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Headway - Intermediate - Unit 2

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 2 in the Headway Intermediate coursebook, such as "abruptly", "reputation", "settle", etc.

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Headway - Intermediate
to trace
[Verb]

to find someone or something, often by following a series of clues or evidence

Ex: The investigators traced the counterfeit money to a local printing shop .
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flawless
[Adjective]

perfect, without any mistakes, faults, or imperfections

Ex: The flawless organization of the event made it run smoothly from start to finish.
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to settle
[Verb]

to come to rest or take a comfortable position, often by sitting

Ex: If you were tired, you would settle on the couch for a nap.
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abruptly
[Adverb]

in a sudden or unexpected manner

Ex: The abruptly shifted from sunny to stormy .
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active
[noun]

a member or participant in a particular organization or group

Ex: He ’s one of the most actives, always stepping up when needed .
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actor
[noun]

someone whose job involves performing in movies, plays, or series

Ex: The actor effortlessly portrayed a wide range of characters , from a hero to a villain .
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acting
[noun]

the job or art of performing in movies, plays or TV series

Ex: The movie was good , but acting was even better .
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action
[noun]

the process of doing something, often requiring effort, with a specific purpose or goal in mind

Ex: A action by the lifeguard saved the swimmer from drowning .
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activity
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something that a person spends time doing, particularly to accomplish a certain purpose

Ex: Solving puzzles and brain teasers can be a challenging but activity.
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to make something such as a process, piece of equipment, etc. start working

Ex: The activated the emergency protocol to evacuate the building .
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heavy
[Adjective]

great in amount, degree, or intensity; worse than usual in severity

Ex: They had heavy workload this week and had to stay late every day .
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traffic
[noun]

the coming and going of cars, airplanes, people, etc. in an area at a particular time

Ex: Traffic on the subway was unusually light early in the morning .
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strong
[Adjective]

having a lot of physical power

Ex: The athletestrong legs helped him run faster .
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wind
[noun]

air that moves quickly or strongly in a current as a result of natural forces

Ex: They closed the windows to keep out the wind.
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high
[Adjective]

having a relatively great vertical extent

Ex: The airplane flew at a high altitude, above the clouds.
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standard
[Adjective]

commonly recognized, done, used, etc.

Ex: The company only standard brands known for their reliability .
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to enrich
[Verb]

to enhance the quality of something, particularly by adding something to it

Ex: The philanthropist donated funds enrich the resources available at the community center .
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life
[noun]

the state of existing as a person who is alive

Ex: She enjoys life in the city .
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to not be able to move from a place or position

Ex: The got stuck in the branches of a tall tree .
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to make
[Verb]

to form, produce, or prepare something, by putting parts together or by combining materials

Ex: By connecting the wires , make the circuit and allow electricity to flow .
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profit
[noun]

the sum of money that is gained after all expenses and taxes are paid

Ex: Without careful budgeting , it ’s difficult to achieve profit.
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verb
[noun]

(grammar) a word or phrase used to describe an action, state, or experience

Ex: When learning a new language, knowing how to conjugate verbs is important.
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adjective
[noun]

a type of word that describes a noun

Ex: The role of adjective is to provide additional information about a noun .
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noun
[noun]

a word that is used to name a person, thing, event, state, etc.

Ex: Understanding the function of noun is fundamental to learning English .
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adverb
[noun]

a word that gives more information about a verb, adjective, or another adverb

Ex: The teacher asked the students to list down adverbs for homework .
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the general opinion that the public has about someone or something because of what they did in the past

Ex: The artistreputation grew after several successful exhibitions of her work .
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passion
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a powerful and intense emotion or feeling toward something or someone, often driving one's actions or beliefs

Ex: The artistpassion for painting was evident in the vibrant colors and expressive brushstrokes of her work .
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to point
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to show the place or direction of someone or something by holding out a finger or an object

Ex: She points to the map to show where the park is.
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to earn a financial gain or make a profit from a business venture, investment, or other financial endeavor

Ex: The turned a profit last quarter for the first time .
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to share moments of humor and laughter with others

Ex: Even during tough times, they find a way to have a laugh and stay positive.
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to study
[Verb]

to spend time to learn about certain subjects by reading books, going to school, etc.

Ex: studied the history of art for her final paper .
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fluent
[Adjective]

capable of using a language easily and properly

Ex: They hired fluent interpreter to help with the negotiations .
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to be able to handle and manage a situation or thing successfully

Ex: They will get on top of the problem by conducting thorough research and exploring different solutions.
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to make use of a situation, opportunity, or resource in a way that benefits oneself or achieves a desired outcome

Ex: As a student , you take advantage of the resources available at the library to excel in your studies .
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to come to an agreement with someone by granting some of their requests while they grant some of one's requests

Ex: In order to resolve the conflict, both sides need to be willing to meet each other halfway and find common ground.
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