Headway - Upper Intermediate - Unit 1
Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 1 in the Headway Upper Intermediate coursebook, such as "heartbroken", "firehouse", "horde", etc.
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the average number of years a person is expected to live, based on various demographic and health factors
the account or narrative of a person's life, typically including significant events, experiences, and personal details
having the same size as an actual living being or object, without any exaggeration or reduction
experiencing intense sadness, grief, or disappointment due to a broken romantic relationship or other loss
a medical emergency that happens when blood flow to the heart is suddenly blocked, which is fatal in some cases
inspiring positive emotions such as joy, happiness, and affection in the viewer or reader
a plant that is typically grown indoors in a home or other building, often for decorative purposes
a married woman who does the housework such as cooking, cleaning, etc. and takes care of the children, and does not work outside the house
describing someone who takes great pride in the appearance, cleanliness, and overall condition of their home
a person who is unable or restricted from leaving their home, typically due to physical, medical, or other circumstances
referring to something that is native, locally produced, or originating from one's own country or region
a party that one gives in a new house or an apartment they just purchased to celebrate such event
the main opening page of a website that introduces it and links the user to other pages
any sea creature that is eaten as food such as fish, shrimp, seaweed, and shellfish
a board connected to a wall or a piece of furniture on which books are kept
a device that has two pieces that cover the ears and is used to listen to music or sounds without others hearing
a book used for the study of a particular subject, especially in schools and colleges
a specific set or range of products or merchandise offered by a business, often with a common theme, category, or market focus
a building or facility used by firefighters as a station for fire-fighting equipment and personnel
a portable bag designed to keep one warm while sleeping outside or in places without a bed
a system that controls the temperature and humidity in a house, car, etc.
a large moving crowd or mass of people, often in a disorderly or unruly manner
to know something's meaning, particularly something that someone says
to have great success with something, particularly something that brings one a lot of money
to take care of someone or something and attend to their needs, well-being, or safety
to take care of oneself, especially in a challenging or difficult situation, without the help or support of others
to sleep outdoors or in a place that is not intended for accommodation, such as on the streets or in a park, usually without proper bedding or shelter
familiar with something and having developed a habit or tolerance towards it
to move from a standing or active position to a seated and more relaxed state
an illegal or dishonest behavior, particularly in sports or games, that is intended to gain an unfair advantage over opponents or break the rules