Insight - Pre-Intermediate - Unit 4 - 4A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 4 - 4A in the Insight Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "mansion", "helpful", "dishwasher", etc.

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central heating [noun]

a system that provides a building with warm water and temperature

Ex: The central heating kept every room of the house evenly warm .

DVD player [noun]

a device that plays content such as movies or shows from flat discs called DVDs on your TV or other display

Ex:

microwave [noun]

a kitchen appliance that uses electricity to quickly heat or cook food

Ex: He was amazed at how the microwave could cook a potato in just a few minutes .

radio [noun]

a device that is used for listening to programs that are broadcast

Ex: They are dancing to the music on the radio .

oven [noun]

a box-shaped piece of equipment with a front door that is usually part of a stove, used for baking, cooking, or heating food

Ex:

computer [noun]

an electronic device that stores and processes data

Ex: She customized the desktop wallpaper on her computer .

washing machine [noun]

an electric machine used for washing clothes

Ex: She put her dirty clothes in the washing machine and added detergent .

Hoover [noun]

a brand name of a type of electric household appliance that cleans floors and carpets by sucking up dirt

Ex:

dishwasher [noun]

an electric machine that is used to clean dishes, spoons, cups, etc.

Ex: The dishwasher is energy-efficient , saving water and electricity .

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 .

television [noun]

an electronic device with a screen that receives television signals, on which we can watch programs

Ex: The television was turned off during dinner .

fortunate [adjective]

experiencing good luck or favorable circumstances

Ex: Their fortunate discovery of a hidden treasure changed their lives .

unfortunate [adjective]

experiencing something bad due to bad luck

Ex: The team 's unfortunate loss in the championship game left the players feeling disappointed after a season of hard work .

lucky [adjective]

having or bringing good luck

Ex: He 's a lucky guy to have such an understanding partner .

fortunately [adverb]

used to express that something positive or favorable has happened or is happening by chance

Ex: The car broke down on the highway , but fortunately , a passing motorist stopped to help with repairs .

unfortunately [adverb]

used to express regret or say that something is disappointing or sad

Ex: Unfortunately , the concert was canceled at the last minute , disappointing fans who had eagerly anticipated the event .

luckily [adverb]

used to express that a positive outcome or situation occurred by chance

Ex: Luckily , the surgeon was able to remove the tumor completely , and the patient 's recovery went smoothly .

quick [adjective]

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

Ex: The runner sprinted with quick strides towards the finish line .

quickly [adverb]

with a lot of speed

Ex: She responded quickly to the urgent email .

easy [adjective]

needing little skill or effort to do or understand

Ex: Finding the location was easy with the clear directions provided .

easily [adverb]

in a way that something is done without much trouble or exertion

Ex: They fixed the car easily .

surprising [adjective]

causing a feeling of shock, disbelief, or wonder

Ex: It 's surprising how quickly the time has passed .

unsurprising [adjective]

not causing surprise or unexpectedness, usually because it was already known or predicted

Ex: The outcome was unsurprising , given how everything had been progressing .

helpful [adjective]

offering assistance or support, making tasks easier or problems more manageable for others

Ex: The helpful tool improved productivity by simplifying tasks .

surprisingly [adverb]

in a way that is unexpected and causes amazement

Ex: The restaurant 's prices were surprisingly affordable , considering the high quality of the food .

unsurprisingly [adverb]

in a way that is not surprising or unexpected

Ex: Unsurprisingly , the early morning flight was less crowded than the midday flights .

unhelpful [adjective]

not providing any assistance in making a situation better or easier

Ex: The unhelpful attitude of the customer service representative frustrated the customers even more .

helpfully [adverb]

in a way that shows willingness or readiness to assist someone

Ex: He helpfully introduced me to everyone at the event .

necessary [adjective]

needed to be done for a particular reason or purpose

Ex: Proper hydration is necessary for maintaining good health .

unnecessary [adjective]

not needed at all or more than what is required

Ex: The additional security measures seemed unnecessary given the low risk of a security breach .

necessarily [adverb]

in a way that cannot be avoided

Ex: If it 's raining outside , necessarily , the ground will get wet .

unnecessarily [adverb]

without a valid reason or purpose

Ex: The packaging of the product was unnecessarily elaborate , contributing to environmental waste .

