Unit 9 - Vocabulary

a place that has a few rooms for people to live in, normally part of a building that has other such places on each floor

He rented an apartment in the city to be closer to his workplace.

(of a surface) continuing in a straight line with no raised or low parts

She spread the dough on the baking sheet, making it flat and even.

a phone that we can carry with us and use anywhere because it has no wires

Can you please mute your cell phone during the movie?

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

She always carries her mobile phone with her to stay connected with friends and family.

to keep something bad under control in order to prevent deterioration or to slow down its spread or development

He wrapped a bandage tightly around his sprained ankle to check the swelling.

a new law that is proposed to a parliament to be discussed about

The professor was recognized as an authority in the field of environmental science.

a controlled-access highway that has no intersections or cross-traffic and is designed for high-speed travel

We drove for hours on the freeway without any stops.

a very wide road that has no intersections or cross-traffic and is designed for high-speed travel

The motorway was congested with traffic during the holiday weekend, causing delays for travelers.

to cook in hot oil or fat

He decided to fry the shrimp for the pasta dish.

to break a small piece off something

The woodworker needed to chip small sections from the block to achieve the desired shape.

a liquid fuel that is used in internal combustion engines such as car engines, etc.

The car stopped on the highway because it ran out of petrol.

to send a letter or package by post

He mailed his application to the university yesterday.

a specific occasion during the day when letters, packages, and other mail are collected or delivered by postal workers

The morning post arrived earlier than usual today.

‌a large building or enclosed area, where many stores are placed

We spent the entire afternoon shopping at the mall.

an area of stores or a group of stores built together in one area

She took the bus to the shopping center.

a story told through a series of moving pictures with sound, usually watched via television or in a cinema

He watched a scary movie and got scared during the suspenseful scenes.

a story that we can watch on a screen, like a TV or in a theater, with moving pictures and sound

The film we watched last night was a gripping thriller that kept us on the edge of our seats until the very end.

a room in a public place with a toilet in it

He asked the waiter where the restroom was located.

the seat we use for getting rid of bodily waste

The toilet in the modern bathroom featured sleek design and water-efficient technology.

to continue again after an interruption

After the lunch break, they resumed the meeting.

a journey to a destination and back to the point of departure

We booked a round trip to Paris for the weekend.

a ticket for a journey from one place to another and back again

She bought a return ticket for her trip to London.

a type of sport where two teams, with eleven players each, try to kick a ball into a specific area to win points

I like to watch soccer matches on TV and support my favorite team.

a sport played with a round ball between two teams of eleven players each, aiming to score goals by kicking the ball into the opponent's goalpost

Football is played with a round ball that players kick to score goals.

an underground railroad system, typically in a big city

I like reading a book during my subway ride.

a city's railway system that is below the ground, usually in big cities

The underground system in London is one of the oldest and most extensive in the world.

a span of time which we do not work or go to school, and spend traveling or resting instead, particularly in a different city, country, etc.

We went on a vacation to Hawaii last summer.

a period of time away from home or work, typically to relax, have fun, and do activities that one enjoys

Taking a holiday in the mountains is a great way to escape the city and unwind.

to give a higher level of importance or urgency to a particular task, goal, or objective compared to others

She prioritized completing her assignments before socializing with friends.

to give a short and simplified version that covers the main points of something

After reading the lengthy report, she asked her colleague to summarize the main findings for her.

the basic unit of measuring length that is equal to 100 centimeters

The length of the room is 5 meters.

a document that summarizes a person's academic and work history, often used in job applications or academic pursuits

She updated her CV before applying for the job.

a liquid used by cars, trucks, etc. as a fuel

I need to stop at the gas station to fill up my car with gasoline.

a place, usually a building, with a stage where plays and shows are performed

My sister and I are going to the theater to see a play tonight.

someone who is living next to us or somewhere very close to us

I noticed my neighbor's mailbox was overflowing, so I let them know.

the ability to understand, enjoy, or communicate what is funny or amusing

His sense of humor always lightens the mood in the office.

the specific taste that a type of food or drink has

He loves the tangy flavor of pickles.

to have a sudden or complete understanding of a fact or situation

He realized his mistake at once after reviewing the report.

to point out the faults or weaknesses of someone or something

The teacher criticized the student's essay for its lack of organization and clarity.