Unit 13 - Part 2 · Interchange Pre Intermediate Vocabulary List

a drink made with water, sugar, and lemon juice

"The lemonade is sour."

"We drank lemonade in the garden on a hot afternoon."

a meal we eat in the middle of the day

"We had lunch at noon."

"I packed a sandwich for lunch today."

a type of hamburger topped with melted cheese, typically served on a bun

"The cheeseburger was tasty."

"She ordered a cheeseburger with fries for lunch and finished every bite because the food was delicious."

water which is carbonated or fizzy

"Sparkling water has carbonation."

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

a large vehicle equipped with a kitchen that sells freshly prepared meals, snacks, or beverages in different locations

"The food truck parks downtown at lunchtime."

"The food truck parks downtown at lunchtime and serves gourmet tacos to office workers on the go."

‌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."

to make a person or thing better

"Practice will improve your skills."

"Regular practice is the best way to improve your language skills and become more fluent over time."

to want something to happen or be true

"We hope for good weather tomorrow."

"I hope that the weather will be sunny and warm this weekend so we can finally have our long delayed picnic in the park."

words or expressions that are very informal and more common in spoken form, used especially by a particular group of people, such as criminals, children, etc.

"Slang changes fast."

"Using too much slang in a job interview might make you appear unprofessional and unprepared."

money that a person earns, daily or weekly, in exchange for their work

"The wage is low."

"The wage increased after the new contract."

a large place where planes take off and land, with buildings and facilities for passengers to wait for their flights

"We arrived at the airport two hours early."

"We arrived at the airport three hours before our flight to have enough time to check our bags and go through security."

someone whose job involves driving a taxi and taking people to different places

"The taxi driver knows a shortcut through the side streets."

"The taxi driver knows a shortcut through the side streets and gets us to the airport on time."

someone whose job is to cut people's hair or arrange it

"The hairstylist cut her hair."

"The hairstylist recommended a deep conditioning treatment because years of using heat tools had made her client's hair extremely dry and brittle."

a person who is employed by a hotel to carry the guests' baggage to their rooms

"The bellhop carried our suitcases."

"The friendly hotel bellhop helped us carry the heavy luggage to our room quickly."

a case with a handle, used for carrying clothes, etc. when we are traveling

"I packed a single suitcase for the weekend."

"She packed all of her clothes neatly into the large blue suitcase for her week-long vacation to the beach."

in addition to something else

"He sings as well."

"She plays the piano and she sings as well so she is very talented musically."

on a very infrequent basis

"She rarely watches television."

"She rarely watches television because she prefers reading books and listening to music instead."

used to introduce a statement that provides additional information or emphasizes the truth or reality of a situation

"In fact I have never been there."

"In fact I have never been there before so I do not know what to expect."

not clear or easily understood

"The map is confusing."

"The confusing map had no labels and we got lost several times while driving around the city."

before the present or specified time

"I have already eaten breakfast."

"I have already finished my homework so now I can watch television or play video games."

the total number or quantity of something

"A huge amount of work remains to be done."

"The total amount of money raised for the charity exceeded the goal set by the organizers."

commonly practiced or accepted as a usual way of doing things

"It is customary to tip."

"It is customary in many cultures to remove your shoes before entering someone home because shoes can track dirt."

used to show likelihood or possibility without absolute certainty

"She will probably be late."

"She will probably be late for the meeting because there is a lot of traffic on the highway this morning."

anything that is given as a reward to someone who has done very good work or to the winner of a contest, game of chance, etc.

"She won a prize."

"The prize was announced at the end of the competition."

having a willingness to freely give or share something with others, without expecting anything in return

"She is generous."

"The generous millionaire donated most of his fortune to build schools and libraries in poor communities around the world."

a place where students can learn how to become nurses

"She graduated from nursing school."

"She graduated from nursing school and now works in the intensive care unit at the hospital."

the money that is paid to a professional or an organization for their services

"The membership fee is fifty dollars."

"The university charges a high tuition fee each semester plus additional fees for laboratory courses."

a woman who brings people food and drinks in restaurants, cafes, etc.

"The waitress took our order."

"The waitress was very kind and brought extra water."

a plant or part of a plant that is eaten as food

"Fresh veggie salad eaten."

"We ate a fresh veggie salad for lunch yesterday afternoon with great appetite."

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 reconsider something, especially in order to make a decision about it or make modifications to it

"We must review this."

"The committee will review the proposal before making any final decisions regarding its implementation."

in a manner that conveys the minimum amount or number needed

"We need at least ten."

"You must complete at least three assignments before the end of the semester."

to suggest to someone that something is good, convenient, etc.

"Doctors recommend eight hours of sleep."

"I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who enjoys authentic Italian cuisine made with fresh local ingredients."

to test something by doing or using it to find out if it is suitable, useful, good, etc.

"I will try the food."

"Before ordering a large portion, he decided to try a small sample of the spicy curry."

(of food) having a firm, dry texture that makes a sharp, crunching sound when broken or bitten

"The chicken is crispy."

"The chicken is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside perfectly cooked and delicious."

(of a person or their manner) kind and nice toward other people

"The neighbor is friendly."

"The friendly cashier always remembered her regular customers' names and asked about their families and weekend plans."

the act of attending to the needs of others in a professional setting, such as serving food, clearing tables, or assisting guests

"The service was good."

"The hotel is renowned for its impeccable service and attention to detail."

to give a small amount of money to a waiter, driver, etc. to thank them for their services

"Customers tip the waiter for service."

"It is customary to tip the waiter about fifteen percent of the total bill for good service at a restaurant in this country."

to give someone what is needed or necessary

"She provides food for the guests."

"The hotel will provide free breakfast and Wi Fi for all its guests."

to make changes to or modify something, making it slightly different

"The menu will vary each day."

"The restaurant's daily specials vary depending on which fresh ingredients are available at the local market each morning."

to have faith in someone or something

"You can rely on me."

"You can always rely on your best friend to give you honest advice when you need it."

to put something such as an ingredient, additional element, etc. together with something else

"Add salt to the soup."

"The chef decided to add a pinch of saffron to enhance the rice's color and flavor."

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."

the general beliefs, customs, and lifestyles of a specific society

"Japanese culture is very interesting."

"Learning about a new culture can broaden your perspective and help you understand different ways of life."

in a way that follows or obeys a particular particular plan, system, or set of rules

"Follow according to rules."

"We must proceed according to the established guidelines to ensure fairness and consistency."

a place or thing from which something originates or begins

"Water is the source of life."

"Scientists are investigating the original source of the mysterious disease outbreak."

calculated by adding a set of numbers together and dividing this amount by the total number of amounts in that set

"This is the average."

"The average score on the exam was quite high, indicating good preparation."