Insight - Pre-Intermediate - Unit 3 - 3D

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 3 - 3D in the Insight Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "packet", "flour", "everyone", etc.

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Insight - Pre-Intermediate

any object that can be used to store something in, such as a bottle, box, etc.

Ex: The kitchen was filled with various containers for spices and herbs .
packet [noun]

a small bag typically made of paper, plastic, etc., that can contain various things, such as tea, sugar, or spices

Ex: The tea came in small , sealed packets .
carton [noun]

a box made of cardboard or plastic for storing goods, especially liquid

Ex: She picked up a carton of yogurt from the shelf .
tube [noun]

a flexible container that is used to store thick liquids

Ex: She inserted the paper into the tube and sealed it for mailing .
bottle [noun]

a glass or plastic container that has a narrow neck and is used for storing drinks or other liquids

Ex: She stored homemade sauce in a glass bottle .
jar [noun]

a container with a wide opening and a lid, typically made of glass or ceramic, used to store food such as honey, jam, pickles, etc.

Ex: He picked up the pickle jar from the pantry , intending to enjoy a tangy snack .
box [noun]

a container, usually with four sides, a bottom, and a lid, that we use for moving or keeping things

Ex: He used a tool storage box to organize his workshop .
can [noun]

a container, made of metal, used for storing food or drink

Ex: The vending machine was stocked with various cans of fruit juices and iced teas .
bag [noun]

something made of leather, cloth, plastic, or paper that we use to carry things in, particularly when we are traveling or shopping

Ex: I pack my lunch in a small bag before leaving for work .
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 .
flour [noun]

a fine powder made by crushing wheat or other grains, used for making bread, cakes, pasta, etc.

Ex: The homemade pasta dough is made with a simple mixture of flour , eggs , and a pinch of salt .
crisp [noun]

a thin, round piece of potato, cooked in hot oil and eaten cold as a snack

Ex: He enjoyed the satisfying crunch of the homemade crisps .
biscuit [noun]

a small, crisp, sweet baked good, often containing ingredients like chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit

Ex: I 'm craving a warm , buttery biscuit right now .
olive [noun]

a very small, typically green fruit with a hard seed and a bitter taste, eaten or used to extract oil from

Ex: He snacked on a bowl of marinated olives , enjoying their salty and tangy flavor .
soda [noun]

a sweet fizzy drink that is not alcoholic

Ex: The convenience store offered a variety of sodas , including cola , root beer , and lemon-lime .
good [adjective]

having a quality that is satisfying

Ex: The movie was really good ; it made me laugh and cry .
bad [adjective]

having a quality that is not satisfying

Ex: He apologized for the bad joke he made earlier .
everyone [pronoun]

every single person in a group, community, or society, without exception

Ex: At the concert , everyone stood up and applauded the talented performers .
no one [pronoun]

used to say not even one person

Ex: In the deserted town , no one could be found for miles .
hard [adjective]

needing a lot of skill or effort to do

Ex: Mastering a new language can be hard , especially if it has a complex grammar and vocabulary .
soft [adjective]

gentle to the touch

Ex: The kitten 's fur was incredibly soft to the touch .
long [adverb]

for a great amount of time

Ex: The journey took long , but they finally reached their destination .
short [adjective]

lasting for a brief time

Ex: The doctor 's appointment was short and efficient .
little [adjective]

below average in size

Ex: The little cottage nestled among the trees was the perfect retreat for a quiet weekend getaway .
a lot of [determiner]

people or things in large numbers or amounts

Ex: There were a lot of people at the concert last night .
natural [adjective]

originating from or created by nature, not made or caused by humans

Ex: The table was crafted from natural wood , showcasing its organic grain patterns .
artificial [adjective]

made by humans rather than occurring naturally in nature

Ex: The plastic flowers in the vase looked remarkably real despite being artificial .
best [adjective]

superior to everything else that is in the same category

Ex: His remarkable skills and dedication earned him the award for the best employee of the month .
worst [adjective]

most morally wrong, harmful, or wicked

Ex: She believed betrayal was the worst kind of sin .
easy [adjective]

needing little skill or effort to do or understand

Ex: Finding the location was easy with the clear directions provided .
difficult [adjective]

needing a lot of work or skill to do, understand, or deal with

Ex: Memorizing multiplication tables can be difficult for elementary school students .
cooked [adjective]

(of food) heated and ready for consumption

Ex: The cooked salmon was flaky and moist , with a delicate flavor .
fresh [adjective]

(of food) recently harvested, caught, or made

Ex:
plain [adjective]

simple in design, without a specific pattern

Ex: His shirt was plain , without any stripes , dots , or other designs .
processed [adjective]

(of food) altered in some way from its original state through various methods such as canning, freezing, or adding preservatives

Ex:
sour [adjective]

having a sharp acidic taste like lemon

Ex: She loves the sour taste of grapefruit in the morning .
tender [adjective]

(of food) easy to chew or cut

Ex: The braised lamb shanks were incredibly tender , falling off the bone with ease .
unhealthy [adjective]

not having a good physical or mental condition

Ex: Prolonged stress can make you feel unhealthy and tired .

a food prepared from roasted, ground cacao beans

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

a piece of soft thin paper that is disposable and is used for cleaning

Ex: They stocked up on tissues before the cold season to prepare for runny noses .
egg [noun]

an oval or round thing that is produced by a chicken and can be used for food

Ex: I love having a sunny-side-up egg on my avocado toast .
milk [noun]

the white liquid we get from cows, sheep, or goats that we drink and use for making cheese, butter, etc.

Ex: Milk is a good source of calcium , which helps in building strong bones and teeth .
jam [noun]

a thick, sweet substance we make by boiling fruit with sugar and often eat on bread

Ex: Let 's make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich with lots of jam .
coffee [noun]

a drink made by mixing hot water with crushed coffee beans, which is usually brown

Ex: I tried a new coffee blend with hints of chocolate and caramel .
water [noun]

a liquid with no smell, taste, or color, that falls from the sky as rain, and is used for washing, cooking, drinking, etc.

Ex: It 's important to stay hydrated by drinking enough water throughout the day .
vinegar [noun]

a sour liquid that is commonly used in cooking, cleaning, or to preserve food

Ex: They used vinegar to pickle cucumbers , transforming them into crunchy and tangy homemade pickles .

a soft and thick substance we put on a toothbrush to clean our teeth

Ex: The dentist recommended a whitening toothpaste for brighter teeth .
cream [noun]

the thick, fatty part of milk that rises to the top when you let milk sit

Ex: The chef drizzled cream over the warm apple pie .