Headway - Intermediate - Unit 9

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 9 in the Headway Intermediate coursebook, such as "rent", "agenda", "sensitive", etc.

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Headway - Intermediate
to rent [verb]

to let someone use one's property, car, etc. for a particular time in exchange for payment

Ex: They agreed to rent their equipment to the construction company for the duration of the project .
to hire [verb]

to pay someone to do a job

Ex: They will hire a chef for the upcoming event .
price [noun]

the amount of money required for buying something

Ex: She negotiated the price of the antique vase .
fee [noun]

the money that is paid to a professional or an organization for their services

Ex: The gym membership fee is due at the beginning of each month .
guest [noun]

someone who is invited to visit someone else's home or attend a social event

Ex:
visitor [noun]

someone who enters a place, such as a building, city, or website, for a particular purpose

Ex: During the conference , attendees networked with industry professionals and exchanged ideas with fellow visitors .
to trust [verb]

to believe that someone is sincere, reliable, or competent

Ex: Yesterday , he trusted his friend to handle an important project .

to have faith in someone or something

Ex: When going on a long journey , it 's essential to rely on a well-maintained vehicle .
difficult [adjective]

needing a lot of work or skill to do, understand, or deal with

Ex: Memorizing multiplication tables can be difficult for elementary school students .
challenging [adjective]

difficult to accomplish, requiring skill or effort

Ex:
benefit [noun]

an advantage or a helpful effect that is the result of a situation

Ex: The new policy offers several benefits to low-income families .

a condition that causes a person or thing to be more successful compared to others

Ex: Studying abroad can provide students with a cultural advantage and language skills .
to start [verb]

to begin something new and continue doing it, feeling it, etc.

Ex: I 'm starting to get hungry , let 's grab some food .

to establish a fresh entity, such as a company, system, or organization

Ex: They decided to set up a foundation for environmental conservation .
out of work [phrase]

having no job

Ex: The government offers programs to support individuals who are out of work and looking for employment .

(of a machine, equipment, or device) not working correctly and needing repair or maintenance to function properly

Ex: The vending machine was out of order , much to the disappointment of the students .
cook [noun]

a person who prepares and cooks food, especially as their job

Ex: The cook prepared a tasty meal for the guests .
cooker [noun]

an appliance shaped like a box that is used for heating or cooking food by putting food on top or inside the appliance

Ex: He forgot to turn off the cooker after making breakfast .
to rob [verb]

to take something from an organization, place, etc. without their consent, or with force

Ex: The security guard prevented a thief from robbing the jewelry store .
to steal [verb]

to take something from someone or somewhere without permission or paying for it

Ex: The thief has stolen several cars in the past month .
to beat [verb]

to get more points, votes, etc. than the other side, in a game, race, competition, etc. and win

Ex: The runner trained hard to beat the competition and cross the finish line first .
to win [verb]

to become the most successful, the luckiest, or the best in a game, race, fight, etc.

Ex: Did the home team win the basketball game last night ?

to make or design something that did not exist before

Ex: The inventor spent years working to invent a device that could automate common household tasks .

to find something unexpectedly or accidentally

Ex: He regularly discovers forgotten notes and messages in old books from the library .
to check [verb]

to discover information about something or someone by looking, asking, or investigating

Ex: I think the store closes at 8 PM , but I 'll check their website for the exact hours .

to have power over a person, company, country, etc. and to decide how things should be done

Ex: As a parent , it 's important to guide and control your child 's behavior .
to wash [verb]

to clean someone or something with water, often with a type of soap

Ex: I usually wash my car at the car wash .
to clean [verb]

to make something have no bacteria, marks, or dirt

Ex: Sarah cleans the kitchen counters with a sponge .
to hear [verb]

to notice the sound a person or thing is making

Ex: We heard shouting coming from the other house .

to give our attention to the sound a person or thing is making

Ex: Apologies , I got distracted and was n't listening closely .
china [noun]

a set of dishes, typically made of porcelain or ceramic, used for serving and eating food

Ex: The wedding gift included an elegant set of china plates and bowls .
plate [noun]

a flat, typically round dish that we eat from or serve food on

Ex: They used disposable plates for the picnic .
delicious [adjective]

having a very pleasant flavor

Ex: The pizza was so delicious that we ordered another one .
dish [noun]

food that is made in a special way as part of a meal

an individual who is employed to teach students in a school or educational institution

Ex: Parents appreciate the hard work their school teachers put into education .

an educational institution at the highest level, where we can study for a degree or do research

Ex: She received a scholarship to help fund her university education .

an experienced teacher at a university or college who specializes in a particular subject and often conducts research

Ex:

to use or take something belonging to someone else, with the idea of returning it

Ex: He asked to borrow a pen from his classmate during the exam .
money [noun]

something that we use to buy and sell goods and services, can be in the form of coins or paper bills

Ex: Saving money for the future is really important .
to lend [verb]

to give someone something, like money, expecting them to give it back after a while

Ex: The library is happy to lend books to its members for a set period .
diary [noun]

a book or journal in which one records personal experiences, thoughts, or feelings on a regular basis, usually on a daily basis

Ex: He found an old diary from his childhood , filled with memories and drawings that brought back nostalgia .

a planned meeting with someone, typically at a particular time and place, for a particular purpose

Ex: I have a dentist appointment at 3 pm .
agenda [noun]

a list of things that need to be considered, solved, or done

Ex: The committee prepared a detailed agenda for the annual meeting .

a conversation with someone about a serious subject

Ex: Our discussion on climate change brought up some important points .
point [noun]

the most important thing that is said or done which highlights the purpose of something

Ex: The key point of the presentation was to emphasize the company 's growth strategy .
sensitive [adjective]

capable of understanding other people's emotions and caring for them

Ex: She has a sensitive approach when dealing with emotionally charged situations .
feeling [noun]

an emotional state or sensation that one experiences such as happiness, guilt, sadness, etc.

Ex: The feeling of excitement in the air was palpable as the crowd awaited the start of the concert .
sensible [adjective]

(of a person) displaying good judgment

Ex: A sensible leader knows when to take calculated risks .
possible [adjective]

able to exist, happen, or be done

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

to come to a place with someone or something

Ex: I will bring the snacks for the picnic .
to take [verb]

to remove something or someone from a specific place

Ex: He took the painting off the wall and carefully wrapped it up .