Headway - Beginner - Unit 12

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 12 in the Headway Beginner coursebook, such as "bottle", "diet", "push", etc.

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Headway - Beginner
diet [noun]

the types of food or drink that people or animals usually consume

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pate [noun]

a cold paste made from ground meat, fish, or vegetables, often spiced and served as an appetizer

Ex: The creamy texture of the pate paired perfectly with the crusty bread .

a dessert with a pastry crust filled with spiced apples, often served warm with ice cream or whipped cream

Ex: The smell of warm apple pie filled the kitchen .
jam [noun]

a thick, sweet substance we make by boiling fruit with sugar and often eat on bread

Ex: Let 's make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich with lots of jam .

a hot drink that is made by soaking different fruits, leaves, flowers, etc. in hot water

Ex: The herbal tea included a mix of lemon balm and lemongrass for a refreshing taste .

bread that is spread with a mixture of butter and minced or crushed garlic, then toasted or baked until crispy and golden brown

Ex: Garlic bread is best enjoyed warm and crispy from the oven .
bacon [noun]

thin slices of salted or smoked pork, often fried and eaten in meals

Ex: I cooked bacon to add a smoky flavor to my homemade baked beans .
potato [noun]

a round vegetable that grows beneath the ground, has light brown skin, and is used cooked or fried

Ex: I sliced the potatoes into thin rounds and made homemade potato chips .
water [noun]

a liquid with no smell, taste, or color, that falls from the sky as rain, and is used for washing, cooking, drinking, etc.

Ex: It 's important to stay hydrated by drinking enough water throughout the day .
bread [noun]

a type of food made from flour, water and usually yeast mixed together and baked

Ex: The bakery offers a variety of breads , including sourdough and whole wheat .
butter [noun]

a soft, yellow food made from cream that we spread on bread or use in cooking

Ex: He melted butter in a saucepan to make a savory garlic butter sauce .
salami [noun]

a type of sausage that is large, spicy, and is served cold in thin slices, originated in Italy

Ex: He always packs salami sandwiches for his hiking trips .
curry [noun]

a variety of dishes originating from South Asia, typically made with meat, vegetables, etc., cooked in a hot sauce and then served with rice

Ex: He enjoys experimenting with different curry recipes , adding his own twist with unique spice blends and ingredients .
soup [noun]

liquid food we make by cooking things like meat, fish, or vegetables in water

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meat [noun]

the flesh of animals and birds that we can eat as food

Ex: She cooked the meat on low heat to ensure it was tender and moist .
to stew [verb]

to cook something at a low temperature in liquid in a closed container

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ham [noun]

a type of meat cut from a pig's thigh, usually smoked or salted

Ex: She prepared a glazed ham for the holiday feast , baking it with a sweet and savory glaze until golden brown .
cocoa [noun]

a hot or cold beverage made from cocoa powder, milk or water, and sweetener, such as sugar

Ex: The café offered a variety of cocoa options , including classic , dark chocolate , and white chocolate .
pepper [noun]

a hollow fruit, typically red, green, or yellow, eaten as a vegetable either raw or cooked with other food

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rice [noun]

a small and short grain that is white or brown and usually grown and eaten a lot in Asia

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still [adjective]

(of a drink) not having bubbles in it

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seaweed [noun]

a type of plant that grows in or near the sea

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water which is carbonated or fizzy

Ex: The sparkling water added a refreshing fizz to the cocktail .
salmon [noun]

the meat of fish from the salmon family, known for its pink-orange color and rich flavor

Ex: The chef prepared a salmon steak with a lemon butter sauce .
cabbage [noun]

a large round vegetable with thick white, green or purple leaves, eaten raw or cooked

Ex: Cabbage is a versatile vegetable that can be used in salads , soups , and stir-fries .
slice [noun]

a small cut of a larger portion such as a piece of cake, pizza, etc.

Ex: She cut the cake into eight equal slices and gave one to each of her guests .
menu [noun]

a list of the different food available for a meal in a restaurant

Ex: I 'm having a hard time choosing because everything on the menu looks delicious .
dessert [noun]

‌sweet food eaten after the main dish

Ex: They shared a fruit tart for dessert after dinner .
starter [noun]

a small dish served before the main course

Ex: The chef prepared a colorful salad as a starter , featuring fresh vegetables and a tangy vinaigrette .
snack [noun]

a small meal that is usually eaten between the main meals or when there is not much time for cooking

Ex: Potato chips are a common snack , but they are n't very healthy .
to order [verb]

to ask for something, especially food, drinks, services, etc. in a restaurant, bar, or shop

Ex: She ordered a cappuccino and sat by the window .

a small dish which is served separately from the main course

Ex: A side order of onion rings came with the combo meal .
reserved [adjective]

kept or set apart for a specific purpose or person, typically booked or set aside in advance

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bottle [noun]

a glass or plastic container that has a narrow neck and is used for storing drinks or other liquids

Ex: She stored homemade sauce in a glass bottle .
canteen [noun]

a small container or bottle used for carrying water or other liquids, typically used by hikers, campers, or soldiers

Ex: She refilled her canteen at the mountain stream .
bookshop [noun]

a shop that sells books and usually stationery

Ex: The bookshop also sells a variety of beautiful journals and pens .
customer [noun]

a person, organization, company, etc. that pays to get things from businesses or stores

Ex: The restaurant treated every customer like family .
entrance [noun]

an opening like a door, gate, or passage that we can use to enter a building, room, etc.

Ex: The entrance to the park is through the main gate .
entry [noun]

a door, path, etc. through which one can enter a building or place

Ex: She waited at the entry of the building for her friend .
exit [noun]

a way that enables someone to get out of a room, building, or a vehicle of large capacity

Ex: She quickly found the exit of the building when she realized she was late for her appointment .
private [adjective]

used by or belonging to only a particular individual, group, institution, etc.

Ex: He owns a private yacht that he sails on weekends .

to not be able to remember something or someone from the past

Ex: She often forgets details about events from her early years .
just [adverb]

no more or no other than what is stated

Ex: She wanted just a small piece of cake .
maybe [adverb]

used to show uncertainty or hesitation

Ex: The new employee might join our team , but it 's not confirmed , maybe next week .
to pull [verb]

to use your hands to move something or someone toward yourself or in the direction that your hands are moving

Ex: They worked together to pull the heavy box off the shelf .
to push [verb]

to use your hands, arms, body, etc. in order to make something or someone move forward or away from you

Ex: The teacher told the students to push their chairs under the table .
to wait [verb]

to not leave until a person or thing is ready or present or something happens

Ex: If you arrive early , you may have to wait until the restaurant opens .

the period of time happening now, not before or after

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queue [noun]

a line in which people or vehicles wait for a particular purpose

Ex: She stood in the queue at the grocery store checkout .
sale [noun]

the act of selling something

Ex: The sale of the old car gave him enough money to buy a new bike .
sign [noun]

a symbol or letters used in math, music, or other subjects to show an instruction, idea, etc.

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