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: She accidentally knocked over the vase while reaching for her phone.

realistic

[Adjective]

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

Ex: Setting realistic goals helps ensure they are achievable within a reasonable timeframe.

everlasting

[Adjective]

continuing for an indefinite period without end

Ex: Their love was an everlasting bond that nothing could break.

forbidden

[Adjective]

not permitted to be done

Ex: Smoking is forbidden in this area to maintain clean air quality.

unusual

[Adjective]

not commonly happening or done

Ex: His quiet behavior at the party was unusual.

story

[noun]

a description of events and people either real or imaginary

Ex: He's a journalist known for his in-depth stories about political events.

to exchange

[Verb]

to give something to someone and receive something else from them

Ex: They decided to exchange gifts during the holiday celebration.

to expect

[Verb]

to be pregnant and awaiting the birth of a child

Ex: She just announced she's expecting in May.

to mend

[Verb]

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

Ex: The tailor will mend the torn seam of the dress to make it wearable again.

engaged

[Adjective]

having formally agreed to marry someone

Ex: The engaged couple spent months planning their wedding.

marriage

[noun]

the formal and legal relationship between two people who are married

Ex: Counseling and communication are essential for a successful marriage.

to get married

[phrase]

to legally become someone's wife or husband

Ex: After a long courtship, they decided to get married in a beautiful outdoor ceremony.

married

[Adjective]

having a wife or husband

Ex: He is married and has two children

honeymoon

[noun]

a holiday taken by newlyweds immediately after their wedding

Ex: They planned a luxurious honeymoon to an exotic island resort in the Caribbean.

divorced

[Adjective]

no longer married to someone due to legally ending the marriage

Ex: After a lengthy legal process, they were officially divorced.

to split up

[Verb]

to end a romantic relationship or marriage

Ex: They tried to make it work, but eventually, they had to split up to find happiness independently.

widowed

[Adjective]

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

Ex: After her husband passed away, she found herself widowed.

single

[Adjective]

not in a relationship or marriage

Ex: Being single allows me to explore my interests and hobbies freely.

to remarry

[Verb]

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

Ex: After her divorce, she decided to remarry and found love again.

pregnant

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The pregnant cat nested in a quiet corner of the house as she prepared to give birth to her litter of kittens.

birth

[noun]

the event or process of a baby being born

Ex: The birth of their first child brought immense joy to the whole family.

to have

[Verb]

to give birth to a baby

Ex: She's excited to have her first child in a few months.

born

[Adjective]

brought to this world through birth

Ex: Sarah was born on a warm summer morning, bringing joy and happiness to her family.

baby

[noun]

a very young child

Ex: A babysitter was hired to take care of the baby while the parents were out.

to weigh

[Verb]

to discover how heavy someone or something is

Ex: The nurse will weigh the patient before their appointment.

due

[Adjective]

expected or required to happen or arrive at a certain time

Ex: The report is due by the end of the week.

death

[noun]

the fact or act of dying

Ex: Her grandfather's death had a big impact on her.

to die

[Verb]

to no longer be alive

Ex: Unfortunately, her pet fish died after being in poor health for a week.

dead

[Adjective]

not alive anymore

Ex: He found a dead rabbit by the roadside.

funeral

[noun]

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

Ex: The funeral was held at the church where she had been an active member for many years.

anniversary

[noun]

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

Ex: They celebrated their first wedding anniversary with a romantic dinner.

to miss

[Verb]

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

Ex: She missed her childhood home after moving to a new city.

alive

[Adjective]

continuing to exist, breathe, and function

Ex: She felt grateful to be alive after surviving the car accident.

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 movie's special effects were so lifelike that it was hard to distinguish them from real-life footage.

never-ending

[Adjective]

continuing indefinitely without stopping or reaching a conclusion

Ex: The never-ending cycle of seasons brings a sense of both change and continuity to the natural world.

colleague

[noun]

someone with whom one works

Ex: My colleague and I collaborated on a project that received high praise from our manager for its innovative approach.

rare

[Adjective]

happening infrequently or uncommon in occurrence

Ex: Seeing a shooting star is a rare occurrence that fills people with wonder and awe.

original

[Adjective]

existing at the start of a specific period or process

Ex: The gardens have recently been restored to their original glory.

to allow

[Verb]

to let someone or something do a particular thing

Ex: She allowed her children to play in the park.

to swap

[Verb]

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

Ex: They decided to swap books to diversify their reading choices.

to afford

[Verb]

to be able to pay the cost of something

Ex: If you save consistently, you may eventually afford a house.

to repair

[Verb]

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

Ex: Can you help me repair this torn book page with tape?

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)

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