Unit 8 · New Headway Elementary Vocabulary List

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."

someone who sells writing materials, such as pens, pencils, paper, etc.

"Go to the stationer."

"I need to visit the local stationer to buy some high-quality paper and a new fountain pen."

a type of medicine taken to relieve pain, bring down a fever, etc.

"She took aspirin for high fever."

"Aspirin can help reduce fever and relieve mild pain but taking too much can cause stomach bleeding and other serious side effects."

a substance that people put on their skin to make it smell better or to hide bad ones

"He forgot to apply deodorant this morning."

"He applied deodorant every morning to control body odor especially on hot days when he would sweat during his long walk to work."

a soft and thick substance we put on a toothbrush to clean our teeth

"The toothpaste is minty."

"This toothpaste contains fluoride which helps prevent cavities by strengthening the enamel on your teeth but some people prefer fluoride free alternatives."

a liquid used to wash one's hair

"He bought shampoo for his oily hair."

"The shampoo smelled like coconuts and it left her hair feeling soft and looking shiny after every wash."

a cream that is applied to the skin to protect it from the harmful rays of the sun

"Use sunscreen daily."

"She applied sunscreen before going outside."

a tool used to cut paper, cloth, etc. with two handles and two sharp edges, joined in the middle

"The scissors are sharp."

"These scissors are designed specifically for cutting fabric so using them on paper will quickly dull the blades and ruin their precision."

a device used to connect two pieces of equipment that do not connect to each other on their own

"She needs a plug adaptor for her trip to Europe."

"She needs a plug adaptor for her trip to Europe because the outlets are different there."

a small book with plain or ruled pages that we can write or draw in

"My notebook is full of notes."

"She wrote all her lecture notes in a spiral bound notebook that was filled with pages of neat handwriting and highlighted key terms."

a tool with a slim piece of wood and a thin, colored part in the middle, that we use for writing or drawing

"The pencil is broken."

"The artist used a soft pencil to sketch the outline of the portrait before filling in the details with charcoal and colored pastels."

a thin, paper cover in which we put and send a letter

"The envelope was sealed."

"Please put the letter in an envelope before sending it."

a type of adhesive tape that is transparent, sticky on one side, and used for various purposes such as sealing, repairing, or wrapping

"She uses Sellotape to wrap the present."

"She uses Sellotape to wrap the present and the clear tape is almost invisible on the paper."

a place where bread and cakes are made and often sold

"He went to bakery."

"The aroma of freshly baked bread and pastries wafted from the local bakery, enticing customers inside."

the physical and electronic parts of a computer or other similar system

"This hardware is old."

"After the technician examined the hardware, he concluded that the motherboard had been damaged beyond repair."

an individual who works or owns a business specializing in the cleaning and maintenance of garments and textiles using methods that do not involve water

"He picks suit from dry cleaner."

"He picked up his suit from the dry cleaner where it had been professionally cleaned and pressed."

a sweet and cold dessert that is made from a mixture of milk, cream, sugar, and various flavorings

"The ice cream melted quickly."

"We shared chocolate ice cream after dinner."

a drink that is made from apples

"The child drinks a glass of apple juice."

"The child drinks a glass of apple juice and asks for another because it is sweet and refreshing."

the white liquid we get from cows, sheep, or goats that we drink and use for making cheese, butter, etc.

"The milk is cold."

"He drank a glass of milk before bed."

a vegetable with a thick stem and clusters of edible flower buds, typically green in color

"Broccoli is green."

"Broccoli is rich in vitamins and fiber but many children refuse to eat it because of its slightly bitter taste and unusual texture."

a soft fruit that is long and curved and has hard yellow skin

"The banana is ripe."

"He ate a banana before the football match."

a fruit that is round and has thin yellow, red, or green skin

"The apple is red."

"She packed an apple in her lunch box."

a soft, red juicy fruit with small seeds on its surface

"The strawberry is sweet."

"She picked fresh strawberries from the garden and made a delicious jam that she gave to her neighbors as a homemade gift."

a round vegetable that grows beneath the ground, has light brown skin, and is used cooked or fried

"The potato is still hot."

