Unit 8 · New Headway Beginner Vocabulary List

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 chair with side supports for the arms and a comfortable backrest, often used for relaxation or reading

"He read the newspaper in a comfortable armchair."

"The comfortable armchair by the fireplace was his favorite spot for reading on cold evenings."

a large printed picture or notice, typically used for advertising or decoration

"Poster is large printed advertisement."

"The movie poster featured the actor's face and the release date in large bold letters at the bottom."

an object that can give light by using electricity or burning gas or oil

"The lamp casts a warm glow over the room."

"The lamp casts a warm glow over the room and I read my book by its soft light."

an electrical equipment used to keep food and drinks cool and fresh

"The refrigerator keeps food cold."

"Put the milk in the refrigerator before it spoils."

a sliding box-shaped piece of furniture found within a desk, dresser, or cabinet, used for organizing and storing items

"The drawer is stuck."

"He opened the top drawer of his desk and found the missing pen that he had been searching for during the entire meeting."

a comfortable seat that has a back and two arms and enough space for two or multiple people to sit on

"We bought a new sofa."

"The new sofa was so comfortable that he often fell asleep on it while watching television in the evening instead of going to his bedroom."

an appliance shaped like a box that is used for heating or cooking food by putting food on top or inside the appliance

"The gas cooker has four burners."

"The gas cooker has four burners and an oven for baking bread and roasting meat."

a room that has a toilet and a sink, and often times a bathtub or a shower as well

"The bathroom needs new towels."

"There is only one bathroom in the apartment so the family has to take turns using it every morning."

a space in a building with walls, a floor, and a ceiling where people do different activities

"This is a big room."

"The conference room was filled with attendees eager to discuss the new proposal."

the part of a house where people spend time together talking, watching television, relaxing, etc.

"We watched TV in the living room."

"The living room is comfortable and full of natural light."

the place in a building or home where we make food

"She is cooking in the kitchen."

"The smell of garlic and onions frying in the kitchen drifted through the whole house and made everyone's mouth water with anticipation of dinner."

a piece of land on which grapes are grown to make wine

"The vineyard is green."

"The vineyard produced excellent grapes because the rocky soil and sunny climate provided perfect conditions for growing wine making varieties."

a specific location that is intended for people to set up a tent

"The campsite was near the river."

"They found a nice campsite near a stream and set up their tent before it got dark."

an area where people can leave their cars or other vehicles for a period of time

"The car park is full on weekends."

"The underground car park was nearly empty on Sunday morning before the shops opened."

a large, specially designed facility used for playing football

"The football stadium holds 60"

"The football stadium holds sixty thousand fans and is sold out for every home game."

a building where films are shown

"We went to the cinema."

"The cinema was full on Saturday night and everyone waited outside."

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 shop that sells newspapers, magazines, and other items related to reading materials, such as stationery, cards, and sometimes snacks

"Buy papers at the newsagent."

"He buys a newspaper at the local newsagent and also picks up a lottery ticket."

beyond the usual or ordinary, often causing amazement or admiration due to its exceptional nature

"The party was fabulous."

"The fabulous party had live music and delicious food and everyone danced until the sun came up."

a type of sport in which a person stands on a surfboard that is pulled on the surface of water by a special kite

"Kitesurfing powers with a kite."

"Kitesurfing powers with a kite and the rider stands on a board while being pulled across the water."

a dish of fried fish served with chips

"We had fish and chips for dinner."

"We went to the seaside and had traditional fish and chips for lunch which was absolutely delicious."

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."

in a position very close to someone or something

"Sit next to me."

"The small cafe was located next to the bustling market, attracting many shoppers with its aroma."

a large black-and-white seabird that lives in the Antarctic, and can not fly but uses its wings for swimming

"The penguin cannot fly."

"A penguin lives in cold places and swims very well."

the salt water that covers most of the earth’s surface and surrounds its continents and islands

"The sea was calm and perfect for sailing."

"The vast blue sea stretched out before them, dotted with small white sailboats."

any sea creature that is eaten as food such as fish, shrimp, seaweed, and shellfish

"The restaurant is famous for its fresh seafood."

