Unit 9 - Part 2 · Interchange Beginner Vocabulary List

a baked good made from dough or batter, often sweetened or filled with ingredients like fruit, nuts, or chocolate

"The pastry was flaky and sweet."

"The flaky pastry was filled with sweet apples and cinnamon, making it a delicious dessert."

a liquid beverage made from the extraction of juice from oranges, often consumed as a refreshing drink

"He drinks a glass of fresh orange juice every morning."

"He drinks a glass of fresh orange juice every morning and believes it helps keep him healthy."

liquid food we make by cooking things like meat, fish, or vegetables in water

"The soup is hot."

"She served vegetable soup for lunch."

a type of tea made from the leaves and buds of the tea plant, and it has a green color and a slightly bitter taste

"Green tea is unoxidized."

"Green tea is unoxidized tea with a light fresh grassy flavor."

a type of pepper with a very hot taste that is red in color

"The red pepper is hot."

"He grilled red peppers with the vegetables."

in most situations or under normal circumstances

"I usually wake up at seven o'clock."

"I usually wake up at seven o'clock but on weekends I like to sleep a little later."

on many occasions

"We often visit our grandparents."

"We often visit our grandparents on weekends and help them with gardening and cleaning around the house."

on some occasions but not always

"I sometimes go for a walk after dinner."

"I sometimes go for a walk after dinner to clear my head and get some fresh air."

in a manner that almost does not occur or happen

"He hardly ever eats junk food."

"He hardly ever eats junk food because he is very health conscious and prefers to cook fresh meals at home."

not at any point in time

"I never eat meat."

"He never eats meat because he is a vegetarian and believes in protecting animals."

an area with human population that is smaller than a city and larger than a village

"The town is quiet."

"We visited a small town during our holiday."

something that has been crushed or flattened

"The box is squashed."

"The squashed tomato was accidentally dropped on the floor and made a mess."

covering a wide area or present in many locations

"The paint is all over."

"The news of the unexpected discovery spread all over the internet within minutes, captivating global attention."

used to introduce a statement that provides additional information or emphasizes the truth or reality of a situation

"In fact I have never been there."

"In fact I have never been there before so I do not know what to expect."

a type of vegetable having a strong smell and spicy flavor that is used in cooking

"Garlic smells strong."

"She added garlic to the sauce for more flavor."

a type of snack made from a type of corn kernel that expands and puffs up when heated

"The popcorn is salty."

"We ate popcorn while watching the movie."

a playful and intelligent animal that has a long tail and usually lives in trees and warm countries

"The monkey climbed the tree."

"A monkey likes to eat bananas and play with objects."

a sweet large and tropical fruit that has brown skin, pointy leaves, and yellow flesh which is very juicy

"The pineapple tastes sweet."

"Pineapple contains an enzyme called bromelain which can break down proteins and sometimes causes a tingling sensation on your tongue while eating."

to cook food, usually in an oven, without any extra fat or liquid

"Let's bake cookies."

"We will bake a simple loaf of bread using only flour, water, and yeast, letting the oven do the work."

any of the hard pieces making up the skeleton in humans and some animals

"The bone was broken."

"Bones help support the body and protect organs."

a spice that has a sweet flavor and is commonly used in cooking and baking

"Anise seeds have a strong licorice flavor."

"Anise seeds had a strong licorice flavor used in baking sausage and liqueurs."

(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."

a vegetable, usually a small cucumber, that is preserved in salt water or vinegar

"The pickle is sour."

"He added a pickle to his sandwich."

a period of time that is celebrated due to cultural or religious reasons

"The festival was fun."

"We attended a vibrant music festival that celebrated diverse cultural traditions from around the world."

for one single time

"I go to the cinema once a month."

"I go to the cinema once a month because I enjoy watching movies on the big screen."

to make something move through the air by quickly moving your arm and hand

"Throw the ball to your friend."

"The quarterback threw the football accurately to the wide receiver who caught it for a touchdown."

including every part, member, etc.

"I ate the whole pizza."

"She ate the whole pizza by herself because she was starving after skipping lunch and working through her break at the office."

to take part in a violent physical action against someone

"They fight bravely."

"The soldiers were trained to fight effectively against overwhelming enemy forces."

extremely large in size

"It was a giant tree."

"The giant redwood tree towered over the forest, its massive trunk a testament to centuries of growth and resilience."

lacking orderliness or cleanliness

"My desk is messy."

"My desk is messy and covered with papers pens and coffee cups that I need to organize."

the final part of something, such as an event, a story, etc.

"Every difficult journey eventually reaches its end"

"The end of the movie was so surprising that the entire audience gasped in shock at the final plot twist."

a unit for measuring weight that is used in the US and is equal to 907.19 kg

"It weighs a ton."

"The antique piano was incredibly heavy, weighing nearly a ton."

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?"

to do something special such as dancing or drinking that shows one is happy for an event

"We celebrate holidays with family."

"We will celebrate our anniversary by going to a fancy restaurant and then watching a show together."

to have a type of belief or idea about a person or thing

"Think before you speak."

"You should think carefully before making any major life decisions because they will affect your future significantly."

used to show that something is surprising or is not expected

"She is even taller than me."

"She is even taller than me and I am already quite tall for my age so that is surprising."

a meal with many dishes from which people serve themselves at a table and then eat elsewhere

"The buffet is open."

"The hotel breakfast buffet offered scrambled eggs bacon fresh fruit and pastries."

a group of people or things that have similar characteristics or share particular qualities

"What kind is this?"

"This particular kind of rare orchid is known for its vibrant colors and unique fragrance."

a sweet yellow fruit with a thin skin that grows in hot areas

"The mango is very sweet."

"We ate mango after dinner and agreed that it was one of the best parts of the meal."

used to give permission or express agreement

"Of course, you can come."

"Of course you can borrow my car. Just bring it back soon, please."

a procedure or approach used to achieve something

"What is the best way?"

"We need to find a new way to approach this complex problem."

the activity of providing services or products in exchange for money

"His business is doing very well."

"Starting a small business requires careful planning enough capital and a lot of hard work."

not alive anymore

"The flower is dead."

"The dead battery in the car meant that she could not start the engine and she had to call a friend to give her a jump start."

different or better than what is normal

"This is a special day."

"The restaurant offered a special menu for Valentine's Day with unique dishes."

a person

"Every human needs food and water."

"Humans are capable of great kindness"

a small living part of a plant that when put in the ground, grows into a new one

"The seed is small."

"She planted the seed in a small pot watering it daily and watching with excitement as the first green shoot emerged from the soil."