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

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

Ex: You can tell a lot about someone ’s confidence through their body language .
to bite [verb]

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

Ex: To catch its prey , the predator would often bite with precision .

to fill with air or gas until something becomes inflated

Ex: He blew up the balloons for the party decorations .
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 large balloon shaped like a dinosaur was the highlight of the parade .
to clap [verb]

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

Ex: The students clapped in rhythm to the music during the school assembly .
to climb [verb]

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

Ex: The experienced instructor patiently taught the group how to climb safely .
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: The firefighter quickly climbed the ladder to rescue the cat stuck in the tree .
to hit [verb]

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

Ex: The teacher told the student not to hit his classmates .
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 carefully hammered the nail to avoid splitting the wood .
to hug [verb]

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

Ex: As a sign of support , he gently hugged his friend who was going through a tough time .
tight [adjective]

pressed together or densely packed

Ex:
to kick [verb]

to hit a thing or person with the foot

Ex: The protester kicked the sign in anger .
football [noun]

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

to kneel [verb]

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

Ex: The athlete chose to kneel during the national anthem as a peaceful protest against social injustice .
to pray [verb]

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

Ex: Families gather around the table to pray before meals , expressing gratitude for the food .
to point [verb]

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

Ex:
gun [noun]

a type of weapon that can fire bullets, etc.

Ex: The security guard kept a loaded gun in a secure holster while on duty .

to make small cuts or marks on a surface

Ex: She accidentally scratched her phone screen with her keys .

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

Ex: An insect bite can cause an allergic reaction in some people .
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: The student is staring at the math problem , trying to solve it .
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 .

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

Ex: He whistled loudly to get the dog 's attention from across the park .
tune [noun]

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

Ex: The catchy tune of the song stayed in my head all day .
to lick [verb]

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

Ex: He licked the stamp and stuck it onto the letter .

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

Ex: She ordered a banana split with three different flavors of ice cream .
to march [verb]

to walk firmly with regular steps

Ex: The police officers marched down the street , ensuring a visible presence during the community event .
soldier [noun]

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

Ex: In ancient times , a soldier often carried a shield and sword .

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

Ex: Despite her attempts to reconcile , he offered her a cold shoulder , refusing to engage in conversation .

to completely agree with someone and understand their point of view

Ex: The negotiation process was challenging , but eventually , both parties found common ground and began to see eye to eye .

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

Ex: Honestly , you 're wasting your breath - he does n't want to hear what anyone else has got to say .

to stir up or provoke a reaction or response

Ex:

to react with excessive or unnecessary attention or agitation about something

Ex: He made a fuss over the slightest mistake , causing unnecessary stress for everyone involved .

to be attracted to food that contains a lot of sugar

Ex: Even though she has a sweet tooth , she tries to limit her dessert intake to stay healthy .

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

Ex:
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 .
furious [adjective]

(of a person) feeling great anger

Ex: She was furious at her colleague for taking credit for her work .

to intentionally pay no or little attention to someone or something

Ex: It 's important not to ignore the early signs of a potential problem for timely resolution .
worth [adjective]

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

Ex: The investment in renewable energy sources is worth pursuing for its long-term environmental benefits .

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

Ex: He did n't understand the contract he was agreeing to .
to agree [verb]

to hold the same opinion as another person about something

Ex: We all agree that we need more resources for the project .

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

Ex: The situation got out of control , and they had to call for backup .
to joke [verb]

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

Ex: The students joked with their teacher during class .
heart [noun]

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

Ex: She placed her hand over her heart and felt it beat strongly .
head [noun]

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

Ex: A scarf was wrapped around her head to keep her warm .
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: I use my hand to write and draw .
foot [noun]

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

Ex: She kicked the soccer ball with her foot .