Interchange - Pre-intermediate - Unit 14 - Part 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 14 - Part 1 in the Interchange Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "valley", "worse", "magazine", etc.

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old [adjective]

(of a thing) having been used or existing for a long period of time

(of a thing) having been used or existing for a long period of time

Ex: He fixed an old clock that had stopped ticking .

city [noun]

a larger and more populated town

Ex: She enjoys exploring the city 's parks and landmarks on weekends .

beach [noun]

an area of sand or small stones next to a sea or a lake

Ex: I buried my feet in the warm sand at the beach .

desert [noun]

a large, dry area of land with very few plants, typically one covered with sand

Ex: At night , the desert can become very cold .

forest [noun]

a vast area of land that is covered with trees and shrubs

Ex: I love the fresh scent of pine trees in the forest .

hill [noun]

a naturally raised area of land that is higher than the land around it, often with a round shape

Ex: From the top of the hill , you can see the whole city .

island [noun]

a piece of land surrounded by water

Ex: I collected seashells as souvenirs from the beautiful island .

lake [noun]

a large area of water, surrounded by land

Ex: A small island in the middle of the lake was home to a variety of birds .

mountain [noun]

a very tall and large natural structure that looks like a huge hill with a pointed top that is often covered in snow

Ex: I took a photo of the mountain peak, capturing its majestic beauty.

the ocean [noun]

the great mass of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface

Ex: She enjoyed the stunning view of the ocean from her balcony .

river [noun]

a natural and continuous stream of water flowing on the land to the sea, a lake, or another river

Ex: I dipped my feet in the cool water of the river .

valley [noun]

a low area of land between mountains or hills, often with a river flowing through it

Ex: The sun set behind the hills , casting long shadows over the valley .

volcano [noun]

a mountain with an opening on its top, from which melted rock and ash can be pushed out into the air

Ex: The volcano erupted , sending ash into the sky .

waterfall [noun]

a high place, such as a cliff, from which a river or stream falls

Ex: They hiked for hours to reach the breathtaking waterfall hidden in the forest .

quiz [noun]

a short test given to students

Ex: The teacher gave a surprise quiz at the end of the lesson .

magazine [noun]

a colorful thin book that has news, pictures, and stories about different things like fashion, sports, and animals, usually issued weekly or monthly

Ex: I often read parenting magazines to get advice on raising my children .

Australia [noun]

a large island country in Southwest Pacific Ocean, known for its unique wildlife such as kangaroos

Ex: Australia is famous for its beautiful beaches , such as Bondi Beach in Sydney .

easy [adjective]

needing little skill or effort to do or understand

Ex: Cooking pasta is easy ; you just boil water and add the noodles .

adjective [noun]

a type of word that describes a noun

Ex: He's studying the use of comparative adjectives for his test tomorrow.

comparative [adjective]

(grammar) describing adverbs or adjectives that indicate a difference in degree, quality, size, etc.

Ex: To form a comparative adjective, you often add '-er' to the end of the base adjective or use 'more' before it.

superlative [noun]

(grammar) describing adverbs or adjectives that indicate the highest level in degree, quality, size, etc.

Ex: The teacher explained how to use superlatives correctly in writing .

long [adjective]

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

Ex: The necklace she wore had a long chain adorned with intricate charms.

large [adjective]

above average in amount or size

Ex: The elephant was large , towering over the other animals in the savanna .

dry [adjective]

lacking moisture or liquid

Ex: She watered the dry plants in the garden .

big [adjective]

above average in size or extent

Ex: They live in a big house .

beautiful [adjective]

extremely pleasing to the mind or senses

Ex: He painted a beautiful portrait of his sister .

crowded [adjective]

(of a space) filled with things or people

Ex: The crowded room was packed with partygoers dancing and chatting .

expensive [adjective]

having a high price

Ex: He bought an expensive watch as a gift for his father .

good [adjective]

having a quality that is satisfying

Ex: She has a good memory and can remember details easily .

better [adjective]

having more of a good quality

Ex: With upgraded technology , the new smartphone has a better camera than its predecessor .

best [adjective]

superior to everything else that is in the same category

Ex: After hours of tasting , she declared the homemade pie as the best dessert at the competition .

bad [adjective]

having a quality that is not satisfying

Ex: The movie was bad and not enjoyable to watch .

worse [adjective]

of inferior quality, less satisfactory, or less pleasant compared to something else

Ex: The accommodations were awful , and the food was even worse .

worst [adjective]

most morally wrong, harmful, or wicked

Ex: Dishonesty was always his worst trait .

outdoor [adjective]

(of activities, games, events, etc. ) played, done, or happening outside a house, building, etc.

Ex: They spent the afternoon enjoying badminton and other outdoor games in the park.

more [adverb]

used to indicate a greater extent or degree of a particular quality

Ex: I need to study more carefully for the next test .

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