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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
[noun]

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

Ex: The nightmare was the worst dream he had experienced in a long time .
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to no longer be asleep

Ex: We should wake up early to catch the sunrise at the beach .
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to speak very softly or quietly, usually to avoid being overheard by others who are nearby

Ex: The wind seemed to whisper through the trees on the quiet evening .
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to creep
[Verb]

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

Ex: The caterpillar , in its early stage of transformation , would creep along the leaf before transforming into a butterfly .
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to leave somewhere such as a room, building, etc.

Ex: I told him to get out of my room when he started snooping through my things.
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bed
[noun]

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

Ex: The bed in the hotel room was king-sized .
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to take air into one's lungs and let it out again

Ex: The patient has breathed with the help of a ventilator in the ICU .
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quietly
[Adverb]

in a way that produces little or no noise

Ex: She quietly packed her bags , careful not to disturb her roommates .
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peacefully
[Adverb]

in a calm and harmonious manner

Ex: After a long walk , they rested peacefully under the shade of a tree .
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suddenly
[Adverb]

in a way that is quick and unexpected

Ex: She appeared suddenly at the doorstep , surprising her friends .
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heavily
[Adverb]

to a great or considerable extent

Ex: The project is heavily focused on sustainability .
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urgently
[Adverb]

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

Ex: The problem must be addressed urgently to prevent further damage .
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slowly
[Adverb]

at a pace that is not fast

Ex: The snail moved slowly but steadily towards the leaf .
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clear
[Adjective]

easy to understand

Ex: The rules of the game were clear, making it easy for newcomers to join .
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clearly
[Adverb]

without any uncertainty

Ex: He was clearly upset about the decision .
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noisy
[Adjective]

producing or having a lot of loud and unwanted sound

Ex: The construction site was noisy, with machinery and workers making loud noises .
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noisily
[Adverb]

in a way that makes too much sound or disturbance

Ex: The students shuffled noisily into the auditorium , finding their seats for the assembly .
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careful
[Adjective]

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

Ex: We have to be careful not to overwater the plants .
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carefully
[Adverb]

thoroughly and precisely, with close attention to detail or correctness

Ex: The surgeon operated carefully, focusing on precision to ensure the best possible outcome for the patient .
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easy
[Adjective]

needing little skill or effort to do or understand

Ex: The math problem was easy to solve ; it only required basic addition .
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easily
[Adverb]

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

Ex: The team won the match easily.
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complete
[Adjective]

having all the necessary parts

Ex: This is the complete collection of her poems .
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completely
[Adverb]

to the greatest amount or extent possible

Ex: The room was completely empty when I arrived .
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good
[Adjective]

having a quality that is satisfying

Ex: The weather was good, so they decided to have a picnic in the park .
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well
[Adverb]

in a way that is right or satisfactory

Ex: The students worked well together on the group project .
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bad
[Adjective]

having a quality that is not satisfying

Ex: The hotel room was bad, with dirty sheets and a broken shower .
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badly
[Adverb]

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

Ex: He was badly burned while trying to put out the fire .
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fluent
[Adjective]

able to speak or write clearly and effortlessly

Ex: They hired a fluent interpreter to help with the negotiations .
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fluently
[Adverb]

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

Ex: The pianist played the complex piece fluently, showcasing mastery of the instrument .
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happily
[Adverb]

with cheerfulness and joy

Ex: They chatted happily over coffee like old friends .
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guiltily
[Adverb]

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

Ex: He glanced guiltily at the clock , realizing he was late again .
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softly
[Adverb]

in a careful and gentle manner

Ex: He softly encouraged his friend to keep trying despite the setbacks .
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sadly
[Adverb]

in a sorrowful or regretful manner

Ex: He looked at me sadly and then walked away .
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gradually
[Adverb]

in small amounts over a long period of time

Ex: The student 's confidence in public speaking grew gradually with practice .
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fast
[Adjective]

having a high speed when doing something, especially moving

Ex: The fast train arrived at the destination in no time .
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hard
[Adverb]

with a lot of difficulty or effort

Ex: The team fought hard to win the game .
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early
[Adverb]

before the usual or scheduled time

Ex: The sun rose early, signalling the start of a beautiful day .
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Headway - Pre-intermediate
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