"She peeled the potatoes and cut them into small cubes before boiling them in salted water until they were soft enough to mash with butter and cream."

a green seed, eaten as a vegetable

"The pea rolled off the plate."

"He accidentally dropped a single pea on the kitchen floor this morning."

a round vegetable with many layers and a strong smell and taste

"The onion made my eyes water."

"We chopped an onion very finely for the sauce."

thin slices of potato that are fried or baked until crispy and eaten as a snack

"He orders fish and chips for lunch."

"He orders fish and chips for lunch and sprinkles salt and vinegar over the golden fries."

‌a mixture of meat, bread, etc. cut into small pieces and put into a long tube of skin, typically sold raw to be cooked before eating

"The sausage smells good."

"We cooked sausage with eggs for breakfast."

a thick liquid food that is made from milk and is eaten cold

"The yogurt has live active cultures."

"Yogurt was fermented milk produced by bacterial cultures that created a tangy thick texture."

in a way that happens every day or once a day

"Brush your teeth daily."

"You should brush your teeth daily to prevent cavities and maintain good oral hygiene and fresh breath."

a condition or situation in which something is necessary

"We need more time."

"We need to buy more milk because the carton in the refrigerator is almost completely empty now."

a scientist who studies chemistry

"The chemist studied samples."

"The chemist analyzed the substance in the laboratory and recorded the results with great precision."

a small medical dressing that one can stick over a wound or cut in order to keep it clean and protect it

"Put a plaster on it."

"After cleaning the cut, he applied a sterile plaster to protect the wound."

an object that turns chemical energy to electricity to give power to a device or machine

"The battery died."

"A fresh battery is required to power the remote-controlled drone for its extended flight."

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."

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 food prepared from roasted, ground cacao beans

"Chocolate tastes sweet."

"He ate chocolate after dinner."

to prepare and provide medicine to patients according to a doctor's orders

"Dispense the medicine now."

"The hospital pharmacy is responsible for accurately dispensing all prescribed medications to patients."

someone whose job is to prepare and sell drugs in a pharmacy

"The chemist gave me medicine."

"The friendly chemist carefully dispensed the prescription with a reassuring smile."

a drink we make by soaking dried tea leaves in hot water

"She drank tea after dinner."

"The English tourists enjoyed a cup of hot tea with milk and sugar while sitting in a small cafe and watching the rain fall on the cobblestone street outside."

a drink made by mixing hot water with crushed coffee beans, which is usually brown

"He drinks coffee every morning."

"Coffee helps him wake up before work."

a drink that is alcoholic and mostly made from grape juice

"Wine tastes rich."

"We bought wine for dinner and served it with the meal."

a soft or hard food made from milk that is usually yellow or white in color

"The cheese tastes strong."

"We bought cheese for sandwiches and pizza."

an Italian food that is a mixture of flour, water, and at times eggs formed it into different shapes, typically eaten with a sauce when cooked

"Spaghetti is a classic type of pasta."

"Al dente pasta is cooked to be firm to the bite"

a type of food made from flour, water and usually yeast mixed together and baked

"I need to buy some bread from the bakery."

"The bakery sells fresh sourdough bread every morning at eight o'clock and people line up early."

the flesh of a chicken that we use as food

"I like to eat chicken."

"The restaurant is famous for its delicious roasted chicken prepared with herbs."

a long orange vegetable that grows beneath the ground and is eaten cooked or raw

"Rabbits love to eat fresh carrot."

"The rabbit nibbled on a fresh carrot that the little girl had pulled from her family's vegetable garden earlier that afternoon."

a soft and round fruit that is red and is used a lot in salads and many other foods

"The tomato is ripe."

"She added tomatoes to the salad before serving."

an oval or round thing that is produced by a chicken and can be used for food

"The egg cracked on the floor."

"I boiled an egg for breakfast this morning."

a soft cake that is small and round

"She ate a warm biscuit with butter and jam."

"The buttermilk biscuit was flaky and warm served with butter and honey at breakfast."

a thin, round piece of potato, cooked in hot oil and eaten cold as a snack

"I like a crisp."

"She reached into the bag and pulled out a perfectly golden, crisp potato chip."