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Headway - Pre-intermediate - Unit 2

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 2 in the Headway Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "puzzle", "lie-in", "chat", etc.

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Headway - Pre-intermediate
to play
to play
[Verb]

to enjoy yourself and do things for fun, like children

Ex: A group of children were playing on the playground. 
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game
game
[noun]

a playful activity in which we use our imagination, play with toys, etc.

Ex: Chess is a strategic board game played between two players on a checkered board. 
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to do
to do
[Verb]

(dummy verb) to perform an action that is specified by a noun

Ex: It's important to do your homework before the class. 
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puzzle
puzzle
[noun]

a game that needs a lot of thinking in order to be finished or done

Ex: Solving a crossword puzzle can be a fun way to test your vocabulary and problem-solving skills. 
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to go
to go
[Verb]

to travel or move from one location to another

Ex: He went into the kitchen to prepare dinner for the family. 
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gym
gym
[noun]

a place with special equipment that people go to exercise or play sports

Ex: He goes to the gym five times a week. 
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to have
to have
[Verb]

to hold or own something

Ex: I have a collection of antique coins that I inherited from my grandfather. 
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lie-in
lie-in
[noun]

a period of time spent resting or sleeping in bed beyond one's usual waking time, often done for the purpose of getting additional rest or relaxation

Ex: A lie-in can help you feel refreshed after a late night. 
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to meet
to meet
[Verb]

to come together as previously scheduled for social interaction or a prearranged purpose

Ex: We will meet at the coffee shop for a chat tomorrow. 
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friend
friend
[noun]

someone we like and trust

Ex: David and Samantha became friends after meeting at a book club and discovered their shared passion for literature. 
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drink
drink
[noun]

any liquid that we can drink

Ex: She poured herself a refreshing drink after a long day. 
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to watch
to watch
[Verb]

to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time

Ex: He sat on the park bench and watched the sunset. 
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drama
drama
[noun]

a play that is performed in a theater, on TV, or radio

Ex: He listens to a popular radio drama during his morning commute. 
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television

an electronic device with a screen that receives television signals, on which we can watch programs

Ex: She watched her favorite show on the TV last night. 
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to chat
to chat
[Verb]

to talk in a brief and friendly way to someone, usually about unimportant things

Ex: We decided to grab a cup of coffee and just chat about our weekends. 
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phone
phone
[noun]

an electronic device used to talk to a person who is at a different location

Ex: I picked up the phone and dialed my friend's number. 
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to go out
to go out
[Verb]

to leave the house and attend a specific social event to enjoy your time

Ex: He often goes out to play basketball in the park with his friends. 
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meal
meal
[noun]

the food that we eat regularly during different times of day, such as breakfast, lunch, or dinner

Ex: I cooked a delicious meal of grilled chicken with roasted vegetables. 
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barbecue
barbecue
[noun]

an outdoor party during which food, such as meat, fish, etc. is cooked on a metal frame over an open fire

Ex: During summer, we often enjoy a family barbecue at the park. 
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to listen
to listen
[Verb]

to give our attention to the sound a person or thing is making

Ex: Listen closely, and you can hear the birds singing in the trees. 
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music
music
[noun]

a series of sounds made by instruments or voices, arranged in a way that is pleasant to listen to

Ex: He plays the piano and enjoys composing beautiful music. 
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to do
to do
[Verb]

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

Ex: What are you doing tomorrow? 
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nothing
nothing
[pronoun]

not a single thing

Ex: After rummaging through the drawers, she found nothing of value. 
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to [take] a picture

to use a device like a camera or cellphone to capture an image of something or someone

Ex: I took a picture of the stunning sunset at the beach. 
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to read
to read
[Verb]

to look at written or printed words or symbols and understand their meaning

Ex: I can read this book easily. 
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magazine
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: I often read parenting magazines to get advice on raising my children. 
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long
long
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The necklace she wore had a long chain adorned with intricate charms. 
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walk
walk
[noun]

a short journey we take on foot

Ex: A morning walk is a good way to start the day. 
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to visit
to visit
[Verb]

to go somewhere because we want to spend time with someone

Ex: I love to visit my uncle because he tells great stories. 
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city
city
[noun]

a larger and more populated town

Ex: She enjoys exploring the city's parks and landmarks on weekends. 
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to shop
to shop
[Verb]

to look for and buy different things from stores or websites

Ex: Consumers enjoy shopping for clothing during seasonal sales. 
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clothes
clothes
[noun]

the things we wear to cover our body, such as pants, shirts, and jackets

Ex: He always wears comfortable clothes when he goes for a run. 
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point
point
[noun]

the most important thing that is said or done which highlights the purpose of something

Ex: The professor made a crucial point about the importance of environmental conservation. 
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to [have] a go
to have a go
[phrase]

to make an attempt to achieve or do something

Ex: I've never baked bread before, but I'll have a go. 
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to suit
to suit
[Verb]

(of clothes, a color, hairstyle, etc.) to look good on someone

Ex: The bold red dress really suits her and complements her skin tone. 
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to [keep] to {oneself}

to choose not to communicate or interact with other people

Ex: She's a quiet person who tends to keep to herself, especially in a crowded room. 
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confident
confident
[Adjective]

having a strong belief in one's abilities or qualities

Ex: He's confident about his decision to start a new business. 
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to go around

to visit someone or a place that is in close proximity

Ex: We decided to go around to our neighbor's house to borrow some sugar. 
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