Headway - Pre-intermediate - Unit 7

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 7 in the Headway Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "pleased", "intelligent", "adore", etc.

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pleased [adjective]

feeling happy and satisfied with something that has happened or with someone's actions

Ex: I 'm pleased that you accepted our invitation .

clever [adjective]

able to think quickly and find solutions to problems

Ex: The clever inventor devised a simple yet effective solution to the complex engineering problem .

intelligent [adjective]

good at learning things, understanding ideas, and thinking clearly

Ex: My sister is incredibly intelligent ; she can solve complex math problems easily .

good-looking [adjective]

possessing an attractive and pleasing appearance

Ex: The good-looking waitress served us with a friendly smile .

crazy [adjective]

extremely foolish or absurd in a way that seems insane

Ex: It may sound crazy , but I prefer ice cream in winter .

glad [adjective]

pleased about something

Ex: I 'm glad that the weather cleared up for our outdoor event .

large [adjective]

above average in amount or size

Ex: The large book was heavy and difficult to carry around .

awful [adjective]

extremely unpleasant or disagreeable

Ex: The movie was awful , so we left the theater early .

well-known [adjective]

widely recognized or acknowledged

Ex: The Eiffel Tower is a well-known landmark in Paris .

normal [adjective]

conforming to a standard or expected condition

Ex: Their family traditions are quite normal , with gatherings for holidays and birthdays .

boring [adjective]

making us feel tired and unsatisfied because of not being interesting

Ex: The lecture was so boring that several students left early .

noisy [adjective]

producing or having a lot of loud and unwanted sound

Ex: The party next door was noisy , with loud music and people talking .

rude [adjective]

(of a person) having no respect for other people

Ex: He 's so rude , he did n't even say hello when he walked in .

stupid [adjective]

(of a person) not having common sense or the ability to understand or learn as fast as others

Ex: I do n't want to sound stupid , but can you explain that again ?

dirty [adjective]

having stains, bacteria, marks, or dirt

Ex: She found a dirty stain on her favorite shirt .

miserable [adjective]

feeling very unhappy or uncomfortable

Ex: He looked miserable sitting alone in the corner .

slow [adjective]

moving, happening, or being done at a speed that is low

Ex: The slow elevator took a long time to reach the desired floor .

cold [adjective]

having a temperature lower than the human body's average temperature

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synonym [noun]

a word or phrase that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word or phrase in the same language

Ex: She searched for a synonym to avoid repeating the same word .

antonym [noun]

a word or phrase that has an opposite or contrasting meaning to another word or phrase

Ex:

scared [adjective]

feeling frightened or anxious

Ex:

frightened [adjective]

feeling afraid, often suddenly, due to danger, threat, or shock

Ex: The frightened expression on his face revealed his fear of heights .

right [adjective]

based on facts or the truth

Ex: She gave the right answer to the math problem .

correct [adjective]

accurate and in accordance with reality or truth

Ex: She realized that her initial assumption was correct .

strange [adjective]

having unusual, unexpected, or confusing qualities

Ex: It 's strange that he did n't call , he 's usually so punctual .

unusual [adjective]

not commonly happening or done

Ex: The concert started at an unusual time , late in the afternoon .

hard [adjective]

needing a lot of skill or effort to do

Ex: Mastering a new language can be hard , especially if it has a complex grammar and vocabulary .

difficult [adjective]

needing a lot of work or skill to do, understand, or deal with

Ex: Memorizing multiplication tables can be difficult for elementary school students .

happy [adjective]

emotionally feeling good or glad

Ex: The students were happy to have a day off from school .

to adore [verb]

to love and respect someone very much

Ex: The children adore their teacher for her patience and encouragement .

lovely [adjective]

very beautiful or attractive

Ex: She had a lovely smile that brightened up the room .

great [adjective]

worthy of being approved or admired

Ex: She 's a great friend , always there when you need her .

terrified [adjective]

feeling extremely scared

Ex: She felt terrified by the thought of speaking in front of a large audience .

wonderful [adjective]

very great and pleasant

Ex: She has done a wonderful job organizing the event .

afraid [adjective]

getting a bad and anxious feeling from a person or thing because we think something bad or dangerous will happen

Ex: They were afraid of getting lost in the forest .

amazing [adjective]

extremely surprising, particularly in a good way

Ex: The view from the top of the mountain was amazing , with endless forests below .

to love [verb]

to have very strong feelings for someone or something that is important to us and we like a lot and want to take care of

Ex: She knew he was the one she loved when he supported her through a difficult time .

beautiful [adjective]

extremely pleasing to the mind or senses

Ex: She wore a beautiful dress to the party .

fascinating [adjective]

extremely interesting or captivating

Ex: The intricate details of the artwork make it fascinating to study .

to enjoy [verb]

to take pleasure or find happiness in something or someone

Ex: He often enjoys hiking in the mountains during the weekends .

out of focus [phrase]

(of a photograph or video) appearing blurry or unclear, often due to incorrect camera settings or improper focusing

Ex: The shot looked perfect , but when I zoomed in , it was out of focus .

bright [adjective]

(of weather) sunny and without many clouds

Ex: After several days of rain , the bright skies brought a sense of relief and optimism .

light [adjective]

(of color) having less intensity, often because of a small amount of pigment

Ex: The room was painted in light shades of pink and yellow .

dark [adjective]

(of a color) having a deep or intense hue

Ex: The artist used dark tones to create depth in the painting .

nice [adjective]

providing pleasure and enjoyment

Ex: They moved into a nice house with modern appliances .

horrible [adjective]

extremely unpleasant or bad

Ex: The horrible smell coming from the garbage bin made it difficult to stay in the kitchen .

Headway - Pre-intermediate
Unit 1	Everyday English (Unit 1)	Unit 2	Everyday English (Unit 2)
Unit 3	Everyday English (Unit 3)	Unit 4	Everyday English (Unit 4)
Unit 5	Everyday English (Unit 5)	Unit 6	Unit 7
Unit 8	Everyday English (Unit 8)	Unit 9	Unit 10
Unit 11	Everyday English (Unit 11)	Unit 12	Everyday English (Unit 12)