Headway - Elementary - Unit 8

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 8 in the Headway Elementary coursebook, such as "plaster", "envelope", "dispense", etc.

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Headway - Elementary
daily [adverb]

in a way that happens every day or once a day

Ex: The medication must be taken daily with food .
need [noun]

a condition or situation in which something is necessary

Ex: My main need right now is a good night 's sleep .

a shop that sells newspapers, magazines, and other items related to reading materials, such as stationery, cards, and sometimes snacks

Ex: The local newsagent always stocks the latest fashion magazines .
chemist [noun]

a scientist who studies chemistry

Ex: The chemist explained the reaction to the students .

someone who sells writing materials, such as pens, pencils, paper, etc.

Ex: The stationer recommended a fountain pen for my calligraphy hobby .
aspirin [noun]

a type of medicine taken to relieve pain, bring down a fever, etc.

Ex: He keeps a bottle of aspirin in his desk drawer for emergencies .
plaster [noun]

a small medical dressing that one can stick over a wound or cut in order to keep it clean and protect it

Ex: Keep a box of plasters in your first aid kit for emergencies .

a substance that people put on their skin to make it smell better or to hide bad ones

Ex:

a soft and thick substance we put on a toothbrush to clean our teeth

Ex: The dentist recommended a whitening toothpaste for brighter teeth .
shampoo [noun]

a liquid used to wash one's hair

Ex: He prefers using a gentle shampoo for his sensitive scalp .

a cream that is applied to the skin to protect it from the harmful rays of the sun

Ex: He always keeps a bottle of sunscreen in his beach bag .
battery [noun]

an object that turns chemical energy to electricity to give power to a device or machine

Ex: The electric car 's battery allows it to travel long distances without emissions .
scissors [noun]

a tool used to cut paper, cloth, etc. with two handles and two sharp edges, joined in the middle

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adaptor [noun]

a device used to connect two pieces of equipment that do not connect to each other on their own

Ex: When traveling abroad , it 's essential to have a power adaptor that fits the electrical outlets of the country you 're visiting .
notebook [noun]

a small book with plain or ruled pages that we can write or draw in

Ex: She uses her notebook to keep track of her daily to-do list .
pen [noun]

an instrument for writing or drawing with ink, usually made of plastic or metal

Ex: She uses a black pen to sign important documents .
pencil [noun]

a tool with a slim piece of wood and a thin, colored part in the middle, that we use for writing or drawing

Ex: She lends her pencil to a classmate who forgot to bring one .
envelope [noun]

a thin, paper cover in which we put and send a letter

Ex: She found an old envelope with photos in it .

a type of adhesive tape that is transparent, sticky on one side, and used for various purposes such as sealing, repairing, or wrapping

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magazine [noun]

a colorful thin book that has news, pictures, and stories about different things like fashion, sports, and animals, usually issued weekly or monthly

Ex: My mom subscribes to a cooking magazine , and we often try new recipes from it .

a food prepared from roasted, ground cacao beans

Ex: For Valentine 's Day , he gifted her a box of assorted chocolates .
bakery [noun]

a place where bread and cakes are made and often sold

Ex: He works at a bakery , making cakes and pastries every morning .
hardware [noun]

the physical and electronic parts of a computer or other similar system

Ex: They installed new hardware to enhance the server 's capabilities .

an individual who works or owns a business specializing in the cleaning and maintenance of garments and textiles using methods that do not involve water

Ex: He greeted the dry cleaner and asked for same-day service .

to prepare and provide medicine to patients according to a doctor's orders

Ex: The pharmacist will dispense your prescription .
chemist [noun]

someone whose job is to prepare and sell drugs in a pharmacy

Ex: You can buy painkillers from the chemist without a prescription .
tea [noun]

a drink we make by soaking dried tea leaves in hot water

Ex:
coffee [noun]

a drink made by mixing hot water with crushed coffee beans, which is usually brown

Ex: I tried a new coffee blend with hints of chocolate and caramel .
wine [noun]

a drink that is alcoholic and mostly made from grape juice

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cheese [noun]

a soft or hard food made from milk that is usually yellow or white in color

Ex: Sprinkling Parmesan cheese over pasta dishes adds a savory touch .
pasta [noun]

an Italian food that is a mixture of flour, water, and at times eggs formed it into different shapes, typically eaten with a sauce when cooked

Ex: He prefers whole grain pasta because it adds more fiber and nutrients to his meals .

a sweet and cold dessert that is made from a mixture of milk, cream, sugar, and various flavorings

Ex: She ordered a banana split with three different flavors of ice cream .

a drink that is made from apples

Ex: The recipe calls for a splash of apple juice to add sweetness .
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 .
milk [noun]

the white liquid we get from cows, sheep, or goats that we drink and use for making cheese, butter, etc.

Ex: Milk is a good source of calcium , which helps in building strong bones and teeth .
broccoli [noun]

a vegetable with a thick stem and clusters of edible flower buds, typically green in color

Ex: Purple broccoli is less common but just as nutritious as green .
chicken [noun]

the flesh of a chicken that we use as food

Ex:
banana [noun]

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

Ex: My mom peeled a ripe banana for me .
apple [noun]

a fruit that is round and has thin yellow, red, or green skin

Ex: I placed the shiny red apple in the basket .

a soft, red juicy fruit with small seeds on its surface

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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 .
carrot [noun]

a long orange vegetable that grows beneath the ground and is eaten cooked or raw

Ex: The children snacked on carrot chips instead of potato chips .
pea [noun]

a green seed, eaten as a vegetable

Ex: She prepared a delicious pea and mint salad for the family picnic .
onion [noun]

a round vegetable with many layers and a strong smell and taste

Ex: She reached for the onion in the pantry and noticed it was sprouting , so she decided to plant it in her garden .
tomato [noun]

a soft and round fruit that is red and is used a lot in salads and many other foods

Ex: She diced the tomato and mixed it with avocado , cilantro , and lime juice to make a refreshing salsa .
egg [noun]

an oval or round thing that is produced by a chicken and can be used for food

Ex: I love having a sunny-side-up egg on my avocado toast .
biscuit [noun]

a soft cake that is small and round

Ex: He added chocolate chips to the biscuit dough for a delightful twist on the classic recipe .
crisp [noun]

a thin, round piece of potato, cooked in hot oil and eaten cold as a snack

Ex: He enjoyed the satisfying crunch of the homemade crisps .
chips [noun]

thin slices of potato that are fried or baked until crispy and eaten as a snack

Ex: He grabbed a handful of chips from the party snack table .
sausage [noun]

‌a mixture of meat, bread, etc. cut into small pieces and put into a long tube of skin, typically sold raw to be cooked before eating

Ex: I love the taste of smoked sausage in a stew .
yogurt [noun]

a thick liquid food that is made from milk and is eaten cold

Ex: