Headway - Intermediate - Unit 6

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 6 in the Headway Intermediate coursebook, such as "patiently", "shelter", "alarming", etc.

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Headway - Intermediate
to drive
to drive [verb]

to control the movement and the speed of a car, bus, truck, etc. when it is moving

Ex: I like to drive along scenic routes to enjoy the countryside .
carefully
carefully [adverb]

thoroughly and precisely, with close attention to detail or correctness

Ex: The report was carefully prepared and cited .
to train
to train [verb]

to teach a specific skill or a type of behavior to a person or an animal through a combination of instruction and practice over a period of time

Ex: The circus performer trained the elephants for the upcoming show .
hard
hard [adjective]

needing a lot of skill or effort to do

Ex: Mastering a new language can be hard , especially if it has a complex grammar and vocabulary .
to walk
to walk [verb]

to move forward at a regular speed by placing our feet in front of each other one by one

Ex: The baby just learned to walk and is taking a few steps at a time .
slowly
slowly [adverb]

at a pace that is not fast

Ex: She spoke slowly so that everyone could understand .
to explain
to explain [verb]

to make something clear and easy to understand by giving more information about it

Ex: The video explains how to use the new software step by step .
clearly
clearly [adverb]

without any uncertainty

Ex: The evidence clearly shows that he was not at the scene of the crime .
to wait
to wait [verb]

to not leave until a person or thing is ready or present or something happens

Ex: If you arrive early , you may have to wait until the restaurant opens .
patiently
patiently [adverb]

in a calm and tolerant way, without becoming annoyed

Ex: He patiently listened to every question before responding .
to love
to love [verb]

to have very strong feelings for someone or something that is important to us and we like a lot and want to take care of

Ex: She knew he was the one she loved when he supported her through a difficult time .
passionately
passionately [adverb]

with intense emotion, strong enthusiasm, or deep devotion

Ex: The teacher passionately encouraged her students to think critically .
to behave
to behave [verb]

to act in a particular way

Ex: It 's important to behave responsibly when driving on the roads .
badly
badly [adverb]

in a way that involves significant harm, damage, or danger

Ex: His leg was badly broken in the accident .
to shine
to shine [verb]

to emit or reflect light or brightness

Ex: The diamond on her finger seemed to shine with exceptional brilliance .
brightly
brightly [adverb]

in a manner that emits a strong or intense light

Ex: The lanterns lit up the garden brightly for the evening celebration .
to fight
to fight [verb]

to take part in a violent physical action against someone

Ex: The two animals fought over territory , growling loudly .
bravely
bravely [adverb]

in a courageous and determined way, especially in the face of danger, fear, or hardship

Ex: He bravely told the truth , knowing it might cost him his job .
to leave
to leave [verb]

to go away from somewhere

Ex: The bus will leave in five minutes , so be quick !
suddenly
suddenly [adverb]

in a way that is quick and unexpected

Ex: It began to rain suddenly while we were playing football .
to whisper
to whisper [verb]

to speak very softly or quietly, usually to avoid being overheard by others who are nearby

Ex: While waiting in line , they were whispering about their upcoming vacation .
softly
softly [adverb]

in a careful and gentle manner

Ex: The teacher explained the concept softly , ensuring all students could hear without being overwhelmed .
to die
to die [verb]

to no longer be alive

Ex: Despite the efforts of the medical team , the patient succumbed to their illness and died peacefully .
peacefully
peacefully [adverb]

in a calm and harmonious manner

Ex: The cat lounged peacefully in the sunshine on the windowsill .
rain
rain [noun]

water that falls in small drops from the sky

Ex: The rain made the grass and flowers look vibrant and alive .
heavily
heavily [adverb]

to a great or considerable extent

Ex: The company is heavily invested in renewable energy .
to dress
to dress [verb]

to put clothes on oneself

Ex: Before leaving the house , he dressed in a business suit for the important meeting .
to speak
to speak [verb]

to use one's voice to express a particular feeling or thought

Ex: She was so nervous she could hardly speak .
fluently
fluently [adverb]

in a way that shows ease and skill in expressing thoughts clearly and smoothly

Ex: The lawyer argued her case fluently in court .
to breathe
to breathe [verb]

to take air into one's lungs and let it out again

Ex: The athlete breathes rhythmically during the warm-up exercises .
deeply
deeply [adverb]

used to express strong emotions, concerns, or intensity of feeling

Ex: He felt deeply ashamed of his actions .
loud
loud [adverb]

in a way that produces much noise

Ex:
wrong
wrong [adverb]

in a manner that is incorrect or mistaken

Ex:
fast
fast [adverb]

in a rapid or quick way

Ex: The athlete swam fast , breaking the previous record .
close
close [adverb]

without much space between

Ex:
fine
fine [adverb]

in a way that is acceptable or satisfactory

Ex: The adjustments to the schedule worked fine for everyone involved .
right
right [adverb]

in the correct or suitable manner

Ex: He calibrated the instrument carefully to ensure the readings were recorded right .
straight
straight [adverb]

in or along a direct line, without bending or deviation

Ex: He threw the dart straight at the bullseye with perfect aim .
forward
forward [adverb]

to or toward the front

Ex: The ship sailed forward , cutting through the waves toward the distant shore .
late
late [adverb]

after the typical or expected time

Ex: We ate dinner late because we were waiting for dad to come home .
shortage
shortage [noun]

a lack of something needed, such as supplies, resources, or people

Ex: A gas shortage led to long lines at petrol stations .
alarming
alarming [adjective]

causing a feeling of distress, fear, or unease

Ex: The alarming news of a potential security breach prompted immediate action from the organization .
single-handedly
single-handedly [adverb]

without anyone's help, solely relying on one's own efforts

Ex: The athlete single-handedly carried the team to victory with outstanding performance .
to shelter
to shelter [verb]

to seek protection or safety from harm or danger

Ex: The lost travelers sheltered under a large tree until the storm passed .
to weep
to weep [verb]

to shed tears due to strong feelings of sadness

Ex: Seeing the old photographs brought a nostalgic tear , and he started to weep .
barren
barren [adjective]

(of land or soil) not capable of producing any plants

Ex: Despite efforts to cultivate the land , the soil remained barren and unproductive .
to drip
to drip [verb]

(particularly of water) to fall in small amounts of droplets

Ex: Raindrops dripped from the leaves after the storm had passed .
logger
logger [noun]

a person who is skilled at chopping down trees for wood

Ex: The team of loggers transported the felled trees to the lumber mill .
crop
crop [noun]

all the fruit, wheat, etc. harvested during a season

Ex: Farmers rotate their crops to maintain soil health and fertility .
to accomplish
to accomplish [verb]

to achieve something after dealing with the difficulties

Ex: Despite facing numerous obstacles , the team managed to accomplish their project on time .
Headway - Intermediate
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Unit 4 Unit 5 Everyday English (Unit 5) Unit 6
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