Unit 8 - Part 2 · Interchange Pre Intermediate Vocabulary List

an area of land in which a university, college, or school, along with all their buildings, are situated

"The campus is very big."

"The university campus features modern libraries, laboratories, and student dormitories."

an area of a city where the majority of commercial activities, offices, and financial institutions are located

"The business district is busy during the week."

"The business district was deserted on weekends because office workers stayed home."

related to the manufacturing or production of goods on a large scale

"The city is industrial."

"The industrial city is known for its steel mills and factories that produce heavy machinery and equipment."

to a large degree

"She likes it a lot."

"I eat a lot of vegetables every day because they are healthy and help me maintain my weight."

a small unspecified number of people or things

"Few people know the truth."

"Few people know the real story because it has been kept secret for many years."

used to talk or ask about the number of things or people that are involved or concerned

"How many students are there?"

"How many people are coming to the party because I need to buy enough food for everyone?"

used to refer to the quantity or amount of something, often used to ask about the extent, degree, or size of a particular thing

"How much does this cost?"

"How much does this shirt cost because I only have twenty dollars in my wallet?"

‌a large building or enclosed area that consists of a group of shops

"The new shopping mall has over 200 stores."

"The new shopping mall has over two hundred stores and a large food court on the third floor."

the amount of money required for buying something

"The price is too high."

"The price of organic vegetables has increased significantly due to the recent drought in the farming region."

a shop that sells books, magazines, and sometimes stationery

"Bookstore sells new and used books."

"The independent bookstore hosted weekly author events and reading groups that built loyal local customers."

making use of imagination or innovation in bringing something into existence

"She is creative."

"The creative artist used recycled materials to make sculptures that were both beautiful and environmentally friendly."

a location where an event or action takes place, such as a meeting or performance

"The stadium is the venue for the final."

"The stadium was chosen as the venue for the championship final because of its large capacity."

to a very great amount or degree

"The weather is extremely cold today."

"The weather is extremely cold today so make sure to wear a warm coat and gloves before going outside."

to spend much time in a specific place or with someone particular

"I like to hang out with friends."

"Teenagers often hang out at the shopping mall on weekends because there are many entertainment options available."

the social activities and entertainment options that take place after dark, typically involving bars, clubs, live music, and other forms of entertainment

"The nightlife is exciting downtown."

"The city's nightlife was famous for its clubs bars and live music venues open until dawn."

a dish typically made with raw fish or seafood that is marinated in citrus juice, mixed with various vegetables and spices, and served cold

"Ceviche is raw fish in citrus."

"Ceviche was raw fish cured in citrus juice with onion cilantro and chili served cold."

a type of Mexican sandwich made with a crusty bread roll called a telera, filled with ingredients such as refried beans, meat, cheese, avocado, and salsa, and often grilled or pressed before serving

"Torta is Mexican sandwich."

"The torta was a Mexican sandwich on a soft roll filled with meat avocado and refried beans."

influenced by the latest or popular styles

"This cafe is trendy."

"The trendy coffee shop is popular with young people who work in the area."

a small store in which fashionable clothes or accessories are sold

"She opened a small boutique."

"We visited a charming boutique downtown that sold handmade jewelry and unique accessories."

objects such as necklaces, bracelets or rings, typically made from precious metals such as gold and silver, that we wear as decoration

"The jewelry was locked safely."

"She kept all her valuable jewelry in a small safe hidden behind a painting in her bedroom to protect it from being stolen in case of a burglary."

an institution that offers higher education or specialized trainings for different professions

"She goes to college now."

"She decided to apply to a small liberal arts college in New England after graduation."

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."

suited to one's comfort or preferences, often in terms of time, location, or availability

"This is convenient for me."

"The new train station is conveniently located near the city center, making commutes much easier for residents."

the coming and going of cars, airplanes, people, etc. in an area at a particular time

"Traffic is heavy today."

"Traffic was backed up for kilometers because a truck had overturned on the highway spilling its cargo across all lanes during morning rush hour."

the way that two or more people or things are different from each other

"The difference is small."

"The difference between them is easy to see."

sounds that are usually unwanted or loud

"The noise is loud."

"Constant noise from the construction site next door made it impossible for her to concentrate on studying for her final law school exams."

located on a lower floor of a building, particularly the ground floor

"The kitchen is downstairs."

"The downstairs neighbors complained about the loud music every night and the landlord finally evicted the noisy tenants."

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."

used to say that it does not matter which individual or amount from a group is chosen or referred to

"Do you have any questions?"

"Do you have any questions before we start the meeting and begin the presentation?"

used to indicate the absence of something or the complete lack of involvement

"None of the students failed the test."

"None of the students failed the test because everyone studied hard and was well prepared."

used to refer to a large degree or amount of a thing

"Thank you very much."

"How much money do you need to borrow because I can lend you some if you ask nicely?"

used to indicate a small or limited amount of something, often uncountable

"I am a little tired."

"I am a little tired today because I stayed up late watching a movie last night."

completely without mistakes or flaws, reaching the best possible standard

"The weather is perfect."

"The weather was perfect for a picnic so we packed our baskets and spent the whole afternoon at the park together."

to enter one's name in a list of an institute, school, etc.

"Register for classes before the deadline."

"You must register for classes before the deadline to avoid paying a late fee which is quite expensive."

a music group or artist that is not signed to a major record label, often producing and distributing music independently

"The indie film was very original."

"The indie film was very original and won several awards at film festivals around the world."

having a limited distance between opposite sides

"The path is narrow."

"The narrow path between the two buildings was barely wide enough for one person to walk through safely."

an act of deciding to choose between two things or more

"The choice was easy."

"You have a choice between accepting the job offer now or waiting for a potentially better opportunity but waiting also carries some risk."

a place where people, especially young people, go to dance, listen to music, or spend time together

"Go to the club."

"They spent their Friday night dancing and enjoying the loud music at the popular downtown club."

a public place where people buy and sell groceries

"There's a fresh farmers' market every Sunday."

"We went to the local market to buy fresh fruits and vegetables."

to have a specific flavor

"Taste the sweet fruit."

"You should taste the soup before adding more salt because it might already be salty enough from the other ingredients."

a type of Italian food made from a sea creature called squid, which is cooked with garlic, tomatoes, and white wine, and is usually eaten with pasta or bread

"I like squid."

"The restaurant is famous for its delicious calamari, a classic Italian squid dish."