Unit 11 - Part 3 · Interchange Beginner Vocabulary List

the things we wear to cover our body, such as pants, shirts, and jackets

"These clothes are clean."

"She bought new clothes before the trip because her old ones were worn out."

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

"The food smells delicious."

"We bought enough food for the whole family."

something that we give to someone because we like them, especially on a special occasion, or to say thank you

"The gift was wrapped beautifully."

"I bought this watch as a gift for my brother because he recently got promoted to a managerial position at work."

(usually plural) a small thing containing explosive powder that produces bright colors and a loud noise when it explodes or burns, mostly used at celebrations

"The firework explodes in a shower of gold sparks."

"The firework explodes in a shower of gold sparks and the crowd oohs and aahs at the display."

a flower or a lot of flowers, particularly on a bush or a fruit tree

"The blossom is pink."

"The cherry trees blossom in early spring attracting tourists from all over the world."

a fictional, small especially female creature that has magical powers, sometimes has the ability to grant wishes

"The fairy was kind."

"The fairy waved her magic wand and turned the pumpkin into a beautiful golden carriage that sparkled in the moonlight."

a way of behaving or of doing something that is widely accepted in a society or among a specific group of people

"It is a local custom."

"The annual harvest festival is a deeply ingrained custom that brings the entire community together each year."

having a lot of different and often bright colors

"The parrot is colorful."

"The colorful parrot sat on its perch and mimicked the sounds it heard including the phone ringing and the dog barking loudly."

the number 1 followed by 3 zeros

"One thousand people came."

"The charity managed to raise over one thousand dollars through its annual fundraising event held last Saturday afternoon."

to make someone feel mildly shocked

"She surprises her mother with a gift."

"The husband planned to surprise his wife on their anniversary by preparing a romantic candlelight dinner at home without any help from a chef."

a fine powder made by crushing wheat or other grains, used for making bread, cakes, pasta, etc.

"Use fine flour."

"All-purpose flour is a versatile wheat flour with a medium protein content"

an established way of thinking or doing something among a specific group of people

"This tradition is old."

"The family's long-standing tradition of gathering for a special meal on New Year's Eve is cherished by everyone."

a class or group of people or things that have common characteristics or share particular qualities

"What type is this?"

"This particular type of dog is known for its loyalty and intelligence."

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."

to add beautiful things to something in order to make it look more attractive

"Decorate the cake with icing."

"We plan to decorate the hall with colorful balloons and streamers for the retirement party next Friday evening."

to hand a thing to a person to look at, use, or keep

"Give me the book."

"My grandmother gave me a beautiful watch for my birthday and I wear it every day."

to have the ability to play a musical instrument well

"She can play piano."

"Having practiced diligently for years, she can now play the violin with exceptional skill and grace."

a public event where people or vehicles orderly move forward, particularly to celebrate a holiday or special day

"The parade was colourful and loud."

"Thousands gathered to witness the annual Thanksgiving parade, a vibrant spectacle of floats and marching bands."

‌an occasion when we pack food and take it to eat outdoors, typically in the countryside

"We had a picnic in the park."

"The picnic included sandwiches and fresh fruit."

to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time

"Watch the movie with subtitles."

"The children love to watch cartoons on Saturday mornings while eating a big bowl of sugary cereal."

a piece of land with a government of its own, official borders, laws, etc.

"Our country is beautiful."

"They traveled across the country by train."

very large in size

"The whale was huge."

"The huge truck could not fit inside the small garage so the driver had to park it on the street."

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."

a small meal that is usually eaten between the main meals or when there is not much time for cooking

"I had a snack."

"A healthy snack like an apple or a handful of nuts can give you energy between meals."

a sweet white or brown substance that is obtained from plants and used to make food and drinks sweet

"Too much sugar is unhealthy."

"She added sugar to her coffee."

of a particular age

"He is an old man."

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

to estimate or form a conclusion about something without sufficient information to verify its accuracy

"Guess the number in my mind."

"If you do not know the answer it is better to guess than to leave the question blank on the test."

a shop of any size or kind that sells goods

"The store opens at nine."

"The new department store downtown offers a wider variety of products compared to the smaller local shops."

feeling very happy, interested, and energetic

"The child is excited."

"The excited children could barely sleep on Christmas Eve because they were waiting for Santa to arrive."

a written or printed message that is sent to someone or an organization, company, etc.

"She wrote a letter to her friend."

"He received a letter from the bank with important information."

to come to a certain level or state, or a specific point in time

"We reach the town."

"After a long and arduous journey, the weary travelers finally reach their intended destination by nightfall."

a symbol or letters used in math, music, or other subjects to show an instruction, idea, etc.

"This sign means stop."

"In mathematics, the plus sign is a fundamental symbol used to indicate addition or a positive quantity."