modern-day [adjective]

of or belonging to the present time

Ex: Some traditions have adapted to modern-day lifestyles .

semi-detached house [noun]

a type of residential house that is joined to another house by a shared wall

Ex: He bought a semi-detached house because it was more affordable than a detached one .

laborsaving [adjective]

designed to make a task or activity require less physical or mental effort, often by using technology or automation

Ex:

storey [noun]

a level of a building, usually above ground, where people live or work

Ex: They added another storey to the school to accommodate more students .

old-fashioned [adjective]

no longer used, supported, etc. by the general public, typically belonging to an earlier period in history

Ex: Her grandmother 's old-fashioned dress , with its high collar and lace trim , reflected a bygone era of fashion .

full-time [adjective]

done for the usual hours in a working day or week

Ex: He has been a full-time writer for five years .

open-plan [adjective]

(of buildings or rooms) having few or no internal walls, creating a large, open space

Ex: The school 's library was redesigned into an open-plan layout to accommodate more students .

house [noun]

a building where people live, especially as a family

Ex: We painted our house a vibrant shade of blue to stand out in the neighborhood .

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 .

block [noun]

a large building that is divided into separate units for housing

Ex: She lives in a block of flats near the city center .

flat [noun]

a place with a few rooms in which people live, normally part of a building with other such places on each floor

Ex:

bungalow [noun]

a one-story construction without stairs, usually with a low roof

Ex: The family rented a charming bungalow in the countryside for their summer vacation .

caravan [noun]

a vehicle that is pulled by a car, in which people can sleep and live, used particularly for traveling and camping

Ex: Our family enjoys camping in a caravan because it provides comfort and mobility .

detached house [noun]

a single-family house that is not connected to any other house, usually with its own yard or garden

Ex: He preferred living in a detached house because it felt more secluded .

mansion [noun]

a very large and impressive house

Ex: The mansion has ten bedrooms , a swimming pool , and a large garden .

semi-detached house [noun]

a type of residential house that is joined to another house by a shared wall

Ex: He bought a semi-detached house because it was more affordable than a detached one .

tent [noun]

a shelter that usually consists of a long sheet of cloth, nylon, etc. supported by poles and ropes fixed to the ground, that we especially use for camping

Ex: Make sure the tent is securely anchored so it does n't blow away .

terraced house [noun]

a type of residential house that is attached to one or more other houses in a row, with shared walls and a similar architectural design

Ex: She decorated her terraced house with a mix of modern and vintage furniture .

castle [noun]

a large and strong building that is protected against attacks, in which the royal family lives

Ex: During the summer vacation , the family visited several castles across Europe , each with its unique history .

cottage [noun]

a small house, particularly one that is situated in the countryside or a village

Ex: Her grandparents live in a quaint cottage surrounded by gardens .

refrigerator [noun]

an electrical equipment used to keep food and drinks cool and fresh

Ex: My mom keeps fruits and vegetables fresh in the refrigerator .

Insight - Pre-Intermediate
Unit 1 - 1A	Unit 1 - 1C	Unit 1 - 1D	Vocabulary Insight 1
Unit 2 - 2A	Unit 2 - 2C	Unit 2 - 2D	Unit 2 - 2E
Vocabulary Insight 2	Unit 3 - 3A	Unit 3 - 3B	Unit 3 - 3D
Vocabulary Insight 3	Unit 4 - 4A	Unit 4 - 4C	Unit 4 - 4D
Unit 4 - 4E	Vocabulary Insight 4	Unit 5 - 5A	Unit 5 - 5C
Unit 5 - 5D	Vocabulary Insight 5	Unit 6 - 6A - Part 1	Unit 6 - 6A - Part 2
Unit 6 - 6D	Vocabulary Insight 6	Unit 7 - 7A	Unit 7 - 7C
Unit 7 - 7D	Unit 8 - 8A	Unit 8 - 8B	Unit 8 - 8C
Unit 8 - 8D	Vocabulary Insight 8	Unit 9 - 9A	Unit 9 - 9C
Unit 9 - 9D	Unit 9 - 9E	Vocabulary Insight 9	Unit 10 - 10A
Unit 10 - 10C	Unit 10 - 10D	Vocabulary Insight 10