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

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to go [verb]

to travel or move from one location to another

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to take [verb]

to remove something or someone from a specific place

Ex: He took the painting off the wall and carefully wrapped it up .
to bring [verb]

to come to a place with someone or something

Ex: I will bring the snacks for the picnic .

to order food from a restaurant and consume it elsewhere

Ex: Instead of dining in , we opted to take away burgers and enjoy them in the comfort of our living room .

to return a previously bought item to a seller in order to receive a refund

Ex: The policy allows customers to take back items within 30 days of purchase .

to transition from being awake to being asleep

Ex: The baby finally went to sleep after being rocked for a while .

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

Ex: Winning the lottery allowed his financial dreams to come true .

to increase something by two times its original amount or value

Ex: She doubled her savings by putting aside a portion of her paycheck each month .

to make someone uncertain or unclear about something, causing them unable to understand it

Ex: His vague explanations only served to confuse the audience further .

a situation in which two things happen simultaneously by chance that is considered unusual

Ex: The timing of their phone calls was purely a coincidence .
row [noun]

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

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to flip [verb]

to turn over quickly with a sudden move

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risky [adjective]

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

Ex: Driving without a seatbelt is risky behavior that can lead to serious injury in an accident .
lack [noun]

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

Ex: The team 's lack of preparation led to their defeat .
on average [adverb]

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

Ex: Students scored higher on average in this year ’s exam compared to last year .
logical [adjective]

based on clear reasoning or sound judgment

Ex: It 's logical to assume that if you practice regularly , your skills will improve over time .
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 casino was filled with eager gamblers trying their luck .