Unit 6 · New Headway Pre Intermediate Vocabulary List

someone whose hobby or job is taking photographs

"The photographer took pictures."

"The photographer waited for hours in the freezing cold to capture the perfect image of a bald eagle catching fish from the river."

someone whose job involves performing in movies, plays, or series

"The actor won an award."

"The actor spent months preparing for his role by learning to speak with a British accent and practicing the difficult sword fighting scenes with a coach."

someone who works in the government or a law-making organization

"The politician gave a long speech."

"The politician promised to lower taxes during her campaign but after being elected she claimed the economic situation made that promise impossible to keep."

someone who builds or repairs houses and buildings, often as a job

"The builder repaired the wall."

"The builder used sustainable materials like bamboo flooring and recycled insulation to construct an environmentally friendly house that consumes very little energy."

someone whose job is to keep or check financial accounts

"Professional accountant works."

"The professional accountant prepares accurate financial reports for the company every single month carefully."

a professional who studies and analyzes economic theories, trends, and data to provide insights into economic issues

"The economist explained inflation."

"The economist studied prices and jobs carefully."

someone who plays a musical instrument or writes music, especially as a profession

"The musician practiced every day."

"The talented musician played the violin beautifully for a large audience at the concert hall."

someone who verbally changes the words of a language into another

"The interpreter spoke clearly."

"The interpreter translated the president's speech into sign language so that deaf viewers watching on television could understand the message."

someone whose job is to change written or spoken words from one language to another

"The translator was busy."

"The translator made the document easy to understand by choosing words that fit the original meaning very closely."

someone who makes or designs something that did not exist before

"The inventor was famous."

"The inventor created a useful machine that changed daily life."

someone who deals with electrical equipment, such as repairing or installing them

"The electrician fixed the wire."

"The electrician replaced the old wiring in the house because it was dangerous and could have caused a fire if left untouched for much longer."

someone who has a farm or manages a farm

"The farmer grows vegetables."

"The farmer fed the animals early this morning before starting the rest of the daily work."

a person who greets and deals with people arriving at or calling a hotel, office building, doctor's office, etc.

"The receptionist greeted us politely."

"The receptionist asked every visitor to sign the logbook before allowing them to enter the restricted area of the building."

a state of being widely known or recognized, usually because of notable achievements, talents, or actions

"His fame spreads quickly after the movie release."

"His fame spreads quickly after the movie release and he is recognized everywhere he goes."

known by a lot of people

"He is a famous singer."

"The famous actor was recognized everywhere he went and fans often asked him for autographs and selfies even when he was trying to eat dinner in peace."

information or details that are given to make something clear or easier to understand

"His explanation does not make sense."

"The scientist offered a clear explanation of the complex theory that even non experts could understand."

not like another thing or person in form, quality, nature, etc.

"We have different opinions."

"We have different opinions about politics but we still respect each other as friends."

a written or spoken request to someone, asking them to attend a party or event

"We received an invitation to the wedding."

"The invitation looked very beautiful and sounded formal."

to make a formal or friendly request to someone to come somewhere or join something

"We invited them to our party."

"We should invite our neighbors to the party because they are very friendly and nice people."

the likelihood of experiencing harm, damage, or injury

"Danger is everywhere."

"The hikers ignored the warning signs and entered the restricted area completely unaware of the danger posed by unstable cliffs and falling rocks overhead."

to think carefully about different things and choose one of them

"You must decide your future path."

"After weeks of research she finally decided which university to attend for her graduate studies."

a person who is studying at a school, university, or college

"The student asked a question."

"The student stayed after class to ask the teacher for extra help with the difficult math problems that she did not understand during the lesson."

to intentionally stay away from or refuse contact with someone

"You should avoid processed foods."

"To avoid traffic congestion you should leave for the airport at least two hours before your flight departure time."

to enter a territory using armed forces in order to occupy or take control of it

"The army invaded the neighboring country."

"The dictator made the terrible decision to invade the neighboring country in order to gain access to its rich oil fields and ports."

a sum of money that has to be paid, based on one's income, to the government so it can provide people with different kinds of public services

"The tax is high."

"The government increased the tax on cigarettes hoping to discourage smoking but also generating additional revenue for public health programs and education."

something that helps or prompts someone to remember a task, event, or important information

"She sets a reminder for the dentist appointment."

