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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: You should drive with both hands on the steering wheel. 
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carefully
carefully
[Adverb]

thoroughly and precisely, with close attention to detail or correctness

Ex: She carefully reviewed the final draft for errors. 
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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 coach regularly trains the team on new strategies for the game 
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hard
hard
[Adjective]

needing a lot of skill or effort to do

Ex: Learning to play the piano at a professional level is hard and requires years of practice. 
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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: After the accident, doctors were unsure if he'd ever walk again. 
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slowly
slowly
[Adverb]

at a pace that is not fast

Ex: The turtle moved slowly across the road.  Examples: 
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to explain

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

Ex: He explained the plot of the movie to his friend who hadn't seen it. 
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clearly
clearly
[Adverb]

without any uncertainty

Ex: The evidence presented in the court was clearly indicative of the defendant's guilt. 
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to wait
to wait
[Verb]

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

Ex: We're patiently waiting for the rain to stop. 
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patiently
patiently
[Adverb]

in a calm and tolerant way, without becoming annoyed

Ex: She waited patiently in the long queue at the pharmacy. 
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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: He loves his dog, Max, and takes him for long walks every day. 
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passionately
passionately
[Adverb]

with intense emotion, strong enthusiasm, or deep devotion

Ex: She spoke passionately about the need for climate action. 
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to behave
to behave
[Verb]

to act in a particular way

Ex: Despite the challenging situation, he continued to behave calmly. 
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badly
badly
[Adverb]

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

Ex: The house was badly damaged by the storm. 
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to shine
to shine
[Verb]

to emit or reflect light or brightness

Ex: His shoes were so well-polished that they seemed to shine. 
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brightly
brightly
[Adverb]

in a manner that emits a strong or intense light

Ex: The sun rose brightly in the morning sky, bringing warmth to the day. 
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to fight
to fight
[Verb]

to take part in a violent physical action against someone

Ex: The soldiers bravely fought on the front lines during the war. 
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bravely
bravely
[Adverb]

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

Ex: The child bravely held out her arm for the injection. 
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to leave
to leave
[Verb]

to go away from somewhere

Ex: She left her friends at the party without any goodbye. 
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suddenly
suddenly
[Adverb]

in a way that is quick and unexpected

Ex: Suddenly, she remembered where she had left her keys. 
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to whisper

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

Ex: The students often whisper during the silent reading time. 
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softly
softly
[Adverb]

in a careful and gentle manner

Ex: I softly spoke words of comfort to calm her fears. 
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to die
to die
[Verb]

to no longer be alive

Ex: Unfortunately, her pet fish died after being in poor health for a week. 
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peacefully
peacefully
[Adverb]

in a calm and harmonious manner

Ex: The family enjoyed a peacefully quiet evening by the fireplace. 
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rain
rain
[noun]

water that falls in small drops from the sky

Ex: Can you hear the sound of rain tapping on the window? 
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heavily
heavily
[Adverb]

to a great or considerable extent

Ex: The economy is heavily reliant on tourism. 
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to dress
to dress
[Verb]

to put clothes on oneself

Ex: He dressed quickly in a suit and tie for the formal event. 
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to speak
to speak
[Verb]

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

Ex: He spoke about his experiences during the meeting. 
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fluently
fluently
[Adverb]

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

Ex: He speaks persuasively and fluently in interviews. 
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to breathe

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

Ex: She breathes deeply to calm her nerves before the presentation. 
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deeply
deeply
[Adverb]

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

Ex: She was deeply moved by the kindness of strangers. 
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loud
loud
[Adverb]

in a way that produces much noise

Ex: He sang loud enough for the whole audience to hear. 
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wrong
wrong
[Adverb]

in a manner that is incorrect or mistaken

Ex: The calculation was done wrong, producing an incorrect result. 
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fast
fast
[Adverb]

in a rapid or quick way

Ex: She ran fast to catch the bus before it departed. 
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close
close
[Adverb]

without much space between

Ex: The two friends sat close, sharing stories and laughter. 
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fine
fine
[Adverb]

in a way that is acceptable or satisfactory

Ex: Despite the weather, the outdoor event went fine with some modifications. 
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right
right
[Adverb]

in the correct or suitable manner

Ex: Please follow the instructions and set up the equipment right. 
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straight
straight
[Adverb]

in or along a direct line, without bending or deviation

Ex: The ball flew straight into the goal without touching the ground. 
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forward
forward
[Adverb]

to or toward the front

Ex: She stepped forward to address the audience. 
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late
late
[Adverb]

after the typical or expected time

Ex: He arrived late to the concert and missed the first song. 
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shortage
shortage
[noun]

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

Ex: The shortage of medical supplies during the pandemic highlighted the vulnerabilities in global supply chains. 
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alarming
alarming
[Adjective]

causing a feeling of distress, fear, or unease

Ex: The alarming increase in pollution levels raised concerns among environmentalists. 
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single-handedly

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

Ex: She single-handedly organized the entire event, from planning to execution. 
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to shelter

to seek protection or safety from harm or danger

Ex: Many animals shelter in the forest to escape the heat during summer months. 
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to weep
to weep
[Verb]

to shed tears due to strong feelings of sadness

Ex: Overwhelmed with grief, she began to weep quietly. 
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barren
barren
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The barren desert stretched for miles, devoid of any vegetation or signs of life. 
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to drip
to drip
[Verb]

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

Ex: Candle wax dripped down the side of the candle as it burned. 
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logger
logger
[noun]

a person who is skilled at chopping down trees for wood

Ex: The logger worked tirelessly to fell the large pine trees. 
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crop
crop
[noun]

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

Ex: The farmer harvested a large crop of corn this year. 
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to accomplish

to achieve something after dealing with the difficulties

Ex: After years of dedicated practice, she accomplished fluency in three foreign languages. 
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