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: They recently traced the hacker 's IP address to a foreign country .
flawless [adjective]

perfect, without any mistakes, faults, or imperfections

Ex:

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

Ex: The children settled quietly on the carpet to listen to the story .
abruptly [adverb]

in a sudden or unexpected manner

Ex: The car abruptly stopped in the middle of the road .
active [noun]

a member or participant in a particular organization or group

Ex: Only the most dedicated actives were chosen to lead the committee .
actor [noun]

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

Ex: The actor 's ability to connect with the audience on an emotional level creates a memorable performance .
acting [noun]

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

Ex:
action [noun]

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

Ex: The soldiers were ready for action as soon as the orders were given .
activity [noun]

something that a person spends time doing, particularly to accomplish a certain purpose

Ex: Playing board games with family is an entertaining activity for the weekends .

to make something such as a process, piece of equipment, etc. start working

Ex: She activated the sprinkler system to water the garden .
heavy [adjective]

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

Ex: He felt a heavy burden of responsibility on his shoulders .
traffic [noun]

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

Ex:
strong [adjective]

having a lot of physical power

Ex: The strong athlete easily lifted the weights in the gym .
wind [noun]

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

Ex: She tied her hair back because of the strong wind .
high [adjective]

having a relatively great vertical extent

Ex: The skyscraper is one of the city 's highest buildings .
standard [adjective]

commonly recognized, done, used, etc.

Ex: The company 's standard warranty covers repairs for up to one year after purchase .

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

Ex: He was enriching his writing skills by attending workshops .
life [noun]

the state of existing as a person who is alive

Ex: He leads a quiet life in the countryside .
to make [verb]

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

Ex: The factory workers make thousands of cars every month .
profit [noun]

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

Ex: Last year ’s profit was reinvested into expanding the company .
verb [noun]

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

Ex: The verb in a sentence tells us what the subject is doing .

a type of word that describes a noun

Ex: My English teacher gave me a list of adjectives to memorize .
noun [noun]

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

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adverb [noun]

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

Ex: One common mistake in English is confusing adjectives with adverbs .

the general opinion that the public has about someone or something because of what they did in the past

Ex: The restaurant 's reputation for delicious food and friendly service attracted many new customers .
passion [noun]

a powerful and intense emotion or feeling toward something or someone, often driving one's actions or beliefs

Ex: The couple 's passion for each other was evident in their loving gestures and affectionate words .
to point [verb]

to show the place or direction of someone or something by holding out a finger or an object

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to earn a financial gain or make a profit from a business venture, investment, or other financial endeavor

Ex: They ’re hoping to turn a profit on their investment within six months .
to study [verb]

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

Ex: They are studying for the science competition next month .
fluent [adjective]

able to speak or write clearly and effortlessly

Ex: He became fluent in discussing scientific topics over time .

to be able to handle and manage a situation or thing successfully

Ex: He got on top of the situation by addressing the issues promptly and implementing necessary changes .

to make use of a situation, opportunity, or resource in a way that benefits oneself or achieves a desired outcome

Ex: It 's essential to take advantage of your strengths when pursuing a career in a competitive field .

to come to an agreement with someone by granting some of their requests while they grant some of one's requests

Ex: We ca n't give you everything you 've requested , but we can meet you halfway .