Headway - Pre-intermediate - Unit 11

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 11 in the Headway Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "everlasting", "mend", "funeral", etc.

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accidentally [adverb]

by chance and without planning in advance

Ex: I accidentally left my keys at home this morning .

realistic [adjective]

concerned with or based on something that is practical and achievable in reality

Ex: A realistic budget takes into account income , expenses , and savings goals .

everlasting [adjective]

continuing for an indefinite period without end

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forbidden [adjective]

not permitted to be done

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unusual [adjective]

not commonly happening or done

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

story [noun]

a description of events and people either real or imaginary

Ex: The book tells the true story of a famous explorer 's journey .

to exchange [verb]

to give something to someone and receive something else from them

Ex: In the marketplace , people regularly exchange goods and services .

to expect [verb]

to be pregnant and awaiting the birth of a child

Ex: She 's expecting twins and ca n't wait to meet them .

to mend [verb]

to fix something that is damaged or broken so it can work or be used again

Ex: The cobbler can mend the worn-out soles of the shoes , extending their lifespan .

engaged [adjective]

having formally agreed to marry someone

Ex: The engaged pair looked forward to building a life together .

marriage [noun]

the formal and legal relationship between two people who are married

Ex: In many cultures , marriage is considered a lifelong commitment .

to [get] married [phrase]

to legally become someone's wife or husband

Ex: They got married at the city courthouse in a simple and intimate ceremony .

married [adjective]

having a wife or husband

Ex: A married individual must include their spouse ’s details on the form .

honeymoon [noun]

a holiday taken by newlyweds immediately after their wedding

Ex: Their honeymoon destination was a secluded beachfront villa overlooking the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean .

divorced [adjective]

no longer married to someone due to legally ending the marriage

Ex: The divorced couple remained on good terms for the sake of their children .

to split up [verb]

to end a romantic relationship or marriage

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widowed [adjective]

referring to an individual whose spouse has died and who has not remarried

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single [adjective]

not in a relationship or marriage

Ex: He 's not actively seeking a relationship right now ; he 's comfortable being single .

to remarry [verb]

to marry again after the death of a previous spouse or after a divorce

Ex: Following her husband 's death , she eventually remarried .

pregnant [adjective]

(of a woman or a female animal) carrying a baby inside one's body

Ex: The pregnant elephant had a gestation period of nearly two years before giving birth to her calf .

birth [noun]

the event or process of a baby being born

Ex: They celebrated the baby 's birth with a small gathering of close friends and family .

to have [verb]

to give birth to a baby

Ex: She had a healthy baby boy after a smooth delivery .

born [adjective]

brought to this world through birth

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baby [noun]

a very young child

Ex: The baby giggled and clapped its hands in delight .

to weigh [verb]

to discover how heavy someone or something is

Ex: The butcher will weigh the meat to calculate the price .

due [adjective]

expected or required to happen or arrive at a certain time

Ex: Her presentation is due tomorrow morning .

death [noun]

the fact or act of dying

Ex: The death of his mother changed his perspective on life .

to die [verb]

to no longer be alive

Ex: Despite the efforts of the medical team , the patient succumbed to their illness and died peacefully .

dead [adjective]

not alive anymore

Ex: I saw a dead bird on the pavement .

funeral [noun]

a religious ceremony in which people bury or cremate a dead person

Ex: The priest delivered a comforting eulogy during the funeral .

anniversary [noun]

the date on which a special event happened in a previous year

Ex: We always take a trip on our anniversary to commemorate the day we met .

to miss [verb]

to feel sad because we no longer can see someone or do something

Ex: I missed my family while studying abroad .

alive [adjective]

continuing to exist, breathe, and function

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by chance [adverb]

without any deliberate intent or planning

lifelike [adjective]

having the appearance or qualities that closely resemble or imitate real life

Ex: The museum 's exhibit featured lifelike models of historical figures , bringing the past vividly to life .

never-ending [adjective]

continuing indefinitely without stopping or reaching a conclusion

Ex: The children ’s endless energy made it seem like the day would be never-ending .

colleague [noun]

someone with whom one works

Ex: During the annual company retreat , I had the chance to bond with colleagues from different departments , which helped strengthen our professional network .

rare [adjective]

happening infrequently or uncommon in occurrence

Ex: The birth of albino animals is rare , as they have a genetic mutation that affects their pigmentation .

original [adjective]

existing at the start of a specific period or process

Ex: The original inhabitants of the island lived in harmony with nature .

to allow [verb]

to let someone or something do a particular thing

Ex: The school policy does not allow students to use their phones during class .

to swap [verb]

to give something to a person and receive something else in return

Ex: We can swap seats if you prefer a better view of the stage .

to afford [verb]

to be able to pay the cost of something

Ex: Individuals are affording education through various financial planning strategies .

to repair [verb]

to fix something that is damaged, broken, or not working properly

Ex: She learned how to repair the flat tire on her bicycle .

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)