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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 chef prepares a fresh soup special daily for the restaurant.
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need
[noun]

a condition or situation in which something is necessary

Ex: The school was set up in response to a need.
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newsagent
[noun]

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

Ex: He went to newsagent to grab the latest sports weekly .
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chemist
[noun]

a scientist who studies chemistry

Ex: The chemist won a prize for her research .
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stationer
[noun]

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

Ex: stationer's expertise in paper quality made it easy for me to choose the right stationery for my correspondence .
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aspirin
[noun]

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

Ex: Aspirin is often used to alleviate the symptoms of the common cold .
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plaster
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a small medical dressing that one can stick over a wound or cut in order to keep it clean and protect it

Ex: After the injection , the nurse placed a plaster on his arm .
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deodorant
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a substance that people put on their skin to make it smell better or to hide bad ones

Ex: He discovered that deodorants can cause skin irritation .
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a soft and thick substance we put on a toothbrush to clean our teeth

Ex: She ran out toothpaste and made a note to buy more at the store .
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shampoo
[noun]

a liquid used to wash one's hair

Ex: The shampoo contained organic ingredients and no harsh chemicals .
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sunscreen
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a cream that is applied to the skin to protect it from the harmful rays of the sun

Ex: It is important to reapply sunscreen every two hours when outdoors.
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battery
[noun]

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

Ex: The smartphone's battery life has improved significantly with the latest technology.
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scissors
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a tool used to cut paper, cloth, etc. with two handles and two sharp edges, joined in the middle

Ex: The tailor scissors to snip loose threads and adjust garment lengths .
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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: After searching for hours , I finally found the adaptor to connect my gaming console to the vintage television set .
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notebook
[noun]

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

Ex: We use notebooks to practice writing and improve our handwriting skills .
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pen
[noun]

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

Ex: We sign our names with pen when writing greeting cards .
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pencil
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a tool with a slim piece of wood and a thin, colored part in the middle, that we use for writing or drawing

Ex: We mark important passages in a book with pencil underline .
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envelope
[noun]

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

Ex: envelope contained a surprise birthday card .
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Sellotape
[noun]

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

Ex: The kids stuck their drawings together using Sellotape.
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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: The library has a wide selection magazines on different subjects .
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chocolate
[noun]

a type of food that is brown and sweet and is made from ground cocoa seeds

Ex: I love to indulge in a piece of dark chocolate after dinner.
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bakery
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a place where bread and cakes are made and often sold

Ex: He treated himself to a muffin from bakery on his way to work .
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hardware
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the physical and electronic parts of a computer or other similar system

Ex: He opened the computer case to examine hardware inside .
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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: dry cleaner removed the coffee stain from his white shirt perfectly
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to prepare and provide medicine to patients according to a doctor's orders

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

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

Ex: He works as chemist in a busy city pharmacy .
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tea
[noun]

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

Ex: He offered his guests tea with biscuits .
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coffee
[noun]

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

Ex: The café served a variety coffee drinks , including cappuccino and macchiato .
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wine
[noun]

a drink that is alcoholic and mostly made from grape juice

Ex: The friends gathered for a picnic , bringing along a chilled bottle of wine.
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cheese
[noun]

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

Ex: They enjoyed a slice of cheese with their fresh tomato and basil salad .
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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: For a quick meal , you can toss pasta with olive oil , garlic , and vegetables for a healthy option .
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ice cream
[noun]

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

Ex: The little boy eagerly licked ice cream, trying to catch every last bit .
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a drink that is made from apples

Ex: The café apple juice as a healthy alternative to soda .
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bread
[noun]

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

Ex: They bought a loaf of freshly bread from the bakery for dinner .
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milk
[noun]

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

Ex: The creamy pasta sauce was made with a combination milk and grated cheese .
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broccoli
[noun]

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

Ex: The market sells both green and broccoli fresh from the farm .
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chicken
[noun]

the flesh of a chicken that we use as food

Ex: The restaurant served juicy chicken burgers with all the toppings .
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banana
[noun]

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

Ex: They froze sliced bananas and blended them into a banana ice cream .
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apple
[noun]

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

Ex: The apple tree in our backyard produces juicy fruits every year.
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a soft, red juicy fruit with small seeds on its surface

Ex: We planted a row strawberries along the sunny side of our garden .
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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: The street vendor sold hot and potato fries .
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carrot
[noun]

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

Ex: We went to the farmer 's market and bought a bunch of carrots to make carrot cake .
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pea
[noun]

a green seed, eaten as a vegetable

Ex: We peas in our vegetable garden this year .
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onion
[noun]

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

Ex: They onions to enjoy as a tangy garnish for sandwiches and salads .
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tomato
[noun]

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

Ex: The farmers harvested the tomatoes from the farm before they spoiled .
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egg
[noun]

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

Ex: The children enjoyed eating soft-boiled eggs with buttered toast.
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biscuit
[noun]

a soft cake that is small and round

Ex: The recipe called for buttermilk to create biscuits that would melt in your mouth .
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crisp
[noun]

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

Ex: After a long hike , they shared a bag crisps to refuel .
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chips
[noun]

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

Ex: She loves dipping chips in salsa for extra flavor .
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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: They gathered around the barbecue , grilling a variety sausages for a fun and flavorful backyard cookout .
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yogurt
[noun]

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

Ex: Many people choose Greek yogurt for its higher protein content compared to yogurt.
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