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Headway - Pre-intermediate - Unit 5

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 5 in the Headway Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "literal", "carry out", "up to date", etc.

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Headway - Pre-intermediate
literal
[Adjective]

referring directly to the true meaning of a word or phrase

Ex: The literal translation of the poem does not capture its beauty .
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idiomatic
[Adjective]

(grammar) containing or denoting expressions that sound natural to a native speaker of a language

Ex: The movie 's dialogue was rich with idiomatic phrases typical of the region .
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to complete or conduct a task, job, etc.

Ex: Before making a decision , it 's crucial to carry out a cost-benefit analysis of the proposed changes .
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to make a new interest or hobby a regular part of one's life

Ex: He wants to take up photography as a hobby .
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to remove a piece of clothing or accessory from your or another's body

Ex: The doctor asked the patient to take off their shirt for the examination .
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to put on
[Verb]

to place or wear something on the body, including clothes, accessories, etc.

Ex: He put on a band-aid to cover the cut.
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to change from being a child into an adult little by little

Ex: When I grow up, I want to be a musician.
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to put one's body in a flat position in order to sleep or rest

Ex: The doctor advised him to lie down if he felt dizzy .
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to focus one's attention on something or someone in order to observe or examine them

Ex: He has been looking at the painting for hours , trying to decipher its hidden meanings .
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to return an amount of money that was borrowed

Ex: I need to pay back the money I borrowed from John .
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to get rid of what is not needed or wanted anymore

Ex: I'll throw the unnecessary files away to declutter the office.
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to try on
[Verb]

to put on a piece of clothing to see if it fits and how it looks

Ex: They allowed her to try on the wedding dress before making a final decision .
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to cause a machine, device, or system to stop working or flowing, usually by pressing a button or turning a switch

Ex: Make sure to turn off the stove when you are done cooking .
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to change your position so as to face another direction

Ex: Turn around and walk the other way to find the exit.
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to take and lift something or someone up

Ex: The police officer picks up the evidence with a gloved hand .
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to stop trying when faced with failures or difficulties

Ex: Do n’t give up now ; you ’re almost there .
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bit by bit
[Adverb]

in small steps or portions; not all at once

Ex: He wrote the book bit by bit, one chapter at a time .
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to leave a surface and begin flying

Ex: As the helicopter prepared to take off, the rotor blades began to spin .
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to become
[Verb]

to start or grow to be

Ex: The noise became unbearable during construction .
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successful
[Adjective]

getting the results you hoped for or wanted

Ex: She is a successful author with many best-selling books .
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to exchange information or knowledge that was missed or overlooked

Ex: I called my sister to catch up on family news.
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to get
[Verb]

to receive or come to have something

Ex: The children got toys from their grandparents .
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up-to-date
[Adjective]

conforming to the most recent developments, updates, or facts

Ex: He updated the website to keep it up-to-date with the latest product launches .
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to take care of someone or something and attend to their needs, well-being, or safety

Ex: The company looks after its employees by providing them with a safe and healthy work environment .
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baby
[noun]

a very young child

Ex: The parents eagerly awaited the arrival of their first baby.
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to try to find information in a dictionary, computer, etc.

Ex: You should look up the word to improve your vocabulary .
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word
[noun]

(grammar) a unit of language that has a specific meaning

Ex: Understanding every word in a sentence helps with comprehension .
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to use the available supply of something, leaving too little or none

Ex: They run out of ideas and decided to take a break.
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petrol
[noun]

a liquid fuel that is used in internal combustion engines such as car engines, etc.

Ex: The engine requires unleaded petrol for better performance.
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to no longer be friends with someone as a result of an argument

Ex: Despite their longstanding friendship , a series of disagreements caused them to fall out and go their separate ways .
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someone
[pronoun]

a person who is not mentioned by name

Ex: There 's someone waiting for you in the reception area .
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to get on
[Verb]

to have a good, friendly, or smooth relationship with a person, group, or animal

Ex: They've been trying to get on with their in-laws and build a strong family connection.
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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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Headway - Pre-intermediate
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