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Headway - Intermediate - Unit 5

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 5 in the Headway Intermediate coursebook, such as "giggle", "priority", "drop off", etc.

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to look after a child until they reach maturity

Ex: It 's essential to bring up a child in an environment that fosters both learning and creativity .
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to become famous and successful in a sudden and rapid manner

Ex: Her viral video helped her take the internet by storm and take off as an online sensation .
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to take a person or thing to a predetermined location and leave afterwards

Ex: He dropped off his friend at the airport early in the morning .
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to cross a physical barrier, such as a wall, fence, or obstacle

Ex: She used a rope to get over the high wall .
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to cause a machine, device, or system to stop working or flowing, usually by pressing a button or turning a switch

Ex: Make sure to turn off the stove when you are done cooking .
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to complete an official form or document by writing information on it

Ex: Participants were asked to fill out a questionnaire to provide feedback on the training program .
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to try on
[Verb]

to put on a piece of clothing to see if it fits and how it looks

Ex: They allowed her to try on the wedding dress before making a final decision .
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to try to find information in a dictionary, computer, etc.

Ex: You should look up the word to improve your vocabulary .
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to take care of someone or something and attend to their needs, well-being, or safety

Ex: The company looks after its employees by providing them with a safe and healthy work environment .
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to thoroughly review, examine, or check something

Ex: We need to go over the details of the project to make sure nothing is missed .
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to choose someone as an example and follow their behavior or choices

Ex: She has always admired her older sister and tries to take after her in everything she does .
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to take and lift something or someone up

Ex: The police officer picks up the evidence with a gloved hand .
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to get on
[Verb]

to enter a bus, ship, airplane, etc.

Ex: We need to hurry if we want to get on the bus .
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to stop trying when faced with failures or difficulties

Ex: Do n’t give up now ; you ’re almost there .
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to succeed in passing or enduring a difficult experience or period

Ex: It 's a hard phase , but with support , you can get through it .
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to change one's opinion or decision regarding something

Ex: When I first met him I didn't like him
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to carefully watch, consider, or listen to someone or something

Ex: She asked her students pay attention to the main themes in the novel .
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to experience a pleasurable or enjoyable event or activity

Ex: had a good time at the concert last night .
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to moan
[Verb]

to make a low sound that often expresses pain, grief, or disappointment

Ex: She could n’t help but moan about the long line at the store .
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to make sure
[phrase]

to take steps to confirm if something is correct, safe, or properly arranged

Ex: Make sure to wear a helmet when riding your bike .
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to lose
[Verb]

to be deprived of or stop having someone or something

Ex: If you do n't take precautions , you might lose your belongings in a crowded place .
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patience
[noun]

the ability to accept or tolerate difficult or annoying situations without complaining or becoming angry

Ex: He handled the frustrating situation with remarkable patience.
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to fulfill one's share of responsibilities

Ex: The students did their part by presenting their research at the conference.
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to giggle
[Verb]

to laugh in a light, silly, or often uncontrollable way as a result of nervousness or embarrassment

Ex: The students giggled at the teacher ’s accidental mispronunciation .
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to soak
[Verb]

to make someone or something extremely wet

Ex: She accidentally spilled her drink , soaking the tablecloth and everything on it .
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to gradually decrease in intensity, volume, or activity

Ex: The storm raged for hours, but eventually, the wind and rain started to die down.
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to devote
[Verb]

to assign something, such as resources or funds, to a particular purpose or use

Ex:
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stuff
[noun]

things that we cannot or do not need to name when we are talking about them

Ex: They donated their old stuff to a local charity .
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to closely watch a person or thing, particularly in order to make sure they are safe

Ex: I trust my neighbor, so I asked him to keep an eye on my pet cat while I'm on vacation.
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chore
[noun]

a task, especially a household one, that is done regularly

Ex: Doing the laundry is a weekly chore that often takes up an entire afternoon .
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priority
[noun]

the fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important than others

Ex: He was told to focus on his studies as a priority over extracurricular activities .
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to do something that makes someone extremely upset, annoyed, or angry

Ex: The constant noise from the construction site next door is enough to drive anyone to madness.
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do not ask me
[sentence]

used to refuse or decline to provide an answer or explanation to a question, often because the person being asked does not know the answer

Ex: If you ’re wondering about the new policydo not ask me— I was n’t involved .
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