Unit 7 - Part 2 · Interchange Beginner Vocabulary List

a flat surface made of glass that people can see themselves in

"The mirror is cracked."

"The mirror in the gym was cracked but instead of replacing it the management simply covered the damaged area with a motivational poster."

a piece of furniture that contains shelves for holding books

"The bookcase is filled with novels and dictionaries."

"The bookcase is filled with novels and dictionaries and the shelves are sagging from the weight."

something we use to cover or decorate a part of the floor that is usually made of thick materials or animal skin

"The wool rug felt soft under her feet."

"The small colorful rug in the entryway helps keep dirt from being tracked into the living room."

a piece of furniture with shelves and doors, usually built into a wall, designed for storing things like foods, dishes, etc.

"She stored the dishes in the kitchen cupboard."

"The kitchen cupboard contained canned goods pasta and rice neatly organized on adjustable shelves."

pieces of equipment such as tables, desks, beds, etc. that we put in a house or office so that it becomes suitable for living or working in

"The furniture is new."

"The moving company carefully wrapped all the furniture in blankets and plastic before loading it onto the truck to prevent any scratches or damage during the long trip."

a machine or piece of equipment, especially electrical equipment, such as washing machine, dishwasher, etc. that is used for a particular task

"The kitchen is filled with modern appliances."

"The kitchen appliance broke down after only six months and needed to be replaced under warranty."

a building or place that sells goods or services

"The corner shop sells milk and newspapers."

"The corner shop sells milk and newspapers and is open from early morning until late at night."

a written or oral piece intended to give a mental image of something

"The witness gives a description of the suspect."

"The job description listed the responsibilities required qualifications and reporting structure for the position."

a house near the beach that people use for vacations or renting to others

"They rented a beach house for the summer."

"They rented a beach house for the summer and spent every day swimming and surfing."

a room immediately under the roof of a house, which is used as a storage or living space

"The loft has storage boxes."

"We used the dusty loft under the roof for storing old holiday decorations."

a larger and more populated town

"The city is very crowded."

"The city installed new bike lanes on several main streets to encourage more people to cycle to work instead of driving their cars every morning."

an area with farms, fields, and trees, outside cities and towns

"She lives in the country near a farm."

"She prefers living in the country because she enjoys gardening and waking up to the sound of birds instead of traffic and sirens."

a very tall and large natural structure that looks like a huge hill with a pointed top that is often covered in snow

"The mountain is tall."

"Climbing the mountain was a challenging experience that required careful preparation and great physical strength."

unlike anything else and distinguished by individuality

"Your fingerprint is unique."

"The unique design of the building made it stand out from the others and tourists came from far away to see it."

a building where we give money to stay and eat food in when we are traveling

"We booked a room in a five-star hotel."

"A capsule hotel is a unique type of lodging found mainly in Japan"

a vast area of land that is covered with trees and shrubs

"The forest has many tall trees."

"They got lost in the dense forest and had to wait until morning to find their way out."

used to indicate that something is completely accurate or correct

"That is exactly right."

"That is exactly what I wanted to say but I could not find the right words."

the circular object going around the earth, visible mostly at night

"The full moon illuminated the dark night."

"Ganymede is a fascinating moon of Jupiter"

used to add another item, fact, or action to what has already been mentioned

"He likes apples also."

"She enjoys reading novels and also finds great pleasure in writing poetry in her free time."

a piece of equipment that produces heat to warm a place or increase the temperature of water

"The heater keeps the room warm."

"He switched on the heater when it got cold."

a machine that is designed to cool and dry the air in a room, building, or vehicle

"The air conditioner is very cold."

"The air conditioner struggled to cool the apartment during the heat wave because the outdoor temperature reached one hundred five degrees for three days in a row."

at a place that is not where the speaker is

"The store is there."

"The store is over there on the corner so you can walk there in about five minutes."

a series of images, feelings, or events happening in one's mind during sleep

"I had a strange dream."

"She often recalled a recurring dream about flying over the ocean."

a country house that has a large garden, particularly the one located in southern Europe or warm regions

"The villa overlooks the Mediterranean Sea."

"The wealthy family owns a beautiful villa overlooking the Mediterranean Sea with a large swimming pool."

a small wooden house or shelter built in a forest or the mountains

"The cabin was warm."

"They spent the weekend in a small wooden cabin near the lake without electricity or running water enjoying the simplicity of nature far from technology."

used to ask or talk about one or more members of a group of things or people, when we are not sure about it or about them

"Which color do you?"

"We need to decide which of the proposed strategies will be most effective in achieving our long-term goals."

the planet earth, where we all live

"The world is changing quickly."

"The world became much smaller after the invention of the internet because people can now communicate instantly across continents."

knowledge about the structure and behavior of the natural and physical world, especially based on testing and proving facts

"Science helps us understand nature."

"The science class conducted an experiment to see how different liquids affected the rate at which a metal nail would rust over time."

a type of literature about unreal people, events, etc.

"I mostly read historical fiction in my spare time."

"She prefers reading fiction novels because they allow her to escape into imaginary worlds."

to be the first person who finds something or someplace that others did not know about

"They discover a new star."

"Archaeologists hope to discover ancient artifacts buried deep within the ruins."

someone who greatly admires or is interested in someone or something

"He is a big fan."

"As a devoted fan of the artist, she had attended every concert on the tour."

everything that exists or happens on the earth, excluding things that humans make or control

"Enjoying nature is good."

"Spending time in nature, surrounded by trees and fresh air, can be incredibly restorative for the mind."

a description of events and people either real or imaginary

"Tell me a story."

"The novel tells the gripping story of a young adventurer's perilous journey through uncharted lands."

to make or have an image of something in our mind

"Imagine a world without pollution."

"Close your eyes and imagine yourself on a peaceful beach with soft sand and gentle waves."

extremely large in size

"It was a giant tree."

"The giant redwood tree towered over the forest, its massive trunk a testament to centuries of growth and resilience."

allowing objects or shapes to be seen through it because light can pass through it without being scattered

"The window is clear."

"Through the clear glass, we could observe the intricate details of the coral reef below."

a small, hollow sphere of gas

"Look at the bubble."

"A single soap bubble floated serenely through the air before gently popping."

(astronomy) a shining point found in large numbers in the night sky

"The sun is a star."

"The North Star has guided sailors and travelers across the oceans for centuries without fail."

physically feeling relaxed and not feeling pain, stress, fear, etc.

"The bed is comfortable."

"She felt comfortable and relaxed in her new, cozy apartment."

to have or store something in a specific place

"Keep the book here."

"Please keep all your important documents in a secure location away from potential hazards."