English Vocabulary in Use Pre-intermediate and Intermediate

This set of vocabulary flashcards covers key terms and concepts from the introductory and early units of the Cambridge English Vocabulary in Use text, focusing on learning strategies, physical descriptions, character traits, and basic daily life terminology.

Routine

Something you do often and usually in the same way.

Revise

To study a unit or topic again.

Aloud

To speak a word or phrase so you can hear it.

Synonyms

Words with a similar meaning.

Opposites

Words with different or contrary meanings.

Explanation

A description of what something means.

Bilingual dictionary

A dictionary using two languages which is easy to understand and quick to use.

Silent letters

Letters in a word that are not pronounced, such as the "s" in "island" or the "k" in "knee".

Official

Something done by the government or someone in authority, such as a passport.

Countable nouns

Nouns that can be counted, such as books, apples, and chairs.

Uncountable nouns

Nouns that cannot be counted, such as information or advice.

Prefix

A group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning, such as "un-" in "uncomfortable".

Suffix

A group of letters added to the end of a word, such as "-able" or "-ment".

Pause

When you stop reading or speaking for a short time, often indicated by a comma.

Continent

Major land masses of the world, such as Europe, Africa, Asia, and North America.

Surface

The top or outside part of something, such as the Earth.

Regions

Specific areas in a country or the world.

Landscape

The appearance of an area of land.

Humid

When the air feels very warm and wet.

Boiling

A term used to describe weather or temperatures that are very hot.

Freezing

A term used to describe weather or temperatures that are very cold.

Rare

Something that is not often seen or found.

Endangered

Animals or species that we must protect to keep them safe from disappearing.

Nod

To move your head up and down to mean "yes".

Shake

To move your head from side to side to mean "no".

Yawn

An action people often do when they are tired or bored.

Smart

To be clean, tidy, and stylish in appearance.

Athletic

Looking strong, healthy, and often good at sports.

Reliable

A person who can be trusted to do what people expect them to do.

Confident

Feeling sure about yourself and your abilities.

Patient

Being able to stay calm and not get angry, especially when things take a lot of time.

Creative

Being good at thinking of new ideas and using the imagination.

Talented

Someone who has a natural ability for something, such as an artist.

Proud

Feeling good because you or someone you know has done something well.

Disappointed

Feeling unhappy because someone or something was not as good as you hoped.

Jealous

Feeling unhappy and angry because someone you love seems too interested in another person.

Stress

Feelings of worry caused by difficult situations, such as problems at work.

Widow

A woman whose husband has died.

Mates

An informal term for friends.

Toddler

A child between the ages of 12 months and 3 years old.

Middle-aged

People who are approximately 40 years old or in the middle of their lives.

Retirement

The stage when people stop work, often at age 60 or 65.

Honeymoon

A holiday taken by a couple just after getting married.

Anniversary

A day that is exactly one or more years after an important event, such as a wedding.

Takeaway

A meal that you buy in a restaurant but eat at home.

Housework

The work involved in keeping a home clean and tidy.

Rent

To pay money every week or month to use a flat or house because it isn't yours.

Landlord

A person who owns a property and charges others to use it.

Currency

The type of money used in a country, such as sterling in the UK or the dollar in America.

Salary

Money paid to professional people or office workers, usually monthly into a bank account.

Wages

Money usually paid for each hour, day, or week of work to people who do physical jobs.

Income tax

Money that a worker must pay to the government from their income.

Sacked

Being told by a company to leave your job; also known as being given the sack.

Unemployed

Being without a job; also known as being out of work.

Invoices

Documents showing how much a customer has to pay.

Colleagues

The people you work with.

Inflation

The rate at which prices increase.

Recession

A time when the economy is not successful.

Lyric

The words of a song.

Sights

Famous places that tourists visit.