Unit 5 · New Headway Beginner Vocabulary List

things that people and animals eat, such as meat or vegetables

"The food smells delicious."

"We bought enough food for the whole family."

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 strong alcoholic drink made from grains such as corn and wheat

"Whiskey is strong."

"Whiskey must be aged in wooden barrels for at least three years to be legally called whiskey in most countries which affects its flavor significantly."

a soft, red juicy fruit with small seeds on its surface

"The strawberry is sweet."

"She picked fresh strawberries from the garden and made a delicious jam that she gave to her neighbors as a homemade gift."

a sweet and cold dessert that is made from a mixture of milk, cream, sugar, and various flavorings

"The ice cream melted quickly."

"We shared chocolate ice cream after dinner."

a cold smooth drink made by mixing milk and ice-cream with fruits, chocolate, etc. as flavor

"The milkshake is thick."

"He ordered a milkshake after dinner as a sweet treat."

having a very pleasant flavor

"The cake is delicious."

"The delicious chocolate cake was moist and rich and everyone asked for a second slice immediately."

extremely unpleasant

"The smell is disgusting."

"The disgusting smell of rotten eggs filled the kitchen and made her gag as soon as she opened the refrigerator door."

making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

"The trip was exciting."

"The exciting basketball game went into overtime and the home team won with a three point shot as the buzzer sounded at the end."

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."

the act of moving our bodies through water with the use of our arms and legs, particularly as a sport

"Swimming is good exercise."

"Swimming is excellent exercise because it works almost every muscle in the body without putting stress on the joints like running or jogging does."

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."

something that we wear to cover and protect our feet, generally made of strong materials like leather or plastic

"Put on your shoe."

"These shoes are new and very comfortable."

a book or electronic resource that gives a list of words in alphabetical order and explains their meanings, or gives the equivalent words in a different language

"Look up this word."

"A bilingual dictionary provides translations and definitions for words between two languages"

to have been born in a specific place

"She comes from a small town."

"She was born in a small village in the mountains, and she still loves to visit."

the state of legally belonging to a country

"His nationality is Canadian."

"His nationality is Canadian and he carries a Canadian passport when traveling abroad."

the language of the Arabs

"Arabic has a rich tradition."

"She is studying Arabic at the institute and has already become interested in its script and structure."

relating to the United States or its people

"She is American."

"She is American but she has lived in Japan for the past ten years and speaks Japanese fluently with her coworkers every day."

relating to Mexico or its people

"He loves Mexican food."

"The Mexican food was spicy and flavorful and we ordered tacos burritos and enchiladas for the whole family."

the number 40

"He is forty years old."

"The old house had forty rooms, each with its own unique charm."

the number 50

"She saved fifty dollars."

"He saved fifty dollars from his allowance to buy a new video game."

the number 60

"Sixty minutes in hour."

"The elderly gentleman had lived in the same house for over sixty years."

the number 70

"She is seventy years old."

"The artist painted seventy different shades of blue for the ocean mural."

the number 80

"He walked eighty steps."

"She can run eighty meters in under ten seconds during her training."

the number 90

"She scored ninety percent."

"The baker used ninety grams of sugar in the sweet cookie dough."

of the number 100; the number of years in a century

"She has one hundred euros."

"One hundred people attended the wedding ceremony and the reception hall was completely full."

to put food into the mouth, then chew and swallow it

"Eat your vegetables for dinner."

"It is important to eat a balanced diet that includes plenty of fruits vegetables and whole grains for good health."

to put water, coffee, or other type of liquid inside of our body through our mouth

"Drink plenty of water daily."

"It is recommended to drink at least eight glasses of water per day to stay properly hydrated and healthy."

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 soft and round fruit that is red and is used a lot in salads and many other foods

"The tomato is ripe."

"She added tomatoes to the salad before serving."

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."

a food prepared from roasted, ground cacao beans

"Chocolate tastes sweet."

"He ate chocolate after dinner."

a soft or hard food made from milk that is usually yellow or white in color

"The cheese tastes strong."

"We bought cheese for sandwiches and pizza."

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."

having a pleasantly mild, low temperature

"The weather is cool."

"The cool breeze from the ocean felt refreshing after the hot and humid day and they sat on the porch enjoying the fresh air."

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 game played with a bat and ball by two teams of 9 players who try to hit the ball and then run around four bases before the other team can return the ball

"Baseball is fun to watch."

"Baseball is often considered America's favorite pastime but its popularity has grown significantly in Asian countries like Japan and Korea."

a game that is mostly played outside where each person uses a special stick to hit a small white ball into a number of holes with the least number of swings

"Golf requires patience and focus."

"Golf may seem like a relaxing sport but maintaining concentration for four hours while walking several kilometers can be quite exhausting."

extremely unpleasant or bad

"The smell is horrible."

"The horrible smell coming from the fridge made her realize that the milk had expired several days ago and gone bad."

to use one's voice to express a particular feeling or thought

"Please speak more clearly."

"She was too nervous to speak in front of the large audience even though she had prepared her speech thoroughly."

the system of communication by spoken or written words, that the people of a particular country or region use

"English is a language."

"Learning a new language opens up opportunities to understand different cultures and connect with more people."

to have your home somewhere specific

"I live here."

"They decided to live in a small cottage nestled deep within the enchanting forest."

relating to the country, people, culture, or language of China

"She eats Chinese food."

"The Chinese economy has experienced remarkable growth over the past few decades."

relating to Brazil or its people

"He is brazilian."

"The vibrant rhythms of the samba music were unmistakably brazilian, captivating everyone on the dance floor."

relating to the country, people, culture, or language of France

"She likes French food a lot."

"Learning the French language requires dedication, but it opens doors to a rich culture."

relating to Germany or its people or language

"He speaks German very well."

"The museum displayed a remarkable collection of ancient German artifacts from the Roman era."

belonging or relating to Ireland, its people, culture, and language

"That is irish."

"The haunting melodies of the traditional irish folk music filled the pub, creating a warm and convivial atmosphere."

relating to Italy or its people or language

"This is an Italian car."

"The delicious aroma of freshly baked Italian bread filled the entire kitchen."

relating to the country, people, culture, or language of Japan

"She speaks Japanese."

"The intricate beauty of Japanese gardens reflects a deep appreciation for nature and harmony."

referring to something that is related to Poland, its people, language, culture, or products

"She speaks polish fluently."

"She enjoyed the rich flavors of the traditional Polish pierogi, a dish she had never tried before."

the Romance language of Portugal and Brazil

"He speaks portuguese."

"The cultural exchange program emphasized the beauty and diversity of portuguese spoken worldwide."

belonging or relating to Scotland, its people, or the Gaelic language

"He wore a Scottish kilt."

"The festival featured traditional Scottish Highland dancing and bagpipe music."

relating to Spain or its people or language

"They are Spanish dancers."

"His Spanish accent was quite pronounced, even after living abroad for many years."

belonging or relating to Switzerland, or its people

"This is a swiss watch."

"The intricate craftsmanship of the swiss watch was evident even from a distance."

a unit for measuring weight equal to 16 ounces or 0.454 kilograms

"A pound is a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces."

"The package weighs about five pounds and will cost ten dollars to ship by air mail."