Face2Face - Pre-intermediate - Unit 8 - 8A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 8 - 8A in the Face2Face Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "spacious", "central heating", "typical", etc.

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to describe [verb]

to give details about someone or something to say what they are like

Ex: The artist used vivid colors to describe the sunset in her painting .

home [noun]

the place that we live in, usually with our family

Ex: He missed his home while traveling and could n't wait to be back .

small [adjective]

below average in physical size

Ex: The room had a small window that let in just a little sunlight .

large [adjective]

above average in amount or size

Ex: The large book was heavy and difficult to carry around .

spacious [adjective]

(of a room, house, etc.) large with a lot of space inside

Ex: The hotel suite was spacious , with separate areas for sleeping , lounging , and dining .

unusual [adjective]

not commonly happening or done

Ex: The concert started at an unusual time , late in the afternoon .

typical [adjective]

having or showing the usual qualities of a particular group of people or things

Ex: The architecture in this neighborhood is typical of Victorian-era homes .

air conditioning [noun]

a system that controls the temperature and humidity in a house, car, etc.

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central heating [noun]

a system that provides a building with warm water and temperature

Ex: The central heating kept every room of the house evenly warm .

balcony [noun]

a platform above the ground level and on the outside wall of a building that we can get into from the upper floor

Ex: He decorated the balcony with potted plants and string lights to create a cozy outdoor space .

view [noun]

a place or an area that can be seen, and is usually beautiful

Ex: The view from the Ferris wheel was exciting .

garden [noun]

a piece of land where flowers, trees, and other plants are grown

Ex: She enjoys sharing the fruits of her garden with neighbors and friends .

busy [adjective]

overly detailed, cluttered, or visually complex

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quiet [adjective]

having low level of activity or motion

Ex: The quiet streets at dawn made the city seem almost deserted .

close [adverb]

without much space between

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long [adjective]

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

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nice [adjective]

providing pleasure and enjoyment

Ex: They moved into a nice house with modern appliances .

fashionable [adjective]

following the latest or the most popular styles and trends in a specific period

Ex: Despite her busy schedule , she manages to remain fashionable and well-dressed for every occasion .

floor [noun]

the bottom of a room that we walk on

Ex: She accidentally dropped a plate , and it shattered into pieces on the floor .

Face2Face - Pre-intermediate
Unit 1 - 1A	Unit 1 - 1B	Unit 1 - 1C	Unit 2 - 2B
Unit 2 - 2C	Unit 3 - 3A	Unit 3 - 3B	Unit 3 - 3C
Unit 4 - 4A	Unit 4 - 4B	Unit 4 - 4C	Unit 5 - 5A
Unit 5 - 5B	Unit 5 - 5C	Unit 6 - 6A	Unit 6 - 6B
Unit 6 - 6C	Unit 7 - 7B	Unit 7 - 7C	Unit 8 - 8A
Unit 8 - 8B	Unit 8 - 8C	Unit 8 - 8D	Unit 9 - 9A
Unit 9 - 9B	Unit 9 - 9C	Unit 10 - 10A	Unit 10 - 10B
Unit 10 - 10D	Unit 11 - 11A	Unit 11 - 11B	Unit 11 - 11C
Unit 12 - 12A	Unit 12 - 12B