash after work to stay fit and clear their minds."

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 standard SI unit of time, equal to one-sixtieth of a minute

"Wait one second."

"The runner finished the race in a matter of seconds."