Unit 4 - Part 2 · Interchange Pre Intermediate Vocabulary List

to store information in a way that can be used in the future

"She records her voice for practice."

"The journalist used a small device to record the entire interview for later use."

to relax and take a break especially when feeling stressed or upset

"Let's chill out this weekend."

"After finishing all of their exams the students decided to chill out by watching movies and eating pizza together."

someone who provides enjoyment and amusement to others through various forms of performance, such as music, comedy, acting, or magic

"The entertainer sang and danced."

"The entertainer sang and danced and the children clapped along with the lively music."

to move the body to music in a special way

"They love to dance together."

"The couple danced gracefully across the ballroom floor as the orchestra played a slow romantic waltz."

used to point out that something or someone is part of a set or group

"Everyone passed including me."

"The price of the meal includes drinks including coffee tea and soft drinks."

a style of dance music originated from African music and jazz, characterized by having a strong rhythm

"The band played a groovy funk song."

"The band's energetic funk music had a driving beat that made it impossible not to dance."

a profession or a series of professions that one can do for a long period of one's life

"He has a long career."

"Choosing a career based only on salary potential often leads to dissatisfaction because enjoyment and meaning are just as important for long term happiness."

in a continuous manner up to the present moment

"So far, the weather is good."

"So far we have raised five hundred pounds for the charity but we hope to raise more."

the skill and knowledge we gain from doing, feeling, or seeing things

"Experience matters in this job."

"Working abroad was a valuable experience that taught her how to adapt to different cultures and communicate effectively despite language barriers."

a group of people who work together for a particular reason, such as a business, department, etc.

"She joined a new organization."

"The environmental organization is dedicated to protecting endangered species and their natural habitats worldwide."

a very strong and destructive wind that moves in circles, often seen in the Caribbean

"The hurricane destroyed many houses."

"Residents were advised to evacuate their homes ahead of the approaching hurricane."

a person who has been harmed, injured, or killed due to a crime, accident, etc.

"The victim called the police."

"The victim of the robbery described the suspect to the police in great detail."

someone who plays a musical instrument or writes music, especially as a profession

"The musician practiced every day."

"The talented musician played the violin beautifully for a large audience at the concert hall."

someone whose job is to use their voice for creating music

"The singer performed on stage."

"The singer lost her voice right before the concert but she decided to perform anyway and the crowd loved her."

(of a person, movie, etc.) having been granted a prize because of having outstanding skill or quality

"The film is award-winning."

"The award winning film won three Oscars including best picture best director and best actress."

an extremely popular and well-known performer or sports player

"She is a superstar."

"The young singer became an international superstar after her hit song topped the charts in twenty different countries."

to give something to someone in exchange for money

"They sell fresh fruit here."

"The farmer sells fresh vegetables at the local market every Saturday morning."

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 planet earth, where we all live

"The world is changing quickly."

"The world became much smaller after the invention of the internet because people can now communicate instantly across continents."

possessing great strength or force

"The engine is powerful."

"The powerful storm caused widespread damage, leaving many without electricity for several days."

a person who is biologically part of the sex that can conceive and give birth

"The female lead is a scientist."

"The female lead is a scientist and she saves the world using her intelligence and courage."

the number 1 followed by 6 zeros

"She earned a million dollars."

"Over one million subscribers joined the platform within the first week of its public launch."

a valuable silver-gray heavy metal that is highly unreactive and ductile, used in jewelry making, medicine and a range of other industries

"Her wedding band is platinum."

"Her wedding band was made of platinum a dense and durable precious metal that is more expensive than gold."

without pausing or taking a break

"The plane flew nonstop to New York."

"The plane flew nonstop from New York to London and the journey took about seven hours."

used to express a period from a specific past time up to now or another specified point

"Since you are here help me."

"Since you are here we can start the meeting a few minutes early."

used to highlight a comparison

"He is even tall."

"She is an excellent musician, and even a gifted painter."

the physical and mental strength required for activity, work, etc.

"I have a lot of energy."

"The marathon runner conserved her energy for the final push to the finish line."

extremely surprising, particularly in a good way

"The show was amazing."

"Her amazing performance captivated the audience and earned a standing ovation."

someone who greatly admires or is interested in someone or something

"He is a big fan."

"As a devoted fan of the artist, she had attended every concert on the tour."

the spiritual part of a person that is believed to be the essence of life in them

"The soul is eternal."

"She spoke from the soul."

a musical piece written for one singer or instrument

"She sang a solo."

"The pianist delivered a breathtaking solo, showcasing her technical mastery and emotional depth."

an official agreement between two or more sides that states what each of them has to do

"She signed a three-year contract with the firm."

"The football player signed a three-year contract with his new team worth millions of dollars."

to do something for a special reason

"He will act now."

"The politician decided to act decisively to address the growing public concern."

to make a movie, music, etc. available to the public

"They will release the film."

"The highly anticipated album is scheduled for release next Friday, much to the excitement of fans worldwide."

a number of music pieces or songs sold as a single item, normally on a CD or the internet

"I bought a new album."

"The band's latest album features a collection of their most popular songs from the past decade."

to become someone's husband or wife

"He wants to marry his girlfriend."

"After dating for five years they finally decided to marry in a small ceremony surrounded by close friends."

to become the most successful, the luckiest, or the best in a game, race, fight, etc.

"The team wins the championship trophy easily."

"The young athlete trained hard for many years hoping to win a gold medal at the Olympic Games representing her country with pride."

the leader of a country that has no king or queen

"The president gave a speech."

"The president addressed the nation regarding the economic challenges facing the country."

the beginning or introduction of something new, such as a project, organization, or era

"The inauguration was today."

"The inauguration of the new bridge marked a significant milestone for the city."

a thing or fact that is known and seen by only one person or a few people and hidden from others

"It is a secret."

"The hidden diary contained a deeply guarded secret that she had kept from everyone for years."

a grouping of people or objects that work together as a single entity

"The formation was strong."

"The military formation advanced steadily across the battlefield."

very large in size

"The whale was huge."

"The huge truck could not fit inside the small garage so the driver had to park it on the street."

anything that takes place, particularly something important

"The event was fun."

"The annual music festival is a major cultural event attracting thousands of attendees."

a piece of music that has words

"This song is beautiful."

"The popular song had a catchy melody that stuck in my head all day long."

someone who entertains an audience, such as an actor, singer, musician, etc.

"The performer was excellent."

"The performer held the audience's attention from the first moment to the final bow."

someone whose job is to plan and draw how something will look or work before it is made, such as furniture, tools, etc.

"The designer created a new logo."

"The designer created a beautiful logo that perfectly represents the company values of innovation quality and trustworthiness in the market."

all the events of the past

"History is very interesting."

"Understanding the history of the ancient civilization provides crucial context for current events."

with a lot of difficulty or effort

"He works hard every day."

"He works hard every day to provide for his family and never complains about being tired."

the fact of reaching what one tried for or desired

"Success takes time."

"Their success came after years of hard work and patience."