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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Headway - Intermediate

someone who avoids eating meat

Ex: He has been a vegetarian for years and enjoys experimenting with plant-based recipes at home .
customer [noun]

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

Ex: The restaurant treated every customer like family .
waiter [noun]

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

Ex: The waiter , with a polite smile , asked if we needed anything else during our meal .
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:
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: She opened the window to let in some fresh air .
menu [noun]

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

Ex: I 'm having a hard time choosing because everything on the menu looks delicious .
list [noun]

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

Ex: The library had a list of recommended books for summer reading .
to order [verb]

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

Ex: She ordered a cappuccino and sat by the window .

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

Ex: The professor suggested several topics for research papers in the upcoming semester .
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: It 's important to stay hydrated by drinking enough water throughout the day .
still [adjective]

(of a drink) not having bubbles in it

Ex:

water which is carbonated or fizzy

Ex: The sparkling water added a refreshing fizz to the cocktail .

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

Ex: The sales assistant provided excellent customer service , ensuring that all clients felt valued and understood .
jumper [noun]

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

Ex: On cool summer evenings , she preferred to slip into a lightweight jumper over her tank top .
to help [verb]

to give someone what they need

Ex: The teacher helped the student with her homework .
color [noun]

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

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size [noun]

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

Ex: He measured the size of the room to determine how much furniture could fit .

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

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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: She felt ready for the business presentation in her well-fitted suit .
card [noun]

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

Ex: His voter card was required to cast his ballot in the election .
cash [noun]

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

Ex: She paid for the groceries in cash .
guest [noun]

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

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list [noun]

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

Ex: The library had a list of recommended books for summer reading .

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

Ex: He was thrilled to receive an invitation to interview for his dream job .

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

Ex:
drink [noun]

any liquid that we can drink

Ex: They offered me a drink of water when I arrived .
snack [noun]

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

Ex: Potato chips are a common snack , but they are n't very healthy .
to move [verb]

to change your position or location

Ex: The cat moved swiftly across the room .

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: The furniture store has a wide section of sofas , tables , and chairs .

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

Ex: She could n't choose a favorite book because she loved so many .
music [noun]

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

Ex: My husband 's favorite genre of music is pop .

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

Ex: The spokesperson cleared up any doubts about the new product by addressing common questions during the presentation .