Interchange - Pre-intermediate - Unit 13 - Part 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 13 - Part 1 in the Interchange Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "century", "originally", "prepare", etc.

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Interchange - Pre-intermediate

a dessert with a pastry crust filled with spiced apples, often served warm with ice cream or whipped cream

Ex: The smell of warm apple pie filled the kitchen .

a food prepared from roasted, ground cacao beans

Ex: For Valentine 's Day , he gifted her a box of assorted chocolates .

a sandwich consisting of a cooked patty made from ground beef, served between two buns

Ex: She prefers her hamburger with cheese and bacon .
pasta [noun]

an Italian food that is a mixture of flour, water, and at times eggs formed it into different shapes, typically eaten with a sauce when cooked

Ex: He prefers whole grain pasta because it adds more fiber and nutrients to his meals .
sandwich [noun]

two pieces of bread with cheese, meat, etc. between them

Ex: My friend prefers a vegetarian sandwich with avocado and sprouts .
sushi [noun]

a dish of small rolls or balls of cold cooked rice flavored with vinegar and garnished with raw fish or vegetables, originated in Japan

Ex: They ordered a platter of sushi to share , including California rolls and spicy tuna rolls .
century [noun]

a period of one hundred years

Ex: The city celebrated its third century of existence last year .
originally [adverb]

in a way that relates to the inherent origin or source

Ex: The family originally hailed from Normandy .

to cook food for eating

Ex: Yesterday , he enthusiastically prepared a homemade pizza for dinner .

to bring something into existence or make something happen

Ex: The scientists created a groundbreaking vaccine for the disease .
quick [adjective]

taking a short time to move, happen, or be done

Ex: The runner sprinted with quick strides towards the finish line .
inexpensive [adjective]

having a reasonable price

Ex: She prefers to buy inexpensive cosmetics rather than splurging on high-end brands .
meal [noun]

the food that we eat regularly during different times of day, such as breakfast, lunch, or dinner

Ex: She ordered a takeaway meal of pizza and garlic bread for dinner .
recipe [noun]

the instructions on how to cook a certain food, including a list of the ingredients required

Ex: He found a quick and easy pasta recipe online that became an instant family favorite .
modern [adjective]

related to the most recent time or to the present time

Ex: The documentary highlights modern life in urban areas around the world .
mood [noun]

the emotional state that a person experiences

Ex: The relaxing music helped improve her mood .
either [adverb]

used after negative statements to indicate a similarity between two situations or feelings

Ex: She did n’t answer my call , and she did n’t reply to my message either .
neither [adverb]

used to indicate that something is not one thing nor the other in a given context or situation

a bit [adverb]

to a small extent or degree

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bland [adjective]

(of drink or food) having no pleasant or strong flavor

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delicious [adjective]

having a very pleasant flavor

Ex: The pizza was so delicious that we ordered another one .
greasy [adjective]

(of food) containing or cooked in a lot of oil

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healthy [adjective]

(of a person) not having physical or mental problems

Ex: She 's a healthy young woman who exercises regularly .
rich [adjective]

containing a high amount of fat, sugar, or other indulgent ingredients

Ex: The dessert was rich and decadent , featuring a buttery crust and a filling of sweet caramel .
salty [adjective]

containing salt or having a taste that is like salt

Ex: My grandfather loves chips but has to avoid them because they are too salty .
spicy [adjective]

having a strong taste that gives your mouth a pleasant burning feeling

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category [noun]

a group of items that share a common feature

Ex: The store 's website organizes products into categories for easier browsing .
bread [noun]

a type of food made from flour, water and usually yeast mixed together and baked

Ex: The bakery offers a variety of breads , including sourdough and whole wheat .
chicken [noun]

the flesh of a chicken that we use as food

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corn [noun]

a tall plant with large yellow seeds that grow together on a cob, which is cooked and eaten as a vegetable or animal food

Ex: The children played in a maze cut into a field of corn .
fish [noun]

an animal with a tail, gills and fins that lives in water

Ex: The colorful fish in the aquarium captured my attention .
grape [noun]

a purple or green fruit that is round, small, and grows in bunches on a vine

Ex: I ate a handful of sweet grapes for a refreshing snack .
lamb [noun]

a young sheep, especially one that is under one year

Ex: Sarah likes to watch the playful lambs in the springtime .
mango [noun]

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

Ex: Including mangoes in your diet can provide a boost of vitamins and antioxidants .
octopus [noun]

a sea creature with eight, long arms and a soft round body with no internal shell

Ex: Octopuses are skilled hunters , using their tentacles to capture prey and their sharp beaks to tear it apart .
pea [noun]

a green seed, eaten as a vegetable

Ex: She prepared a delicious pea and mint salad for the family picnic .
potato [noun]

a round vegetable that grows beneath the ground, has light brown skin, and is used cooked or fried

Ex: I sliced the potatoes into thin rounds and made homemade potato chips .
rice [noun]

a small and short grain that is white or brown and usually grown and eaten a lot in Asia

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shrimp [noun]

the meat of shrimp commonly eaten as seafood

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a soft, red juicy fruit with small seeds on its surface

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turkey [noun]

meat of a turkey, eaten as food, especially during holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas

Ex: They grilled turkey burgers and served them with a side of sweet potato fries .
fruit [noun]

something we can eat that grows on trees, plants, or bushes

Ex: I bought a variety of fresh fruits from the grocery store .

a plant or a part of it that we can eat either raw or cooked

Ex: I always start my day with a nutritious vegetable omelette packed with spinach , tomatoes , and mushrooms .
grain [noun]

the small seeds of wheat, corn, rice, and other such crops

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meat [noun]

the flesh of animals and birds that we can eat as food

Ex: She cooked the meat on low heat to ensure it was tender and moist .
seafood [noun]

any sea creature that is eaten as food such as fish, shrimp, seaweed, and shellfish

Ex: He 's on a seafood diet , preferring to eat only seafood dishes for their health benefits and delicious flavors .