Headway - Pre-intermediate - Unit 6

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 6 in the Headway Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "photographer", "sewage", "reserve", etc.

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Headway - Pre-intermediate
artist [noun]

someone who creates drawings, sculptures, paintings, etc. either as their job or hobby

Ex: She decided to pursue a career as an artist .

someone whose hobby or job is taking photographs

Ex: He started his career as a photographer for a local newspaper .
actor [noun]

someone whose job involves performing in movies, plays, or series

Ex: The actor 's ability to connect with the audience on an emotional level creates a memorable performance .

someone who works in the government or a law-making organization

Ex: The newspaper interviewed the local politician .
builder [noun]

someone who builds or repairs houses and buildings, often as a job

Ex: The team of builders worked through the summer to finish the school .

someone whose job is to keep or check financial accounts

Ex: Many businesses rely on a professional accountant to help them manage their taxes and financial planning .

a professional who studies and analyzes economic theories, trends, and data to provide insights into economic issues

Ex: Economists debate the effectiveness of government policies in stimulating economic growth .
musician [noun]

someone who plays a musical instrument or writes music, especially as a profession

Ex: The concert showcased musicians from all over the world .

someone who verbally changes the words of a language into another

Ex: He worked with an interpreter to facilitate a conversation with a non-English-speaking client .

someone whose job is to change written or spoken words from one language to another

Ex: He 's a certified translator for legal documents and contracts .
inventor [noun]

someone who makes or designs something that did not exist before

Ex: The inventor of the smartphone revolutionized the way we communicate and access information .

someone who deals with electrical equipment, such as repairing or installing them

Ex: The electrician tested the electrical system to ensure it met safety standards .
farmer [noun]

someone who has a farm or manages a farm

Ex: I bought fresh eggs from the local farmer .

a person who helps someone in their work

Ex: She is working as an assistant to the company 's CEO .

a person who greets and deals with people arriving at or calling a hotel, office building, doctor's office, etc.

Ex: The receptionist at the vet clinic knows all the pets ' names .

the act of arranging something, such as a seat or a hotel room to be kept for you to use later at a particular time

Ex: Due to high demand , we were unable to get a reservation at our favorite cafe for Sunday brunch .

to set something aside and keep it for future use

Ex: Can you please reserve some time in your schedule for this meeting ?
fame [noun]

a state of being widely known or recognized, usually because of notable achievements, talents, or actions

Ex: The athlete 's fame grew with every record-breaking performance .
famous [adjective]

known by a lot of people

Ex: Tourists flock to the city to visit famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower .

information or details that are given to make something clear or easier to understand

Ex: The teacher 's explanation made the math problem much easier to solve .

to make something clear and easy to understand by giving more information about it

Ex: The video explains how to use the new software step by step .

the way that two or more people or things are different from each other

Ex: Understanding cultural differences is essential when working in a global team .
different [adjective]

not like another thing or person in form, quality, nature, etc.

Ex: She tried different hairstyles to change her look .

a written or spoken request to someone, asking them to attend a party or event

Ex: He was thrilled to receive an invitation to interview for his dream job .

to make a formal or friendly request to someone to come somewhere or join something

Ex: We decided to invite the neighbors to our annual barbecue .
danger [noun]

the likelihood of experiencing harm, damage, or injury

Ex: Ignoring lab safety rules is risky and can lead to danger .
dangerous [adjective]

capable of destroying or causing harm to a person or thing

Ex: She 's allergic to bees ; a sting can be dangerous for her .
decision [noun]

a choice or judgment that is made after adequate consideration or thought

Ex: His decision to move to a new city was influenced by his desire for a fresh start and new opportunities .

to think carefully about different things and choose one of them

Ex:
success [noun]

the fact of reaching what one tried for or desired

Ex: Achieving success in one 's career requires setting clear goals and consistently working towards them .
successful [adjective]

getting the results you hoped for or wanted

Ex: His new business venture is highly successful .
student [noun]

a person who is studying at a school, university, or college

Ex: She takes notes during lectures to review later as a dedicated student .
study [noun]

a detailed and careful consideration and examination

Ex: The study concluded that regular exercise significantly improves mental health and cognitive function .

a group of particular objects put together and considered as a whole

Ex:

to gather together things from different places or people

Ex: The scientist collected samples of soil and water from different locations for environmental analysis .
kindness [noun]

an action that is caring, kind, or helpful

Ex: A small act of kindness can brighten someone ’s day and make a big difference in their life .
kind [adjective]

nice and caring toward other people's feelings

Ex: She has a kind heart and always thinks of others .
argument [noun]

a discussion, typically a serious one, between two or more people with different views

Ex: The siblings had a silly argument about who got the bigger slice of cake .
to argue [verb]

to speak to someone often angrily because one disagrees with them

Ex:

to kill someone, especially as a legal penalty

Ex: The controversial practice of executing prisoners by firing squad has been abolished in many places due to ethical concerns .

to make plans or decisions known by officially telling people about them

Ex: The president is announcing changes to the organization 's leadership structure .
to avoid [verb]

to intentionally stay away from or refuse contact with someone

Ex: The celebrity avoided fans by using a private entrance .

to enter a territory using armed forces in order to occupy or take control of it

Ex: The conquerors were determined to invade the island and claim it for their empire .
tax [noun]

a sum of money that has to be paid, based on one's income, to the government so it can provide people with different kinds of public services

Ex:
reminder [noun]

something that helps or prompts someone to remember a task, event, or important information

Ex: He left a sticky note on the fridge as a reminder to buy groceries .
to rule [verb]

to control and be in charge of a country

Ex: The dictator ruled the country with an iron fist , suppressing dissent .
to mince [verb]

to cut meat or other food into very small pieces, usually using a meat grinder or a sharp knife

Ex: Use a meat grinder to mince the beef for the meatballs .
sewage [noun]

the waste water and other liquid waste from homes, businesses, and factories, usually carried away through pipes and treated

Ex: Proper disposal of sewage is essential for public health .

the quality of having the capacity to improve, succeed, or develop into something in the future

Ex: The young artist ’s talent shows great possibility for future success in the art world .

to catch an animal or a person and keep them as a prisoner

Ex: The soldiers are capturing enemy combatants during the mission .
possible [adjective]

able to exist, happen, or be done

Ex: It is possible to learn a new language at any age .

a conversation with someone about a serious subject

Ex: Our discussion on climate change brought up some important points .

to talk about something with someone, often in a formal manner

Ex: Let 's discuss our plans for the weekend .
health [noun]

the general condition of a person's mind or body

Ex: Mental health is just as important as physical health and should be prioritized in our daily lives .
healthy [adjective]

(of a person) not having physical or mental problems

Ex: She 's a healthy young woman who exercises regularly .