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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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Headway - Upper Intermediate
metaphor

a figure of speech that compares two unrelated things to highlight their similarities and convey a deeper meaning

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idiom

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

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intelligence

the ability to correctly utilize thought and reason, learn from experience, or to successfully adapt to the environment

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emotion

a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc.

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manual

requiring or involving personal effort, especially physical effort, as opposed to being automatic or effortless

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skill

an ability to do something well, especially after training

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to lend sb a (helping) hand

to give a person help or assistance in doing something

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to head

to move toward a particular direction

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big-headed

having or displaying the belief that one is superior in intellect, importance, skills, etc.

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to shake hands

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

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to have a (good) head for sth

to naturally excel at doing something

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to have one's hands full

to have a lot of work that needs to be dealt with

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heart of gold

a generous and kind personality

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heart-to-heart

describing a conversation or discussion that is honest, open, and sincere, typically between close friends or family members

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to go to one's head

(of praise, success, etc.) to make one feel too proud of oneself and degrade others

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on one's last legs

in a very poor condition or near the end of their lifespan or usefulness

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sharp tongue

one's tendency to speak to people in a very critical manner

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to get used to

to become accustomed or familiar with something, especially something that was previously unfamiliar or uncomfortable

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kind

friendly, nice, and caring toward other people's feelings

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generous

having a willingness to freely give or share something with others, without expecting anything in return

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to accept

to say yes to what is asked of you or offered to you

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to joke

to say something funny or behave in a way that makes people laugh

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to face the fact

to acknowledge and accept the reality of a situation, even if it is difficult or unpleasant

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to pull one's leg

to joke with someone in a friendly manner by trying to make them believe something that is not true

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to find one's feet

to gain the confidence, familiarity, and skills needed to perform well in a situation that is new to one

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to put on a brave face

to behave in a way that hides one's unhappiness, worries, or problems

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to trade

to exchange one thing for another through a mutual agreement

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to carve

to create or produce something by cutting or shaping a material, such as a sculpture or design

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to tend

to be likely to develop or occur in a certain way because that is the usual pattern

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to raid

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

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to worship

to respect and honor God or a deity, especially by performing rituals

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to extort

to twist or manipulate someone's words or actions in a dishonest or unfair way

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to settle

to come to rest or take a comfortable position, often by sitting

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to mount

to get onto and assume control of an animal, such as a horse

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to explore

to visit places one has never seen before

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Viking

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

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one's heart is not in sth

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

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