"She sets a reminder for the dentist appointment and her phone beeps the day before."

to cut meat or other food into very small pieces, usually using a meat grinder or a sharp knife

"Mince the garlic into tiny pieces."

"The recipe says you should mince the garlic into very tiny pieces so that the flavor spreads evenly throughout the entire dish."

the waste water and other liquid waste from homes, businesses, and factories, usually carried away through pipes and treated

"The sewage from the city flows into a treatment plant for cleaning."

"Sewage is waste water and excrement conveyed in underground pipes from homes and industries to a central facility for purification before it is safely released back into the environment."

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."

someone who creates drawings, sculptures, paintings, etc. either as their job or hobby

"The artist painted a picture."

"The renowned artist meticulously crafted a sculpture that captured the essence of human suffering."

a person who helps someone in their work

"The assistant helped the doctor during surgery."

"My assistant organized all the files alphabetically so that anyone in the office could find documents without any difficulty."

the act of arranging something, such as a seat or a hotel room to be kept for you to use later at a particular time

"I have a dinner reservation for two people."

"I called the restaurant to make a reservation for eight people at seven o'clock on Saturday evening."

to set something aside and keep it for future use

"Reserve a seat for me."

"Please reserve a table for two at your earliest convenience."

to make something clear and easy to understand by giving more information about it

"Please explain the rules clearly."

"The teacher used simple diagrams to explain the complex scientific concept to the confused students."

the way that two or more people or things are different from each other

"The difference is small."

"The difference between them is easy to see."

capable of destroying or causing harm to a person or thing

"The snake is dangerous."

"The dangerous intersection had seen many accidents over the years so the city finally installed a traffic light and speed bumps to slow down cars."

a choice or judgment that is made after adequate consideration or thought

"It was a hard decision."

"After much deliberation, the committee reached a final decision on the matter."

the fact of reaching what one tried for or desired

"Success takes time."

"Their success came after years of hard work and patience."

getting the results you hoped for or wanted

"The project was successful."

"Her innovative business strategy proved to be incredibly successful in the market."

a detailed and careful consideration and examination

"This is a study."

"The scientific study investigated the complex relationship between diet and cardiovascular health."

a group of particular objects put together and considered as a whole

"I like this collection."

"The museum unveiled an impressive collection of rare artifacts from ancient civilizations."

to gather together things from different places or people

"She collects stamps as a hobby."

"She loves to collect rare stamps from different countries as a hobby."

an action that is caring, kind, or helpful

"That was great kindness."

"Her act of kindness in helping the stranded motorist truly restored my faith in humanity."

nice and caring toward other people's feelings

"The neighbor is kind."

"The kind stranger helped the old woman carry her groceries up the stairs and refused to accept any money as a reward."

a discussion, typically a serious one, between two or more people with different views

"Their argument became loud."

"We had an argument about the homework and stayed calm."

to speak to someone often angrily because one disagrees with them

"They argue about money often."

"The siblings argued loudly about who would get the front seat in the car during the long family road trip."

to kill someone, especially as a legal penalty

"Execute the prisoner."

"The soldiers were ordered to execute the traitor immediately after the court martial found him guilty of betraying his country during the war."

to make plans or decisions known by officially telling people about them

"The principal will announce the schedule."

"The company will announce its quarterly earnings results during a press conference scheduled for next Thursday morning."

to control and be in charge of a country

"The king ruled for many years."

"The ancient king ruled his kingdom with an iron fist for over forty years until his death."

the quality of having the capacity to improve, succeed, or develop into something in the future

"I see the possibility."

"The young artist showed immense possibility for greatness in his innovative approach to painting."

to catch an animal or a person and keep them as a prisoner

"They capture the bird."

"The security forces managed to capture the fugitive after a lengthy pursuit."

a conversation with someone about a serious subject

"We had a discussion."

"The committee members engaged in a lengthy discussion about the proposed budget changes."

to talk about something with someone, often in a formal manner

"We need to discuss the budget."

"The committee will discuss the proposed budget changes during their weekly meeting tomorrow afternoon at three o'clock."

the general condition of a person's mind or body

"Good health is important."

"Maintaining a balanced diet and regular exercise are crucial for overall physical and mental health."

(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."