Unit 7 - Part 3 · Interchange Beginner Vocabulary List

a large container that we fill with water and sit or lie in to wash our body

"The bathtub is huge."

"She filled the bathtub with hot water and added lavender scented bath salts to relax her muscles after a long exhausting week at work."

(of a place) relaxing and comfortable, particularly because of the warmth or small size of the place

"The room is cozy."

"The cozy cabin had a warm fireplace and soft blankets and they spent the cold winter evening reading books and drinking hot tea together."

used to express the happiness and comfort that one feels in their own home, especially after being away for a while

"It's good to be home sweet home."

"After months of traveling, the feeling of returning to my own bed was truly home sweet home."

to decide what we want to have or what is best for us from a group of options

"Choose your words very carefully."

"You must choose between two difficult options but remember that both paths have their own advantages."

a furry animal with a thick tail that lives in trees and feeds on nuts and seeds

"The squirrel climbed the tree."

"A squirrel stored nuts for winter."

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."

not commonly happening or done

"The bird is unusual."

"It is unusual for it to snow in this region during spring so everyone was surprised when the white flakes started falling."

used to provide a specific situation or instance that helps to clarify or explain a point being made

"We need tools, for example hammers."

"You should eat more fruit for example apples or bananas every single day."

a wide path made for cars, buses, etc. to travel along

"The road is wet."

"The road to the mountain village was narrow and winding with steep cliffs on one side making nervous passengers close their eyes during the drive."

a large fruit with a hard shell and edible white flesh inside containing a milky liquid

"Fruit with white flesh."

"She used coconut in the cake and the frosting tasted much richer."

‌sweet food eaten after the main dish

"We had cake for dessert."

"For dessert we had chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream and fresh strawberries on top."

the highest part of a room, vehicle, etc. that covers it from the inside

"The ceiling is high."

"The ornate ceiling of the grand ballroom was adorned with intricate frescoes and gold leaf."

cream that has been beaten by a mixer or whisk until it becomes light and fluffy

"The whipped cream peaks softly."

"Whipped cream was heavy cream beaten until light and fluffy for topping desserts and drinks."

extremely large in physical dimensions

"The mountain is enormous."

"An enormous whale swam right next to our small boat yesterday morning."

to shine with a soft and gentle light that is usually not very bright

"The fire glow softly."

"The embers in the fireplace continued to glow warmly, providing a cozy ambiance."

having very little or no light

"It is very dark."

"As the sun set, the dense forest became progressively dark and mysterious."

having a shiny, grayish-white color or the color of the metal silver

"The coin is silver."

"The antique locket was made of pure silver and gleamed with a soft, lustrous shine."

a hanging piece of cloth or other materials that covers a window, opening, etc.

"The curtain is blue."

"She closed the heavy curtain to block the afternoon sunlight which was creating a annoying glare on her computer screen while she worked."

extremely foolish or absurd in a way that seems insane

"That is a crazy idea."

"His plan to climb Mount Everest without proper equipment seemed utterly crazy."

in an open area surrounding a building

"The children are playing outside."

"The children are playing outside in the garden while their mother prepares dinner in the kitchen."

to experience a particular emotion

"I feel very sad."

"He felt a surge of relief when he finally found his lost wallet on the street."

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."

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."

an animal that is small, eats plants, has a short tail, long ears, and soft fur

"The rabbit ate the carrot."

"The rabbit quickly disappeared into its underground burrow when it heard the footsteps of a predator approaching through the tall grass of the field."

to not hit or touch what was aimed at

"The arrow will miss."

"Despite his best efforts, the goalkeeper managed to miss the crucial penalty kick in the final minute."

a living thing, like a cat or a dog, that can move and needs food to stay alive, but not a plant or a human

"The zoo has many animals."

"My daughter wants to adopt a small animal from the local shelter this weekend."

no more than one in number

"I have a single ticket."

"Each participant can redeem a single voucher for a complimentary beverage at the event."

used to indicate a large number of people or things

"Many people came to the party."

"Many people came to the concert despite the bad weather and heavy rain."

the part, position, or point of something that has an equal distance from the edges or sides

"Sit in the middle."

"Please place the vase exactly in the middle of the dining room table for balance."

a piece of equipment that flows water all over your body from above

"I like the shower."

"The luxurious hotel featured a rainfall shower with multiple jets for ultimate relaxation."

a part of a plant from which the seed or fruit develops

"The flower is bright red."

"She picked a flower from the garden."

an upright structure, usually made of brick, concrete, or stone that is made to divide, protect, or surround a place

"The wall is white."

"They painted the wall of the living room a soft gray color and hung several family photos in black frames to make the space feel more personal and welcoming."

containing sugar or having a taste that is like sugar

"This candy is sweet."

"The sweet aroma of freshly baked cookies filled the kitchen, promising a delightful and sugary treat."

to a degree or extent that is sufficient or necessary

"She is old enough to drive."

"She is old enough to drive a car but she has not passed her driving test yet."

having a circular shape, often spherical in appearance

"The plate is round."

"He admired the perfectly round moon hanging in the clear night sky, a luminous disc of light."

a food that is made by baking fruits, vegetables, or meat inside one or multiple layers of pastry

"The pie smells wonderful."

"My grandmother baked a delicious apple pie with a flaky crust and sweet cinnamon filling."

any area beyond the Earth's atmosphere

"There is space."

"Astronauts explore the vast expanse of space, encountering celestial wonders."

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."