Unit 5 · Interchange Pre Intermediate Vocabulary List

catching and keeping our attention because of being unusual, exciting, etc.

"The book is interesting."

"The interesting documentary about space exploration showed never before seen footage of astronauts walking on the moon and repairing satellites in orbit around the earth."

our aunt or uncle's child

"My cousin lives in another city."

"I am going to visit my cousin who lives in another city next week."

a person's female child

"Their daughter learned to read before she even started school."

"Their daughter graduated from medical school last spring and is now working as a resident at the city's largest hospital."

a child's female parent

"Her mother held her hand when she felt scared."

"My mother always makes the best chocolate chip cookies in the neighborhood."

the woman who is our mom or dad's mother

"My grandmother bakes the best cookies in the whole world."

"My grandmother taught me how to bake chocolate chip cookies when I was only seven years old using her secret recipe."

the man who is our mom's or dad's father

"My grandfather is kind."

"Her grandfather shared many fascinating stories from his youth during their visit."

our sister or brother's daughter, or the daughter of our husband or wife's siblings

"My niece drew a pretty picture just for me at school."

"His little niece loves to sit on his lap while he reads her bedtime stories about dragons and princesses in faraway kingdoms."

our sister or brother's son, or the son of our husband or wife's siblings

"My nephew loves to play football in the park with his friends."

"His nephew visited them every weekend and enjoyed playing video games together."

the person who is the sister of one's spouse

"My sister-in-law called."

"His sister in law borrowed his car without asking and returned it with an empty gas tank which caused a minor argument between them."

the sister of our mother or father or their sibling's wife

"My aunt lives in Florida."

"My aunt lives in Florida and sends me a birthday card every year with a twenty dollar bill tucked inside the envelope."

the brother of our father or mother or their sibling's husband

"My uncle taught me how to fish at the lake last summer."

"My uncle always tells the funniest jokes at family gatherings."

the man you are officially married to

"Her husband works as an engineer."

"The loving husband always remembered his wife's birthday with a special gift."

the lady you are officially married to

"His wife is a doctor at the big city hospital."

"His wife supported him through all of his difficult career changes."

a doctor who performs medical operation

"The surgeon worked carefully."

"The surgeon performed the operation with a steady hand."

to help or support others in doing something

"Medication aids in reducing pain quickly."

"The doctor's quick actions helped to aid the patient's recovery from the serious injury."

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."

someone whose job involves writing articles, books, stories, etc.

"The writer finished the novel."

"Being a writer requires discipline because staring at a blank page for hours can be extremely frustrating and tiring."

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."

an object or device used for producing music, such as a violin or a piano

"He plays a musical instrument."

"The piano is a versatile musical instrument and is used in classical jazz and pop music."

people or things in large numbers or amounts

"She has a lot of friends."

"There are a lot of interesting places to visit in this city so bring your camera."

a small unspecified number of people or things

"Few people know the truth."

"Few people know the real story because it has been kept secret for many years."

used to say not even one person

"No one came to the party."

"No one in the department had been formally informed of the changes to the procurement policy."

the mixture of gases, primarily oxygen and nitrogen, that surrounds the Earth and is essential for breathing

"The air is fresh here."

"The cold air in the mountains felt refreshing at first but after a few hours it made breathing difficult for inexperienced hikers."

an area of sand or small stones next to a sea or a lake

"We walked on the beach."

"Every summer, our family loves to spend the entire day at the beach building sandcastles."

on many occasions

"We often visit our grandparents."

"We often visit our grandparents on weekends and help them with gardening and cleaning around the house."

needing to sleep or rest because of not having any more energy

"I am tired."

"After working twelve hours straight without a break she felt completely tired and exhausted beyond words."

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."

schoolwork that students have to do at home

"The kids are doing their homework now."

"Consistent completion of homework is strongly correlated with academic achievement."

for two instances

"I exercise twice a week."

