Unit 10 - Part 2 · Interchange Pre Intermediate Vocabulary List

an exciting or unusual experience, often involving risk or physical activity

"The adventure was exciting."

"Their adventure through the Amazon rainforest turned dangerous when the guide got lost and they ran out of drinking water after two days."

the salt water that covers most of the earth’s surface and surrounds its continents and islands

"The sea was calm and perfect for sailing."

"The vast blue sea stretched out before them, dotted with small white sailboats."

the part of a vehicle that uses a particular fuel to make the vehicle move

"The engine is loud."

"The engine overheated because the cooling system failed causing the car to break down in the middle of the highway during rush hour."

an organization that helps those in need by giving them money, food, etc.

"Charity helps people in need."

"He donated a large sum of money to charity choosing to support organizations that provide clean drinking water to communities in developing countries."

attractive and good-looking

"The puppy is cute."

"The cute puppy wagged its tail and licked the child's face and the family decided to adopt him from the shelter."

used to express that a positive outcome or situation occurred by chance

"Luckily, it didn't rain."

"Luckily I found my keys under the sofa after searching the entire house for almost an hour."

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."

a sweet and refreshing beverage made with carbonated water and chocolate syrup or powder

"He ordered a chocolate soda."

"He ordered a chocolate soda and the fizzy drink was topped with whipped cream and a cherry."

a type of coffee that is served cold, often over ice, often mixed with milk, cream, or sugar to make it taste better

"Iced coffee is cold coffee."

"Iced coffee is brewed coffee served chilled often with milk and sweetener over ice cubes."

a large road vehicle used for carrying goods

"The truck is carrying boxes."

"A truck stopped in front of the store."

a sea creature with eight, long arms and a soft round body with no internal shell

"The octopus changed color."

"The octopus has three hearts and blue blood because its circulatory system uses copper based hemocyanin instead of iron based hemoglobin for transporting oxygen."

a small, fast, and low car that has a powerful engine, usually seats two people, and often has a removable or foldable roof

"The sports car handles corners with precision."

"The sports car handles corners with precision and has a powerful engine."

a vehicle with two wheels, powered by an engine

"He rides a motorcycle to work."

"The motorcycle is fast and loud."

each of the twelve named divisions of the year, like January, February, etc.

"Next month is July."

"The project is scheduled to be completed within the next month."

unlike anything else and distinguished by individuality

"Your fingerprint is unique."

"The unique design of the building made it stand out from the others and tourists came from far away to see it."

the skill and knowledge we gain from doing, feeling, or seeing things

"Experience matters in this job."

"Working abroad was a valuable experience that taught her how to adapt to different cultures and communicate effectively despite language barriers."

(of two or more things) having qualities in common that are not exactly the same

"The two shirts are similar."

"The two dresses were similar in color and style but one was much more expensive because it was made by a famous designer."

any fungus with a short stem and a round top that we can eat

"The mushroom grew near the tree."

"He learned to identify edible mushrooms carefully because some poisonous varieties looked very similar."

to a very great amount or degree

"The weather is extremely cold today."

"The weather is extremely cold today so make sure to wear a warm coat and gloves before going outside."

to give someone money in exchange for goods or services

"Please pay the bill now."

"You must pay your rent on time or the landlord will charge you a late fee."

someone who is known by a lot of people, especially in entertainment business

"The celebrity greeted the fans."

"Many people were waiting for the celebrity outside the hotel."

a book that lists the most remarkable achievements and facts in the world, such as the biggest, smallest, fastest, and strongest records every year

"The record is in the Guinness Book."

"The record is in the Guinness Book and the athlete's name will be published in the next edition."

to make or design something that did not exist before

"Edison invented the light bulb."

"Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone in 1876 which revolutionized global communication forever."

to experience something in our mind while we are asleep

"I dream of flying."

"Last night, I had a vivid dream about flying over a vast, sparkling ocean under a sky full of stars."

to go across or to the other side of something

"Let's cross the river."

"You must look both ways carefully before you cross the busy street to avoid getting hit by a car."

belonging or relating to Ireland, its people, culture, and language

"That is irish."

"The haunting melodies of the traditional irish folk music filled the pub, creating a warm and convivial atmosphere."

to physically connect or fasten something to another thing

"Attach the label here."

"Please attach the necessary documents to the email before sending it out."

something that is voluntarily given to someone or an organization to help them, such as money, food, etc.

"Generous donation helped."

"She made a donation to the charity."

to use your hands, arms, body, etc. in order to make something or someone move forward or away from you

"Push the door to open it."

"You need to push the door instead of pulling it because the sign clearly says push to open."

used for expressing that one hopes something will happen

"Hopefully we will win."

"Hopefully we will arrive on time if there is no traffic on the highway this evening."

a person who is in charge of a large organization or has an important position there

"My boss is very strict."

"My boss expects everyone to arrive on time but she frequently comes late without offering any explanation to us."

as a replacement or equal in value, amount, etc.

"Stay home instead of going out."

"Stay home instead of going out because the weather is bad and there is a storm coming."

pieces of clothing worn by actors or performers for a role, or worn by someone to look like another person or thing

"Her costume was colorful."

"She designed her Halloween costume herself using old curtains and recycled materials creating a unique outfit that won first prize at the party."

the special set of clothes that all members of an organization or a group wear at work, or children wear at a particular school

"The uniform looks neat."

"Students must wear a uniform at this school."

used to express a period from a specific past time up to now or another specified point

"Since you are here help me."

"Since you are here we can start the meeting a few minutes early."

to make something end

"Finish your homework before dinner."

"I need to finish my homework before I can go out to play with my friends."

to a degree or extent that is sufficient or necessary

"She is old enough to drive."

"She is old enough to drive a car but she has not passed her driving test yet."

to use energy, effort, etc., particularly until no more remains

"They spend energy."

"The team will spend all their energy trying to win the championship."

something that explains an action or event

"There is a reason."

"The main reason she decided to resign was the lack of opportunities for professional growth rather than dissatisfaction with her salary or colleagues."

a city's railway system that is below the ground, usually in big cities

"The underground train arrives every five minutes."

"The underground train arrives every five minutes and is the fastest way to travel across the city."

to require a particular amount of money

"This meal costs about ten dollars."

"The new smartphone costs nearly one thousand dollars which is more than many people can comfortably afford to spend."

a flat, shallow container for cooking food in or serving it from

"This dish is delicious."

"She washed every dish carefully after dinner ended."

to have a sudden or complete understanding of a fact or situation

"He finally realized his mistake."

"He did not realize how much his words had hurt her until he saw the tears streaming down her face."