Headway - Intermediate - Unit 8

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 8 in the Headway Intermediate coursebook, such as "conscious", "imagination", "prediction", etc.

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Headway - Intermediate
perfect [adjective]

completely without mistakes or flaws, reaching the best possible standard

Ex: My dog is perfect , even though he occasionally chews my shoes .
imperfect [adjective]

having faults, flaws, or shortcomings

Ex: The diamond was stunning but imperfect , with a small inclusion near the edge .
formal [adjective]

suitable for fancy, important, serious, or official occasions and situations

Ex: The conference had a formal atmosphere with everyone dressed in suits .
informal [adjective]

suitable for friendly, relaxed, casual, or unofficial occasions and situations

Ex: The music festival had an informal atmosphere where everyone could relax .
conscious [adjective]

aware of and responsive to one's surroundings

Ex: She was barely conscious after the long illness .
unconscious [adjective]

(of a person) unresponsive and unaware of the surroundings, usually due to an illness or injury

Ex: She spoke to him while he was unconscious in hopes that he could hear her voice .
suitable [adjective]

appropriate for a certain situation or purpose

Ex: They needed to find a suitable venue for the conference .
creative [adjective]

making use of imagination or innovation in bringing something into existence

Ex: I met a creative artist , turning everyday objects into beautiful sculptures .

something that is formed in the mind and does not exist in reality

Ex: The child ’s imagination turned the cardboard box into a spaceship , ready for intergalactic exploration .
colorful [adjective]

having a lot of different and often bright colors

Ex: The butterfly 's wings were strikingly colorful with intricate patterns .

to decrease the length of something

Ex: The project deadline was shortened unexpectedly .
kindness [noun]

an action that is caring, kind, or helpful

Ex: A small act of kindness can brighten someone ’s day and make a big difference in their life .

to teach someone, often within a school or university setting

Ex: Teachers work hard to educate their students .

a strong feeling of enthusiasm and happiness

Ex: Despite the rainy weather , Tom 's excitement about his upcoming vacation to the beach remained undiminished .
confidently [adverb]

in a manner that shows strong belief in one's own skills or qualities

Ex: They confidently tackled the difficult project without hesitation .

without deliberate thought or attention

Ex: He automatically smiled when he saw the puppy .
careless [adjective]

not paying enough attention to what we are doing

Ex: He was so careless with his words , often saying things without thinking .

to hold or give a different opinion about something

Ex:

an argument or a situation in which people have different opinions about something

Ex: Despite their disagreement on political issues , they managed to maintain a respectful friendship .

a promise, an arrangement, or a contract between two or more people

Ex: The two countries negotiated a trade agreement to benefit both economies .
unhappy [adjective]

experiencing a lack of joy or positive emotions

Ex: The dog looked unhappy being left alone all day .

the state or condition of not being happy, characterized by feelings of dissatisfaction, discontent, or sorrow

Ex: She spoke openly about her unhappiness with the school ’s policies .

the feeling of being happy and well

Ex: The laughter of children filled the room with happiness and joy .

the state or quality of being awake and capable of perception, thought, and response

Ex: His consciousness gradually returned after the anesthesia wore off .

the state of not being awake or aware of one's surroundings

Ex: She experienced brief unconsciousness after the fainting spell .
inexpensive [adjective]

having a reasonable price

Ex: She prefers to buy inexpensive cosmetics rather than splurging on high-end brands .
expensive [adjective]

having a high price

Ex: The restaurant had expensive prices , but the food was delicious .
helpful [adjective]

offering assistance or support, making tasks easier or problems more manageable for others

Ex: The helpful tool improved productivity by simplifying tasks .
impolite [adjective]

having bad manners or behavior

Ex: The actor was impolite and refused to sign autographs for his fans .

the quality of being rude or lacking good manners

Ex: A culture of respect is essential to reducing impoliteness in the workplace .
successful [adjective]

getting the results you hoped for or wanted

Ex: His new business venture is highly successful .
unsuccessful [adjective]

not achieving the intended or desired outcome

Ex: The unsuccessful attempt to climb the mountain ended in disappointment .

to fail to understand something or someone correctly

Ex: If you misunderstand the question , do n't hesitate to ask for clarification .
understandable [adjective]

able to be grasped mentally without difficulty

Ex: The professor 's lecture was clear and understandable for all the students .
useful [adjective]

providing help when needed

Ex: A reliable GPS navigation system is especially useful during road trips to unfamiliar destinations .
to reuse [verb]

to use something once more, usually for a different purpose

Ex: The company encouraged employees to reuse paper and reduce waste .
useless [adjective]

lacking purpose or function, and unable to help in any way

Ex: The expired medication was useless and had to be disposed of properly .

the quality or state of being excessively focused on oneself, one's own interests, or needs without regard for others.

