Unit 12 · New Headway Beginner Vocabulary List

a dessert with a pastry crust filled with spiced apples, often served warm with ice cream or whipped cream

"Apple pie has apples."

"The apple pie was filled with sliced cinnamon apples and had a lattice top crust."

a hot drink that is made by soaking different fruits, leaves, flowers, etc. in hot water

"Herbal tea is calming."

"He drank a cup of chamomile herbal tea before bed because it helped him relax and fall asleep more easily."

bread that is spread with a mixture of butter and minced or crushed garlic, then toasted or baked until crispy and golden brown

"Garlic bread has butter garlic."

"Garlic bread was sliced baguette spread with garlic butter and broiled until golden."

thin slices of salted or smoked pork, often fried and eaten in meals

"I ate bacon."

"The bacon was crispy and made the breakfast feel more filling."

a round vegetable that grows beneath the ground, has light brown skin, and is used cooked or fried

"The potato is still hot."

"She peeled the potatoes and cut them into small cubes before boiling them in salted water until they were soft enough to mash with butter and cream."

a liquid with no smell, taste, or color, that falls from the sky as rain, and is used for washing, cooking, drinking, etc.

"The water is very cold."

"The hiker drank the last of his water and knew he had to find a stream soon because he still had five more miles to walk before reaching the campsite."

a soft, yellow food made from cream that we spread on bread or use in cooking

"Spread butter on the warm toast."

"She spread a thin layer of butter on her warm toast and watched it melt into the bread."

a type of sausage that is large, spicy, and is served cold in thin slices, originated in Italy

"Salami is fermented and air-dried."

"Salami is a large, spicy Italian sausage served cold in thin slices."

a variety of dishes originating from South Asia, typically made with meat, vegetables, etc., cooked in a hot sauce and then served with rice

"The curry is spicy."

"She cooked curry with rice and vegetables."

liquid food we make by cooking things like meat, fish, or vegetables in water

"The soup is hot."

"She served vegetable soup for lunch."

the flesh of animals and birds that we can eat as food

"The meat is cooked well."

"We ate meat with rice and vegetables for dinner."

a hot or cold beverage made from cocoa powder, milk or water, and sweetener, such as sugar

"Cocoa is warm."

"She drank cocoa before bed because it felt comforting and sweet."

a small and short grain that is white or brown and usually grown and eaten a lot in Asia

"The rice is ready."

"We ate rice with curry and vegetables."

a type of plant that grows in or near the sea

"Seaweed is commonly used in Asian cuisine"

"The beach was covered in dried seaweed that smelled unpleasant in the hot sun."

water which is carbonated or fizzy

"Sparkling water has carbonation."

"I prefer a glass of chilled sparkling water with a slice of lime."

a list of the different food available for a meal in a restaurant

"The menu looks expensive."

"We studied the menu before ordering dinner."

‌sweet food eaten after the main dish

"We had cake for dessert."

"For dessert we had chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream and fresh strawberries on top."

a small dish which is served separately from the main course

"She orders a side order of steamed broccoli."

"A side order was a small dish served alongside the main course."

a shop that sells books and usually stationery

"The bookshop has a cat that lives in the store."

"The bookshop has a cat that lives in the store and customers love to pet it while browsing."

a person, organization, company, etc. that pays to get things from businesses or stores

"The customer was waiting at the counter."

"The customer requested a full refund after discovering that the electronic device had a serious manufacturing defect."

used by or belonging to only a particular individual, group, institution, etc.

"This is a private conversation."

"This is a private conversation so please give us some space and privacy."

to not be able to remember something or someone from the past

"She forgets her password very often."

"Do not forget to lock the front door before you leave for work because there have been several burglaries in the neighborhood recently."

the period of time happening now, not before or after

"Focus on the present instead of regrets"

"He decided to live in the present instead of worrying about the future or regretting the past mistakes."

a line in which people or vehicles wait for a particular purpose

"The queue for the tickets stretches around the block."

"The queue for the tickets stretches around the block and fans have been waiting since early morning."

the types of food or drink that people or animals usually consume

"What is your diet?"

