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: In her dream , she was reunited with old friends she had n't seen in years .

to no longer be asleep

Ex: She woke up late and had to rush to catch the bus .

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

Ex: While waiting in line , they were whispering about their upcoming vacation .
to creep [verb]

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

Ex: The mountaineer carefully began to creep down the steep slope .

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

Ex:
bed [noun]

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

Ex: I make my bed every morning to keep it tidy .

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

Ex: The athlete breathes rhythmically during the warm-up exercises .
quietly [adverb]

in a way that produces little or no noise

Ex: The cat padded quietly across the floor .
peacefully [adverb]

in a calm and harmonious manner

Ex: The cat lounged peacefully in the sunshine on the windowsill .
suddenly [adverb]

in a way that is quick and unexpected

Ex: It began to rain suddenly while we were playing football .
heavily [adverb]

to a great or considerable extent

Ex: The company is heavily invested in renewable energy .
urgently [adverb]

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

Ex: The patient needed to be transferred urgently to the nearest hospital .
slowly [adverb]

at a pace that is not fast

Ex: She spoke slowly so that everyone could understand .
clear [adjective]

easy to understand

Ex: The map was clear , showing all the important landmarks and routes .
clearly [adverb]

without any uncertainty

Ex: The evidence clearly shows that he was not at the scene of the crime .
noisy [adjective]

producing or having a lot of loud and unwanted sound

Ex: The party next door was noisy , with loud music and people talking .
noisily [adverb]

in a way that makes too much sound or disturbance

Ex: As the train passed by , it clattered noisily along the tracks , announcing its arrival .
careful [adjective]

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

Ex: She was careful not to wake the sleeping baby .
carefully [adverb]

thoroughly and precisely, with close attention to detail or correctness

Ex: The report was carefully prepared and cited .
easy [adjective]

needing little skill or effort to do or understand

Ex: Finding the location was easy with the clear directions provided .
easily [adverb]

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

Ex: They fixed the car easily .
complete [adjective]

having all the necessary parts

Ex: The instructions for the game are complete and easy to understand .
completely [adverb]

to the greatest amount or extent possible

Ex: My view of the stage was completely blocked by a tall man .
good [adjective]

having a quality that is satisfying

Ex: The movie was really good ; it made me laugh and cry .
well [adverb]

in a way that is right or satisfactory

Ex: Despite the challenges , the business is doing well .
bad [adjective]

having a quality that is not satisfying

Ex: He apologized for the bad joke he made earlier .
badly [adverb]

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

Ex: His leg was badly broken in the accident .
fluent [adjective]

able to speak or write clearly and effortlessly

Ex: He became fluent in discussing scientific topics over time .
fluently [adverb]

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

Ex: The lawyer argued her case fluently in court .
happily [adverb]

with cheerfulness and joy

Ex: She danced happily across the stage after winning .
guiltily [adverb]

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

Ex: He handed back the money guiltily , knowing it was n’t his .
softly [adverb]

in a careful and gentle manner

Ex: The teacher explained the concept softly , ensuring all students could hear without being overwhelmed .
sadly [adverb]

in a sorrowful or regretful manner

Ex: She looked sadly at the old photograph , reminiscing about happier times .
gradually [adverb]

in small amounts over a long period of time

Ex: His health improved gradually as he followed the prescribed treatment .
fast [adjective]

having a high speed when doing something, especially moving

Ex: She had a fast typing speed , finishing her work in no time .
hard [adverb]

with a lot of difficulty or effort

Ex: They trained hard for the upcoming competition .
early [adverb]

before the usual or scheduled time

Ex: The concert started early because the band was ready .