Insight - Pre-Intermediate - Unit 6 - 6D

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 6 - 6D in the Insight Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "drab", "sweet-scented", "timetable", etc.

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Insight - Pre-Intermediate
poem [noun]

a written piece with particularly arranged words in a way that, usually rhyme, conveys a lot of emotion and style

Ex: The poem painted vivid pictures of the bustling cityscape .
warm [adjective]

having a temperature that is high but not hot, especially in a way that is pleasant

Ex: The warm afternoon was perfect for a picnic in the park .
blue [adjective]

having the color of the ocean or clear sky at daytime

Ex: The little boy 's favorite toy was a blue car .
narrow [adjective]

having a limited distance between opposite sides

Ex: The river flowed through a narrow gorge , with steep cliffs on either side .
sweet-scented [adjective]

having a pleasing smell or fragrance

Ex: The bakery was filled with the aroma of sweet-scented pastries and cakes .
green [adjective]

having the color of fresh grass or most plant leaves

Ex: The highlighter he used was green and helped him study .
orange [adjective]

having the color of carrots or pumpkins

Ex: She has an orange cat .
drab [adjective]

lifeless and lacking in interest

Ex: The team 's drab performance left fans feeling disappointed .
cold [adjective]

having a temperature lower than the human body's average temperature

Ex:
ill [adjective]

not in a fine mental or physical state

Ex: Many students were ill with the flu , causing the school to close temporarily .
glass-clear [adjective]

completely transparent, like a piece of glass

Ex: She stared into the glass-clear water of the aquarium .

a room that students are taught in, particularly in a college, school, or university

Ex: The classroom is filled with desks , chairs , and a chalkboard .

the leader of a school, responsible for managing and guiding the school

Ex: The head teacher 's dedication to fostering a positive school culture was evident in every interaction .

a board on which messages can be posted for public viewing

Ex: The community notice board displayed posters for local activities and meetings .

a playing area built outdoors for children, particularly inside parks or schools

Ex: Parents watched their kids run around the playground .

a designated area where a sport or game is played

Ex: The playing field was well-maintained for the championship game .
canteen [noun]

a place within an institution or similar setting where food, beverages, and sometimes personal items are sold to the people associated with that place

Ex: He grabbed a coffee from the factory canteen .
uniform [noun]

the special set of clothes that all members of an organization or a group wear at work, or children wear at a particular school

Ex: The police officer 's uniform was decorated with shiny badges and a badge .

a room or building equipped with scientific instruments and materials for conducting experiments and research in various fields of science

Ex: He prepared chemical solutions in the science laboratory .

a large indoor facility designed for sports and physical activities

Ex: The school organized a tournament in the sports hall , where teams from different grades competed for the championship trophy .

a room for all teachers of a school to go to take a break, relax, and socialize with their colleagues

Ex: The staffroom is often crowded in the mornings as everyone prepares for the day ahead .
textbook [noun]

a book used for the study of a particular subject, especially in schools and colleges

Ex: The professor recommended several textbooks for the course , including both classic and modern sources .

a list or chart that shows the departure and arrival times of trains, buses, airplanes, etc.

Ex: He missed his train because he did n’t look at the timetable carefully .
gray [adjective]

having a color between white and black, like most koalas or dolphins

Ex: The cat 's fur was gray and he had bright green eyes .