Evolve Digital Level 4 – English 4

Vocabulary summary
Unit 2, Lesson 1
Describing trends

be a fad (verb phrase) – to be popular to do, wear, say, etc. for a short period of time
"Fidget spinners were a fad with young people. The toys became popular in 2017
and then became much less popular about a year later."
be a thing of the past (verb phrase) – to be something that no longer happens or
exists
"Video rental stores are a thing of the past. They used to be common until online
video streaming services became really popular."
be all the rage (verb phrase) – to be very popular
"When iPhones first came out in 2007, they were all the rage. They are still very
popular."
be fashionable (verb phrase) – to be popular at a particular time
"Skinny jeans were fashionable in the mid-2000s, and they're still a popular style of
jeans for women today."
be old-fashioned (verb phrase) – to not be modern
"My parents are old-fashioned about communication. They like to send me letters
and cards in the mail."
be on the way out (verb phrase) – to be going out of fashion
"Traditional telephones (often called "landlines)" are on the way out. They're
becoming less common as more people are just using their cell phones at home."
be the latest thing (verb phrase) – to be very new and fashionable
"A new kind of plant-based burger is the latest thing. It has a red color that looks like
meat. It's becoming very popular as a lot of people are trying to eat less meat."
be the next big thing (verb phrase) – to be a future trend

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"I think 3D printers are going to be the next big thing. When they become cheaper,
everyone will have one. People will be able to design and create a variety of items
on their own."
be trendy (verb phrase) – to be fashionable at the moment
"Podcasts are very trendy now. It seems like everyone is creating their own podcast
these days!"
come back in style (verb phrase) – to become popular or fashionable again
"Round glasses are coming back in style. They were popular in the '60s, and now
they're becoming fashionable again."
gain interest (verb phrase) – to give more attention to something or to discover
more about it
"People are gaining interest in community gardening. These programs have become
more popular in many cities in recent years."
gain popularity (verb phrase) – to become more popular; to be liked by more
people than before
"Steel and paper straws are gaining popularity as people are trying to reduce their
use of plastic straws."
go out of style (verb phrase) – to become less popular or less fashionable
"Fast food restaurants are going out of style as people prefer healthier and more
sophisticated foods."
lose interest (verb phrase) – to find something less interesting and give it less
attention
A: How was the movie you went to see on Saturday?
B: It was interesting at first, but the action was so slow that after a while, I lost
interest and started texting friends instead of watching the movie.
lose popularity (verb phrase) – to become less popular; to be liked by fewer people
than before
"Printed newspapers are losing popularity as more people prefer to read news
online."

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Unit 2, Lesson 2
Preparing food

barbecue (verb) – to cook food on a barbecue (a metal frame for cooking food over
a fire outdoors)
"In the spring, we love to barbecue meat and vegetables. We sit outside and enjoy
the food and warm weather."
boil (verb) – to cook food in water that is boiling (hotter than 100 degrees Celsius)
"Boil the pasta for about 10 minutes, until it is soft. Then drain the pasta and add
your sauce."
cabbage (noun) – a large, round vegetable that consists of a lot of thick leaves
A: I got some cabbage for soup.
B: Yum, I love cabbage soup!
chop (verb) – to cut something into small pieces

A: Can you chop the onions? My eyes always burn when I chop them.
B: Sure, I don't mind.
eggplant (noun) – an oval, purple vegetable that is white inside

A: What are you going to do with that eggplant?

B: I'm going to cut it up and roast it in the oven with some olive oil.
fry (verb) – to cook something in hot oil or fat
"I love to eat eggs for breakfast. I fry them in a pan with butter."
garlic (noun) – a vegetable like a small onion with a very strong taste and smell
A: Do we have garlic? I need some for the pasta sauce I'm making.
B: Yes, there's plenty of garlic in the kitchen.
ginger (noun) – a pale brown root with a strong taste used as a spice in cooking
A: What are you doing with that ginger?
B: I'm going to make a curry. The ginger will add a nice spicy flavor.
mint (noun) – a plant whose leaves are used to add flavor to food and drinks
"I love the fresh smell of mint. I like to put it in my tea."

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pineapple (noun) – a large, sweet fruit that is yellow inside and has thick skin and
sharp leaves sticking out of the top
A: I'll cut up the pineapple for dessert.
B: Yum, I love pineapple!
rinse (verb) – to wash something in clean water in order to remove dirt or soap
"It's important to rinse your vegetables before you eat them to remove any dirt."
shrimp (noun) – a small, pink, sea animal that you can eat, with a curved body and
a shell
A: I'll have the grilled shrimp.
B: Great choice. These shrimp were caught fresh in the local bay.
stir (verb) – to mix food or liquid by moving a spoon or similar object around in it
"You need to stir the rice frequently so it doesn't stick to the pot."
tuna (noun) – a large sea fish, or the meat from this fish
"Good quality tuna is best eaten raw. It's my favorite kind of fish for sashimi."
zucchini (noun) – a long, green vegetable that is white inside
"I picked some zucchini from the garden. Let's cook some for dinner tonight."

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