Unit 2 · New Headway Pre Intermediate Vocabulary List

a game that needs a lot of thinking in order to be finished or done

"The puzzle is difficult."

"The jigsaw puzzle had one thousand pieces and took the family an entire rainy weekend to complete showing a beautiful landscape of a mountain lake."

a place with special equipment that people go to exercise or play sports

"He goes to gym three times weekly."

"He joined the gym near his office so he could work out during his lunch break instead of wasting time sitting in traffic."

a period of time spent resting or sleeping in bed beyond one's usual waking time, often done for the purpose of getting additional rest or relaxation

"She enjoys a lie-in on Saturday morning."

"She enjoys a lie in on Saturday morning and does not get out of bed until ten o'clock."

to give our attention to the sound a person or thing is making

"Listen carefully to the instructions."

"It is important to listen carefully to what others are saying instead of just waiting for your turn to speak."

to use a device like a camera or cellphone to capture an image of something or someone

"Let's take a picture."

"Please take a picture of the beautiful sunset before it disappears completely."

a larger and more populated town

"The city is very crowded."

"The city installed new bike lanes on several main streets to encourage more people to cycle to work instead of driving their cars every morning."

to look for and buy different things from stores or websites

"Shop for clothes now."

"I plan to shop for groceries at the farmer's market this Saturday to get the freshest produce available."

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."

to make an attempt to achieve or do something

"I want to have a go at painting."

"I have never tried snowboarding before but I would like to have a go this winter."

to choose not to communicate or interact with other people

"He is shy and keeps to himself."

"My elderly neighbour is very shy and prefers to keep to herself most days."

having a strong belief in one's abilities or qualities

"She is confident."

"She is confident that she will pass the exam because she studied very hard."

to enjoy yourself and do things for fun, like children

"Children like to play."

"Young children often play with colorful building blocks, constructing imaginative towers and entire fantastical worlds."

a playful activity in which we use our imagination, play with toys, etc.

"The game was very close."

"They played a board game after dinner."

(dummy verb) to perform an action that is specified by a noun

"We do our best."

"She always tries to do her homework thoroughly before the class starts each morning."

to travel or move from one location to another

"Let's go to the cinema."

"I will go to the supermarket after work to buy some food for dinner tonight."

to hold or own something

"I have a book."

"She was fortunate to have inherited a substantial amount of wealth from her generous grandmother."

to come together as previously scheduled for social interaction or a prearranged purpose

"Let's meet later."

"They agreed to meet at the coffee shop to discuss the project details."

someone we like and trust

"My best friend and I play football every weekend."

"A friend is a person with whom one shares a bond of mutual affection and trust"

any liquid that we can drink

"I like a drink."

"During the hot summer afternoon, a cool refreshing drink is absolutely essential."

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 play that is performed in a theater, on TV, or radio

"We watched a drama play."

"The drama was so emotional that many people in the theater started crying before it ended."

an electronic device with a screen that receives television signals, on which we can watch programs

"We watched television last night."

"The family gathered around the television every evening to watch the news together and discuss current events before eating dinner."

to talk in a brief and friendly way to someone, usually about unimportant things

"We will chat later."

"It's nice to just chat with old friends and catch up on each other's lives over coffee."

an electronic device used to talk to a person who is at a different location

"Call me on the phone."

"I left my phone at home today, so I can't call anyone."

to leave the house and attend a specific social event to enjoy your time

"They will go out tonight."

"Do you want to go out for dinner tonight or would you prefer to stay home and order pizza instead?"

the food that we eat regularly during different times of day, such as breakfast, lunch, or dinner

"We ate a meal together."

"The family sat down together for a hot meal every evening and used that time to talk about their day and share what had happened at school and work."

an outdoor party during which food, such as meat, fish, etc. is cooked on a metal frame over an open fire

"We had a barbecue in the garden."

"We invited our neighbors over for a barbecue in the backyard and grilled hamburgers and hot dogs."

a series of sounds made by instruments or voices, arranged in a way that is pleasant to listen to

"She listens to music daily."

"The music at the festival was so lively that everyone started dancing and singing along together."

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

"Do the dishes now."

"What do you want to do this weekend because I am free on both Saturday and Sunday."

not a single thing

"There is nothing in the box."

"Nothing in the submitted documentation adequately addressed the financial risk assessment criteria."

to look at written or printed words or symbols and understand their meaning

"Read the instructions carefully first."

"You should read the instructions carefully before assembling the furniture to avoid making any mistakes."

a colorful thin book that has news, pictures, and stories about different things like fashion, sports, and animals, usually issued weekly or monthly

"The magazine has many pictures."

"He bought a sports magazine yesterday."

(of two points) having an above-average distance between them

"The road is long."

"The long line at the grocery store made her late for her appointment with the doctor this morning unfortunately."

a short journey we take on foot

"We take a walk every evening."

"She takes a long walk in the park every evening to clear her mind and get some light exercise."

to go somewhere because we want to spend time with someone

"We visit grandma every Sunday."

"We plan to visit our aunt in the hospital after she has her surgery next week."

the most important thing that is said or done which highlights the purpose of something

"What is the point?"

"The main point of the lecture was to emphasize the importance of critical thinking skills."

to make an attempt to achieve or do something

"I will have a go."

"Even though it seemed difficult, she decided to have a go at solving the complex puzzle."

(of clothes, a color, hairstyle, etc.) to look good on someone

"This color suits you well."

"That vibrant shade of blue really does suit your complexion and makes your eyes stand out."

to visit someone or a place that is in close proximity

"I will go around."

"Would you mind if I go around to your house later this evening to borrow that book?"