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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: play hide-and-seek in the backyard .
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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: His dream is to play ice hockey in the NHL .
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to go
[Verb]

to travel or move from one location to another

Ex: Does this train go to the airport?
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traveling
[noun]

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

Ex: Traveling alone can be both challenging and rewarding.
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to do
[Verb]

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

Ex: Is there anything that I can do for you?
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homework
[noun]

schoolwork that students have to do at home

Ex: We use textbooks and online resources to help us with homework.
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to make
[Verb]

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

Ex: By connecting the wires , make the circuit and allow electricity to flow .
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mistake
[noun]

an act or opinion that is wrong

Ex: A culture that encourages risk-taking and learning mistakes fosters innovation and creativity .
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to speak
[Verb]

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

Ex: I speak in a softer tone to convince her .
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language
[noun]

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

Ex: They use online resources to study grammar and vocabulary in language.
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to say
[Verb]

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

Ex: said they were sorry for being late .
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to teach
[Verb]

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

Ex: taught mathematics at the local high school for ten years .
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to ride
[Verb]

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

Ex: John decided ride his road bike to work , opting for a more eco-friendly and health-conscious commute .
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to learn
[Verb]

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

Ex: We need learn how to manage our time better .
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to lend
[Verb]

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

Ex: He agreed lend his car to his friend for the weekend .
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to borrow
[Verb]

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

Ex: Instead of buying a lawnmower , he chose borrow one from his neighbor for the weekend .
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important
[Adjective]

having a lot of value

Ex: important issue at hand is ensuring the safety of the workers .
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delicious
[Adjective]

having a very pleasant flavor

Ex: The grilled fish was perfectly seasoned and tasted delicious.
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high
[Adjective]

having a relatively great vertical extent

Ex: The airplane flew at a high altitude, above the clouds.
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long
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The bridge is a mile long and connects the two towns.
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heavy
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She needed help to lift heavy furniture during the move .
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busy
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The event planner became busy with coordinating logistics and ensuring everything ran smoothly .
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to
[preposition]

used to say where someone or something goes

Ex: We to grandma 's house for Sunday dinner .
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from
[preposition]

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

Ex: The actress moved to from New York City .
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at
[preposition]

used to show a particular place or position

Ex: The sign indicates the at the museum .
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about
[preposition]

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

Ex: There 's a meeting about the upcoming event .
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of
[preposition]

used when stating one's opinion about someone or something

Ex: I think the of the product is worth the price , considering its durability and design .
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on
[preposition]

in contact with and upheld by a surface

Ex: Books were on the floor .
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in
[preposition]

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

Ex: The cups in the cupboard .
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with
[preposition]

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

Ex: She walked to with her sister .
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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: This medication for treating my allergy .
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left
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The hidden treasure was rumored to be buried somewhere on the left bank of the mysterious river.
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to leave
[Verb]

to go away from somewhere

Ex: I need leave for the airport in an hour .
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kind
[noun]

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

Ex: The store sells products of kinds, from electronics to clothing .
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kind
[Adjective]

nice and caring toward other people's feelings

Ex: The teacher kind enough to give us an extension on the project .
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train
[noun]

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

Ex: train traveled through beautiful countryside .
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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: He training new employees on how to use the company software .
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to mean
[Verb]

to have a particular meaning or represent something

Ex: The red means you must stop .
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interested
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The children were interested in the magician 's tricks .
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interesting
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The teacher made the interesting by including interactive activities .
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excited
[Adjective]

feeling very happy, interested, and energetic

Ex: They excited to try the new roller coaster at the theme park .
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exciting
[Adjective]

making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

Ex: They 're going on exciting road trip across the country next summer .
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surprised
[Adjective]

feeling or showing shock or amazement

Ex: She was surprised at how well the presentation went .
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surprising
[Adjective]

causing a feeling of shock, disbelief, or wonder

Ex: surprising kindness of strangers made her day .
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bored
[Adjective]

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

Ex: He bored during the long , slow lecture .
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boring
[Adjective]

making us feel tired and unsatisfied because of not being interesting

Ex: The TV show boring, so I switched the channel .
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embarrassed
[Adjective]

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

Ex: He was clearly embarrassed by the mistake he made.
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embarrassing
[Adjective]

causing a person to feel ashamed or uneasy

Ex: embarrassing behavior at the dinner table made the guests uncomfortable .
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