Unit 7 - Part 2 · Interchange Pre Intermediate Vocabulary List

an expression of polite and friendly gestures or words when meeting someone

"A handshake is a standard business greeting."

"A warm smile is often the most genuine greeting you can offer."

a structure that has walls, a roof, and sometimes many levels, like an apartment, house, school, etc.

"The building is tall."

"The office building downtown has twenty floors and a nice cafeteria on the ground level for employees to use during their lunch breaks."

in a short time from now

"The bus will arrive soon."

"The bus will arrive soon so please wait at the stop and have your ticket ready to show the driver."

a person, typically a male

"The guy near the door smiled."

"That guy in the blue jacket helped me carry my groceries to the car yesterday."

a large, dry area of land with very few plants, typically one covered with sand

"The largest hot desert on Earth is the Sahara."

"The Sahara desert is a vast, arid region with extreme temperatures and very little vegetation."

a country on the continent of Africa with a rich history, famous for its pyramids, temples, and pharaohs

"Egypt has ancient pyramids."

"The ancient civilization of Egypt left behind enormous pyramids and temples that continue to amaze archaeologists and tourists from around the world."

a person whose job is designing buildings and typically supervising their construction

"The architect designed a modern glass building."

"The architect designed the building with large windows to maximize natural light and reduce energy costs."

a person who designs, fixes, or builds roads, machines, bridges, etc.

"The engineer fixed the bridge."

"The civil engineer inspected the bridge carefully to make sure it was safe for cars trucks to cross after the recent earthquake damaged some of the supports."

a pale brown substance that consists of very small pieces of rock, which is found in deserts, on beaches, etc.

"Children played with soft sand."

"The hot sand burned the soles of her feet as she ran toward the water desperate to cool off in the ocean waves."

air that moves quickly or strongly in a current as a result of natural forces

"The wind was very strong."

"Strong wind knocked down several trees and power lines causing widespread blackouts that lasted for nearly three days in some areas."

extremely impressive and beautiful, often evoking awe or excitement

"The view is spectacular."

"The spectacular view from the top of the mountain made the difficult climb worthwhile for the tired hikers."

a large area of water, surrounded by land

"Lake Superior is the largest of the Great Lakes."

"Crater Lake in Oregon was formed when a massive volcanic eruption caused the peak of a volcano to collapse in on itself"

relating or belonging to the time before history was recorded

"The cave is prehistoric."

"The prehistoric cave paintings were created thousands of years ago and they show animals that no longer live in that region."

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."

to not be able to remember something or someone from the past

"She forgets her password very often."

"Do not forget to lock the front door before you leave for work because there have been several burglaries in the neighborhood recently."

the activity of swimming beneath the water's surface while breathing through a hollow tube named a snorkel

"Snorkeling in clear sea."

"We went snorkeling in the clear sea and saw many colorful fish during our vacation last summer."

a container used as a decoration or used for putting cut flowers in

"The vase is blue."

"She placed fresh flowers in a crystal vase arranging them carefully so that each stem had enough space to absorb water."

a long and thin object that is used as a support while walking, especially by elderly people

"He uses a walking stick."

"The elderly gentleman leaned heavily on his sturdy walking stick as he navigated the park."

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."

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."

causing intense sadness, distress, or emotional pain

"The movie is heartbreaking."

"The heartbreaking scene in the movie made everyone in the theater cry and reach for tissues."

extremely great or large

"The story is incredible."

"The incredible view from the mountaintop took her breath away and she stood there in silence for several minutes."

a raised body of water that moves along the surface of a sea, river, lake, etc.

"The wave was big."

"We watched the powerful wave crash against the rocky shoreline during the storm."

to come into existence by chance or as a consequence

"Accidents happen unexpectedly."

"What will happen if I miss the deadline for submitting my application to the scholarship program."

the use of creativity and imagination to express emotions and ideas by making things like paintings, sculptures, music, etc.

"She enjoys creating art."

"Modern art can be difficult to understand because it often challenges traditional ideas about beauty and meaning."

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."

to no longer be able to be seen

"The sun disappears at night completely."

"The magician made the rabbit disappear from the hat with a clever trick."

extremely pleasing to the mind or senses

"The flower is beautiful."

"The beautiful sunset painted the sky in shades of orange and pink and the couple watched from their balcony."

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."

a person whose job is to take tourists to interesting places and show them around

"The guide explained everything clearly."

"The tour guide entertained everyone with interesting historical facts and humorous stories while leading the group through the old city streets."

a structure built in honor of a public figure or a special event

"The monument honors the fallen soldiers."

"Tourists flocked to see the ancient monument commemorating a significant historical battle."

an object such as a pot, bowl, etc. that is made by heating clay

"I bought a ceramic."

"The ancient ceramic vase, intricately decorated, was a testament to the potter's skill."

extremely good and amazing

"You look awesome."

"The awesome concert featured three of her favorite bands and she sang along to every song until her voice became hoarse and tired."

to put something over something else in a way that hides or protects it

"She covers the food with foil."

"Please cover the leftover food with plastic wrap before putting it in the refrigerator."

an open area in a city or town where two or more streets meet

"We met in the square."

"The bustling city square was the perfect location for the weekend farmer's market."

a particular part or region of a city, country, or the world

"This area is known for its beautiful beaches."

"The downtown area is crowded with shops and restaurants but the residential neighborhoods are quiet and peaceful."

a place or an area that can be seen, and is usually beautiful

"The view from the hotel was amazing."

"We had a clear view of the mountains from our room."