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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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Headway - Pre-intermediate
artist
[noun]

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

Ex: artist was drawing portraits for passersby .
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someone whose hobby or job is taking photographs

Ex: She hired photographer to take family portraits for their holiday cards .
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actor
[noun]

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

Ex: The actor effortlessly portrayed a wide range of characters , from a hero to a villain .
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someone who works in the government or a law-making organization

Ex: Voters expect honesty from politicians.
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builder
[noun]

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

Ex: She asked builder to add an extra window in the living room .
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someone whose job is to keep or check financial accounts

Ex: accountant advised her client on how to optimize their expenses to improve overall profitability .
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economist
[noun]

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

Ex: The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to economist for his contributions to game theory .
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musician
[noun]

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

Ex: The musician won a scholarship to a prestigious music school .
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someone who verbally changes the words of a language into another

Ex: The tourist guide acted as interpreter for the group in the foreign country .
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someone whose job is to change written or spoken words from one language to another

Ex: She 's studying to become a translator to assist with patient communication .
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inventor
[noun]

someone who makes or designs something that did not exist before

Ex: Alexander Graham Bell , inventor of the telephone , forever changed the way people communicate over long distances .
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someone who deals with electrical equipment, such as repairing or installing them

Ex: They consulted electrician to troubleshoot the issue with the flickering lights .
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farmer
[noun]

someone who has a farm or manages a farm

Ex: farmer wakes up early to milk the cows .
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assistant
[noun]

a person who helps someone in their work

Ex: The assistant helps gather data for the study .
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a person who greets and deals with people arriving at or calling a hotel, office building, doctor's office, etc.

Ex: You should ask receptionist for directions to the conference room .
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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: reservation was canceled due to a payment issue .
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to set something aside and keep it for future use

Ex: As you finish assembling the bookshelfreserve a few screws for any future adjustments .
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fame
[noun]

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

Ex: fame as an author was cemented with the release of her bestselling novel .
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famous
[Adjective]

known by a lot of people

Ex: She famous overnight after her viral video gained millions of views .
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information or details that are given to make something clear or easier to understand

Ex: The guide 's explanation enhanced their appreciation of the museum exhibit .
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to make something clear and easy to understand by giving more information about it

Ex: explained the process of making a paper airplane step by step .
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the way that two or more people or things are different from each other

Ex: He could n't see difference between the two paintings ; they looked identical to him .
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different
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The book had different ending than she expected .
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a written or spoken request to someone, asking them to attend a party or event

Ex: invitation included the date , time , and venue of the event .
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to invite
[Verb]

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

Ex: invited me to dinner at her favorite restaurant .
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danger
[noun]

the likelihood of experiencing harm, damage, or injury

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dangerous
[Adjective]

capable of destroying or causing harm to a person or thing

Ex: The mountain path is slippery and dangerous.
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decision
[noun]

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

Ex: decision to invest in renewable energy sources reflects the company ’s commitment to sustainability .
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to decide
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to think carefully about different things and choose one of them

Ex: I coulddecide between pizza or pasta , so I ordered both .
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success
[noun]

the fact of reaching what one tried for or desired

Ex: Success comes with patience and effort .
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successful
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getting the results you hoped for or wanted

Ex: She is successful author with many best-selling books .
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student
[noun]

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

Ex: They collaborate with students on group projects .
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study
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a detailed and careful consideration and examination

Ex: The professor encouraged his students to participate in study, emphasizing the importance of hands-on experience .
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a group of particular objects put together and considered as a whole

Ex: They admired the artist 's collection of abstract paintings at the gallery .
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to gather together things from different places or people

Ex: The collected ripe apples from the orchard to sell at the farmer 's market .
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kindness
[noun]

an action that is caring, kind, or helpful

Ex: He was overwhelmed by kindness of strangers who helped him after his car broke down on the highway .
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kind
[Adjective]

friendly, nice, and caring toward other people's feelings

Ex: The teacher kind enough to give us an extension on the project .
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argument
[noun]

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

Ex: They had argument about where to go for vacation .
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to argue
[Verb]

to speak to someone often angrily because one disagrees with them

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to kill someone, especially as a legal penalty

Ex: International human rights organizations often condemn governments execute individuals without fair trials or proper legal representation .
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to make plans or decisions known by officially telling people about them

Ex: She announced her resignation , surprising everyone in the office .
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to avoid
[Verb]

to intentionally stay away from or refuse contact with someone

Ex: avoided him at the party , pretending not to notice his presence .
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to invade
[Verb]

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

Ex: Governments around the world are currently considering whether invade or pursue diplomatic solutions .
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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: The company hired tax consultant to ensure compliance with the latest tax laws and regulations .
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reminder
[noun]

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

Ex: The calendar sends reminders for birthdays and anniversaries .
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to rule
[Verb]

to control and be in charge of a country

Ex: The ruled the nation after a coup d'état .
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to mince
[Verb]

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

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sewage
[noun]

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

Ex: Improper handling sewage can lead to the spread of diseases .
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the quality of having the capacity to improve, succeed, or develop into something in the future

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

Ex: Last year , the captured a specimen of a rare butterfly species .
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possible
[Adjective]

able to exist, happen, or be done

Ex: To achieve the possible result , we need to work together .
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a conversation with someone about a serious subject

Ex: discussion about the proposed law lasted for hours .
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to talk about something with someone, often in a formal manner

Ex: Can discuss this matter privately ?
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health
[noun]

the general condition of a person's mind or body

Ex: He decided to take a break from work to focus on health and well-being .
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healthy
[Adjective]

(of a person) not having physical or mental problems

Ex: The teacher is glad to see all the students healthy after the winter break .
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