Unit 14 - Part 3 · Interchange Pre Intermediate Vocabulary List

the rate or pace at which something or someone moves

"Drive at safe speed."

"The car reached high speed on the highway."

used to refer to a number of things or people, more than two but not many

"Several people called today."

"Several people have already volunteered to help with the clean up after the storm."

to have actual presence or reality, even if no one is thinking about it or noticing it

"Dinosaurs existed a very long time ago."

"Many people still wonder whether intelligent life could exist on other planets."

relating or belonging to the time before history was recorded

"The cave is prehistoric."

"The prehistoric cave paintings were created thousands of years ago and they show animals that no longer live in that region."

the natural light coming from the sun

"Sunlight warmed the room."

"The bright sunlight streamed through the window and woke him up early even though he had set his alarm for a later hour."

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."

to an excellent or highly pleasing degree

"The dinner tasted wonderfully."

"The dinner tasted wonderfully and everyone complimented the chef on the delicious meal he had prepared for them."

extremely small

"A tiny flower bloomed."

"She found a tiny, delicate flower blooming in the crack of the pavement."

to bite and crush food into smaller pieces with the teeth to make it easier to swallow

"Chew your food thoroughly before swallowing."

"You should chew your food thoroughly before swallowing to aid digestion and prevent choking hazards."

used to say that something depends on something else to happen or be true

"You will fail unless you study."

"You will not pass the exam unless you study hard every single day."

a plastic or metal container with a lid, used for putting garbage in and usually kept outside the house

"The trash can is full."

"She placed the banana peel in the kitchen trash can before it started to attract flies."

a pathway typically made of concrete or asphalt at the side of a street for people to walk on

"The sidewalk is wet."

"We walked on the sidewalk to avoid the traffic on the road."

to amuse someone so that they have an enjoyable time

"Magicians entertain the audience with tricks."

"The clown entertained the children at the birthday party with funny tricks and colorful balloons."

to make a person do something through reasoning or other methods

"She tried to persuade her friend."

"The salesman tried to persuade the customer to buy the more expensive model by highlighting its additional features."

to or at a great distance

"The station is far."

"The station is not far from here so you can easily walk there in less than ten minutes."

having a relatively great vertical extent

"The mountain is high."

"The high shelf in the kitchen is where my mother keeps all the special dishes that we rarely use."

having a great distance from the surface to the bottom

"The lake is deep."

"The deep ocean is dark and cold and pressure at the bottom is so intense that only special submarines can explore the strange creatures that live there."

to combine two or more distinct substances or elements to form a unified whole

"Mix the ingredients in a bowl."

"Mix the flour sugar and eggs together in a large bowl until the batter becomes smooth and free of lumps."

movement of a liquid in a continuous and steady manner

"The flow of water is fast."

"The steady flow of traffic through the city center caused significant delays during peak hours."

(of air) natural, unpolluted, and clean

"The air is fresh."

"After the rain, the air felt wonderfully fresh and invigorating."

not combined or mixed with anything else

"This is pure gold."

"The artist used pure gold leaf to add a touch of luxury and brilliance to the intricate painting."

a change in water, air, etc. that makes it harmful or dangerous

"Factory pollution harms the environment."

"Air pollution in major cities causes thousands of premature deaths each year according to reports from the World Health Organization and other international agencies."

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."

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."

the number of people who live in a particular city or country

"City population grows bigger yearly."

"The population of Tokyo is over thirteen million people making it one of the most densely populated cities on Earth."

(of rules and regulations) absolute and must be obeyed under any circumstances

"These rules are strict."

"The strict teacher did not allow any talking during the exam and everyone was silent."

instructions or guidelines that determine how a game or sport is played

"Follow the game rule."

"The first rule of the competition is that all work must be original because plagiarism results in immediate disqualification without any exceptions or appeals."

to act in a particular way

"Children behave well at school today."

"Parents expect their children to behave politely in public places by not shouting running around or disturbing other people who are nearby."

a soft and sweet thing that a person chews for fun, fresh breath, or relaxation

"I chew gum."

"She offered me a piece of sugar-free gum to freshen my breath after lunch."

to search and discover something or someone that we have lost or do not know the location of

"I cannot find my keys."

"I cannot find my keys anywhere so I think I might have left them at the office."

to let or make something fall to the ground

"Do not drop it."

"Be careful not to drop the fragile vase when you are moving it across the room."

to admire someone because of their achievements, qualities, etc.

"We must respect different cultures."

"It is important to respect other people's opinions even when you strongly disagree with their point of view."

(of a person) not having physical or mental problems

"Eating vegetables is healthy."

"Eating fresh fruits and vegetables every day is a healthy habit that can prevent many diseases and keep your body strong."

to give information about someone or something, especially in an official manner

"We will inform you about the decision."

"Please inform the receptionist when you arrive so she can notify the manager of your presence."