Unit 9 - Part 1 · Interchange Pre Intermediate Vocabulary List

to resemble a thing or person in appearance

"She looks like her mother."

"The fluffy white cloud looks like a rabbit or perhaps a sheep depending on your imagination."

having the color of chocolate ice cream

"The table is brown."

"The brown bear stood on its hind legs and sniffed the air searching for any signs of danger or food nearby."

(of hair) having a spiral-like pattern

"My hair is curly."

"Her curly hair bounced as she walked and she often complained that it was difficult to brush because the tangles were so tight."

having little or no hair on the head

"He is bald."

"The bald man wore a hat to protect his head from the sun because he had no hair to shield his scalp."

hair that grows or left to grow above the upper lip

"He wore a thick mustache."

"The mustache suited his face very well."

the time or period of one's life when they are not young anymore and are not old yet

"He started exercising regularly in middle age."

"Many people in middle age face the challenge of caring for both their growing children and their aging parents simultaneously."

advanced in age

"The woman is elderly."

"The elderly woman needed assistance with grocery shopping and her kind neighbor volunteered to help her every week."

(of a man) having an attractive face and body

"He is handsome."

"The handsome prince rode a white horse and the villagers cheered as he passed through their small town."

possessing an attractive and pleasing appearance

"He is good-looking."

"The good-looking actor had many fans who admired his handsome face and charming smile in every movie he made."

someone who is known by a lot of people, especially in entertainment business

"The celebrity greeted the fans."

"Many people were waiting for the celebrity outside the hotel."

someone whose job involves performing in movies, plays, or series

"The actor won an award."

"The actor spent months preparing for his role by learning to speak with a British accent and practicing the difficult sword fighting scenes with a coach."

a piece of clothing for girls or women that fastens around the waist and hangs down around the legs

"She bought a blue skirt."

"The school uniform requires girls to wear a knee length blue skirt with a white blouse and a navy blue sweater during the colder months of the year."

(particularly of clothing or hair) hanging loosely or flowing freely

"She wore a flowy dress."

"She wore a flowy dress that billowed in the wind as she walked along the beach at sunset."

resembling or reminding one of flowers through visual patterns, designs, or impressions

"She loves floral prints."

"The floral curtains brightened up the room and the fresh flower pattern made the small apartment feel cheerful and welcoming."

having a refined and polished style of clothing, associated with graduates of elite preparatory schools

"He wears preppy clothes."

"He wears preppy clothes like polo shirts khaki pants and boat shoes to his private school."

having a color that is light, soft, and muted, typically associated with hues of pale pink, blue, green, yellow, and purple

"She likes pastel-colored dresses."

"She decorated the nursery in pastel colored shades of pink blue and yellow."

(of two points) having an above-average distance between them

"The road is long."

"The long line at the grocery store made her late for her appointment with the doctor this morning unfortunately."

the thin thread-like things that grow on our head

"She has long hair."

"A single hair was on the table after she brushed it."

(of hair) pale yellow or gold in color

"She has blond hair."

"The blond haired boy stood out in the crowd because everyone else in his family had dark brown hair and brown eyes."

(of hair) having a smooth texture with no natural curls or waves

"Her hair is straight."

"She preferred to wear her long, straight hair down, as it framed her face beautifully and looked very elegant."

the hair that grow on the chin and sides of a man’s face

"He has a long beard."

"The beard made him look older and wiser."

still in the earlier stages of life

"My sister is young."

"The young couple bought their first house together and spent the entire weekend painting the walls and arranging their new furniture inside."

visually pleasing in a charming way

"The flower is pretty."

"The little cottage had a pretty garden filled with colorful flowers and a charming picket fence."

having a below-average distance between two points

"Her hair is short."

"The short story was so interesting that I read it twice and recommended it to everyone."

more than average, but not too much

"The test was fairly easy."

"The test was fairly easy and most students finished it well before the time was up."

having a size that is not too big or too small, but rather in the middle

"I want a medium drink."

"I ordered a medium pizza with extra cheese and pepperoni for dinner tonight."

(of a person) having a height that is greater than what is thought to be the average height

"He is very tall."

"The tall basketball player easily reached the net and scored another point for his team."

able to think and learn in a good and quick way

"You are very smart."

"She is a smart woman who always thinks before she speaks and considers the consequences of her actions before making any important decisions."

to think or believe that something is possible or true, without being sure

"I suppose it's true."

"I suppose the train will be here soon, but I'm not entirely certain of the exact arrival time."

(of a person) having no respect for other people

"He is rude."

"The rude driver shouted curse words at the pedestrian who was crossing the street slowly with a cane."

the basic unit of measuring length that is equal to 100 centimeters

"The rope is one meter."

"The athlete ran the race in under ten seconds, covering a distance of one hundred meters with impressive speed."

happening, done, or made once every year

"We have an annual meeting."

"The annual company picnic is held every summer and all employees are invited to bring their families."

(of a person) feeling confident about something being correct or true

"I am sure."

"I am sure that we took the right exit because I recognized the gas station on the corner."

the styles and trends of clothing, accessories, makeup, and other items that are popular in a certain time and place

"This is new fashion."

"The latest fashion trends often emerge from runway shows and quickly influence what people wear globally."

physically feeling relaxed and not feeling pain, stress, fear, etc.

"The bed is comfortable."

"She felt comfortable and relaxed in her new, cozy apartment."

a picture or design created by pressing an engraved surface onto a paper or any other surface

"The print is clear."

"The museum sold a high quality print of the famous artwork for twenty dollars."

an item of clothing that covers the lower half of our body, from our waist to our ankles, and covers each leg separately

"These pants fit well."

"He spilled coffee on his new pants during the morning commute and had to go to a clothing store near his office to buy a replacement pair before the meeting."