Unit 6 - Part 2 · Interchange Pre Intermediate Vocabulary List

on some occasions but not always

"I sometimes go for a walk after dinner."

"I sometimes go for a walk after dinner to clear my head and get some fresh air."

in a manner that almost does not occur or happen

"He hardly ever eats junk food."

"He hardly ever eats junk food because he is very health conscious and prefers to cook fresh meals at home."

not at any point in time

"I never eat meat."

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

a place with special equipment that people go to exercise or play sports

"He goes to gym three times weekly."

"He joined the gym near his office so he could work out during his lunch break instead of wasting time sitting in traffic."

in addition to what is already mentioned or known

"What else is there?"

"Besides the main course, what else did you order for your meal at the fancy restaurant?"

related to or associated with the Olympic Games

"She is an Olympic champion."

"The Olympic athlete trained for years to win a gold medal for her country."

a person who is good at sports and physical exercise, and often competes in sports competitions

"The athlete trained hard for the Olympics."

"Becoming a professional athlete requires sacrificing many normal activities because training must always be the highest priority in your life."

a person who is extremely passionate and dedicated to a particular activity or interest, to the point that it may seem like an addiction or obsession

"He is a fitness freak."

"He's a real fitness freak, dedicating hours each day to rigorous training and healthy eating."

a sport in which two or four players use rackets to hit a small ball backward and forward over a net

"She plays tennis every Sunday."

"We watched a tennis match on television."

a person who spends a lot of time working out or exercising at the gym

"He is a gym rat who works out daily."

"He is a gym rat who works out daily and can bench press over three hundred pounds."

a plant or a part of it that we can eat either raw or cooked

"The vegetable soup is hot."

"They grow vegetables in a small garden behind the house."

unhealthy food, containing a lot of fat, sugar, etc.

"Junk food is unhealthy."

"Eating too much junk food like chips and candy can lead to health problems later in life."

able to exist, happen, or be done

"It is possible."

"It is possible to finish the project by Friday if we work overtime every night this week."

(of food) containing a lot of oil

"The pizza is oily."

"The oily pizza left grease stains on the cardboard box and the paper plates we used to eat it."

to a very great amount or degree

"The weather is extremely cold today."

"The weather is extremely cold today so make sure to wear a warm coat and gloves before going outside."

to the smallest amount or degree

"I do not like him at all."

"I do not like him at all because he is rude and arrogant and never listens to anyone else opinions."

for the entire duration of the day without any interruption or break

"It rained all day long."

"It rained all day long so we stayed inside and played board games to pass the time."

the time in the middle of the day when we eat lunch

"Lunchtime is my favorite part of the day."

"We usually meet at lunchtime to discuss the project and relax together."

used when a person who is addressed is both the one who does an action and the one who receives the action

"Be yourself always."

"You should familiarize yourself with the updated compliance guidelines before the review meeting."

to make a person or thing better

"Practice will improve your skills."

"Regular practice is the best way to improve your language skills and become more fluent over time."

following a pattern, especially one with fixed or uniform intervals

"She has a regular job."

"He maintains a regular exercise routine to stay healthy and fit."

to exercise in order to get healthier or stronger

"She works out every single morning."

"I try to work out at least four times a week to stay fit and healthy."

a helpful suggestion or a piece of advice

"Give me a good tip."

"She offered some excellent advice, a really useful tip for the upcoming exam."

the state of physical fitness or health

"He is in shape."

"Maintaining good shape requires a balanced diet and regular exercise."

a person extremely enthusiastic or obsessed with something

"He is a nut."

"She is a real nut about vintage cars and attends every auction."

to be of the right size or shape for someone

"These shoes fit me well."

"These shoes do not fit my feet because they are too small and tight for me to wear."

(of a person) not having physical or mental problems

"Eating vegetables is healthy."

"Eating fresh fruits and vegetables every day is a healthy habit that can prevent many diseases and keep your body strong."

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 sweet white or brown substance that is obtained from plants and used to make food and drinks sweet

"Too much sugar is unhealthy."

"She added sugar to her coffee."

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."

giving attention or thought to what we are doing to avoid doing something wrong, hurting ourselves, or damaging something

"Be careful."

"Be careful when you cross the street because the cars drive very fast on this road and the drivers often do not see pedestrians."

to the same extent or degree, used in comparisons to show equality or intensity

"As tall as a giraffe."

"She is as smart as her brother, who always gets top marks in class."

flesh from a fish that we use as food

"I like to eat fish."

"Grilled salmon is a healthy and delicious choice, providing essential omega-3 fatty acids."

at any or every time

"Whenever I call you are busy."

"Whenever I see her she always has a big smile on her face."

(of a person) doing many things with a lot of energy

"My dog is active."

"The active child played soccer ran track and swam on the weekends because he had so much energy that he could never sit still for long."

furniture we use for working, writing, reading, etc. that normally has a flat surface and drawers

"The desk is near the window."

"I organized my books on the desk before studying."

to ask for something, especially food, drinks, services, etc. in a restaurant, bar, or shop

"I order pizza."

"Could you please order a taxi for us to arrive at the airport by noon?"

to judge the value or importance of something

"Rate this book."

"We should carefully rate the performance of each team member to ensure fair evaluation."

to stop trying when faced with failures or difficulties

"Never give up on your dreams."

"Do not give up on your dreams just because you face a few obstacles along the way."

in a position or location situated beneath or lower than something else

"The temperature dropped below zero."

"The temperature dropped below zero last night so the puddles have frozen and become slippery and dangerous."