Headway - Pre-intermediate - Unit 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 1 in the Headway Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "traveling", "mistake", "interesting", etc.

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Headway - Pre-intermediate
to play [verb]

to take part in a game or activity for fun

Ex: I want to play Monopoly with my friends .

a game played on ice by two teams of 6 skaters who try to hit a hard rubber disc (a puck) into the other team’s goal, using long sticks

Ex: The school organizes ice hockey lessons for students interested in the sport .
to go [verb]

to travel or move from one location to another

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the activity or act of going from one place to another, particularly over a long distance

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to do [verb]

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

Ex: In times of crisis , people often come together to do whatever is necessary .
homework [noun]

schoolwork that students have to do at home

Ex: My daughter spends a few hours every evening doing her homework .
to make [verb]

to form, produce, or prepare something, by putting parts together or by combining materials

Ex: The factory workers make thousands of cars every month .
mistake [noun]

an act or opinion that is wrong

Ex: It 's important to take responsibility for your mistakes rather than shifting blame onto others .
to speak [verb]

to use one's voice to express a particular feeling or thought

Ex: She was so nervous she could hardly speak .
language [noun]

the system of communication by spoken or written words, that the people of a particular country or region use

Ex: She practices speaking the language with native speakers to improve her fluency .
to say [verb]

to use words and our voice to show what we are thinking or feeling

Ex: She said she loved the gift I gave her .
to teach [verb]

to give lessons to students in a university, college, school, etc.

Ex: I decided to leave my stressful job and teach painting at the community center .
to ride [verb]

to sit on open-spaced vehicles like motorcycles or bicycles and be in control of their movements

Ex: Participants in the off-road rally eagerly prepared to ride their dirt bikes through challenging trails in the desert .
to learn [verb]

to become knowledgeable or skilled in something by doing it, studying, or being taught

Ex: They are learning about history in their school lessons .
to lend [verb]

to give someone something, like money, expecting them to give it back after a while

Ex: The library is happy to lend books to its members for a set period .

to use or take something belonging to someone else, with the idea of returning it

Ex: He asked to borrow a pen from his classmate during the exam .
important [adjective]

having a lot of value

Ex: Freedom of speech is an important right in democratic societies .
delicious [adjective]

having a very pleasant flavor

Ex: The pizza was so delicious that we ordered another one .
high [adjective]

having a relatively great vertical extent

Ex: The skyscraper is one of the city 's highest buildings .
long [adjective]

(of two points) having an above-average distance between them

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heavy [adjective]

having a lot of weight and not easy to move or pick up

Ex: He struggled to open the heavy door with his hands full .
busy [adjective]

having so many things to do in a way that leaves not much free time

Ex: In the bustling city , people are constantly busy with work , errands , and social commitments .
to [preposition]

used to say where someone or something goes

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from [preposition]

used for showing the place where a person or thing comes from

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at [preposition]

used to show a particular place or position

Ex: The concert will be held at the stadium .
about [preposition]

used to express the matters that relate to a specific person or thing

Ex: She is writing a book about her adventures in Asia
of [preposition]

used when stating one's opinion about someone or something

Ex: Many critics praised the film for its unique storytelling and stunning visuals , which they found to be a refreshing change of pace .
on [preposition]

in contact with and upheld by a surface

Ex: He placed the keys on the counter .
in [preposition]

used to show that something exists or happens inside a space or area

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with [preposition]

used when two or more things or people are together in a single place

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for [preposition]

used to indicate who is supposed to have or use something or where something is intended to be put

Ex: These cookies are for the school bake sale .
left [adjective]

located or directed toward the side of a human body where the heart is

Ex: In the portrait , the artist skillfully depicted the subject 's expressive eyes , positioned on the left side .
to leave [verb]

to go away from somewhere

Ex: The bus will leave in five minutes , so be quick !
kind [noun]

a group of people or things that have similar characteristics or share particular qualities

Ex: The festival attracts people of different kinds , all celebrating together .
kind [adjective]

nice and caring toward other people's feelings

Ex: She has a kind heart and always thinks of others .
train [noun]

a series of connected carriages that travel on a railroad, often pulled by a locomotive

Ex: He prefers traveling by train because it ’s more relaxing than driving .
to train [verb]

to teach a specific skill or a type of behavior to a person or an animal through a combination of instruction and practice over a period of time

Ex: The circus performer trained the elephants for the upcoming show .
to mean [verb]

to have a particular meaning or represent something

Ex: The white flag means surrender .
interested [adjective]

having a feeling of curiosity or attention toward a particular thing or person because one likes them

Ex: He sounded interested when I mentioned the project .
interesting [adjective]

catching and keeping our attention because of being unusual, exciting, etc.

Ex: My neighbor has an interesting collection of vintage cars .
excited [adjective]

feeling very happy, interested, and energetic

Ex: The children were excited to open their presents on Christmas morning .
exciting [adjective]

making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

Ex: The fireworks display was really exciting and lit up the whole sky .
surprised [adjective]

feeling or showing shock or amazement

Ex: He acted surprised , but he already knew about the plan .
surprising [adjective]

causing a feeling of shock, disbelief, or wonder

Ex: It 's surprising how quickly the time has passed .
bored [adjective]

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

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boring [adjective]

making us feel tired and unsatisfied because of not being interesting

Ex: The lecture was so boring that several students left early .
embarrassed [adjective]

feeling ashamed and uncomfortable because of something that happened or was said

Ex: She tried to act calm , but her embarrassed smile gave her away .
embarrassing [adjective]

causing a person to feel ashamed or uneasy

Ex: Accidentally sending a private text message to the wrong person is always embarrassing .