"A seafood tower is a lavish display of oysters, shrimp, crab, and lobster served on ice."

to lie or sit in the sun in order to darken one's skin

"They sunbathe by pool."

"She loves to sunbathe on the beach, enjoying the warm summer rays."

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."

furniture with a usually flat surface on top of one or multiple legs that we can sit at or put things on

"Put it on the table."

"The antique mahogany table served as the centerpiece of the dining room, displaying a magnificent floral arrangement."

furniture we use for working, writing, reading, etc. that normally has a flat surface and drawers

"The desk is near the window."

"I organized my books on the desk before studying."

furniture with a back and often four legs that we can use for sitting

"Please sit on the chair."

"The chair is comfortable enough for long meetings."

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."

a large building or complex with shops, businesses, and entertainment for people to visit

"We went to the center."

"The sprawling new entertainment center boasts a cinema, several restaurants, and numerous retail outlets."

a building where Christians go to worship and practice their religion

"They go to church every Sunday."

"The old stone church at the end of the street has stood there for over two hundred years."

a place, usually a building, with a stage where plays and shows are performed

"We went to the theater to see a play."

"The local theater is hosting a new play this weekend."

a piece of land where flowers, trees, and other plants are grown

"My garden is nice."

"She spent her weekends tending to her meticulously cultivated garden, filled with colorful flowers and aromatic herbs."

a financial institution that keeps and lends money and provides other financial services

"The bank is closed today."

"She opened an account at the bank."

including a wide range of people with different nationalities and cultures

"The city is cosmopolitan."

"The cosmopolitan city attracts people from all over the world and you can hear many different languages spoken on the streets."

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 travel or move from one location to another

"Let's go to the cinema."

"I will go to the supermarket after work to buy some food for dinner tonight."

having a high speed when doing something, especially moving

"The car is fast."

"The fast runner crossed the finish line in record time breaking the previous record that had stood for ten years."

moving, happening, or being done at a speed that is low

"The turtle is slow."

"The slow internet connection made it impossible to watch the video without constant buffering so she gave up and read a book instead."

to or at a great distance

"The station is far."

"The station is not far from here so you can easily walk there in less than ten minutes."

the act of buying goods from stores

"Shopping can be relaxing."

"Online shopping has become incredibly convenient but it also makes it harder to control impulsive purchases."

very large in size

"The whale was huge."

"The huge truck could not fit inside the small garage so the driver had to park it on the street."

a colorful thin book that has news, pictures, and stories about different things like fashion, sports, and animals, usually issued weekly or monthly

"The magazine has many pictures."

"He bought a sports magazine yesterday."

a visual representation of a scene, person, etc. produced by a camera

"Take a picture."

"He captured a stunning picture of the wildlife during his African safari adventure."

an instrument for writing or drawing with ink, usually made of plastic or metal

"The pen is blue."

"The teacher handed out blue pens to the students because the test had to be completed in blue ink rather than pencil or any other color."

the bottom of a room that we walk on

"Walk on the clean floor."

"He accidentally dropped his keys and they slid across the polished wooden floor."

each of the sixty parts that creates one hour and is made up of sixty seconds

"Wait a minute"

"Wait a minute I will be right back and then we can continue our conversation."

something that we usually buy and bring back for other people from a place that we have visited on vacation

"I bought a souvenir from Paris."

"He bought a small souvenir for his mother from the gift shop to remind her of their trip to the mountains."

in or along a direct line, without bending or deviation

"Go straight then turn left."

"Go straight then turn left at the traffic lights and you will see the post office on your right."

having a clean and well-organized appearance and state

"Her room is tidy."

"Her room is tidy and everything is in its proper place on the shelves and in the drawers."

to move in a circular direction around a fixed line or point

"Turn the wheel around."

"Remember to turn the lights off when you leave the room to save energy and reduce your electricity bill."

in or to a position lower than and directly beneath something

"The book is under table."

"The hidden treasure was buried deep under the old oak tree."