Headway - Beginner - Unit 11

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 11 in the Headway Beginner coursebook, such as "heavy", "lock", "try", etc.

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Headway - Beginner
pilot [noun]

someone whose job is to operate an aircraft

Ex: As a child , he dreamed of becoming a pilot .

someone who verbally changes the words of a language into another

Ex: He worked with an interpreter to facilitate a conversation with a non-English-speaking client .
mechanic [noun]

a person whose job is repairing and maintaining motor vehicles and machinery

Ex: He has been a skilled mechanic for over 20 years .
athlete [noun]

a person who is good at sports and physical exercise, and often competes in sports competitions

Ex: Despite his age , the athlete continued to dominate in tennis .
clever [adjective]

able to think quickly and find solutions to problems

Ex: The clever inventor devised a simple yet effective solution to the complex engineering problem .
safe [adjective]

protected from any danger

Ex: The secure vault kept the valuable documents safe from theft .
heavy [adjective]

having a lot of weight and not easy to move or pick up

Ex: He struggled to open the heavy door with his hands full .
popular [adjective]

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

Ex: Tennis is a popular sport in many countries around the world .
dangerous [adjective]

capable of destroying or causing harm to a person or thing

Ex: She 's allergic to bees ; a sting can be dangerous for her .
terrible [adjective]

extremely bad or unpleasant

Ex: She had a terrible headache that made it difficult to concentrate .
to help [verb]

to give someone what they need

Ex: The teacher helped the student with her homework .
wet [adjective]

covered with or full of water or another liquid

Ex: She wiped her wet hair with a towel after swimming .
grand [adjective]

magnificent in size and appearance

Ex: The grand oak tree in their backyard provided ample shade during the summer .
lost [adjective]

unable to be located or recovered and is no longer in its expected place

Ex:
to hurt [verb]

to cause injury or physical pain to yourself or someone else

Ex: I hurt my back lifting that heavy box .
to lift [verb]

to move a thing from a lower position or level to a higher one

Ex: The forklift operator is lifting pallets of goods in the warehouse .
to lock [verb]

to secure something with a lock or seal

Ex: The manager instructed the staff to lock the office doors after working hours .
to miss [verb]

to fail to catch a bus, airplane, etc.

Ex: She missed the school bus because she forgot her backpack .
to take [verb]

to reach for something and hold it

Ex: May I take your coat and hat , sir ?
to mend [verb]

to fix something that is damaged or broken so it can work or be used again

Ex: The cobbler can mend the worn-out soles of the shoes , extending their lifespan .

to cause a machine, device, or system to stop working or flowing, usually by pressing a button or turning a switch

Ex:

to reach a location, particularly as an end to a journey

Ex: The delivery truck is expected to arrive at our doorstep by noon with the package .
to try [verb]

to make an effort or attempt to do or have something

Ex: She tried to bake a cake but it did n't turn out well .
to fly [verb]

to move or travel through the air

Ex: I love to watch hot air balloons fly gracefully in the air .
to surf [verb]

to explore content or information on the internet or in other media without a specific goal

Ex: In the mall , we decided to surf different stores , looking for the perfect gift .
guitar [noun]

a musical instrument, usually with six strings, that we play by pulling the strings with our fingers or with a plectrum

Ex: They play the guitar together during jam sessions .
violin [noun]

a musical instrument that we play by holding it under our chin and moving a bow across its strings

Ex: She plays the violin with grace and precision .

a portable device that combines the functions of a cell phone and a computer, such as browsing the Internet, using apps, making calls, etc.

Ex: They used their smartphones to navigate through the unfamiliar city .
to send [verb]

to have a person, letter, or package physically delivered from one location to another, specifically by mail

Ex: She decided to send a handwritten letter to her friend who lived overseas .
message [noun]

a written or spoken piece of information or communication sent to or left for another person

Ex: I received a message on social media inviting me to a gathering .

a special kind of picture that is made using a camera in order to make memories, create art, etc.

Ex: The artist used a series of photographs as references for a realistic painting .
mile [noun]

a unit of measuring length equal to 1.6 kilometers or 1760 yards

Ex: The highway exit is just a few miles ahead .
meter [noun]

the basic unit of measuring length that is equal to 100 centimeters

Ex: The flagpole stands at a height of 10 meters .
to ride [verb]

to sit on open-spaced vehicles like motorcycles or bicycles and be in control of their movements

Ex: Participants in the off-road rally eagerly prepared to ride their dirt bikes through challenging trails in the desert .
horse [noun]

an animal that is large, has a tail and four legs, and we use for racing, pulling carriages, riding, etc.

Ex: My dream is to one day own a beautiful horse .
kind [noun]

a group of people or things that have similar characteristics or share particular qualities

Ex: The festival attracts people of different kinds , all celebrating together .
everything [pronoun]

all things, events, etc.

Ex: In her speech , she discussed everything from politics to social issues .
something [pronoun]

used to mention a thing that is not known or named

Ex: I thought I heard something moving in the bushes .
slowly [adverb]

at a pace that is not fast

Ex: She spoke slowly so that everyone could understand .
fluently [adverb]

in a way that shows ease and skill in expressing thoughts clearly and smoothly

Ex: The lawyer argued her case fluently in court .

a small structure or booth where tickets for various events or attractions are sold in person

Ex: He approached the ticket booth to inquire about the next train 's departure .
cost [noun]

an amount we pay to buy, do, or make something

Ex: She was surprised by the low cost of the shoes .
to pay [verb]

to give someone money in exchange for goods or services

Ex: He paid the cleaning service to tidy up the house .
bill [noun]

a piece of printed paper that shows the amount of money a person has to pay for goods or services received

Ex: He left a generous tip with the bill before leaving the restaurant .
button [noun]

a small, round object, usually made of plastic or metal, sewn onto a piece of clothing and used for fastening two parts together

Ex: She could n't find a matching button for her coat , so she used a different one .
worldwide [adverb]

in or to all parts of the world

Ex: The movie premiere was broadcasted worldwide , reaching audiences globally .