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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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perfect
perfect
[Adjective]

completely without mistakes or flaws, reaching the best possible standard

Ex: He's the perfect candidate for the job with all his experience. 
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imperfect
imperfect
[Adjective]

having faults, flaws, or shortcomings

Ex: The old chair was comfortable but imperfect, with a wobbly leg. 
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formal
formal
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Formal education typically takes place in schools or universities. 
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informal
informal
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The club had an informal dress code, so jeans and t-shirts were acceptable. 
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conscious
conscious
[Adjective]

aware of and responsive to one's surroundings

Ex: After the fall, she was fully conscious and able to speak. 
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unconscious
unconscious
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The patient remained unconscious after the accident until the paramedics arrived. 
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suitable
suitable
[Adjective]

appropriate for a certain situation or purpose

Ex: The dress she chose was suitable for the formal event. 
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creative
creative
[Adjective]

making use of imagination or innovation in bringing something into existence

Ex: I believe you are a creative photographer; you always find beauty in ordinary things. 
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imagination

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

Ex: The artist’s imagination allowed her to create beautiful, otherworldly landscapes on canvas. 
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colorful
colorful
[Adjective]

having a lot of different and often bright colors

Ex: The art gallery displayed a collection of colorful paintings and sculptures. 
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to shorten

to decrease the length of something

Ex: The tailor shortened the trousers to fit the customer's height. 
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kindness
kindness
[noun]

an action that is caring, kind, or helpful

Ex: Her kindness was evident when she volunteered at the animal shelter every weekend. 
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to educate

to teach someone, often within a school or university setting

Ex: Schools exist to educate children. 
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excitement

a strong feeling of enthusiasm and happiness

Ex: Sarah's excitement was palpable as she eagerly awaited the arrival of her long-lost friend at the airport. 
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confidently
confidently
[Adverb]

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

Ex: He confidently entered the room, ready to give his presentation. 
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automatically

without deliberate thought or attention

Ex: His hand automatically went to his pocket to check for his keys. 
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careless
careless
[Adjective]

not paying enough attention to what we are doing

Ex: He is a careless eater and often spills food on his clothes. 
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to disagree

to hold or give a different opinion about something

Ex: He disagreed with the critic's review of the play. 
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disagreement

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

Ex: The meeting ended in disagreement as team members could not reach a consensus on the project's direction. 
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agreement
agreement
[noun]

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

Ex: They signed a rental agreement before moving into the apartment. 
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unhappy
unhappy
[Adjective]

experiencing a lack of joy or positive emotions

Ex: He felt unhappy in his job despite the high salary. 
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unhappiness

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

Ex: Her unhappiness was evident despite her attempts to smile. 
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happiness
happiness
[noun]

the feeling of being happy and well

Ex: The birth of their first child brought immense happiness to the young couple. 
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consciousness

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

Ex: She regained consciousness in the hospital after the accident. 
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unconsciousness

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

Ex: The patient was rushed to the hospital after falling into unconsciousness. 
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inexpensive
inexpensive
[Adjective]

having a reasonable price

Ex: The restaurant offers inexpensive meals that are still delicious. 
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expensive
expensive
[Adjective]

having a high price

Ex: He bought an expensive watch as a gift for his father. 
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helpful
helpful
[Adjective]

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

Ex: He offered a helpful suggestion on how to improve the design. 
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impolite
impolite
[Adjective]

having bad manners or behavior

Ex: He was impolite and didn't thank the waiter for his service. 
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impoliteness

the quality of being rude or lacking good manners

Ex: The teacher warned the students that impoliteness would not be tolerated in class. 
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successful
successful
[Adjective]

getting the results you hoped for or wanted

Ex: After years of practice, he became a successful musician. 
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unsuccessful
unsuccessful
[Adjective]

not achieving the intended or desired outcome

Ex: The unsuccessful job applicant did not receive an offer. 
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to misunderstand

to fail to understand something or someone correctly

Ex: He misunderstood the meeting time and arrived an hour early. 
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understandable
understandable
[Adjective]

able to be grasped mentally without difficulty

Ex: His explanation of the concept was clear and understandable to everyone in the class. 
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useful
useful
[Adjective]

providing help when needed

Ex: The first aid kit is packed with supplies, making it incredibly useful in emergencies. 
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to reuse
to reuse
[Verb]

to use something once more, usually for a different purpose

Ex: She decided to reuse old jars as containers for her homemade jams. 
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useless
useless
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The broken watch was useless and couldn't tell time anymore. 
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selfishness