Ex: Selfishness in relationships can lead to misunderstandings and resentment .
nonstop [adverb]

without pausing or taking a break

Ex: The rain fell nonstop for the entire day .

the act of saying what one thinks is going to happen in the future or what the outcome of something will be

Ex: The company ’s prediction for next year ’s profits is optimistic .
rechargeable [adjective]

(of a battery or device) capable of being supplied with electrical power again

Ex: He prefers rechargeable tools for convenience and cost-effectiveness .
multilingual [adjective]

referring to the ability to use or communicate in multiple languages

Ex: Being multilingual opens up opportunities for travel and cultural exchange .
many [determiner]

used to indicate a large number of people or things

Ex: Many people came to the concert despite the rain .
before [adverb]

at an earlier point in time

Ex: We 've met before , have n't we ?
again [adverb]

for one more instance

Ex: He failed the test but decided to try again next semester .
possible [adjective]

able to exist, happen, or be done

Ex: It is possible to learn a new language at any age .
impossible [adjective]

not able to occur, exist, or be done

Ex: His dream seemed like an impossible goal , yet he pursued it relentlessly .
patient [adjective]

able to remain calm, especially in challenging or difficult situations, without becoming annoyed or anxious

Ex: Despite the delays , she remained patient during her commute , knowing that traffic was out of her control .
impatient [adjective]

unable to wait calmly for something or someone, often feeling irritated or frustrated

Ex: The kids became impatient after waiting hours for their turn .
lucky [adjective]

having or bringing good luck

Ex: He 's a lucky guy to have such an understanding partner .
to spell [verb]

to write or say the letters that form a word one by one in the right order

Ex: They practice spelling new words in their English class .

to incorrectly write a word, by using wrong letters or rearranging them in a wrong order

Ex: The sign outside the café was misspelled , causing some confusion .
legal [adjective]

related to the law or the legal system

Ex:
illegal [adjective]

forbidden by the law

Ex: Crossing the border without proper documentation is considered illegal immigration .

to become visible and noticeable

Ex: The first signs of spring appeared as the flowers started to bloom and the trees budded .

to no longer be able to be seen

Ex: The stains have disappeared after using a specialized cleaner .
regular [adjective]

following a pattern, especially one with fixed or uniform intervals

Ex: The regular procedure for filing a report ensures that all information is correctly presented .
irregular [adjective]

not conforming to established rules, patterns, or norms

Ex: She arrived at irregular intervals to class , making it hard to catch up with the lessons .
happy [adjective]

emotionally feeling good or glad

Ex: The students were happy to have a day off from school .
glad [adjective]

pleased about something

Ex: I 'm glad that the weather cleared up for our outdoor event .
articulate [adjective]

(of a person) able to express oneself clearly and effectively

Ex: The articulate teacher explains concepts in a way that students easily understand .
expressive [adjective]

demonstrating or showing a strong or vivid display of emotions, feelings, or ideas

Ex: His expressive eyes conveyed sadness without him saying a word .
bright [adjective]

capable of thinking and learning in a good and quick way

Ex: They were proud of their daughter , who was known for being bright and ambitious .
smart [adjective]

able to think and learn in a good and quick way

Ex: The smart employee always comes up with innovative ideas .
self-centered [adjective]

(of a person) not caring about the needs and feelings of no one but one's own

Ex: Being self-centered can damage relationships with others .
selfish [adjective]

always putting one's interests first and not caring about the needs or rights of others

Ex: The selfish driver cut off other cars in traffic without a second thought .
arrogant [adjective]

showing a proud, unpleasant attitude toward others and having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

Ex: Her arrogant demeanor alienated her from her peers , leaving her with few friends .
big-headed [adjective]

having or displaying the belief that one is superior in intellect, importance, skills, etc.

Ex: Despite his talent , he never became big-headed and remained humble about his achievements .