Unit 11 - Part 2 · Interchange Pre Intermediate Vocabulary List

a place where important cultural, artistic, historical, or scientific objects are kept and shown to the public

"The museum has ancient statues."

"We spent the afternoon in the museum."

the study of the origins and developments of the human race and its societies and cultures

"She is studying anthropology to learn about old cultures and ancient people."

"Anthropology is the holistic study of human societies and cultures across time"

a piece of land surrounded by water

"The island has many trees."

"We took a small boat to the island and spent a wonderful day exploring its hidden beaches."

the season of growth

"The garden is beautiful in springtime."

"The garden is beautiful in springtime and the tulips and daffodils bloom in brilliant colors."

someone who enters a place, such as a building, city, or website, for a particular purpose

"A visitor arrived today."

"The visitor was given a map and information about the local attractions."

a person whose job is designing buildings and typically supervising their construction

"The architect designed a modern glass building."

"The architect designed the building with large windows to maximize natural light and reduce energy costs."

elaborate or sophisticated in style, often designed to impress

"She wore a fancy dress."

"She wore a fancy dress to the party and everyone complimented her on how elegant and beautiful she looked that evening."

helping our body or mind rest

"The music is relaxing."

"The relaxing music and soft candlelight made the spa feel peaceful and she fell asleep during her massage because she was so comfortable and calm."

an area of sand or small stones next to a sea or a lake

"We walked on the beach."

"Every summer, our family loves to spend the entire day at the beach building sandcastles."

very great and pleasant

"We had a wonderful time."

"The wonderful surprise party made her cry happy tears because all of her friends and family had gathered to celebrate her fortieth birthday together."

a vast area of land that is covered with trees and shrubs

"The forest has many tall trees."

"They got lost in the dense forest and had to wait until morning to find their way out."

a tropical tree or shrub bearing fruit that germinates while still on the tree and having numerous prop roots that eventually form an impenetrable mass and are important in land building

"The mangrove grows here."

"The dense mangrove forests play a crucial role in protecting coastlines from erosion and storm surges."

a narrow boat that is light and has pointed ends, which can be moved using paddles

"Paddle wooden canoe."

"They paddled the canoe down the calm river enjoying the peaceful sound of birds singing."

‌a large sea fish with a pointed fin on its back and very sharp teeth

"The shark swims quickly."

"People were afraid of the shark when it came close."

having a strong taste that gives your mouth a pleasant burning feeling

"I like spicy food."

"I like spicy food and put hot sauce on almost everything I eat for breakfast lunch and dinner."

not able to occur, exist, or be done

"That is impossible."

"The impossible task of climbing the mountain without proper equipment seemed doomed to fail but the experienced climbers knew exactly what they were doing."

in a certain way

"She will definitely win."

"I will definitely call you later tonight after I finish my homework and eat dinner with my family."

extremely surprising, particularly in a good way

"The show was amazing."

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

having great importance or effect in history

"This is a historic building."

"The discovery of penicillin was a historic event that revolutionized medicine worldwide."

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 be able to do somehing, make something, etc.

"She can help you with the work."

"You can achieve anything you want in life if you are willing to work hard and never give up on your dreams."

used to say what is suitable, right, etc., particularly when one is disapproving of something

"You should study more for exams."

"You should always wear a helmet when riding a bicycle to protect your head in case you fall or get into an accident."

different or better than what is normal

"This is a special day."

"The restaurant offered a special menu for Valentine's Day with unique dishes."

used to show that something is the case and nothing more

"You can simply turn off the lights."

"You can simply turn off the lights when you leave the room to save electricity and reduce your energy bill."

a building where Christians go to worship and practice their religion

"They go to church every Sunday."

"The old stone church at the end of the street has stood there for over two hundred years."

used to express a possibility

"He might go to the party later."

"The weather forecast says it might rain later this afternoon so you should bring an umbrella just in case you need it."

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."

a flat, typically round dish that we eat from or serve food on

"Use a clean plate."

"She carefully arranged the appetizers on a decorative serving plate before presenting them to the guests."

to possess or use something with someone else at the same time

"Share your toys with friends."

"The children learned to share their toys with each other during playtime at school."

to be the first person who finds something or someplace that others did not know about

"They discover a new star."

"Archaeologists hope to discover ancient artifacts buried deep within the ruins."

all the qualities that shape a person's character and make them different from others

"She has a warm and outgoing personality."

"A psychometric test aims to objectively measure various facets of an individual's unique personality."

(of a person) very energetic and outgoing

"She is very lively."

"The lively market was full of vendors selling fresh fruits vegetables and handmade crafts while musicians played cheerful tunes in the background."

being the one that is different, extra, or not included

"Do you have other sizes?"

"The other car parked too close to hers and she could not open her driver side door without hitting the door of the adjacent vehicle."

with little or no noise

"The library is quiet."

"The quiet library was the perfect place for her to study for the difficult medical school entrance exam."

containing or composed of sand

"The beach is sandy."

"The sandy beach stretched for miles and the warm soft sand felt wonderful between her toes as she walked along the shore."

of a particular age

"He is an old man."

"My old car finally broke down after twenty years of service."

a journey for pleasure, during which we visit several different places

"The band is on a world tour this year."

"The guided tour of the museum took approximately two hours and covered the most important works of art in the collection."

to move on sea waves by standing or lying on a special board

"They surf the waves."

"Experienced surfers skillfully navigate the challenging breaks, choosing the perfect moment to surf."

to test something new or different to see how good or effective it is

"Let's try out."

"Before buying the expensive equipment, the company decided to try out a sample unit to assess its performance."

a way or track that is built or made by people walking over the same ground

"The path is narrow."

"The narrow dirt path through the forest led us to a beautiful waterfall hidden among the tall green trees."

relating to a particular nation or country, including its people, culture, government, and interests

"The holiday is national."

"The national anthem is played before every sporting event and fans are expected to stand and place their hands over their hearts."