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 [noun]

any of the pieces making a whole, when combined

Ex: The backyard is a private part of the house .
body [noun]

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

Ex: The body 's immune system protects against harmful bacteria and viruses .
head [noun]

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

Ex: A scarf was wrapped around her head to keep her warm .
neck [noun]

the body part that is connecting the head to the shoulders

Ex: She felt a sharp pain in her neck when she turned it suddenly .
eye [noun]

a body part on our face that we use for seeing

Ex:
shoulder [noun]

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

Ex: The tailor adjusted the suit jacket to ensure it fit perfectly across the shoulders .
arm [noun]

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

Ex: She carries the heavy grocery bags with one arm .
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: I use my hand to write and draw .
finger [noun]

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

Ex: I used my finger to point at the map and show them the location .
wrist [noun]

the joint connecting the hand to the arm

Ex: The doctor checked the patient 's pulse by feeling their wrist .
waist [noun]

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

Ex: The tailor measured her waist to ensure the perfect fit for her custom-made dress .
knee [noun]

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

Ex: He had a small tattoo on the back of his knee .
leg [noun]

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

Ex: I massaged my leg to relieve muscle tension .
ankle [noun]

the joint that connects the foot to the leg

Ex: He wore a brace to support his injured ankle .
foot [noun]

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

Ex: She kicked the soccer ball with her foot .
toe [noun]

each of the five parts sticking out from the foot

Ex:
to wear [verb]

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

Ex: The students were instructed to wear their school uniforms every day .
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:
boot [noun]

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

Ex: She left her muddy boots at the entrance and put on slippers .
cap [noun]

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

Ex:
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: I want to buy a new dress for the wedding .
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: She wore a puffy jacket that kept her warm in the snow .
jeans [noun]

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

Ex: He prefers high-waisted jeans for a retro style .
jumper [noun]

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

Ex: On cool summer evenings , she preferred to slip into a lightweight jumper over her tank top .
glove [noun]

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

Ex: The gloves he wore while gardening kept his hands clean and free from scratches .
sandal [noun]

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

Ex: The strappy gladiator sandals added a touch of bohemian flair to her outfit .
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: They gave each guest a warm scarf as a souvenir from the snowy mountain resort .
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: The shirt has a pocket on the chest for small items .
tie [noun]

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

Ex: He wore a tie to the wedding for a unique look .
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: She felt ready for the business presentation in her well-fitted suit .
shorts [noun]

short pants that end either above or at the knees

Ex: The kids played soccer in their school shorts during the afternoon practice .
sock [noun]

a soft item of clothing we wear on our feet

Ex: She found a sock under the bed that had been missing for weeks .
skirt [noun]

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

Ex: She paired her skirt with a white blouse and heels .
watch [noun]

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

Ex: I need to set my watch because it 's running a few minutes slow .

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

Ex: She bought a new pair of sunglasses with polarized lenses for better clarity .
trainer [noun]

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

Ex: He prefers wearing trainers over formal shoes for everyday activities because they are more comfortable .
T-shirt [noun]

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

Ex: My dad gave me his old T-shirt , and now it 's my favorite .
leggings [noun]

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

Ex: Black leggings are a staple in her casual wardrobe .

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

Ex: She wore a stylish tracksuit while running errands , combining comfort with fashion .
helmet [noun]

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

Ex: The firefighter ’s heavy-duty helmet shielded him from falling debris .
goggles [noun]

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

Ex:
swimsuit [noun]

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

Ex: She felt confident and beautiful in her new swimsuit .
vest [noun]

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

Ex:
hoodie [noun]

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

Ex: She bought a hoodie with her favorite sports team ’s logo on it .

the outfit worn outside casually or for sport activities

Ex: He wore sportswear to stay comfortable during the football match .