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Headway - Beginner - Unit 14

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 14 in the Headway Beginner coursebook, such as "local", "move", "quickly", etc.

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spice
spice
[noun]

a type of dried plant with a pleasant smell used to add taste or color to the food

Ex: Cinnamon is a versatile spice that can be used in both sweet and savory dishes. 
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banana
banana
[noun]

a soft fruit that is long and curved and has hard yellow skin

Ex: Bananas are my go-to ingredient for making a creamy and delicious smoothie in the morning. 
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to imagine

to make or have an image of something in our mind

Ex: Close your eyes and imagine a beautiful sunset over the ocean. 
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to move
to move
[Verb]

to change your position or location

Ex: She moved quickly to avoid the falling object. 
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overnight
overnight
[Adverb]

during a single night

Ex: The flowers bloomed overnight, transforming the garden. 
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journalist

someone who prepares news to be broadcast or writes for newspapers, magazines, or news websites

Ex: A journalist must always verify the facts before writing a story. 
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medicine
medicine
[noun]

a substance that treats injuries or illnesses

Ex: The doctor prescribed medicine for her cough. 
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physics
physics
[noun]

the scientific study of matter and energy and the relationships between them, including the study of natural forces such as light, heat, and movement

Ex: She excelled in physics, particularly enjoying the lessons on electromagnetism and thermodynamics. 
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chemistry
chemistry
[noun]

the branch of science that is concerned with studying the structure of substances and the way that they change or combine with each other

Ex: She found the chemistry lesson on chemical reactions absolutely fascinating. 
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economics
economics
[noun]

the study of how money, goods, and resources are produced, distributed, and used in a country or society

Ex: He decided to study economics to understand how markets work. 
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biology
biology
[noun]

the scientific study of living organisms; the science that studies living organisms

Ex: She developed a keen interest in biology and decided to pursue a career in medicine. 
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psychology

a field of science that studies the mind, its functions, and how it affects behavior

Ex: She studied psychology to understand how the human mind works. 
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research
research
[noun]

a careful and systematic study of a subject to discover new facts or information about it

Ex: Mark spent hours in the library doing research for his history paper. 
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souvenir
souvenir
[noun]

something that we usually buy and bring back for other people from a place that we have visited on vacation

Ex: He found a handcrafted wooden figurine as the perfect souvenir of his visit to the mountain village. 
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market
market
[noun]

a public place where people buy and sell groceries

Ex: He set up a stand at the market to sell homemade jams and preserves. 
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campus
campus
[noun]

an area of land in which a university, college, or school, along with all their buildings, are situated

Ex: The campus of the university is spread out over 100 acres of land. 
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local
local
[Adjective]

related or belonging to a particular area or place that someone lives in or mentions

Ex: The local bakery is known for its freshly baked bread and pastries. 
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company
company
[noun]

an organization that does business and earns money from it

Ex: He invested his savings in a small startup company. 
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to transport

to take people, goods, etc. from one place to another using a vehicle, ship, or aircraft

Ex: Every morning, the school bus transports students from their neighborhoods to the school campus. 
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jeep
jeep
[noun]

a sturdy vehicle designed for traveling on rough surfaces

Ex: The army deployed jeeps to navigate rough terrain during military operations. 
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motorbike
motorbike
[noun]

a light vehicle that has two wheels and is powered by an engine

Ex: He loves riding his motorbike along the scenic coastal roads during the summer. 
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quickly
quickly
[Adverb]

with a lot of speed

Ex: She finished the race quickly, crossing the finish line first. 
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safari
safari
[noun]

a journey, typically for observing and photographing wild animals in their natural habitat, especially in African countries

Ex: Going on safari offers an unforgettable adventure, immersing travelers in the breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife of exotic destinations like Africa. 
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cruise
cruise
[noun]

a journey taken by a ship for pleasure, especially one involving several destinations

Ex: They booked a Caribbean cruise for their honeymoon, eager to explore tropical islands and relax on luxurious cruise liners. 
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boat
boat
[noun]

a type of small vehicle that is used to travel on water

Ex: The boat captain guided us through the narrow canals of the city. 
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flight
flight
[noun]

a scheduled journey by an aircraft

Ex: He managed to catch some sleep during the long flight. 
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to check in

to confirm your presence or reservation in a hotel or airport after arriving

Ex: We'll check in as soon as we reach the hotel. 
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abroad
abroad
[Adverb]

in or traveling to a different country

Ex: They plan to travel abroad next summer to explore Europe. 
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hostel
hostel
[noun]

a place or building that provides cheap food and accommodations for visitors

Ex: The hostel in the city center offers dormitory-style rooms and is a popular choice among backpackers. 
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port
port
[noun]

a place of shelter for ships

Ex: The fishermen tied their boats securely in the port before heading home. 
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bridge
bridge
[noun]

a structure built over a river, road, etc. that enables people or vehicles to go from one side to the other

Ex: They crossed the bridge to reach the other side of the river. 
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across
across
[preposition]

on the opposite side of a given area or location

Ex: My friend lives across the road from us. 
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nearby
nearby
[Adverb]

not in the distance

Ex: There's a cafe nearby, perfect for a quick coffee break. 
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rucksack
rucksack
[noun]

a bag designed for carrying on the back, usually used by those who go hiking or climbing

Ex: She packed her rucksack with all the essentials for the weekend hike. 
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housewife
housewife
[noun]

a married woman who does the housework such as cooking, cleaning, etc. and takes care of the children, and does not work outside the house

Ex: Mary decided to become a housewife after the birth of her first child to focus on raising her family. 
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divorced
divorced
[Adjective]

no longer married to someone due to legally ending the marriage

Ex: After a lengthy legal process, they were officially divorced. 
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future
future
[noun]

the time that will come after the present or the events that will happen then

Ex: She's excited about her future at the new job. 
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developing country

a country that is seeking industrial development and is moving away from an economic system that is based mainly on agriculture

Ex: Many developing countries are investing heavily in infrastructure to boost their industrial sectors. 
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Czech
Czech
[noun]

the Czech Republic's official language

Ex: Czech is a West Slavic language that uses a Latin alphabet with several diacritics to indicate different sounds. 
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Europe
Europe
[noun]

the second smallest continent‌, next to Asia in the east, the Atlantic Ocean in the west, and the Mediterranean Sea in the south

Ex: Europe has a well-developed transportation system. 
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event
event
[noun]

anything that takes place, particularly something important

Ex: The wedding was a joyous event that brought family and friends together. 
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pleasure
pleasure
[noun]

a feeling of great enjoyment and happiness

Ex: She felt immense pleasure upon hearing the good news about her promotion. 
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to hope
to hope
[Verb]

to want something to happen or be true

Ex: They hoped their team would win the championship. 
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plan
plan
[noun]

a chain of actions that will help us reach our goals

Ex: The project manager presented a detailed plan outlining the phases of the construction. 
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carefully
carefully
[Adverb]

thoroughly and precisely, with close attention to detail or correctness

Ex: She carefully reviewed the final draft for errors. 
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to explain

to make something clear and easy to understand by giving more information about it

Ex: He explained the plot of the movie to his friend who hadn't seen it. 
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revision
revision
[noun]

the act of examining and making corrections or alterations to a text, plan, etc.

Ex: The author spent several weeks on revision, ensuring that the manuscript was polished before submission. 
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