Unit 11 · New Headway Pre Intermediate Vocabulary List

by chance and without planning in advance

"I accidentally spilled my coffee."

"I accidentally spilled coffee on my shirt this morning and had to change before going to work."

continuing for an indefinite period without end

"His love is everlasting."

"The everlasting love between the couple survived fifty years of marriage and they still held hands every day."

not permitted to be done

"Smoking is forbidden here."

"Smoking is forbidden in this building and anyone caught breaking the rule will be fined."

not commonly happening or done

"The bird is unusual."

"It is unusual for it to snow in this region during spring so everyone was surprised when the white flakes started falling."

the formal and legal relationship between two people who are married

"Their marriage was happy."

"Marriage is a legal and social contract that involves both emotional commitment and practical responsibilities such as sharing finances and household duties."

to legally become someone's wife or husband

"They are going to get married in June."

"My best friend is going to get married next summer and I will be her bridesmaid."

having a wife or husband

"He is married."

"The married couple celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a romantic dinner at the same restaurant where they had their first date."

a holiday taken by newlyweds immediately after their wedding

"The honeymoon was relaxing."

"They went on a honeymoon after the wedding."

no longer married to someone due to legally ending the marriage

"My parents are divorced."

"My parents are divorced and they live in separate houses in different cities."

referring to an individual whose spouse has died and who has not remarried

"My grandmother is widowed."

"My grandmother is widowed and has been alone since my grandfather died five years ago."

to marry again after the death of a previous spouse or after a divorce

"He decided to remarry last year."

"The widow decided to remarry a few years after her first husband passed away from a long illness."

(of a woman or a female animal) carrying a baby inside one's body

"My sister is pregnant."

"My sister is pregnant and the baby is due to arrive in the spring next year."

the event or process of a baby being born

"The birth was healthy."

"They celebrated the birth of their daughter with great joy."

brought to this world through birth

"He was born in 1990."

"He was born in a small town but moved to the city when he was eighteen years old."

the fact or act of dying

"Death is part of life."

"The death of the bird made her sad."

a religious ceremony in which people bury or cremate a dead person

"The funeral was sad."

"Many friends and family members attended the funeral to pay their respects and offer comfort to the grieving family."

the date on which a special event happened in a previous year

"Their anniversary is today."

"They celebrated their anniversary with dinner and flowers."

continuing to exist, breathe, and function

"The fish is still alive."

"The alive and active puppy ran around the yard chasing butterflies and barking at squirrels while its owner watched from the porch swing."

having the appearance or qualities that closely resemble or imitate real life

"The doll is lifelike."

"The lifelike statue of the president looked so real that visitors expected it to start speaking at any moment."

continuing indefinitely without stopping or reaching a conclusion

"The work is never-ending."

"The never ending line of cars stretched for miles on the highway because of the accident that had blocked all three lanes."

someone with whom one works

"I had lunch with my colleague."

"My work colleague helped me finish the important project before the deadline."

to give something to a person and receive something else in return

"Let us swap seats for a better view."

"The two friends decided to swap their lunch boxes because each preferred what the other had brought to school."

to fix something that is damaged, broken, or not working properly

"He can repair the broken chair."

"The mechanic said he can repair my car by Friday if I bring it in tomorrow morning."

concerned with or based on something that is practical and achievable in reality

"The goal is realistic."

"You need to set realistic goals for yourself because aiming too high can lead to disappointment and frustration when you fail to achieve the impossible."

a description of events and people either real or imaginary

"Tell me a story."

"The novel tells the gripping story of a young adventurer's perilous journey through uncharted lands."

to give something to someone and receive something else from them

"Let's exchange gifts."

"Customers can exchange defective merchandise for a new item at the store."

to be pregnant and awaiting the birth of a child

"She will expect a baby soon."

"The expectant mother was eagerly awaiting the arrival of her first child."

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."

having formally agreed to marry someone

"She is engaged."

"The engaged couple picked a date for their wedding next summer."

to end a romantic relationship or marriage

"The band decided to split up."

"The couple announced their decision to split up amicably after many years of being together."

not in a relationship or marriage

"She is single."

"She is single and not looking for a relationship right now because she wants to focus on her career and personal growth."

to give birth to a baby

"My sister will have a baby."

"After a long and difficult labor, the mother was finally able to have her healthy child."

a very young child

"The baby sleeps peacefully in her crib."

"The baby sleeps peacefully in her crib and her mother checks on her every few hours."

to discover how heavy someone or something is

"Weigh the package."

"The veterinarian will weigh the animal to determine the correct dosage of medication required for treatment."

expected or required to happen or arrive at a certain time

"The train is due soon."

"The final report is due by the end of the week."

to no longer be alive

"Her grandfather died last year."

"The old tree finally died after standing in the park for more than one hundred years."

not alive anymore

"The flower is dead."

"The dead battery in the car meant that she could not start the engine and she had to call a friend to give her a jump start."

to feel sad because we no longer can see someone or do something

"I will miss you very much."

"I miss my family terribly when I am away on business trips for several weeks at a time."

without any deliberate intent or planning

"We met by chance."

"They encountered each other in the bustling market entirely by chance, leading to an unexpected friendship."

happening infrequently or uncommon in occurrence

"The coin is rare."

"It is rare to see a wild wolf in this region because they were hunted almost to extinction many years ago."

existing at the start of a specific period or process

"The painting is original."

"The original painting hangs in the museum but visitors are only allowed to see copies of it for preservation purposes."

to let someone or something do a particular thing

"Parents allow children to play."

"The new law will allow citizens to vote by mail if they cannot physically reach the polling stations on election day."

to be able to pay the cost of something

"She cannot afford a new car now."

"We cannot afford to buy a new car right now because we are saving for a house."