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English File - Pre-intermediate - Lesson 2A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 2A in the English File Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "camping", "sightseeing", "lovely", etc.

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English File - Pre-intermediate
holiday
[noun]

a day fixed by law when we do not have to go to school or work, usually because of a religious or national celebration

Ex: The government declared a holiday to celebrate the national victory .
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to go
[Verb]

to travel or move from one location to another

Ex: Does this train go to the airport?
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abroad
[Adverb]

in or traveling to a different country

Ex: The company sent several employees abroad for the conference .
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to move from a person or place

Ex: The rain had finally stopped , and the clouds began to go away.
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weekend
[noun]

the days of the week, usually Saturday and Sunday, when people do not have to go to work or school

Ex: Weekends are when I can work on personal projects .
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bus
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a large vehicle that carries many passengers by road

Ex: The bus was full , so I had to stand for the entire journey .
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camping
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the activity of ‌living outdoors in a tent, camper, etc. on a vacation

Ex: We are planning a camping trip for the weekend .
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walk
[noun]

a short journey we take on foot

Ex: The walk from my house to the station is about two miles .
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to go on
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to come to be or to happen

Ex: Can you tell me what's going on with the construction work next door?
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to go out
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to leave the house and attend a specific social event to enjoy your time

Ex: Let's go out for a walk and enjoy the fresh air.
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night
[noun]

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

Ex: The night sky is filled with stars and a beautiful moon .
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the activity of visiting interesting places in a particular location as a tourist

Ex: Their sightseeing in London included the Tower of London , the British Museum , and Buckingham Palace .
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skiing
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the activity or sport of moving over snow on skis

Ex: The ski resort offers a variety of amenities and activities for guests , including skiing, snowboarding , and tubing .
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cycling
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the sport or activity of riding a bicycle

Ex: Many people find cycling to be a fun way to socialize while exercising with friends .
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swimming
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the act of moving our bodies through water with the use of our arms and legs, particularly as a sport

Ex: We have a swimming pool in our backyard for summer fun.
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sailing
[noun]

the practice of riding a boat as a hobby

Ex: They went sailing along the coast, marveling at the beautiful views and marine life.
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surfing
[noun]

the sport or activity of riding a surfboard to move on waves

Ex: The waves were perfect for surfing that afternoon.
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fishing
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the activity of catching a fish with special equipment such as a fishing line and a hook or net

Ex: The fishing industry is important to the local economy .
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to book
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to reserve a specific thing such as a seat, ticket, hotel room, etc.

Ex: We should book our seats for the movie premiere as soon as possible to avoid missing out .
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flight
[noun]

a scheduled journey by an aircraft

Ex: The flight across the Atlantic took about seven hours .
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online
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connected to or via the Internet

Ex: The online gaming community allows players from different parts of the world to compete and collaborate in virtual environments .
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to buy
[Verb]

to get something in exchange for paying money

Ex: Did you remember to buy tickets for the concert this weekend ?
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souvenir
[noun]

something that we usually buy and bring back for other people from a place that we have visited on vacation

Ex: They picked up some local chocolates as souvenirs to share with friends and family back home .
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to stay
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to live somewhere for a short time, especially as a guest or visitor

Ex: My friend is coming to stay with me next week .
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hotel
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a building where we give money to stay and eat food in when we are traveling

Ex: They checked out of the hotel and headed to the airport for their flight .
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campsite
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a specific location that is intended for people to set up a tent

Ex: We set up our tent at the campsite near the lake .
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friend
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someone we like and trust

Ex: Sarah considers her roommate, Emma, as her best friend because they share their secrets and spend a lot of time together.
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to lie or sit in the sun in order to darken one's skin

Ex: Residents have recently sunbathed on the newly opened terrace .
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beach
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an area of sand or small stones next to a sea or a lake

Ex: We had a picnic on the sandy beach, enjoying the ocean breeze .
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to have
[Verb]

to hold or own something

Ex: He has a Bachelor 's degree in Computer Science .
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good time
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an enjoyable or exciting experience or period of time

Ex: The concert was fantastic , and everyone left feeling they had a really good time.
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to spend
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to use money as a payment for services, goods, etc.

