Headway - Upper Intermediate - Unit 10
Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 10 in the Headway Upper Intermediate coursebook, such as "manual", "sharp tongue", "extort", etc.
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a figure of speech that compares two unrelated things to highlight their similarities and convey a deeper meaning
a manner of speaking or writing that is characteristic of a particular person, group, or era, and that involves the use of particular words, phrases, or expressions in a distinctive way
the ability to correctly utilize thought and reason, learn from experience, or to successfully adapt to the environment
requiring or involving personal effort, especially physical effort, as opposed to being automatic or effortless
to give a person help or assistance in doing something
having or displaying the belief that one is superior in intellect, importance, skills, etc.
to take hold of someone else's hand with one's own and then move them up and down as a gesture of greeting, congratulations, or agreement
describing a conversation or discussion that is honest, open, and sincere, typically between close friends or family members
(of praise, success, etc.) to make one feel too proud of oneself and degrade others
in a very poor condition or near the end of their lifespan or usefulness
to become accustomed or familiar with something, especially something that was previously unfamiliar or uncomfortable
having a willingness to freely give or share something with others, without expecting anything in return
to acknowledge and accept the reality of a situation, even if it is difficult or unpleasant
to joke with someone in a friendly manner by trying to make them believe something that is not true
to gain the confidence, familiarity, and skills needed to perform well in a situation that is new to one
to behave in a way that hides one's unhappiness, worries, or problems
to create or produce something by cutting or shaping a material, such as a sculpture or design
to be likely to develop or occur in a certain way because that is the usual pattern
to enter a place and remove or take away a large number of things quickly and illegally, often as part of a criminal enterprise or activity
to twist or manipulate someone's words or actions in a dishonest or unfair way
a member of a seafaring group from the late eighth to early eleventh century who originated in the Scandinavian regions of Europe, and who conducted raids, trades, and colonized wide areas of Europe
used to say that a person is not enthusiastic or passionate about a particular task, project, or activity, and is therefore not fully engaged or motivated to do it well