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Headway - Intermediate - Unit 7

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 7 in the Headway Intermediate coursebook, such as "kneel", "cold shoulder", "furious", etc.

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Headway - Intermediate
body language

the nonverbal communication of thoughts, feelings, or intentions through physical gestures, posture, facial expressions, and movements

Ex: Understanding body language can improve communication in relationships .
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to bite
to bite
[Verb]

to cut into flesh, food, etc. using the teeth

Ex: He could n't resist the temptation and decided to bite into the tempting chocolate bar .
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to blow up

to fill with air or gas until something becomes inflated

Ex: He blew up the tires on the bike to the proper pressure .
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balloon
balloon
[noun]

a thin and small rubber bag with a hole into which air is blown and is used as a toy or decoration

Ex: A heart-shaped balloon was gifted to her on Valentine ’s Day .
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to clap
to clap
[Verb]

to strike the palms of one's hands together forcefully, usually to show appreciation or to attract attention

Ex: Guests clapped politely at the end of the speech .
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to climb
to climb
[Verb]

to go up mountains, cliffs, or high natural places as a sport

Ex: The mountain guide encouraged the team to climb together , emphasizing the importance of teamwork .
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ladder
ladder
[noun]

a piece of equipment with a set of steps that are connected to two long bars, used for climbing up and down a height

Ex: He used a ladder to reach the top shelf in the garage and grab the toolbox .
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to hit
to hit
[Verb]

to strike someone or something with force using one's hand or an object

Ex: The baseball player hit the ball out of the park for a home run .
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nail
nail
[noun]

a small strong pointy metal that is inserted into walls or wooden objects using a hammer to hang things from or fasten them together

Ex: She checked that each nail was driven in straight for a neat finish .
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to hug
to hug
[Verb]

to tightly and closely hold someone in one's arms, typically a person one loves

Ex: Feeling grateful , she hugged the person who returned her lost belongings .
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tight
tight
[Adjective]

pressed together or densely packed

Ex: He keeps his files in a tight folder system .
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to kick
to kick
[Verb]

to hit a thing or person with the foot

Ex: They kicked the old car when it broke down .
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football
football
[noun]

the oval-shaped ball that is used for playing American football

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to kneel
to kneel
[Verb]

to support the weight of the body on a knee or both knees

Ex: In traditional weddings , the bride and groom often kneel at the altar during certain rituals .
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to pray
to pray
[Verb]

to speak to God or a deity, often to ask for help, express gratitude, or show devotion

Ex: The community gathers to pray during religious festivals .
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to point
to point
[Verb]

to show the place or direction of someone or something by holding out a finger or an object

Ex: She points to the map to show where the park is.
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gun
gun
[noun]

a type of weapon that can fire bullets, etc.

Ex: Shotguns are effective close-range guns for home defense .
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to scratch

to make small cuts or marks on a surface

Ex: Be careful not to scratch the glass when cleaning it with a rough cloth .
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insect bite

a wound or small injury caused by the bite of an insect, often resulting in itching, swelling, or irritation

Ex: He wore long sleeves to avoid getting insect bites while camping .
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to stare
to stare
[Verb]

to look at someone or something without moving the eyes or blinking, usually for a while, and often without showing any expression

Ex: Right now , I am staring at the intricate details of the painting .
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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 window had a transparent glass that allowed sunlight to pass through .
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to whistle

to make a high-pitched sound by forcing air out through one's partly closed lips

Ex: He whistled softly to himself as he worked in the garden .
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tune
tune
[noun]

a sequence of musical notes arranged in a specific order to create a recognizable piece of music

Ex: He can play almost any tune on his guitar by ear .
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to lick
to lick
[Verb]

to pass the tongue over a surface, typically to taste or eat something

Ex: He licked his lips in anticipation of the delicious meal .
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ice cream
ice cream
[noun]

a sweet and cold dessert that is made from a mixture of milk, cream, sugar, and various flavorings

Ex: The little boy eagerly licked his ice cream, trying to catch every last bit .
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to march
to march
[Verb]

to walk firmly with regular steps

Ex: They marched together , singing songs of unity .
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soldier
soldier
[noun]

someone who serves in an army, particularly a person who is not an officer

Ex: The soldier polished his boots until they shone .
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cold shoulder

an attitude or behavior characterized by a lack of warmth, friendliness, or interest

Ex: She suddenly turned cold shoulder toward her old friends .
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to [see] eye to eye

to completely agree with someone and understand their point of view

Ex: It took some time for the new colleagues to understand each other's perspectives, but eventually, they began to see eye to eye and work collaboratively.
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[be] (way|) in over {one's} head

to get involved with something that is too difficult for one to handle or get out of

Ex: Do not take the contract if you think you will be in over your head.
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to [waste] {one's} breath

to speak or argue in vain, with little or no chance of being listened to or heeded

Ex: I've far better things to do than waste my breath arguing.
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out of hand
out of hand
[phrase]

impossible or very hard to control

Ex: The party got out of hand when too many people showed up uninvited.
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to kick up

to stir up or provoke a reaction or response

Ex: The announcement of the policy change kicked up a lot of criticism .
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to [make] a fuss

to react with excessive or unnecessary attention or agitation about something

Ex: The dog made a fuss when its owner left the house, whining and barking until they returned.
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to [have] a sweet tooth

to be attracted to food that contains a lot of sugar

Ex: He has such a sweet tooth that he's known for his homemade pies and pastries at family gatherings.
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to [pull] {one's} leg

to joke with someone in a friendly manner by trying to make them believe something that is not true

Ex: Are you serious, or are you pulling my leg?
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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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furious
furious
[Adjective]

(of a person) feeling great anger

Ex: He was furious with himself for making such a costly mistake .
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to ignore
to ignore
[Verb]

to intentionally pay no or little attention to someone or something

Ex: Over the years , he has successfully ignored unnecessary criticism to focus on his goals .
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worth
worth
[Adjective]

important or good enough to be treated or viewed in a particular way

Ex: This book is worth reading for anyone interested in history .
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to understand

to know something's meaning, particularly something that someone says

Ex: After reading the explanation a few times , I finally understand the concept .
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to agree
to agree
[Verb]

to hold the same opinion as another person about something

Ex: We both agree that this is the best restaurant in town .
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out of control

used to describe a situation or a person that is not being managed or regulated properly, resulting in chaos or recklessness

Ex: The machine malfunctioned and spun out of control, causing panic on the factory floor.
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to joke
to joke
[Verb]

to say something funny or behave in a way that makes people laugh

Ex: The teacher joked that the homework would be graded by the class pet .
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heart
heart
[noun]

the body part that pushes the blood to go to all parts of our body

Ex: The heart pumps blood throughout the body to provide oxygen and nutrients .
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head
head
[noun]

the top part of body, where brain and face are located

Ex: She rested her head on the soft pillow and closed her eyes .
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hand
hand
[noun]

the part of our body that is at the end of our arm and we use to grab, move, or feel things

Ex: She used her hand to cover her mouth when she laughed .
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foot
foot
[noun]

the body part that is at the end of our leg and we stand and walk on

Ex: She tapped her foot nervously while waiting for the results .
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