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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
to trace
[Verb]

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

Ex: The detectives traced the stolen artwork to an underground art market. 
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flawless
flawless
[Adjective]

perfect, without any mistakes, faults, or imperfections

Ex: Her flawless performance received a standing ovation from the audience. 
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to settle
to settle
[Verb]

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

Ex: He settled on the couch after a long day at work. 
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abruptly
abruptly
[Adverb]

in a sudden or unexpected manner

Ex: The meeting ended abruptly when the fire alarm went off. 
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active
active
[noun]

a member or participant in a particular organization or group

Ex: She has been an active in the environmental club for three years. 
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actor
actor
[noun]

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

Ex: Acting classes help aspiring actors develop their skills and techniques. 
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acting
acting
[noun]

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

Ex: Despite being a comedy, the film required some serious acting. 
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action
action
[noun]

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

Ex: The team took immediate action to address the client’s concerns. 
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activity
activity
[noun]

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

Ex: Drawing and painting are creative activities that can express your emotions. 
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to activate

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

Ex: He activated the alarm system before leaving the house. 
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heavy
heavy
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The heavy traffic delayed us by over an hour. 
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traffic
traffic
[noun]

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

Ex: The traffic on the highway was heavy during rush hour. 
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strong
strong
[Adjective]

having a lot of physical power

Ex: He was able to lift the heavy box because he was so strong. 
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wind
wind
[noun]

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

Ex: She could hear the wind howling outside her window. 
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high
high
[Adjective]

having a relatively great vertical extent

Ex: The high mountain peaks were covered in snow. 
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standard
standard
[Adjective]

commonly recognized, done, used, etc.

Ex: The standard procedure for new employees includes completing an orientation program. 
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to enrich
to enrich
[Verb]

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

Ex: Adding diverse experiences can enrich one's perspective on life. 
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life
life
[noun]

the state of existing as a person who is alive

Ex: After the accident, she started seeing life differently. 
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to [get] stuck (in|into)

to not be able to move from a place or position

Ex: The car got stuck in the mud after the rainstorm. 
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to make
to make
[Verb]

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

Ex: The students will make a model of the solar system for the science fair. 
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profit
profit
[noun]

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

Ex: The company reported a significant profit for the fiscal year, reflecting efficient operations and strong sales. 
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verb
verb
[noun]

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

Ex: One common mistake in English is using the wrong verb tense. 
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adjective
adjective
[noun]

a type of word that describes a noun

Ex: He's studying the use of comparative adjectives for his test tomorrow. 
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noun
noun
[noun]

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

Ex: A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. 
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adverb
adverb
[noun]

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

Ex: "Quickly" is an adverb that shows how fast something is done. 
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reputation

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

Ex: The company worked hard to build a reputation for excellent customer service. 
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passion
passion
[noun]

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

Ex: His passion for music led him to spend countless hours practicing and composing songs. 
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to point
to point
[Verb]

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

Ex: Last week, the lifeguard pointed to the safest area for swimming. 
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to [turn] a profit

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

Ex: The startup managed to turn a profit in its second year of operation. 
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to [have] a laugh

to share moments of humor and laughter with others

Ex: They had a laugh watching a comedy show together. 
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to study
to study
[Verb]

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

Ex: She spends hours every day to study for her upcoming exams. 
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fluent
fluent
[Adjective]

able to speak or write clearly and effortlessly

Ex: She gave a fluent explanation of the new policy. 
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to [get] on top of {sth}

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

Ex: After a hectic week, I finally got on top of my emails. 
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to [take] advantage of {sth}

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

Ex: She decided to take advantage of the sunny weather and go for a long hike in the mountains. 
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to [meet] {sb} halfway

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

Ex: I wanted a longer deadline and she wanted the report sooner, so we met halfway at Friday. 
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