"I exercise twice a week at the gym and go for a run on the other days to stay fit."

people that are related to each other by blood or marriage, normally made up of a father, mother, and their children

"Our family eats dinner together at six every evening."

"The entire family gathered together for a joyous holiday celebration."

a person's male child

"Her son joined the army when he turned eighteen years old."

"Their son graduated from university and started working at a technology company."

a child's male parent

"My father taught me how to ride a bike."

"Her father taught her how to ride a bicycle when she was very young."

a man who shares a mother and father with us

"His older brother helped him learn to kick the ball."

"My brother and I used to build elaborate forts in the backyard."

a lady who shares a mother and father with us

"My sister and I shared a room when we were small kids."

"My older sister always gives me good advice because she went through the same struggles when she was my age."

a family member who is related to us by blood or marriage

"She is a relative."

"My favorite relative always brings the best homemade cookies whenever they come to visit us."

related to medicine, treating illnesses, and health

"He needs medical care."

"The medical student studied for hours every night to pass her difficult board exams."

to go from one location to another, particularly to a far location

"I love to travel abroad."

"She loves to travel to different countries and learn about their cultures and traditions."

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."

to deal with or behave toward someone or something in a particular way

"Treat people kindly."

"It is fundamentally important to treat all individuals with respect, regardless of their background or beliefs."

someone who is receiving medical treatment, particularly in a hospital or from a doctor

"The patient is resting."

"The doctor explained the treatment options to the patient with great care."

a planned meeting with a professional, such as a doctor or lawyer, to seek advice, receive treatment, or discuss a specific matter

"I need a visit."

"My dentist recommended a visit to discuss my oral hygiene."

to feel sad because we no longer can see someone or do something

"I will miss you very much."

"I miss my family terribly when I am away on business trips for several weeks at a time."

to have your home somewhere specific

"I live here."

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

to do certain physical or mental activities in order to achieve a result or as a part of our job

"I work hard every day."

"She decided to work on improving her language skills by immersing herself in the local culture."

to spend time to learn about certain subjects by reading books, going to school, etc.

"Study hard for your final exams."

"She needs to study for at least three hours every night to prepare for her difficult medical school entrance exams."

having or showing the usual qualities of a particular group of people or things

"That is typical behavior."

"The typical response to such a challenging question involved a lot of thought and careful consideration."

used to refer to every number, part, amount of something or a particular group

"All children like ice cream."

"All of the children were playing outside in the park when it started to rain."

to a degree that is close to being complete

"The baby is nearly one year old."

"The baby is nearly one year old and will start walking very soon according to the doctor."

used to refer to someone or something that possesses the highest degree or amount of a particular quality

"Most people like chocolate."

"Most people like chocolate but some prefer vanilla or strawberry flavored desserts instead."

used to indicate a large number of people or things

"Many people came to the party."

"Many people came to the concert despite the bad weather and heavy rain."

used to express an unspecified amount or number of something

"I have some money."

"Some of the cookies were eaten by the children while the adults were talking in the other room."

to use money as a payment for services, goods, etc.

"Do not spend too much money."

"How much money did you spend on groceries this month because my budget is very tight right now."

(of air) natural, unpolluted, and clean

"The air is fresh."

"After the rain, the air felt wonderfully fresh and invigorating."

the season that comes after spring and in most countries summer is the warmest season

"We spend summer at the beach."

"Summer is a perfect time for swimming"

a series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject

"I'm taking a photography course now."

"This intensive course offers a comprehensive overview of modern economic theory."

having so many things to do in a way that leaves not much free time

"I am very busy."

"She had a busy schedule filled with meetings, deadlines, and client calls, leaving her with very little personal time."

an attempt to do something, particularly something demanding

"His great effort helped team win."

"She made a strong effort to finish the work on time."

to come to someone's house in order to visit them for a short time

"Come over to my house tonight."

"Why do not you come over to my house for dinner on Friday night?"