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Headway - Pre-intermediate - Unit 12

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 12 in the Headway Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "coincidence", "logical", "bring together", etc.

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Headway - Pre-intermediate
to come
[Verb]

to arrive at or reach a specified place or destination

Ex: The letter finally came in the mail.
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to go
[Verb]

to travel or move from one location to another

Ex: Does this train go to the airport?
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to take
[Verb]

to remove something or someone from a specific place

Ex: The waiter took the empty plates from the table .
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to bring
[Verb]

to come to a place with someone or something

Ex: She brought her friend to the party .
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to order food from a restaurant and consume it elsewhere

Ex: I do n't feel like cooking tonight , so let 's just take away some pizza for a cozy evening at home .
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to return a previously bought item to a seller in order to receive a refund

Ex: If the shoes don't match your expectations, you can take them back to the store.
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to assist individuals in solving disagreements and becoming closer

Ex: The diplomatic talks brought nations together, working towards the resolution of international conflicts.
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to transition from being awake to being asleep

Ex: If you drink too much coffee , it might be hard go to sleep.
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to come true
[phrase]

to become a reality or be realized, typically in reference to a previously hoped for or desired outcome

Ex: Despite the challenges , his aspiration to start his own business come true.
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to double
[Verb]

to increase something by two times its original amount or value

Ex: When you double the quantity of ingredients in a recipe , you make twice as much food .
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to make someone uncertain or unclear about something, causing them unable to understand it

Ex: The complex technical terms used in the presentation confused the attendees .
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a situation in which two things happen simultaneously by chance that is considered unusual

Ex: The similarity between their stories seemed more than just coincidence.
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row
[noun]

a sequence of related items, events, or actions that follow one after the other in a particular order

Ex: He managed to complete the tasks one after another in a row without taking a break.
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to flip
[Verb]

to turn over quickly with a sudden move

Ex: He flipped the coin to decide who would go first .
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risky
[Adjective]

involving the possibility of loss, danger, harm, or failure

Ex: Climbing Mount Everest is known for its risky conditions and unpredictable weather .
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lack
[noun]

the absence or insufficiency of something, often implying a deficiency or shortage

Ex: The community faced a severe lack of healthcare resources .
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on average
[Adverb]

used to describe the typical or average value or amount based on a set of data or observations

Ex: The restaurant serves on average 200 customers daily .
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logical
[Adjective]

based on clear reasoning or sound judgment

Ex: They made a logical decision based on the data , avoiding emotional bias in their choice .
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gambler
[noun]

a person who participates in games of chance or bets on uncertain outcomes, often with the aim of winning money or other prizes

Ex: The gambler studied the odds carefully before placing his next bet .
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Headway - Pre-intermediate
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