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Headway - Intermediate - Everyday English (Unit 5)

Here you will find the vocabulary from Everyday English Unit 5 in the Headway Intermediate coursebook, such as "clear up", "sales assistant", "vegetarian", etc.

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vegetarian

someone who avoids eating meat

Ex: She became a vegetarian after learning about the environmental and ethical implications of meat consumption. 
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customer
customer
[noun]

a person, organization, company, etc. that pays to get things from businesses or stores

Ex: The customer couldn't find the dress in her size. 
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waiter
waiter
[noun]

a man who brings people food and drinks in restaurants, cafes, etc.

Ex: Our waiter cleared the empty plates from the table. 
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table
table
[noun]

furniture with a usually flat surface on top of one or multiple legs that we can sit at or put things on

Ex: I cleared the table after dinner and washed the dishes. 
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window
window
[noun]

a space in a wall or vehicle that is made of glass and we use to look outside or get some fresh air

Ex: The gentle breeze flowed through the open window, bringing the scent of blooming flowers. 
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menu
menu
[noun]

a list of the different food available for a meal in a restaurant

Ex: He's allergic to shellfish, so he's careful when reading the menu. 
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list
list
[noun]

a series of written or printed names or items, typically one below the other

Ex: John checked the list of ingredients before starting to cook. 
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to order
to order
[Verb]

to ask for something, especially food, drinks, services, etc. in a restaurant, bar, or shop

Ex: He ordered a round of drinks for everyone at the table. 
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to suggest

to mention an idea, proposition, plan, etc. for further consideration or possible action

Ex: The committee suggested changes to improve the efficiency of the process. 
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water
water
[noun]

a liquid with no smell, taste, or color, that falls from the sky as rain, and is used for washing, cooking, drinking, etc.

Ex: I accidentally spilled water on my laptop, and now it won't turn on. 
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still
still
[Adjective]

(of a drink) not having bubbles in it

Ex: She preferred still water over sparkling, finding its simplicity refreshing. 
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sparkling water

water which is carbonated or fizzy

Ex: She ordered a glass of sparkling water with lemon at the restaurant. 
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sales assistant

someone whose job involves helping and selling things to the customers and visitors of a store, etc.

Ex: The sales assistant helped me choose the right size and color for the dress I wanted to buy. 
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jumper
jumper
[noun]

a dress with no sleeves or collar that is worn over other garments

Ex: She wore a denim jumper over a striped long-sleeve shirt for a casual look. 
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to help
to help
[Verb]

to give someone what they need

Ex: She helped him carry the boxes upstairs. 
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color
color
[noun]

a quality such as red, green, blue, yellow, etc. that we see when we look at something

Ex: The artist mixed different colors to create a masterpiece. 
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size
size
[noun]

the physical extent of an object, usually described by its height, width, length, or depth

Ex: What is the size of the bookshelf in terms of height, width, and depth? 
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to try on
to try on
[Verb]

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

Ex: Can I try these sunglasses on to see how they look on me? 
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suit
suit
[noun]

a jacket with a pair of pants or a skirt that are made from the same cloth and should be worn together

Ex: He paired his suit with polished dress shoes. 
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card
card
[noun]

a business or identification card issued by a government, organization, or institution for official purposes

Ex: The driver’s card includes his license information and photo. 
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cash
cash
[noun]

money in bills or coins, rather than checks, credit, etc.

Ex: He always keeps a little cash in his wallet for emergencies. 
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guest
guest
[noun]

someone who is invited to visit someone else's home or attend a social event

Ex: As a guest, it's important to respect the rules of your host. 
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list
list
[noun]

a series of written or printed names or items, typically one below the other

Ex: John checked the list of ingredients before starting to cook. 
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invitation

a written or spoken request to someone, asking them to attend a party or event

Ex: She received an invitation to her friend's birthday party next weekend. 
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to come over

to come to someone's house in order to visit them for a short time

Ex: Why don't you come over to my place for dinner tonight? 
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drink
drink
[noun]

any liquid that we can drink

Ex: She poured herself a refreshing drink after a long day. 
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snack
snack
[noun]

a small meal that is usually eaten between the main meals or when there is not much time for cooking

Ex: At the party, there were many snacks to choose from. 
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to move
to move
[Verb]

to change your position or location

Ex: She moved quickly to avoid the falling object. 
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furniture
furniture
[noun]

pieces of equipment such as tables, desks, beds, etc. that we put in a house or office so that it becomes suitable for living or working in

Ex: My father cleaned and polished the wooden furniture to keep it looking nice. 
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to choose
to choose
[Verb]

to decide what we want to have or what is best for us from a group of options

Ex: When you go shopping, remember to choose quality over quantity. 
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music
music
[noun]

a series of sounds made by instruments or voices, arranged in a way that is pleasant to listen to

Ex: He plays the piano and enjoys composing beautiful music. 
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to clear up

to explain or resolve confusion, making something easier to understand or less ambiguous

Ex: The professor took the time to clear up any misunderstandings about the assignment during office hours. 
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