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

Ex: His selfishness was evident when he refused to help his friends in need. 
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nonstop
nonstop
[Adverb]

without pausing or taking a break

Ex: The music played nonstop at the party, keeping everyone dancing. 
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prediction

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

Ex: Her prediction about the weather was surprisingly accurate. 
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rechargeable
rechargeable
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The flashlight runs on rechargeable batteries. 
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multilingual
multilingual
[Adjective]

referring to the ability to use or communicate in multiple languages

Ex: She's multilingual, so she can easily switch between English, French, and Spanish. 
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many
many
[determiner]

used to indicate a large number of people or things

Ex: He made many mistakes in his assignment. 
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before
before
[Adverb]

at an earlier point in time

Ex: I had visited that city before. 
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again
again
[Adverb]

for one more instance

Ex: He apologized for the mistake and promised it wouldn't happen again. 
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possible
possible
[Adjective]

able to exist, happen, or be done

Ex: Even when it seems unlikely, making new friends in a new city is possible. 
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impossible
impossible
[Adjective]

not able to occur, exist, or be done

Ex: Despite all his efforts, he found it impossible to forget his past. 
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patient
patient
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Despite the long wait, she remained patient while waiting for her turn. 
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impatient
impatient
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The impatient driver honked their horn repeatedly in traffic. 
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lucky
lucky
[Adjective]

having or bringing good luck

Ex: He felt lucky to have seen a shooting star. 
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to spell
to spell
[Verb]

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

Ex: He struggles to spell the word "restaurant" correctly. 
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to misspell

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

Ex: She misspelled the word "accommodation" in her essay. 
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legal
legal
[Adjective]

related to the law or the legal system

Ex: She works as a legal assistant in a law firm, helping with research and paperwork. 
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illegal
illegal
[Adjective]

forbidden by the law

Ex: Selling drugs on the street is illegal and punishable by law. 
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to appear
to appear
[Verb]

to become visible and noticeable

Ex: With the sun rising over the horizon, the outline of the mountains appeared in the distance. 
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to disappear

to no longer be able to be seen

Ex: The sun disappears below the horizon every evening. 
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regular
regular
[Adjective]

following a pattern, especially one with fixed or uniform intervals

Ex: The company follows a regular process for handling customer complaints. 
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irregular
irregular
[Adjective]

not conforming to established rules, patterns, or norms

Ex: The irregular intervals between the train departures made it difficult for passengers to plan their trips. 
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happy
happy
[Adjective]

emotionally feeling good or glad

Ex: He was happy when he got the job he had been hoping for. 
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glad
glad
[Adjective]

pleased about something

Ex: She was glad to hear the news of her friend's success. 
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articulate
articulate
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She's articulate, conveying her thoughts and ideas with clarity and confidence. 
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expressive
expressive
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The actor’s expressive performance earned him a standing ovation. 
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bright
bright
[Adjective]

capable of thinking and learning in a good and quick way

Ex: The teacher recognized him as a bright student with a natural curiosity for learning. 
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smart
smart
[Adjective]

able to think and learn in a good and quick way

Ex: My daughter is a smart student, and her teachers appreciate her enthusiasm for learning. 
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self-centered
self-centered
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She's so self-centered; she only talks about herself and never asks how others are doing. 
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selfish
selfish
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She's so selfish; she never considers how her actions affect others. 
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arrogant
arrogant
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Despite his lack of experience, he acted in an arrogant manner, believing he knew better than everyone else. 
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big-headed
big-headed
[Adjective]

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

Ex: After winning the competition, he became a bit big-headed, constantly boasting about his success. 
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