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: They accidentally left the door unlocked all night .

realistic

[Adjective]

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

Ex: His goals are realistic, taking into account the resources available .

everlasting

[Adjective]

continuing for an indefinite period without end

Ex: The impact of his words was everlasting, resonating with audiences for generations.

forbidden

[Adjective]

not permitted to be done

Ex: Exploring the forbidden forest was an exhilarating but risky endeavor for the adventurous hikers .

unusual

[Adjective]

not commonly happening or done

Ex: The restaurant ’s menu features unusual dishes from around the world .

story

[noun]

a description of events and people either real or imaginary

Ex: The novel tells a gripping story of love and betrayal .

to exchange

[Verb]

to give something to someone and receive something else from them

Ex: The conference provided an opportunity for professionals to exchange ideas and insights in their respective fields .

to expect

[Verb]

to be pregnant and awaiting the birth of a child

Ex: They told their friends they were expecting during a dinner party .

to mend

[Verb]

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

Ex: The carpenter will mend the cracked wooden door by reinforcing it with additional support .

engaged

[Adjective]

having formally agreed to marry someone

Ex: She couldn't wait to introduce her fiancé to her friends now that they were engaged.

marriage

[noun]

the formal and legal relationship between two people who are married

Ex: They exchanged vows in a beautiful ceremony to signify their marriage.

to get married

[phrase]

to legally become someone's wife or husband

Ex: They had been together for years before they finally decided get married.

married

[Adjective]

having a wife or husband

Ex: The club is exclusively for married couples.

honeymoon

[noun]

a holiday taken by newlyweds immediately after their wedding

Ex: The honeymoon was a time for them to unwind , create lasting memories , and embark on new adventures together .

divorced

[Adjective]

no longer married to someone due to legally ending the marriage

Ex: The divorced man sought therapy to help him cope with the emotional aftermath of the separation.

to split up

[Verb]

to end a romantic relationship or marriage

Ex: They decided to split up after ten years of marriage.

widowed

[Adjective]

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

Ex: Despite being widowed, she remained strong for her children.

single

[Adjective]

not in a relationship or marriage

Ex: She is happily single and enjoying her independence .

to remarry

[Verb]

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

Ex: He did n't expect to remarry, but he found happiness with someone new .

pregnant

[Adjective]

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

Ex: Despite being pregnant with twins , Mary continued to work and maintain her daily routine .

birth

[noun]

the event or process of a baby being born

Ex: Witnessing the birth of a new life was a profoundly moving experience for everyone present .

to have

[Verb]

to give birth to a baby

Ex: The cat had her kittens in a cozy corner of the house .

born

[Adjective]

brought to this world through birth

Ex: The newly born foal took its first wobbly steps, eager to explore its surroundings.

baby

[noun]

a very young child

Ex: The parents eagerly awaited the arrival of their first baby.

to weigh

[Verb]

to discover how heavy someone or something is

Ex: I need to weigh myself before starting my diet .

due

[Adjective]

expected or required to happen or arrive at a certain time

Ex: The package is due to arrive by noon.

death

[noun]

the fact or act of dying

Ex: There has been an increase in deaths from cancer .

to die

[Verb]

to no longer be alive

Ex: The soldier sacrificed his life , willing to die for the safety of his comrades .

dead

[Adjective]

not alive anymore

Ex: They mourned their dead dog for weeks .

funeral

[noun]

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

Ex: The funeral procession made its way to the cemetery , where she was laid to rest beside her husband .

anniversary

[noun]

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

Ex: This weekend is the anniversary of when we moved into our new home .

to miss

[Verb]

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

Ex: We miss the warm summer days during the cold winter months .

alive

[Adjective]

continuing to exist, breathe, and function

Ex: The patient remained alive thanks to the life-saving efforts of the medical team .

by chance

[Adverb]

without any deliberate intent or planning

lifelike

[Adjective]

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

Ex: Her performance in the play was so lifelike that it left the audience deeply moved and fully immersed in the story .

never-ending

[Adjective]

continuing indefinitely without stopping or reaching a conclusion

Ex: He was trapped in a never-ending loop of work , with no time to rest or relax .

colleague

[noun]

someone with whom one works

Ex: I often seek advice from my colleague, who has years of experience in the industry and is always willing to help .

rare

[Adjective]

happening infrequently or uncommon in occurrence

Ex: Finding true friendship is rare but invaluable .

original

[Adjective]

existing at the start of a specific period or process

Ex: They restored the house to its original state .

to allow

[Verb]

to let someone or something do a particular thing

Ex: The rules do not allow smoking in this area .

to swap

[Verb]

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

Ex: Let 's swap contact information so we can stay in touch .

to afford

[Verb]

to be able to pay the cost of something

Ex: Financial stability allows individuals to afford unexpected expenses without causing hardship .

to repair

[Verb]

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

Ex: The workshop can repair the broken furniture .

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Headway - Pre-intermediate - Unit 11