Unit 7 - Part 1 · Interchange Pre Intermediate Vocabulary List

to move the body to music in a special way

"They love to dance together."

"The couple danced gracefully across the ballroom floor as the orchestra played a slow romantic waltz."

a period when no work or essential tasks need to be done, allowing for activities of personal choice

"She spends her free time painting."

"She spends her free time painting and has a small studio set up in her garage."

websites and applications enabling users to share content and build communities on their smartphones, computers, etc.

"Social media connects people worldwide."

"Social media platforms have changed the way people communicate and share information around the world."

to give our attention to the sound a person or thing is making

"Listen carefully to the instructions."

"It is important to listen carefully to what others are saying instead of just waiting for your turn to speak."

a digital game that we play on a computer, game console, or mobile device

"He loves video games."

"They played a video game for two hours."

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."

a span of time which we do not work or go to school, and spend traveling or resting instead, particularly in a different city, country, etc.

"We are on vacation."

"They spent their vacation in Spain and came back relaxed."

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."

things that are related to air and sky such as temperature, rain, wind, etc.

"The weather is improving today."

"We checked the weather before leaving home."

to discover information about something or someone by looking, asking, or investigating

"Students check their answers before submitting."

"Before you submit your final exam paper you should check your answers carefully for any spelling mistakes or grammatical errors that could lower your score."

a series of sounds made by instruments or voices, arranged in a way that is pleasant to listen to

"She listens to music daily."

"The music at the festival was so lively that everyone started dancing and singing along together."

to activate a device, such as a disc or music player, to produce audio or display recorded images

"Play the music."

"Please play the new album you bought yesterday."

to look at written or printed words or symbols and understand their meaning

"Read the instructions carefully first."

"You should read the instructions carefully before assembling the furniture to avoid making any mistakes."

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 pass time in a particular manner or in a certain place

"Spend your time wisely."

"She decided to spend her vacation exploring ancient ruins and immersing herself in the local culture."

someone we like and trust

"My best friend and I play football every weekend."

"A friend is a person with whom one shares a bond of mutual affection and trust"

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."

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."

to, in, or at any place

"I cannot find my keys anywhere."

"I cannot find my keys anywhere and I am going to be late for work if I do not leave soon."

an examination that consists of a set of questions, exercises, or activities to measure someone’s knowledge, skill, or ability

"The test was difficult."

"The teacher gave us a longer test before the holiday break."

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 remain in a particular place

"Please stay here."

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

to move over a particular distance

"I will go there."

"We decided to go across the vast desert on foot."

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."

to not move anymore

"The car will stop."

"Please stop the vehicle immediately if you observe any unusual warning lights."

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 perform an action that is not mentioned by name

"Do the dishes now."

"What do you want to do this weekend because I am free on both Saturday and Sunday."

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."

to hold or own something

"I have a book."

"She was fortunate to have inherited a substantial amount of wealth from her generous grandmother."

to use one's voice in order to produce musical sounds in the form of a tune or song

"She loves to sing in the choir."

"The talented soprano will sing a beautiful aria that requires exceptional vocal control and emotional expression."

to notice a thing or person with our eyes

"I can see the cat."

"From the mountaintop, we could clearly see the entire valley spread out below us."

a task, especially a household one, that is done regularly

"The chore is boring."

"He finished the chore before lunch."

clothes, sheets, etc. that have just been washed or need washing

"The laundry is still wet."

"She did the laundry before lunch."

a journey that you take for fun or a particular reason, generally for a short amount of time

"The trip was long."

"We took a trip to the coast and enjoyed the sea air."

having or bringing good luck

"You are lucky."

"He felt lucky to have survived the accident without any serious injuries and he thanked the doctors who saved his life."

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."