Unit 6 · New Headway Beginner Vocabulary List

the first meal we have in the early hours of the day

"Breakfast is ready."

"She never skips breakfast because she read that eating a healthy morning meal helps with concentration and gives her energy for the rest of the day."

‌a mixture of meat, bread, etc. cut into small pieces and put into a long tube of skin, typically sold raw to be cooked before eating

"The sausage smells good."

"We cooked sausage with eggs for breakfast."

the main meal of the day that we usually eat in the evening

"We ate dinner at home."

"Dinner was quiet and peaceful last night."

(of drinks) carbonated and having bubbles of gas

"The lemonade is fizzy."

"He enjoyed the refreshing taste of the fizzy mineral water on a hot day."

a mixture of usually raw vegetables, like lettuce, tomato, and cucumber, with a type of sauce and sometimes meat

"The salad is fresh."

"We made a salad with lettuce and tomatoes."

a meal we eat in the middle of the day

"We had lunch at noon."

"I packed a sandwich for lunch today."

needing or wanting something to eat

"I am hungry."

"The hungry child ate his entire dinner in five minutes and then asked for more because he had not eaten anything since breakfast."

someone whose job is to serve or help customers in a shop

"The shop assistant helps me find the right size."

"The shop assistant helps me find the right size and brings several different colors for me to try on."

a person whom one shares a room or apartment with

"My flatmate forgot to buy milk again."

"My flatmate forgot to buy milk again and I have to have my coffee black this morning."

a large musical instrument of the violin family that is held upright and is played by pulling a bow across its strings

"He plays the cello."

"The cello produces a deep rich sound that is often described as being the closest musical instrument to the human voice in tone and expression."

put after the numbers one to twelve to show or tell what time it is, only when it is at that exact hour

"The meeting starts at three o'clock."

"The meeting starts at three o'clock so please do not be late or you will miss the important announcements."

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."

in most situations or under normal circumstances

"I usually wake up at seven o'clock."

"I usually wake up at seven o'clock but on weekends I like to sleep a little later."

not at any point in time

"I never eat meat."

"He never eats meat because he is a vegetarian and believes in protecting animals."

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."

‌the day that comes after Sunday

"Monday is the first workday."

"Monday mornings are difficult because everyone is trying to start again."

‌the day that comes after Monday

"Our class is on Tuesday."

"Tuesday is often the day when we finish most of our assignments."

‌the day that comes after Tuesday

"Wednesday is the middle of the work week."

"The job interview is scheduled for Wednesday morning so please arrive at least fifteen minutes early."

‌the day that comes after Wednesday

"We have a test on Thursday."

"Thursday often feels productive because the week is nearly over."

‌the day that comes after Thursday

"Friday is the end of the workweek."

"Friday feels exciting because everyone is looking forward to the weekend."

‌the day that comes after Friday

"Saturday is my favorite day."

"We shop on Saturday and spend the afternoon with friends."

‌the day that comes after Saturday

"Sunday is a day of rest."

"On Sunday, our whole family gathers at my parents' house for a delicious lunch."

a way of testing how much someone knows about a subject

"The exam was difficult."

"Students studied hard for the exam."

to make food with heat

"Cook dinner for the family."

"He learned to cook simple meals after moving out of his parents' house because he did not want to eat fast food every day."

an oval or round thing that is produced by a chicken and can be used for food

"The egg cracked on the floor."

"I boiled an egg for breakfast this morning."

something we can eat that grows on trees, plants, or bushes

"The fruit is sweet and juicy."

"Fresh fruit is important for a balanced diet."

a slice of bread that is brown on both sides because it has been heated

"The toast is warm."

"He made a simple breakfast of toast with butter and strawberry jam and a cup of coffee."

any liquid that we can drink

"I like a drink."

"During the hot summer afternoon, a cool refreshing drink is absolutely essential."

to get something in exchange for paying money

"I want to buy it."

"We decided to buy the house after a thorough inspection and negotiation."

to ride or travel on a bicycle or motorbike

"He cycles to work every day."

"He cycles to work every day to save money on gas and get some exercise at the same time."

to control the movement and the speed of a car, bus, truck, etc. when it is moving

"She will drive to work."

"It took nearly three hours to drive to the beach because there was heavy traffic on the highway."

a large public place in a town or a city that has grass and trees and people go to for walking, playing, and relaxing

"The park is peaceful."

"The children played on the swings and the slide at the park while their parents watched from a nearby picnic table under a large shade tree."

a place with a few rooms in which people live, normally part of a building with other such places on each floor

"They live in a flat."

"After getting married, they decided to rent a small, modern flat in the city center."

used when we want to ask at what time something happens

"When will you arrive?"

"When will you arrive at the station so that I can come and pick you up in my car?"

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."

happening or done before the usual or scheduled time

"The train is early."

"She arrived early to the meeting and had to wait for twenty minutes because nobody else was there yet."

to go away from somewhere

"They leave the house."

"We must leave the hotel by noon to catch our flight, so please pack all your belongings now."

doing or happening after the time that is usual or expected

"The bus is late."

"The late train arrived twenty minutes after its scheduled time and made everyone late for work that 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."

to feel less worried or stressed

"Sit down and relax for a while."

"After a long stressful week at work she decided to relax by taking a hot bath and reading her favorite book."

to possess or use something with someone else at the same time

"Share your toys with friends."

"The children learned to share their toys with each other during playtime at school."

to remain in a particular place

"Please stay here."

"We decided to stay at home and watch a movie instead of going out."

to move forward at a regular speed by placing our feet in front of each other one by one

"Walk to school every morning."

"It is healthier to walk to work than to drive because it provides regular cardiovascular exercise throughout the week."

to take something from someone so that they no longer have it

"Take away these empty plates."

"The waiter came to take away our empty plates after we had finished eating our dinner."

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."

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."

to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time

"Watch the movie with subtitles."

"The children love to watch cartoons on Saturday mornings while eating a big bowl of sugary cereal."

an electronic device with a screen that receives television signals, on which we can watch programs

"We watched television last night."

"The family gathered around the television every evening to watch the news together and discuss current events before eating dinner."

the state of existing as a person who is alive

"Life can be wonderful."

"She enjoys life with her family."