Headway - Beginner - Unit 13

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 13 in the Headway Beginner coursebook, such as "adult", "extra", "open", etc.

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Headway - Beginner
adult [noun]

a fully grown man or woman

Ex: Many adult learners enroll in evening classes to pursue further education .
angry [adjective]

feeling very annoyed because of something that we do not like

Ex: She was angry after being blamed for something she did n't do .
bored [adjective]

tired and unhappy because there is nothing to do or because we are no longer interested in something

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to bring [verb]

to come to a place with someone or something

Ex: I will bring the snacks for the picnic .
to carry [verb]

to hold someone or something and take them from one place to another

Ex: The river 's current can easily carry small boats downstream .
cold [adjective]

having a temperature lower than the human body's average temperature

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to end [verb]

to bring something to a conclusion or stop it from continuing

Ex: The author decided to end the novel with a surprising plot twist .

to make something end

Ex: The team finished the race in first place .
to guess [verb]

to estimate or form a conclusion about something without sufficient information to verify its accuracy

Ex: Without a map , we had to guess the way to the beach .

to come into existence by chance or as a consequence

Ex: The meeting happened because everyone agreed it was necessary .

regular work done in a house, especially cleaning, washing, etc.

Ex: Many families create a chore chart to ensure that everyone shares the responsibility for housework .
headache [noun]

a pain in the head, usually persistent

Ex: I ca n't concentrate on this report ; I 've got a terrible headache .
hungry [adjective]

needing or wanting something to eat

Ex: She felt hungry and decided to make a sandwich .

to bring a type of information from the past to our mind again

Ex: I remember the smell of freshly baked cookies in my grandmother 's kitchen .
to lose [verb]

to be deprived of or stop having someone or something

Ex: She began to lose interest in the project as it became more complicated .
to open [verb]

to move something like a window or door into a position that people, things, etc. can pass through or use

Ex: She opened the door and welcomed her guests inside .
practice [noun]

the act of repeatedly doing something to become better at doing it

Ex: Language practice through conversation partners can enhance your fluency .
to sell [verb]

to give something to someone in exchange for money

Ex: Do you think they 'll sell their old bicycles at the flea market ?
color [noun]

a quality such as red, green, blue, yellow, etc. that we see when we look at something

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to place or wear something on the body, including clothes, accessories, etc.

Ex:
scarf [noun]

a piece of cloth, often worn around the neck or head, which can be shaped in a square, rectangular, or triangular form

Ex: They gave each guest a warm scarf as a souvenir from the snowy mountain resort .
to pack [verb]

to put clothes and other things needed for travel into a bag, suitcase, etc.

Ex: They are currently packing their suitcases for the weekend trip .
dress [noun]

a piece of clothing worn by girls and women that is made in one piece and covers the body down to the legs but has no separate part for each leg

Ex: I want to buy a new dress for the wedding .
boot [noun]

a type of strong shoe that covers the foot and ankle and often the lower part of the leg

Ex: She left her muddy boots at the entrance and put on slippers .
trousers [noun]

a piece of clothing that covers the body from the waist to the ankles, with a separate part for each leg

Ex: The fashion show featured a variety of trousers styles , from wide-leg to skinny fit .
shirt [noun]

a piece of clothing usually worn by men on the upper half of the body, typically with a collar and sleeves, and with buttons down the front

Ex: The shirt has a pocket on the chest for small items .
sock [noun]

a soft item of clothing we wear on our feet

Ex: She found a sock under the bed that had been missing for weeks .
shorts [noun]

short pants that end either above or at the knees

Ex: The kids played soccer in their school shorts during the afternoon practice .
to wear [verb]

to have something such as clothes, shoes, etc. on your body

Ex: The students were instructed to wear their school uniforms every day .
skirt [noun]

a piece of clothing for girls or women that fastens around the waist and hangs down around the legs

Ex: She paired her skirt with a white blouse and heels .
tie [noun]

a long and narrow piece of fabric tied around the collar, particularly worn by men

Ex: He wore a tie to the wedding for a unique look .
suit [noun]

a jacket with a pair of pants or a skirt that are made from the same cloth and should be worn together

Ex: She felt ready for the business presentation in her well-fitted suit .

to remove a piece of clothing or accessory from your or another's body

Ex: It 's getting warm , so I need to take off my sweater .
someone [pronoun]

a person who is not mentioned by name

Ex: I heard someone knocking at the door , but when I opened it , no one was there .
thirsty [adjective]

wanting or needing a drink

Ex: The soccer players felt thirsty after the intense match and drank from their water bottles .
trip [noun]

a journey that you take for fun or a particular reason, generally for a short amount of time

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extra [adjective]

more than enough or the amount needed

Ex: He brought extra cash to cover any unplanned expenses .

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

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

Ex:
to win [verb]

to become the most successful, the luckiest, or the best in a game, race, fight, etc.

Ex: Did the home team win the basketball game last night ?
worried [adjective]

feeling unhappy and afraid because of something that has happened or might happen

Ex: She was worried about her financial situation , feeling uneasy about her mounting debts .
black [adjective]

having the color that is the darkest, like most crows

Ex: She has a black cat named Midnight who loves to cuddle .
blue [adjective]

having the color of the ocean or clear sky at daytime

Ex: The little boy 's favorite toy was a blue car .
brown [adjective]

having the color of chocolate ice cream

Ex: The dog 's fur was a soft brown shade , with hints of caramel .
green [adjective]

having the color of fresh grass or most plant leaves

Ex: The highlighter he used was green and helped him study .
orange [adjective]

having the color of carrots or pumpkins

Ex: She has an orange cat .
pink [adjective]

having the color of strawberry ice cream

Ex: The cotton candy at the fair was a pale pink color , fluffy and sweet .
red [adjective]

having the color of tomatoes or blood

Ex: She drew a red heart on the card , with words of love and appreciation .
white [adjective]

having the color that is the lightest, like snow

Ex: The white snowflakes were falling softly from the sky during winter .
yellow [adjective]

having the color of lemons or the sun

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gray [adjective]

having a color between white and black, like most koalas or dolphins

Ex: The cat 's fur was gray and he had bright green eyes .