Unit 3 - Part 3 · Interchange Pre Intermediate Vocabulary List

a set of two matching items that are designed to be used together or regarded as one

"She buys a pair of shoes."

"She bought a new pair of shoes to match her dress for the party."

known by a lot of people

"He is a famous singer."

"The famous actor was recognized everywhere he went and fans often asked him for autographs and selfies even when he was trying to eat dinner in peace."

an animal such as a dog or cat that we keep and care for at home

"My pet is very friendly."

"She takes care of her pet every day after school."

used to politely answer someone who thanks us

"'Thank you so much.' — 'You are welcome!'"

"He responded with a warm you are welcome after staying late to help the new intern finish the report."

to want or choose one person or thing instead of another because of liking them more

"I prefer tea over coffee."

"Many people prefer to shop online rather than in physical stores because it saves time and effort."

having a low price

"The ticket is cheap."

"The cheap shoes fell apart after only two weeks so he learned that it is better to buy quality products."

having features or characteristics that are pleasing

"The house is attractive."

"The attractive landscape design made the garden a beautiful and inviting place to spend time."

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."

a unit used in North America and Britain for measuring land area that equals 4047 square meters or 4840 square yards

"The land is one acre."

"They purchased a sprawling ten-acre property to build their dream home and extensive gardens."

to feel upset and nervous because we think about bad things that might happen to us or our problems

"Students worry about the exam results."

"Parents often worry about their teenage children when they go out at night but they need to learn to trust them and give them independence."

an official document that states one has successfully passed an exam or completed a course of study

"The certificate is framed."

"She received a certificate of completion after finishing the six week course in digital marketing and search engine optimization."

each of the twenty-four time periods that exist in a day and each time period is made up of sixty minutes

"The class lasts one hour."

"I waited for two hours before the doctor finally saw me."

in a calm and tolerant way, without becoming annoyed

"The teacher waited patiently for answers."

"The teacher waited patiently for the students to finish their work before moving on to the next lesson."

a light, soft shoe with a rubber sole, worn for sports or casual occasions

"He tied the laces on his sneaker and went for a run."

"The white sneakers were stained with mud after he walked through the wet grass."

making us feel tired and unsatisfied because of not being interesting

"The lecture is boring."

"The boring lecture lasted for three hours and half of the students fell asleep in their chairs."

a stated amount of money offered to purchase something, often in competitive settings

"She made high bid."

"She made a high bid to buy the valuable painting at the art auction last weekend successfully."

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."

with little or no noise

"The library is quiet."

"The quiet library was the perfect place for her to study for the difficult medical school entrance exam."

to tightly fill or block a hole with something

"Plug the hole tightly."

"You need to plug the charger into the wall outlet before connecting it to your phone."

at all times, without any exceptions

"I always drink coffee."

"I always drink coffee in the morning because it helps me wake up and feel more alert."

to feel that someone or something is good, enjoyable, or interesting

"I really like chocolate ice cream."

"Most children like to eat ice cream on hot summer days because it helps them cool down quickly."

having more of a good quality

"This is better."

"The revised proposal offered a significantly better solution to the ongoing logistical challenges."

providing pleasure and enjoyment

"She is a nice person."

"The nice waitress brought extra napkins and refilled their drinks without being asked and they left her a generous tip at the end."

above average in size or extent

"The elephant is big."

"The big red balloon floated high into the sky until it disappeared completely from our view."

visually pleasing in a charming way

"The flower is pretty."

"The little cottage had a pretty garden filled with colorful flowers and a charming picket fence."

liked or preferred the most among the rest that are from the same category

"Pizza is my favorite food."

"Her favorite color is purple and she painted her bedroom walls a soft lavender shade and bought matching curtains and bedding to complete the look."

remarkable or very unusual, often in a positive way

"She has extraordinary talent."

"The extraordinary courage of the firefighters saved many lives and the mayor awarded them medals for their bravery."

to have something as for ourselves

"I own this book."

"He is lucky to own a beautiful house near the beach with a stunning ocean view."

the earth's surface where it is not under water

"Walk on the land."

"The explorers discovered fertile land suitable for agriculture after their long journey across the sea."

a part of an object, broken or cut from a larger one

"I ate a piece of cake."

"She carefully examined the intricate piece of jewelry, noting its exquisite craftsmanship."

to require a particular amount of money

"This meal costs about ten dollars."

"The new smartphone costs nearly one thousand dollars which is more than many people can comfortably afford to spend."

an area that is empty or unoccupied and therefore available for use

"There is not enough parking space in the city center."

"There is not enough empty space in this small apartment for a large dining room table."

to make or have an image of something in our mind

"Imagine a world without pollution."

"Close your eyes and imagine yourself on a peaceful beach with soft sand and gentle waves."

a piece of paper or card that shows you can do or get something, like ride on a bus or attend an event

"The ticket is expensive."

"Please keep your ticket until the end of the trip."

a protected area of land where wild animals can live without being hunted or disturbed by human activities

"The animals are safe."

"The national park serves as a vital reservation for endangered species."

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."