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 book includes a literal description of the events that took place .
idiomatic [adjective]

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

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to complete or conduct a task, job, etc.

Ex: The detective was assigned to carry out the investigation into the mysterious disappearance .

to make a new interest or hobby a regular part of one's life

Ex: We should take up a fitness routine for a healthier lifestyle .

to remove a piece of clothing or accessory from your or another's body

Ex: It 's getting warm , so I need to take off my sweater .

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

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to change from being a child into an adult little by little

Ex: She grew up with her cousins in the same house .

to put one's body in a flat position in order to sleep or rest

Ex: The weary traveler lay down on the bed , eager to escape the hustle and bustle of the city .

to focus one's attention on something or someone in order to observe or examine them

Ex: The detective looked at the crime scene for clues .

to return an amount of money that was borrowed

Ex: The company agreed to pay back the investment over a period of five years .

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

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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

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to change your position so as to face another direction

Ex: When I entered the room , everyone turned around to look at me .

to take and lift something or someone up

Ex: She picked up the newspaper from the porch in the morning .

to stop trying when faced with failures or difficulties

Ex: The team was losing , but they did n't give up , and their determination led to a comeback victory .
bit by bit [adverb]

in small steps or portions; not all at once

Ex: The puzzle came together bit by bit as they worked on it .

to leave a surface and begin flying

Ex: Birds effortlessly take off into the sky with a flap of their wings .

to start or grow to be

Ex: I became interested in photography after attending a workshop .
successful [adjective]

getting the results you hoped for or wanted

Ex: His new business venture is highly successful .

to exchange information or knowledge that was missed or overlooked

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to get [verb]

to receive or come to have something

Ex: They got an invitation to the exclusive event .
up-to-date [adjective]

conforming to the most recent developments, updates, or facts

Ex: The news app provides up-to-date alerts , ensuring you never miss a major event .

to take care of someone or something and attend to their needs, well-being, or safety

Ex: The gardener looks after the garden by weeding , watering , and pruning the plants .
baby [noun]

a very young child

Ex: The baby giggled and clapped its hands in delight .

to try to find information in a dictionary, computer, etc.

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word [noun]

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

Ex: The word " science " comes from the Latin word " scientia " , which means knowledge .

to use the available supply of something, leaving too little or none

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petrol [noun]

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

Ex: The price of petrol has risen significantly this month .

to no longer be friends with someone as a result of an argument

Ex: The siblings tended to fall out occasionally , but they always reconciled in the end .
someone [pronoun]

a person who is not mentioned by name

Ex: I heard someone knocking at the door , but when I opened it , no one was there .

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

Ex: He gets on famously with his neighbors and helps them with various tasks .
well [adverb]

in a way that is right or satisfactory

Ex: Despite the challenges , the business is doing well .