Headway - Upper Intermediate - Unit 5
Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 5 in the Headway Upper Intermediate coursebook, such as "tolerate", "criticism", "take over", etc.
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to tolerate something or someone unpleasant, often without complaining
to allow something one dislikes, especially certain behavior or conditions, without interference or complaint
to not to be able to approve or accept someone or something
to make something stop or prevent it from happening, often in a temporary way
to assign someone to be responsible for a task or group of people
the obligation to perform a particular duty or task that is assigned to one
to listen to and follow the guidance or suggestions offered by another person
remarks that express disapproval of someone or something based on their errors or flaws
to listen to and accept negative feedback or comments about oneself or one's work, and to use that feedback to improve oneself or one's work
to apply force, influence, or persuasion in order to make someone do something or achieve a certain outcome
to require a very long time to complete something, often much longer than expected or necessary
to distract someone's attention or thoughts away from something, typically something stressful, worrisome, or unpleasant
to need a significant amount of time to be able to happen, be completed, or achieved
in a similar or identical situation to someone else, particularly a difficult or unpleasant one
a book or journal in which one records personal experiences, thoughts, or feelings on a regular basis, usually on a daily basis
to interpret or perceive a comment, action, or situation as being directed towards oneself, and to feel hurt, offended, or insulted as a result
to move or do something very quickly, particularly because of a lack of time
to say or do something that is embarrassing, inappropriate, or offensive, usually without intending to
to retract a statement, opinion, or promise, especially in an apologetic manner
to observe something with one's eyes, often paying close attention to the details
to gain control or possession of something through force, effort, or strategy
to be excessively obsessed with someone, especially in a way that seems strange or unreasonable
to take pleasure in spending time with another person and enjoy interacting with them
a particular place, person, or thing aligns with or matches one's personal preferences, tastes, or interests
to treat or portray something as more important, significant, or serious than it actually is, often resulting in exaggerated attention or drama
any type of behavior or expression that is disrespectful, hurtful, or unpleasant towards another person or group of people
to decide to do something that may result in something unpleasant or dangerous