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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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artist
artist
[noun]

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

Ex: As an artist, he spends a lot of time in his studio. 
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photographer

someone whose hobby or job is taking photographs

Ex: She's a talented photographer who specializes in wildlife photography. 
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actor
actor
[noun]

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

Ex: Acting classes help aspiring actors develop their skills and techniques. 
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politician

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

Ex: Many young people dream of becoming a politician. 
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builder
builder
[noun]

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

Ex: The builder constructed a new housing development on the outskirts of town. 
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accountant

someone whose job is to keep or check financial accounts

Ex: She decided to become an accountant because she enjoys working with numbers and financial data. 
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economist
economist
[noun]

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

Ex: The economist predicted a downturn in the housing market based on current economic indicators. 
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musician
musician
[noun]

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

Ex: As a musician, he finds inspiration in everyday sounds and rhythms. 
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interpreter

someone who verbally changes the words of a language into another

Ex: She hired an interpreter to assist with the business meeting in a foreign country. 
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translator

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

Ex: She works as a freelance translator, translating documents from English to Spanish. 
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inventor
inventor
[noun]

someone who makes or designs something that did not exist before

Ex: Thomas Edison is renowned as an inventor for creating the electric light bulb. 
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electrician

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

Ex: The electrician fixed the faulty wiring that caused the power outage. 
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farmer
farmer
[noun]

someone who has a farm or manages a farm

Ex: He's a farmer known for his juicy watermelons. 
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assistant
assistant
[noun]

a person who helps someone in their work

Ex: He is the assistant manager at the local grocery store. 
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receptionist

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

Ex: I left a message with the receptionist. 
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reservation

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: I made a reservation at the restaurant for dinner tonight to celebrate my sister's birthday. 
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to reserve

to set something aside and keep it for future use

Ex: The company reserves a portion of its profits each quarter for investment in research and development. 
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fame
fame
[noun]

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

Ex: His fame as a musician skyrocketed after his hit single topped the charts. 
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famous
famous
[Adjective]

known by a lot of people

Ex: The famous singer performed to a sold-out crowd at the arena. 
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explanation

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

Ex: She gave a clear explanation of the new policy during the meeting. 
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to explain

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

Ex: He explained the plot of the movie to his friend who hadn't seen it. 
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difference

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

Ex: Can you explain the difference between these two models of smartphones? 
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different
different
[Adjective]

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

Ex: He had a different perspective on the movie. 
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invitation

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

Ex: She received an invitation to her friend's birthday party next weekend. 
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to invite
to invite
[Verb]

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

Ex: She invites friends over for dinner every Friday night. 
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danger
danger
[noun]

the likelihood of experiencing harm, damage, or injury

Ex: Drinking and driving poses a danger. 
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dangerous
dangerous
[Adjective]

capable of destroying or causing harm to a person or thing

Ex: Crossing the road without looking is dangerous. 
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decision
decision
[noun]

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

Ex: After much deliberation, she finally made the decision to pursue a career in medicine. 
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to decide
to decide
[Verb]

to think carefully about different things and choose one of them

Ex: He had to decide whether to accept the job offer. 
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success
success
[noun]

the fact of reaching what one tried for or desired

Ex: His hard work and determination finally led to the success he had been striving for. 
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successful
successful
[Adjective]

getting the results you hoped for or wanted

Ex: After years of practice, he became a successful musician. 
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student
student
[noun]

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

Ex: Can you introduce yourself to the new student in class? 
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study
study
[noun]

a detailed and careful consideration and examination

Ex: The research team conducted a thorough study to analyze the effects of climate change on local ecosystems. 
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collection

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

Ex: Her collection of vintage postcards showcased the history of different cities. 
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to collect

to gather together things from different places or people

Ex: The students were instructed to collect leaves for their biology project. 
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kindness
kindness
[noun]

an action that is caring, kind, or helpful

Ex: Her kindness was evident when she volunteered at the animal shelter every weekend. 
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kind
kind
[Adjective]

nice and caring toward other people's feelings

Ex: It's a kind gesture to write thank you notes after receiving gifts. 
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argument
argument
[noun]

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

Ex: His strong argument convinced the team to change their strategy. 
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to argue
to argue
[Verb]

to speak to someone often angrily because one disagrees with them

Ex: He argues with everyone at work; it's so annoying! 
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to execute

to kill someone, especially as a legal penalty

Ex: The condemned criminal was executed by lethal injection after exhausting all appeals. 
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to announce

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

Ex: The CEO announces the company's quarterly results during the board meeting. 
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to avoid
to avoid
[Verb]

to intentionally stay away from or refuse contact with someone

Ex: To prevent a confrontation, he tried to avoid his ex-girlfriend at the party. 
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to invade
to invade
[Verb]

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

Ex: The army decided to invade the neighboring country to secure vital resources. 
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tax
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: April 15th is the deadline for filing income tax returns in the United States. 
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reminder
reminder
[noun]

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

Ex: She set a reminder on her phone to take her medication. 
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to rule
to rule
[Verb]

to control and be in charge of a country

Ex: The monarch ruled the kingdom with absolute authority. 
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to mince
to mince
[Verb]

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

Ex: Mince the garlic cloves finely before adding them to the sauce. 
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sewage
sewage
[noun]

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

Ex: The city is upgrading its sewage system to prevent flooding. 
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possibility

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

Ex: The new intern shows great possibility for growth within the company. 
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to capture

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

Ex: The zookeepers capture wild animals for conservation purposes. 
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possible
possible
[Adjective]

able to exist, happen, or be done

Ex: Even when it seems unlikely, making new friends in a new city is possible. 
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discussion

a conversation with someone about a serious subject

Ex: The team had a lengthy discussion about the company's future strategies. 
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to discuss

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

Ex: He wanted to discuss his concerns with the manager before making a formal complaint. 
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health
health
[noun]

the general condition of a person's mind or body

Ex: Regular exercise and a balanced diet are essential for maintaining good health. 
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healthy
healthy
[Adjective]

(of a person) not having physical or mental problems

Ex: Despite her age, she's very healthy and active. 
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