Unit 4 · New Headway 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."

a soft fruit that is long and curved and has hard yellow skin

"The banana is ripe."

"He ate a banana before the football match."

a drink that is alcoholic and made from different types of grain

"He ordered a glass of cold beer."

"Beer is one of the oldest alcoholic beverages in human history with evidence of beer production dating back over seven thousand years to ancient China."

a substance for chewing with different tastes such as strawberry, mint, etc.

"Chewing gum is sticky."

"He offered her a piece of peppermint chewing gum after lunch to freshen her breath before the afternoon meeting."

pants made of denim, that is a type of strong cotton cloth, and is used for a casual style

"These jeans are too tight."

"She wears jeans almost every day because they are comfortable."

the white liquid we get from cows, sheep, or goats that we drink and use for making cheese, butter, etc.

"The milk is cold."

"He drank a glass of milk before bed."

a soft item of clothing we wear on our feet

"I lost a sock."

"Wear thick socks when the weather gets cold."

a small piece of food that contains sugar and sometimes chocolate

"Sweets are sugary treats."

"The jar of sweets contained hard candies caramels and chocolates from the old fashioned shop."

a building or place that sells goods or services

"The corner shop sells milk and newspapers."

"The corner shop sells milk and newspapers and is open from early morning until late at night."

a small restaurant that sells drinks and meals

"We drank coffee at nice cafe."

"She works from the local cafe every morning ordering a latte and using their wifi because her apartment internet connection is unreliable."

a shop that sells newspapers, magazines, and other items related to reading materials, such as stationery, cards, and sometimes snacks

"Buy papers at the newsagent."

"He buys a newspaper at the local newsagent and also picks up a lottery ticket."

a shop or section of a store that sells high-quality, ready-to-eat foods like cold cuts, cheeses, and salads

"He ordered a sandwich from the delicatessen."

"We visit the delicatessen to buy cheese and cold cuts every weekend."

a shop selling alcoholic drinks to be taken away and consumed elsewhere

"She bought a bottle of wine at the off-licence."

"The off-licence shop sells alcohol and cigarettes in the United Kingdom."

a place where one can buy medicines, cosmetic products, and toiletries

"He picks up his prescription at the chemist's."

"He picks up his prescription at the chemist's and the pharmacist explains how often to take the medicine."

the brand of a sweet and brown drink that has bubbles in it

"Coca-Cola is famous."

"They served Coca-Cola at the party because many guests preferred it."

something made of leather, cloth, plastic, or paper that we use to carry things in, particularly when we are traveling or shopping

"The bag is heavy."

"He put his laptop and a few important documents into his leather bag before leaving the house for his early morning business meeting downtown."

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."

a container, usually with four sides, a bottom, and a lid, that we use for moving or keeping things

"The box is under the table."

"She opened the box carefully and found old photos."

a group of things sharing the same quality, usually connected to each other

"She held a bunch of flowers."

"She bought a bunch of fresh cilantro from the market to garnish the curry knowing that the herb would brighten the dish significantly."

a container, made of metal, used for storing food or drink

"She opens a can of soda."

"She opens a can of soda and the carbonated drink fizzes as she pours it into a glass of ice."

bread that has a particular shape and is baked in one piece, usually sliced before being served

"The loaf is fresh."

"The bakery sells sourdough loaf that takes three days to prepare because the fermentation process develops the characteristic tangy flavor and chewy texture."

a small bag typically made of paper, plastic, etc., that can contain various things, such as tea, sugar, or spices

"The packet is sealed."

"The instruction packet included diagrams written in six different languages making it easy for international customers to assemble the furniture correctly."

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."

a small cut of a larger portion such as a piece of cake, pizza, etc.

"She ate a slice."

"She cut a generous slice of warm bread from the loaf and spread butter on it enjoying the simple pleasure of fresh baking."

a type of food made from flour, water and usually yeast mixed together and baked

"I need to buy some bread from the bakery."

"The bakery sells fresh sourdough bread every morning at eight o'clock and people line up early."

a thin, round piece of potato, cooked in hot oil and eaten cold as a snack

"I like a crisp."

"She reached into the bag and pulled out a perfectly golden, crisp potato chip."

a part of a plant from which the seed or fruit develops

"The flower is bright red."

"She picked a flower from the garden."

a type of meat cut from a pig's thigh, usually smoked or salted

"Smoked ham is delicious."

"He carved thin slices of ham from the bone placing them on fresh bread with mustard and pickles to make a delicious sandwich for lunch."

a small stick with a tip that catches fire when rubbed on a rough surface

"Use a match."

"He struck a match to ignite the campfire, creating a warm glow in the darkness."

the thin sheets on which one can write, draw, or print things, also used as wrapping material

"I need some paper now."

"Please use recycled paper to help protect the environment."

a piece of soft thin paper that is disposable and is used for cleaning

"I need a tissue."

"She politely asked for a tissue to wipe away a tear during the emotional performance."

a type of large fish that is found in warm seas

"I ate tuna for lunch."

"The fisherman proudly displayed the enormous tuna he had caught in the deep ocean."

a drink that is alcoholic and mostly made from grape juice

"Wine tastes rich."

"We bought wine for dinner and served it with the meal."