Ex: She does n't like to spend money on things she does n't need .
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money
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something that we use to buy and sell goods and services, can be in the form of coins or paper bills

Ex: She works hard to earn money for her college tuition .
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time
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the quantity that is measured in seconds, minutes, hours, etc. using a device like clock

Ex: We had a great time at the party .
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to rent
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to let someone use one's property, car, etc. for a particular time in exchange for payment

Ex: They rent their garage to a local band for practice .
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apartment
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a place that has a few rooms for people to live in, normally part of a building that has other such places on each floor

Ex: The apartment has a secure entry system .
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to hire
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to pay for using something such as a car, house, equipment, etc. temporarily

Ex: The company hired additional office space during the renovation .
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bicycle
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a vehicle with two wheels that we ride by pushing its pedals with our feet

Ex: They are buying a new bicycle for their daughter 's birthday .
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ski
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either of a pair of long thin objects worn on our feet to make us move faster over the snow

Ex: The ski resort offers rentals for skis, boots , and poles for those who do n't have their own equipment .
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comfortable
[Adjective]

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

Ex: He appeared comfortable during the yoga class , showing flexibility and ease in his poses .
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luxurious
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extremely comfortable, elegant, and often made with high-quality materials or features

Ex: He enjoyed a luxurious lifestyle , traveling in private jets and staying at five-star hotels .
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friendly
[Adjective]

(of a person or their manner) kind and nice toward other people

Ex: Her friendly smile made the difficult conversation feel less awkward .
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helpful
[Adjective]

offering assistance or support, making tasks easier or problems more manageable for others

Ex: A helpful tip can save time and effort during a project .
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noisy
[Adjective]

producing or having a lot of loud and unwanted sound

Ex: The construction site was noisy, with machinery and workers making loud noises .
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beautiful
[Adjective]

extremely pleasing to the mind or senses

Ex: The bride looked beautiful as she walked down the aisle .
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lovely
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very beautiful or attractive

Ex: She wore a lovely dress to the party .
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warm
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having a temperature that is high but not hot, especially in a way that is pleasant

Ex: They enjoyed a warm summer evening around the campfire .
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sunny
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very bright because there is a lot of light coming from the sun

Ex: The sunny weather melted the snow , revealing patches of green grass .
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basic
[Adjective]

having the simplest form without extra complexity

Ex: A basic workout includes stretching , squats , and push-ups .
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dirty
[Adjective]

having stains, bacteria, marks, or dirt

Ex: The dirty dishes in the restaurant 's kitchen needed to be washed .
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uncomfortable
[Adjective]

feeling embarrassed, anxious, or uneasy because of a situation or circumstance

Ex: He shifted in his seat , feeling uncomfortable under the scrutiny of his peers .
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unfriendly
[Adjective]

not kind or nice toward other people

Ex: The unfriendly store clerk did n't smile or greet the customers .
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unhelpful
[Adjective]

not providing any assistance in making a situation better or easier

Ex: The unhelpful advice from friends only confused her more about which decision to make .
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crowded
[Adjective]

(of a space) filled with things or people

Ex: The crowded bus was late due to heavy traffic .
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very
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to a great extent or degree

Ex: We were very close to the sea at our vacation home .
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windy
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having a lot of strong winds

Ex: The windy weather is perfect for flying kites .
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foggy
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filled with fog, creating a hazy atmosphere that reduces visibility

Ex: They decided to stay indoors because it was too foggy to play outside .
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cloudy
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having many clouds up in the sky

Ex: We decided to postpone our outdoor plans due to the cloudy weather .
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great
[Adjective]

worthy of being approved or admired

Ex: This restaurant is great, the food and service are excellent .
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wonderful
[Adjective]

very great and pleasant

Ex: We visited some wonderful museums during our trip to London .
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fantastic
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extremely amazing and great

Ex: His performance in the play was simply fantastic.
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OK
[interjection]

a word that means we agree or something is fine

Ex: Ok, you can go out with your friends tonight.
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not bad
[Adjective]

rather good or pleasant

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all right
[Adverb]

to an acceptable extent

Ex: The new strategy is working all right to increase sales.
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awful
[Adjective]

extremely unpleasant or disagreeable

Ex: They received some awful news about their friend 's accident .
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a special kind of picture that is made using a camera in order to make memories, create art, etc.

Ex: She took a beautiful photograph of the sunset over the ocean .
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horrible
[Adjective]

extremely unpleasant or bad

Ex: The horrible sight of the accident scene made her feel sick to her stomach .
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terrible
[Adjective]

extremely bad or unpleasant

Ex: He felt terrible about forgetting his friend 's birthday and wanted to make it up to them .
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English File - Pre-intermediate
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