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Headway - Pre-intermediate - Unit 3

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 3 in the Headway Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "dream", "whisper", "guiltily", etc.

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Headway - Pre-intermediate
dream
dream
[noun]

a series of images, feelings, or events happening in one's mind during sleep

Ex: She had a vivid dream about flying over mountains. 
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to wake up

to no longer be asleep

Ex: I remind her to wake up early for her flight tomorrow. 
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to whisper

to speak very softly or quietly, usually to avoid being overheard by others who are nearby

Ex: The students often whisper during the silent reading time. 
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to creep
to creep
[Verb]

to move slowly and quietly while staying close to the ground or other surface

Ex: The spider, with delicate precision, began to creep across the ceiling. 
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to get out

to leave somewhere such as a room, building, etc.

Ex: It's a beautiful day; let's get out of the house and enjoy the sunshine. 
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bed
bed
[noun]

furniture we use to sleep on that normally has a frame and mattress

Ex: I have a bedside table next to my bed for my books and glasses. 
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to breathe

to take air into one's lungs and let it out again

Ex: She breathes deeply to calm her nerves before the presentation. 
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quietly
quietly
[Adverb]

in a way that produces little or no noise

Ex: She closed the door quietly to avoid waking the baby. 
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peacefully
peacefully
[Adverb]

in a calm and harmonious manner

Ex: The family enjoyed a peacefully quiet evening by the fireplace. 
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suddenly
suddenly
[Adverb]

in a way that is quick and unexpected

Ex: Suddenly, she remembered where she had left her keys. 
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heavily
heavily
[Adverb]

to a great or considerable extent

Ex: The economy is heavily reliant on tourism. 
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urgently
urgently
[Adverb]

in manner or situation that requires prompt action or attention due to its pressing nature

Ex: The doctor was called urgently to assist with the critical patient. 
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slowly
slowly
[Adverb]

at a pace that is not fast

Ex: The turtle moved slowly across the road.  Examples: 
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clear
clear
[Adjective]

easy to understand

Ex: His instructions were clear, allowing everyone to follow them without confusion. 
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clearly
clearly
[Adverb]

without any uncertainty

Ex: The evidence presented in the court was clearly indicative of the defendant's guilt. 
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noisy
noisy
[Adjective]

producing or having a lot of loud and unwanted sound

Ex: The airport terminal was a noisy place with announcements blaring over the speakers and passengers rushing to catch their flights. 
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noisily
noisily
[Adverb]

in a way that makes too much sound or disturbance

Ex: The children played noisily in the backyard, their laughter echoing through the neighborhood. 
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careful
careful
[Adjective]

giving attention or thought to what we are doing to avoid doing something wrong, hurting ourselves, or damaging something

Ex: Be careful when crossing the street. 
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carefully
carefully
[Adverb]

thoroughly and precisely, with close attention to detail or correctness

Ex: She carefully reviewed the final draft for errors. 
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easy
easy
[Adjective]

needing little skill or effort to do or understand

Ex: Cooking pasta is easy; you just boil water and add the noodles. 
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easily
easily
[Adverb]

in a way that something is done without much trouble or exertion

Ex: She completed the marathon easily. 
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complete
complete
[Adjective]

having all the necessary parts

Ex: He was happy to see a complete rainbow after the rain. 
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completely
completely
[Adverb]

to the greatest amount or extent possible

Ex: He completely forgot about the meeting. 
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good
good
[Adjective]

having a quality that is satisfying

Ex: She has a good memory and can remember details easily. 
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well
well
[Adverb]

in a way that is right or satisfactory

Ex: She performed well in the exam, earning top marks. 
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bad
bad
[Adjective]

having a quality that is not satisfying

Ex: The movie was bad and not enjoyable to watch. 
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badly
badly
[Adverb]

in a way that involves significant harm, damage, or danger

Ex: The house was badly damaged by the storm. 
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fluent
fluent
[Adjective]

able to speak or write clearly and effortlessly

Ex: She gave a fluent explanation of the new policy. 
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fluently
fluently
[Adverb]

in a way that shows ease and skill in expressing thoughts clearly and smoothly

Ex: He speaks persuasively and fluently in interviews. 
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happily
happily
[Adverb]

with cheerfulness and joy

Ex: The children played happily in the garden until sunset. 
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guiltily
guiltily
[Adverb]

in a manner that reflects a sense of wrongdoing or being at fault

Ex: He smiled guiltily after being caught sneaking a cookie. 
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softly
softly
[Adverb]

in a careful and gentle manner

Ex: I softly spoke words of comfort to calm her fears. 
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sadly
sadly
[Adverb]

in a sorrowful or regretful manner

Ex: He spoke sadly about the missed opportunities in his career. 
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gradually
gradually
[Adverb]

in small amounts over a long period of time

Ex: As the project advanced, the team's understanding of the requirements deepened gradually. 
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fast
fast
[Adjective]

having a high speed when doing something, especially moving

Ex: He had a fast response to emergency situations. 
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hard
hard
[Adverb]

with a lot of difficulty or effort

Ex: He worked hard to achieve his goals. 
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early
early
[Adverb]

before the usual or scheduled time

Ex: She always arrives early for appointments. 
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