Interchange - Pre-intermediate - Unit 9 - Part 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 9 - Part 1 in the Interchange Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "mustache", "fairly", "suppose", etc.

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to look like [verb]

to resemble a thing or person in appearance

Ex: She has looked like her grandmother since she was a child .

long [adjective]

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

Ex:

brown [adjective]

having the color of chocolate ice cream

Ex: The dog 's fur was a soft brown shade , with hints of caramel .

hair [noun]

the thin thread-like things that grow on our head

Ex: His hair is curly and brown .

blond [adjective]

(of hair) pale yellow or gold in color

Ex: The actress wore a cute headband to keep her blond hair out of her face .

straight [adjective]

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

Ex: The model 's straight locks fell perfectly over her shoulders .

curly [adjective]

(of hair) having a spiral-like pattern

Ex: In the summer , her curly hair tends to get frizzy because of the humidity .

bald [adjective]

having little or no hair on the head

Ex: The bald man wore a hat to protect his head from the sun .

mustache [noun]

hair that grows or left to grow above the upper lip

Ex: The comedian made funny faces , twirling his mustache for laughs .

beard [noun]

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

Ex: The old man had a long , white beard that flowed down to his chest .

young [adjective]

still in the earlier stages of life

Ex: She is still young , with many dreams to fulfill .

middle age [noun]

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

Ex: In middle age , she developed a passion for gardening .

elderly [adjective]

advanced in age

Ex: The elderly residents of the nursing home appreciated visits from volunteers who provided companionship .

handsome [adjective]

(of a man) having an attractive face and body

Ex: She was excited to introduce her handsome fiancé to her family .

good-looking [adjective]

possessing an attractive and pleasing appearance

Ex: The good-looking waitress served us with a friendly smile .

pretty [adjective]

visually pleasing in a charming way

Ex: The little girl had a pretty smile that melted hearts .

short [adjective]

having a below-average distance between two points

Ex: The short distance between their houses made it convenient for them to visit each other frequently .

fairly [adverb]

more than average, but not too much

Ex: She is fairly good at playing the piano .

medium [adjective]

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

Ex:

tall [adjective]

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

Ex: The tall woman gracefully walked down the runway .

smart [adjective]

able to think and learn in a good and quick way

Ex: The smart employee always comes up with innovative ideas .

to suppose [verb]

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

Ex: I suppose the project will be completed on time if everyone stays on track .

rude [adjective]

(of a person) having no respect for other people

Ex: He 's so rude , he did n't even say hello when he walked in .

meter [noun]

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

Ex: The flagpole stands at a height of 10 meters .

annual [adjective]

happening, done, or made once every year

Ex: She received her annual performance review in January .

celebrity [noun]

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

Ex: He became a celebrity after his book became a best-seller .

sure [adjective]

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

Ex: He was sure that his favorite team would win the championship .

actor [noun]

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

Ex: The actor 's ability to connect with the audience on an emotional level creates a memorable performance .

fashion [noun]

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

Ex:

comfortable [adjective]

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

Ex: After a warm bath , he felt comfortable and ready for bed .

skirt [noun]

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

Ex: She paired her skirt with a white blouse and heels .

flowy [adjective]

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

floral [adjective]

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

Ex: The floral wallpaper in the dining room added a touch of nature and brightness to the room .

print [noun]

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

Ex: He purchased a limited edition print of a famous landscape painting to decorate his living room .

preppy [adjective]

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

Ex: His preppy haircut made him look polished and sophisticated .

pastel-colored [adjective]

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

Ex: Her pastel-colored nails matched her floral outfit .

pants [noun]

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

Ex: My brother always wears a belt with his pants to keep them from falling down .

Interchange - Pre-intermediate
Classroom Language	Unit 1 - Part 1	Unit 1 - Part 2	Unit 2 - Part 1
Unit 2 - Part 2	Unit 2 - Part 3	Unit 3 - Part 1	Unit 3 - Part 2
Unit 3 - Part 3	Unit 4 - Part 1	Unit 4 - Part 2	Unit 5
Unit 6 - Part 1	Unit 6 - Part 2	Unit 7 - Part 1	Unit 7 - Part 2
Unit 8 - Part 1	Unit 8 - Part 2	Unit 9 - Part 1	Unit 9 - Part 2
Unit 10 - Part 1	Unit 10 - Part 2	Unit 11 - Part 1	Unit 11 - Part 2
Unit 12 - Part 1	Unit 12 - Part 2	Unit 13 - Part 1	Unit 13 - Part 2
Unit 14 - Part 1	Unit 14 - Part 2	Unit 14 - Part 3	Unit 15
Unit 16 - Part 1	Unit 16 - Part 2