"A balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables is essential for maintaining good health."

a cold paste made from ground meat, fish, or vegetables, often spiced and served as an appetizer

"Serve the pate cold."

"The smooth chicken liver pate, served with crusty bread, was an elegant appetizer."

a thick, sweet substance we make by boiling fruit with sugar and often eat on bread

"The jam tastes sweet."

"She spread strawberry jam on her toast and ate it slowly while reading the morning newspaper and enjoying the quiet before her children woke up for school."

a type of food made from flour, water and usually yeast mixed together and baked

"I need to buy some bread from the bakery."

"The bakery sells fresh sourdough bread every morning at eight o'clock and people line up early."

to cook something at a low temperature in liquid in a closed container

"Stew the meat for several hours."

"You can stew the beef for several hours with carrots and potatoes to make a warm and hearty winter meal."

a type of meat cut from a pig's thigh, usually smoked or salted

"Smoked ham is delicious."

"He carved thin slices of ham from the bone placing them on fresh bread with mustard and pickles to make a delicious sandwich for lunch."

a hollow fruit, typically red, green, or yellow, eaten as a vegetable either raw or cooked with other food

"I like red pepper."

"The vibrant red pepper added a sweet crunch to the summer salad."

(of a drink) not having bubbles in it

"I prefer still water."

"I prefer still water over sparkling because the bubbles make me feel bloated and uncomfortable."

the meat of fish from the salmon family, known for its pink-orange color and rich flavor

"I ate salmon for dinner."

"Grilled salmon with lemon and dill is a healthy and delicious meal option."

a large round vegetable with thick white, green or purple leaves, eaten raw or cooked

"Cabbage is used in coleslaw and soups."

"Cabbage can be fermented to make sauerkraut or kimchi two foods that are rich in probiotics which support digestive health and immunity."

a small cut of a larger portion such as a piece of cake, pizza, etc.

"She ate a slice."

"She cut a generous slice of warm bread from the loaf and spread butter on it enjoying the simple pleasure of fresh baking."

a small dish served before the main course

"The soup is served as a starter."

"The starter was a small appetizer served before the main course."

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."

to ask for something, especially food, drinks, services, etc. in a restaurant, bar, or shop

"I order pizza."

"Could you please order a taxi for us to arrive at the airport by noon?"

kept or set apart for a specific purpose or person, typically booked or set aside in advance

"The seat was reserved."

"This particular table has been reserved for the VIP guests arriving shortly."

a glass or plastic container that has a narrow neck and is used for storing drinks or other liquids

"There is water in the bottle."

"The message in the bottle had floated across the ocean for years before a young girl finally found it washed up on the sandy beach near her home."

a small container or bottle used for carrying water or other liquids, typically used by hikers, campers, or soldiers

"Carry water in the canteen."

"The seasoned hiker always carried a durable canteen filled with water to stay hydrated during long treks."

an opening like a door, gate, or passage that we can use to enter a building, room, etc.

"The entrance is over there."

"We waited at the main entrance of the museum until it opened at nine o'clock this morning."

a door, path, etc. through which one can enter a building or place

"This is the main entry."

"The ornate archway served as the grand entry to the historic castle grounds."

a way that enables someone to get out of a room, building, or a vehicle of large capacity

"Please use the emergency exit."

"When the fire alarm rang, everyone quickly moved toward the nearest exit to leave the building safely."

no more or no other than what is stated

"It is just one."

"He wanted just a small piece of cake, not the entire dessert."

used to show uncertainty or hesitation

"Maybe we can go."

"Maybe we can go to the cinema tomorrow if you are free and there are good movies playing."

to use your hands to move something or someone toward yourself or in the direction that your hands are moving

"Pull the door to close it."

"You need to pull the handle toward you rather than pushing it away to open the heavy door."

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."

to not leave until a person or thing is ready or present or something happens

"People wait for the bus patiently."

"The impatient customers had to wait nearly an hour for their food because the restaurant was extremely busy and understaffed that evening."

the act of selling something

"This is a sale."

"The store is having a massive sale on all winter clothing items this weekend."

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."