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Headway - Pre-intermediate - Unit 8

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 8 in the Headway Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "belt", "wrist", "helmet", etc.

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Headway - Pre-intermediate
part
part
[noun]

any of the pieces making a whole, when combined

Ex: Asking questions is an integral part of gaining knowledge. 
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body
body
[noun]

our or an animal's hands, legs, head, and every other part together

Ex: She enjoys yoga because it helps her connect with her body and find inner balance. 
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head
head
[noun]

the top part of body, where brain and face are located

Ex: The cat gently nudged its head against my hand, seeking affection. 
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neck
neck
[noun]

the body part that is connecting the head to the shoulders

Ex: He turned his head from side to side, testing the flexibility of his neck. 
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eye
eye
[noun]

a body part on our face that we use for seeing

Ex: He closed his eyes and took a deep breath. 
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shoulder
shoulder
[noun]

each of the two parts of the body between the top of the arms and the neck

Ex: He felt a sharp pain in his shoulder after lifting weights at the gym. 
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arm
arm
[noun]

one of the two body parts that is connected to the shoulder and ends with fingers

Ex: He got a sunburn on his arm after spending the day at the beach. 
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hand
hand
[noun]

the part of our body that is at the end of our arm and we use to grab, move, or feel things

Ex: He gave me a high-five, slapping his hand against mine. 
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finger
finger
[noun]

each of the long thin parts that are connected to our hands, sometimes the thumb is not included

Ex: He counted on his fingers to solve the math problem. 
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wrist
wrist
[noun]

the joint connecting the hand to the arm

Ex: He used his wrist to control the movement of the computer mouse. 
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waist
waist
[noun]

the part of the body between the ribs and hips, which is usually narrower than the parts mentioned

Ex: She cinched her belt tightly around her waist to emphasize her hourglass figure. 
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knee
knee
[noun]

the body part that is in the middle of the leg and helps it bend

Ex: He felt a sharp pain in his knee after twisting it during a sports activity. 
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leg
leg
[noun]

each of the two long body parts that we use when we walk

Ex: He stretched his legs before going for a run to prevent muscle cramps. 
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ankle
ankle
[noun]

the joint that connects the foot to the leg

Ex: She twisted her ankle while jogging in the park. 
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foot
foot
[noun]

the body part that is at the end of our leg and we stand and walk on

Ex: He traced patterns in the sand with his foot, leaving temporary imprints. 
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toe
toe
[noun]

each of the five parts sticking out from the foot

Ex: He accidentally dropped a heavy book on his friend's foot, narrowly missing the toes. 
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to wear
to wear
[Verb]

to have something such as clothes, shoes, etc. on your body

Ex: She decided to wear a beautiful dress to the party. 
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belt
belt
[noun]

a long and narrow item that you usually wear around your waist to hold your clothes in place or to decorate your outfit

Ex: He tightened his belt before heading out for a run. 
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boot
boot
[noun]

a type of strong shoe that covers the foot and ankle and often the lower part of the leg

Ex: I love the sound of my boots clicking on the wooden floor. 
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cap
cap
[noun]

a type of soft flat hat with a visor, typically worn by men and boys

Ex: During the winter, he always wears a warm woolen cap to keep his head cozy. 
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dress
dress
[noun]

a piece of clothing worn by girls and women that is made in one piece and covers the body down to the legs but has no separate part for each leg

Ex: He asked her wife to wear a formal dress to the event. 
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jacket
jacket
[noun]

a short item of clothing that we wear on the top part of our body, usually has sleeves and something in the front so we could close it

Ex: He put on his leather jacket before heading out on his motorcycle. 
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jeans
jeans
[noun]

pants made of denim, that is a type of strong cotton cloth, and is used for a casual style

Ex: He bought a new pair of jeans that fit him perfectly. 
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jumper
jumper
[noun]

a dress with no sleeves or collar that is worn over other garments

Ex: She wore a denim jumper over a striped long-sleeve shirt for a casual look. 
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glove
glove
[noun]

item of clothing for our hands with a separate space for each finger

Ex: She pulled on her gloves before stepping out into the cold winter morning. 
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sandal
sandal
[noun]

an open shoe that fastens the sole to one's foot with straps, particularly worn when the weather is warm

Ex: She slipped on her comfortable leather sandals for a beach stroll. 
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scarf
scarf
[noun]

a piece of cloth, often worn around the neck or head, which can be shaped in a square, rectangular, or triangular form

Ex: She wrapped a cozy scarf around her neck to shield herself from the biting winter wind. 
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shirt
shirt
[noun]

a piece of clothing usually worn by men on the upper half of the body, typically with a collar and sleeves, and with buttons down the front

Ex: I need to iron my shirt before wearing it. 
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tie
tie
[noun]

a long and narrow piece of fabric tied around the collar, particularly worn by men

Ex: He adjusted his tie in the mirror to make sure it was straight. 
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suit
suit
[noun]

a jacket with a pair of pants or a skirt that are made from the same cloth and should be worn together

Ex: He paired his suit with polished dress shoes. 
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shorts
shorts
[noun]

short pants that end either above or at the knees

Ex: He wore his favorite pair of cargo shorts for the hike through the hills. 
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sock
sock
[noun]

a soft item of clothing we wear on our feet

Ex: He wore thick woolen socks to keep his feet cozy in the snow. 
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skirt
skirt
[noun]

a piece of clothing for girls or women that fastens around the waist and hangs down around the legs

Ex: I love twirling in my favorite skirt. 
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watch
watch
[noun]

a small clock worn on a strap on your wrist or carried in your pocket

Ex: He wears his watch every day, even when he goes swimming. 
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sunglasses

dark glasses that we wear to protect our eyes from sunlight or glare

Ex: He forgot to bring his sunglasses to the beach, and his eyes got sunburned. 
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trainer
trainer
[noun]

a sports shoe with a rubber sole that is worn casually or for doing exercise

Ex: He cleaned his muddy trainers after the hike. 
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T-shirt
T-shirt
[noun]

a casual short-sleeved shirt with no collar, usually made of cotton

Ex: I spilled ketchup on my T-shirt while eating lunch. 
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leggings
leggings
[noun]

stretchy pants that fit the legs closely, usually worn by women

Ex: She wore leggings and a sweatshirt for her morning workout. 
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tracksuit
tracksuit
[noun]

a loose and warm pair of pants and matching jacket worn casually or for doing exercise

Ex: He slipped into his favorite tracksuit before heading to the gym for a workout. 
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helmet
helmet
[noun]

a hard hat worn by soldiers, bikers, etc. for protection

Ex: The construction worker wore a bright yellow safety helmet before entering the site. 
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goggles
goggles
[noun]

a type of eyewear that are designed to protect the eyes from harm

Ex: He wore goggles while swimming to protect his eyes from chlorine. 
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swimsuit
swimsuit
[noun]

a piece of clothing worn for swimming, especially by women and girls

Ex: He enjoys wearing his swimsuit at the water park on hot summer days. 
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vest
vest
[noun]

a sleeveless piece of clothing that is worn under a jacket and over a shirt

Ex: He wore a crisp white shirt and a charcoal gray vest under his suit jacket for the wedding. 
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hoodie
hoodie
[noun]

a piece of clothing such as a sweatshirt or jacket that has a cover for the head

Ex: He wore a hoodie to stay warm on the chilly morning walk. 
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sportswear

the outfit worn outside casually or for sport activities

Ex: She bought new sportswear for her gym sessions. 
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