Unit 8 - 8C · Face2Face Pre Intermediate Vocabulary List

to appear to be or do something particular

"You seem very tired today indeed."

"The new employee seems very motivated and eager to learn new skills."

to stop or pause a process, activity, etc. temporarily

"Do not interrupt when others speak."

"It is considered extremely rude to interrupt someone while they are speaking so please wait until they have finished their sentence completely first."

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 express respect toward someone or something often due to qualities, achievements, etc.

"I admire your courage and honesty."

"I truly admire people who dedicate their lives to helping others without expecting anything in return for their kindness."

to want something or someone that we must have if we want to do or be something

"Plants need sunlight and water."

"Plants need sunlight water and nutrients from the soil to grow healthy and strong."

to bring a type of information from the past to our mind again

"Remember to lock the door."

"It is important to remember that everyone makes mistakes and we should not be too hard on ourselves."

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."

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."

to want or choose one person or thing instead of another because of liking them more

"I prefer tea over coffee."

"Many people prefer to shop online rather than in physical stores because it saves time and effort."

to put our hand or body part on a thing or person

"Do not touch the hot stove."

"The sign on the museum wall warned visitors not to touch the ancient artifacts because the oils on their skin could cause damage."

to show the place or direction of someone or something by holding out a finger or an object

"Point to the map location."

"It is rude to point at people with your finger especially when they are standing close to you."

to think or believe that it is possible for something to happen or for someone to do something

"I expect you to arrive on time."

"You should expect some delays due to the heavy snow that fell overnight on the highways."

to be upright on one's feet

"Please stand up now."

"The distinguished speaker was asked to stand at the podium and address the assembled delegates."

to remove a piece of clothing or accessory from your or another's body

"Take off your dirty shoes."

"Please take off your hat when you enter the classroom because it is polite to do so."

to have very strong feelings for someone or something that is important to us and we like a lot and want to take care of

"I love my family very much."

"She loves to read mystery novels in her free time especially those by Agatha Christie."

to decide on and make arrangements or preparations for something ahead of time

"We plan a trip soon."

"We plan to visit our grandparents next weekend if the weather is nice and sunny."

used to say what is suitable, right, etc., particularly when one is disapproving of something

"You should study more for exams."

"You should always wear a helmet when riding a bicycle to protect your head in case you fall or get into an accident."

to take pleasure or find happiness in something or someone

"They enjoy their delicious dinner meal."

"The children seemed to enjoy the school trip to the science museum because they were fascinated by the interactive exhibits about space and dinosaurs."

used to express that something is possible or may happen, exist, or be true

"It can rain today."

"The new policy can lead to significant improvements in efficiency and productivity."

to feel that someone or something is good, enjoyable, or interesting

"I really like chocolate ice cream."

"Most children like to eat ice cream on hot summer days because it helps them cool down quickly."

to make an effort or attempt to do or have something

"Try your best on the test."

"You should try the new Italian restaurant downtown because their pasta dishes are absolutely delicious and reasonably priced."

used to show that something is very important and needs to happen

"He must finish homework before playing."

"All visitors must show a valid photo identification at the security desk before they are allowed to enter the government building."

to begin something new and continue doing it, feeling it, etc.

"Start a new project."

"The movie will start at eight o'clock so we should leave home by seven thirty."

used to express a possibility

"He might go to the party later."

"The weather forecast says it might rain later this afternoon so you should bring an umbrella just in case you need it."

to make something end

"Finish your homework before dinner."

"I need to finish my homework before I can go out to play with my friends."

used for forming future tenses

"It will rain."

"They will undoubtedly achieve their goals if they continue to work diligently towards them."