Unit 11 · New Headway Beginner Vocabulary List

someone who verbally changes the words of a language into another

"The interpreter spoke clearly."

"The interpreter translated the president's speech into sign language so that deaf viewers watching on television could understand the message."

a person whose job is repairing and maintaining motor vehicles and machinery

"The mechanic fixed the car's engine."

"The mechanic diagnosed the strange engine noise as a failing alternator and replaced it within an hour."

a person who is good at sports and physical exercise, and often competes in sports competitions

"The athlete trained hard for the Olympics."

"Becoming a professional athlete requires sacrificing many normal activities because training must always be the highest priority in your life."

to give someone what they need

"Can you help me please?"

"Can you help me carry these heavy boxes upstairs because I cannot lift them alone."

to reach a location, particularly as an end to a journey

"Passengers arrive at the airport early."

"The train is expected to arrive at the station at exactly nine o'clock so please do not be late for your important appointment."

a musical instrument, usually with six strings, that we play by pulling the strings with our fingers or with a plectrum

"He plays the guitar well."

"She bought a new guitar last week."

a musical instrument that we play by holding it under our chin and moving a bow across its strings

"The violin was very expensive."

"She plays the violin in the school orchestra."

a portable device that combines the functions of a cell phone and a computer, such as browsing the Internet, using apps, making calls, etc.

"A smartphone is an essential tool for modern life."

"The modern smartphone has more computing power than the systems NASA used to guide the Apollo missions to the Moon and back."

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."

a unit of measuring length equal to 1.6 kilometers or 1760 yards

"The nearest town is thirty miles away."

"The marathon race is approximately twenty-six miles long."

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."

all things, events, etc.

"Everything is fine."

"Everything outlined in the initial proposal was subject to revision following the stakeholder review."

used to mention a thing that is not known or named

"I need something to eat."

"Something in the financial report triggered an internal audit by the compliance department."

at a pace that is not fast

"He spoke slowly."

"The old man walked slowly across the street using his cane for support and balance."

in a way that shows ease and skill in expressing thoughts clearly and smoothly

"He speaks English fluently."

"The young girl speaks English fluently even though she only started learning the language two years ago."

a small structure or booth where tickets for various events or attractions are sold in person

"Buy tickets at booth."

"The ticket booth at the cinema is cash only and does not accept credit or debit cards."

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."

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 whose job is to operate an aircraft

"The pilot landed safely."

"The pilot announced that we would experience some turbulence due to a sudden change in weather conditions ahead."

able to think quickly and find solutions to problems

"She is a clever girl."

"The clever student devised an innovative strategy to solve the complex mathematical equation efficiently."

protected from any danger

"The neighborhood is safe."

"The safe neighborhood had very little crime and families felt comfortable letting their children play outside until dark without worrying about their safety."

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."

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

"This song is popular."

"The popular restaurant was always crowded and reservations had to be made at least two weeks in advance to guarantee a table for dinner."

capable of destroying or causing harm to a person or thing

"The snake is dangerous."

"The dangerous intersection had seen many accidents over the years so the city finally installed a traffic light and speed bumps to slow down cars."

extremely bad or unpleasant

"The movie was terrible."

"The terrible storm destroyed their roof and they had to stay with relatives while their house was being repaired by workers."

covered with or full of water or another liquid

"The grass is wet."

"The wet towel was left on the bathroom floor and it started to smell musty so she hung it up to dry in the sun."

magnificent in size and appearance

"The party was grand."

"The grand staircase led to the ballroom where the guests danced until the early hours of the morning."

unable to be located or recovered and is no longer in its expected place

"My keys are lost."

"The valuable artifact was lost during the chaotic evacuation and has never been recovered."

to cause injury or physical pain to yourself or someone else

"Don't hurt yourself."

"Be careful when you are climbing the ladder, you don't want to hurt yourself and break a bone."

to move a thing from a lower position or level to a higher one

"He can lift heavy weights easily."

"He injured his back while trying to lift a heavy box without using proper lifting techniques."

to secure something with a lock or seal

"He locks the door when leaving home."

"Do not forget to lock all doors and windows before going to bed at night."

to fail to catch a bus, airplane, etc.

"I will miss the bus."

"If we don't leave now, we will unfortunately miss the last train of the evening."

to reach for something and hold it

"Please take this book."

"He reached out to take the offered hand and gratefully accepted the assistance."

to fix something that is damaged or broken so it can work or be used again

"He will mend the toy."

"After the accident, the skilled mechanic was able to mend the damaged car, making it roadworthy again."

to cause a machine, device, or system to stop working or flowing, usually by pressing a button or turning a switch

"Turn off the lights before leaving."

"Do not forget to turn off the stove after you finish cooking your dinner tonight."

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 move or travel through the air

"Birds fly in the sky."

"The eagles gracefully fly high above the mountain peaks, soaring on the wind currents."

to explore content or information on the internet or in other media without a specific goal

"He surfs the internet every evening."

"He spends too much time surfing the internet instead of doing his homework and studying for his important exams at school."

to have a person, letter, or package physically delivered from one location to another, specifically by mail

"Send the letter by mail."

"I will send you the photos from our vacation as soon as I download them from my camera."

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."

the basic unit of measuring length that is equal to 100 centimeters

"The rope is one meter."

"The athlete ran the race in under ten seconds, covering a distance of one hundred meters with impressive speed."

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."

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."

a piece of printed paper that shows the amount of money a person has to pay for goods or services received

"I got the bill."

"Please review the itemized bill carefully to ensure all charges for the services rendered are accurate."

a small, round object, usually made of plastic or metal, sewn onto a piece of clothing and used for fastening two parts together

"The button is missing."

"She sewed a button onto the coat."

in or to all parts of the world

"The product is sold worldwide."

"The product is sold worldwide and has become very popular in many countries across all continents."