Unit 8 - Part 1 · Interchange Beginner Vocabulary List

the work that we do regularly to earn money

"He found a new job."

"She applied for twenty different jobs online before she finally received a phone call inviting her to come in for an interview at a small marketing firm."

someone whose job is to keep or check financial accounts

"Professional accountant works."

"The professional accountant prepares accurate financial reports for the company every single month carefully."

a person who is employed by a hotel to carry the guests' baggage to their rooms

"The bellhop carried our suitcases."

"The friendly hotel bellhop helped us carry the heavy luggage to our room quickly."

a person in charge of paying and receiving money in a hotel, shop, bank, etc.

"The cashier gave me change."

"The cashier scanned the items and smiled."

a highly trained cook who often cooks for hotels or restaurants

"The chef prepared a delicious meal."

"The chef prepared a seven course tasting menu that showcased his unique culinary vision and technical skill."

someone who has studied medicine and treats sick or injured people

"The doctor was kind."

"The doctor told him to stop smoking and start exercising more because his blood pressure was dangerously high and could cause a heart attack."

a specific area in a building, like a hotel or office, where one checks in, gets help, or asks questions

"Ask at the front desk."

"Please report to the front desk upon your arrival to collect your room key."

someone whose job is to keep records and do the routine tasks in an office, shop, etc.

"The clerk was helpful."

"The store clerk helped the customer find the right size shoe and then went to the stockroom to check if they had other colors available."

someone who has been trained to care for injured or sick people, particularly in a hospital

"The nurse checked the patient's blood pressure."

"The nurse checked the patient's temperature and blood pressure before calling the doctor."

someone whose job is to protect people, catch criminals, and make sure that laws are obeyed

"The police officer stopped the car."

"The police officer asked the driver to step out of the car and perform a sobriety test because he suspected that the driver had been drinking alcohol."

a person who greets and deals with people arriving at or calling a hotel, office building, doctor's office, etc.

"The receptionist greeted us politely."

"The receptionist asked every visitor to sign the logbook before allowing them to enter the restricted area of the building."

a person whose job is selling goods

"The salesperson helped me find the right shoes."

"The salesperson listened carefully to the customer's needs rather than simply pushing the most expensive product."

someone who protects something such as a building, etc.

"The security guard checked our bags."

"The security guard stood at the door all night."

someone whose job involves driving a taxi and taking people to different places

"The taxi driver knows a shortcut through the side streets."

"The taxi driver knows a shortcut through the side streets and gets us to the airport on time."

a group of humans

"The people in the crowd cheered when the band came on."

"Many people gathered in the town square to celebrate the annual summer festival."

a group of people who compete against another group in a sport or game

"The team is ready."

"The soccer team trained diligently for months to prepare for the championship match."

people or things in large numbers or amounts

"She has a lot of friends."

"There are a lot of interesting places to visit in this city so bring your camera."

something that we use to buy and sell goods and services, can be in the form of coins or paper bills

"Money is important."

"She saved enough money to buy a new laptop."

to really not like something or someone

"I hate waking up early."

"I hate waking up early on weekends because I prefer to sleep late."

a person who practices or studies law, advises people about the law or represents them in court

"She is a good lawyer."

"The lawyer presented strong evidence in court and successfully defended her client against the serious charges."

something that we do regularly to earn money

"I have a lot of work to do."

"She goes to work early and returns late."

someone who owns or manages a place where travelers can stay, like an inn or a bed and breakfast

"He is the host."

"Our gracious host welcomed us warmly and ensured our stay was comfortable and memorable."

a member of the military who holds a position of authority over others

"The officer saluted him."

"The young officer bravely led his platoon into the challenging battlefield."

someone who is in charge of running a business or managing part or all of a company or organization

"The manager solved the problem quickly."

"The manager called a meeting to discuss the low productivity numbers and to find possible solutions quickly."

a computer that gives other computers access to files and information in a network

"The website is temporarily down due to a server error."

"A proxy server acts as a crucial intermediary between a user's device and the internet"

someone on the street who offers food, clothing, etc. for sale

"The street vendor sold fruit."

"The bustling marketplace was filled with the calls of each eager vendor."

to have something such as clothes, shoes, etc. on your body

"Wear warm clothes in winter."

"You should wear a warm coat today because the temperature is going to drop below freezing."

the special set of clothes that all members of an organization or a group wear at work, or children wear at a particular school

"The uniform looks neat."

"Students must wear a uniform at this school."

to tell someone about the feelings or ideas that we have

"Let's talk about your future plans."

"The therapist encouraged her patient to talk openly about his feelings without fear of being judged or criticized."

to put our bottom on something like a chair or the ground while keeping our back straight

"Please sit on the comfortable chair."

"The elderly man prefers to sit in the front row of the cinema because his eyesight is poor."

to do certain physical or mental activities in order to achieve a result or as a part of our job

"I work hard every day."

"She decided to work on improving her language skills by immersing herself in the local culture."

needing a lot of skill or effort to do

"This puzzle is hard."

"The advanced calculus problem proved to be incredibly hard for most of the students in the class."

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."

the time when the sun goes down, it gets dark outside, and we sleep

"It is cold at night."

"The city looks incredibly beautiful at night with all the bright lights shining everywhere."

to gain or earn money, as by doing business

"I want to make money."

"The entrepreneur worked tirelessly to make a substantial profit from his innovative new venture."

able to make people laugh

"The joke is funny."

"The funny comedian told jokes about his family and his childhood and the audience laughed so hard that some people had tears in their eyes."

used to emphasize a fact or the truth of a situation

"Did you actually see?"

"I thought it was a rumor, but he actually confirmed the surprising news himself."

a country's rules that all of its citizens are required to obey

"Everyone must follow law."

"The new law was passed by parliament to protect the environment and reduce pollution in major cities."