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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: Please be careful and drive within the speed limit .
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carefully
carefully
[Adverb]

thoroughly and precisely, with close attention to detail or correctness

Ex: The tailor carefully measured his client 's shoulders .
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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: He is training new employees on how to use the company software .
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hard
hard
[Adjective]

needing a lot of skill or effort to do

Ex: Completing a marathon is hard, but many people train hard to achieve this goal .
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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: The doctor advised her to walk more as part of her fitness routine .
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slowly
slowly
[Adverb]

at a pace that is not fast

Ex: The snail moved slowly but steadily towards the leaf .
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to explain

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

Ex: They explained the process of making a paper airplane step by step .
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clearly
clearly
[Adverb]

without any uncertainty

Ex: He was clearly upset about the decision .
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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: The students had to wait patiently for the exam results .
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patiently
patiently
[Adverb]

in a calm and tolerant way, without becoming annoyed

Ex: The teacher explained the concept patiently for the third time .
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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: They love their hometown and take pride in its history and traditions .
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passionately
passionately
[Adverb]

with intense emotion, strong enthusiasm, or deep devotion

Ex: The activist passionately criticized the policy changes .
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to behave
to behave
[Verb]

to act in a particular way

Ex: They behaved suspiciously when questioned by the police .
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badly
badly
[Adverb]

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

Ex: He was badly burned while trying to put out the fire .
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to shine
to shine
[Verb]

to emit or reflect light or brightness

Ex: The stars shine brightly at night .
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brightly
brightly
[Adverb]

in a manner that emits a strong or intense light

Ex: The fireworks burst brightly in a display of colors .
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to fight
to fight
[Verb]

to take part in a violent physical action against someone

Ex: The gang members fought in the street , causing chaos .
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bravely
bravely
[Adverb]

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

Ex: They bravely faced the storm to rescue the stranded hikers .
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to leave
to leave
[Verb]

to go away from somewhere

Ex: I need to leave for the airport in an hour .
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suddenly
suddenly
[Adverb]

in a way that is quick and unexpected

Ex: She appeared suddenly at the doorstep , surprising her friends .
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to whisper

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

Ex: The wind seemed to whisper through the trees on the quiet evening .
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softly
softly
[Adverb]

in a careful and gentle manner

Ex: He softly encouraged his friend to keep trying despite the setbacks .
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to die
to die
[Verb]

to no longer be alive

Ex: The soldier sacrificed his life , willing to die for the safety of his comrades .
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peacefully
peacefully
[Adverb]

in a calm and harmonious manner

Ex: After a long walk , they rested peacefully under the shade of a tree .
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rain
rain
[noun]

water that falls in small drops from the sky

Ex: The rain washed away the dust and made everything fresh and clean .
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heavily
heavily
[Adverb]

to a great or considerable extent

Ex: The project is heavily focused on sustainability .
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to dress
to dress
[Verb]

to put clothes on oneself

Ex: After the workout , they showered and dressed in fresh clothes .
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to speak
to speak
[Verb]

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

Ex: I had to speak in a softer tone to convince her .
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fluently
fluently
[Adverb]

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

Ex: The poet fluently conveyed complex emotions in just a few lines .
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to breathe

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

Ex: The patient has breathed with the help of a ventilator in the ICU .
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deeply
deeply
[Adverb]

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

Ex: We are deeply committed to this cause .
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loud
loud
[Adverb]

in a way that produces much noise

Ex: The engine of the old car rumbled loud as it sped down the highway .
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wrong
wrong
[Adverb]

in a manner that is incorrect or mistaken

Ex: You’re holding the map wrongturn it the other way!
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fast
fast
[Adverb]

in a rapid or quick way

Ex: She spoke fast during the interview due to nervousness .
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close
close
[Adverb]

without much space between

Ex: They followed close behind us .
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fine
fine
[Adverb]

in a way that is acceptable or satisfactory

Ex: The project is going fine and is on track to be completed on time.
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right
right
[Adverb]

in the correct or suitable manner

Ex: The gardener planted the seeds right, ensuring a bountiful harvest.
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straight
straight
[Adverb]

in or along a direct line, without bending or deviation

Ex: The plane flew straight over the mountains , maintaining its course .
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forward
forward
[Adverb]

to or toward the front

Ex: The car moved forward slowly through the traffic.
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late
late
[Adverb]

after the typical or expected time

Ex: He submitted his assignment late, which affected his grade .
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shortage
shortage
[noun]

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

Ex: The pandemic caused a shortage of personal protective equipment .
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alarming
alarming
[Adjective]

causing a feeling of distress, fear, or unease

Ex: The alarming rise in prices worried many families .
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single-handedly

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

Ex: He managed the project single-handedly, showcasing his leadership and organizational skills .
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to shelter

to seek protection or safety from harm or danger

Ex: The soldiers sheltered behind rocks to avoid being seen by the enemy .
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to weep
to weep
[Verb]

to shed tears due to strong feelings of sadness

Ex: In the quiet room , the child continued to weep after losing a beloved toy .
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barren
barren
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Environmental restoration projects aim to rehabilitate barren areas by reintroducing native plants and improving soil fertility .
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to drip
to drip
[Verb]

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

Ex: Condensation dripped from the glass of cold water onto the table .
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logger
logger
[noun]

a person who is skilled at chopping down trees for wood

Ex: The logger carefully chose which trees to cut to minimize environmental impact .
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crop
crop
[noun]

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

Ex: The rice crop is usually ready for harvest in late autumn .
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to accomplish

to achieve something after dealing with the difficulties

Ex: The mountaineer finally accomplished the ascent of the challenging peak after weeks of climbing .
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