Insight - Pre-Intermediate - Unit 1 - 1A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 1 - 1A in the Insight Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "health", "proud", "routine", etc.

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Insight - Pre-Intermediate
family [noun]

people that are related to each other by blood or marriage, normally made up of a father, mother, and their children

Ex: My family likes to go on vacation together every year .

a period when no work or essential tasks need to be done, allowing for activities of personal choice

Ex: With so much work , I barely have any free time this week .
friend [noun]

someone we like and trust

Ex:

the feeling of being happy and well

Ex: The laughter of children filled the room with happiness and joy .
health [noun]

the general condition of a person's mind or body

Ex: Mental health is just as important as physical health and should be prioritized in our daily lives .
success [noun]

the fact of reaching what one tried for or desired

Ex: Achieving success in one 's career requires setting clear goals and consistently working towards them .
interested [adjective]

having a feeling of curiosity or attention toward a particular thing or person because one likes them

Ex: He sounded interested when I mentioned the project .
proud [adjective]

feeling satisfied with someone or one's possessions, achievements, etc.

Ex: She felt proud of her artwork being displayed in the gallery .
keen [adjective]

having the ability to learn or understand quickly

Ex: With a keen mind for languages , he became fluent in Spanish after just a few months of study .
anxious [adjective]

(of a person) feeling worried because of thinking something unpleasant might happen

Ex: They were anxious about their financial situation , uncertain about how they would pay their bills .
afraid [adjective]

getting a bad and anxious feeling from a person or thing because we think something bad or dangerous will happen

Ex: They were afraid of getting lost in the forest .
ashamed [adjective]

feeling embarrassed or sorry about one's actions, characteristics, or circumstances

Ex: They felt ashamed of their ignorance , realizing they had unintentionally hurt someone 's feelings .
fed up [adjective]

feeling tired, annoyed, or frustrated with a situation or person

Ex: He 's fed up with waiting for his promotion and is considering looking for a new job .
excited [adjective]

feeling very happy, interested, and energetic

Ex: The children were excited to open their presents on Christmas morning .

the process that involves teaching and learning, particularly at a school, university, or college

Ex: The government invested in improving access to quality education for all children .
routine [noun]

a set of actions or behaviors that someone does regularly or habitually

Ex: The teacher started the class with her usual routine .

to leave the house and attend a specific social event to enjoy your time

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the first meal we have in the early hours of the day

Ex: She enjoyed a bowl of warm oatmeal topped with sliced bananas for breakfast .
to have [verb]

to eat or drink something

Ex: I usually have lunch at the cafeteria near my office .
drink [noun]

any liquid that we can drink

Ex: They offered me a drink of water when I arrived .
to brush [verb]

to use a toothbrush to clean and remove plaque or food particles from the teeth and gums

Ex: I always brush my teeth after breakfast to start the day fresh .
to get [verb]

to experience a specific condition, state, or action

Ex: They decided to get involved in community service .
ready [adjective]

physically prepared with everything we might need for a particular task or situation

Ex: The hiker checked that all necessary supplies were packed , ensuring he was ready for the challenging trek .
to take [verb]

to use a particular route or means of transport in order to go somewhere

Ex: She took the bus to the airport for her flight .
bus [noun]

a large vehicle that carries many passengers by road

Ex:
to comb [verb]

to use a tool with narrow, evenly spaced teeth to untangle and arrange hair

Ex:
hair [noun]

the thin thread-like things that grow on our head

Ex: His hair is curly and brown .
to check [verb]

to discover information about something or someone by looking, asking, or investigating

Ex: I think the store closes at 8 PM , but I 'll check their website for the exact hours .
phone [noun]

an electronic device used to talk to a person who is at a different location

Ex: The ringing of the phone interrupted the meeting .
sandwich [noun]

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

Ex: My friend prefers a vegetarian sandwich with avocado and sprouts .
to get [verb]

to reach a specific place

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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 .
car key [noun]

a small handheld device used to unlock and start the engine of a car

Ex: He kept the car key on a keychain with a small flashlight attached .
ID card [noun]

any official card that shows someone's name, birth date, photograph, etc., proving who they are

Ex: To enter the building , you need to swipe your ID card at the security gate .

a printed or digital pass that allows a person to travel on a bus

Ex: The driver checked each passenger ’s bus ticket .

a list of items intended for purchase during a shopping trip to a store or market

Ex: The shopping list included eggs , milk , bread , and butter .

a cellular phone or cell phone; ‌a phone without any wires and with access to a cellular radio system that we can carry with us and use anywhere

Ex: Many people use their mobile phones for more than just calling ; they also access the internet and use various apps .

a game designed to be played on a computer

Ex: Developing a successful computer game takes a lot of creativity and coding skills .

a plastic card, usually given to us by a bank, that we use to pay for goods and services

Ex: I use my credit card mostly for online purchases .

a notice issued by authorities, typically a fine, given to a driver for violating parking regulations

Ex: The parking ticket was issued for parking longer than the allowed time .

a bag made of cloth, paper, or plastic with two handles, used for carrying what you buy

Ex: She prefers paper shopping bags to plastic ones .
key ring [noun]

a ring, usually made of metal or plastic, that people use to keep their keys together

Ex: He gave her a personalized key ring as a gift , engraved with her initials and a special date .

a planned series of events or activities organized to celebrate someone's birthday, such as a special meal or gifts

tooth [noun]

one of the things in our mouth that are hard and white and we use to chew and bite food with

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