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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 rent their garage to a local band for practice .
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to hire
[Verb]

to pay someone to do a job

Ex: We might hire a band for the wedding reception .
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price
[noun]

the amount of money required for buying something

Ex: The price of groceries has increased lately .
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fee
[noun]

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

Ex: There 's an additional fee if you require expedited shipping for your order .
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guest
[noun]

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

Ex: We have a guest staying with us this weekend .
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visitor
[noun]

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

Ex: As a tourist destination , the city attracts millions of visitors each year , eager to explore its attractions and culture .
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to trust
[Verb]

to believe that someone is sincere, reliable, or competent

Ex: I trust him because he has never let me down .
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to have faith in someone or something

Ex: The team knew they could rely on their captain 's leadership during tough matches .
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difficult
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needing a lot of work or skill to do, understand, or deal with

Ex: Cooking a gourmet meal from scratch can be difficult for novice chefs .
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challenging
[Adjective]

difficult to accomplish, requiring skill or effort

Ex: Completing the obstacle course was challenging, pushing participants to their physical limits.
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benefit
[noun]

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

Ex: The study highlighted the environmental benefits of using renewable energy sources .
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advantage
[noun]

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

Ex: Negotiating from a position of strength gave the company an advantage in the contract talks .
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to start
[Verb]

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

Ex: The restaurant started offering a new menu item that became popular .
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to set up
[Verb]

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

Ex: After months of planning and coordination , the entrepreneurs finally set up their own software development company in the heart of the city .
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out of work
[phrase]

having no job

Ex: out of work gave him the opportunity to pursue his passion for painting .
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out of order
[phrase]

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

Ex: Due to the air conditioner out of order, the office was unbearably hot .
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cook
[noun]

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

Ex: They hired a professional cook for the party .
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cooker
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an appliance shaped like a box that is used for heating or cooking food by putting food on top or inside the appliance

Ex: The electric cooker made preparing meals quick and easy .
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to rob
[Verb]

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

Ex: The suspect was caught red-handed trying to rob a residence in the neighborhood .
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to steal
[Verb]

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

Ex: While we were at the party , someone was stealing valuables from the guests .
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to beat
[Verb]

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

Ex: The basketball team played exceptionally and beat their rivals to clinch the championship .
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to win
[Verb]

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

Ex: They won the game in the last few seconds with a spectacular goal .
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to invent
[Verb]

to make or design something that did not exist before

Ex: By 2030 , scientists might invent a cure for this disease .
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to find something unexpectedly or accidentally

Ex: She discovered a hidden compartment in the old bookcase that contained letters from the past .
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to check
[Verb]

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

Ex: Can you please check whether the documents are in the file cabinet?
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to have power over a person, company, country, etc. and to decide how things should be done

Ex: Political leaders strive to control policies that impact the welfare of the citizens .
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to wash
[Verb]

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

Ex: We should wash the vegetables before cooking .
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to clean
[Verb]

to make something have no bacteria, marks, or dirt

Ex: We always clean the bathroom to keep it hygienic .
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to hear
[Verb]

to notice the sound a person or thing is making

Ex: Can you hear the music playing in the background ?
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to listen
[Verb]

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

Ex: She likes to listen to classical music while studying .
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china
[noun]

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

Ex: The antique china was passed down through generations in her family .
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plate
[noun]

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

Ex: We should use a microwave-safe plate for reheating food .
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delicious
[Adjective]

having a very pleasant flavor

Ex: The grilled fish was perfectly seasoned and tasted delicious.
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dish
[noun]

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

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

Ex: The school teacher stayed late to grade exams and prepare for the next day .
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an educational institution at the highest level, where we can study for a degree or do research

Ex: We have access to a state-of-the-art library at the university.
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professor
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an experienced teacher at a university or college who specializes in a particular subject and often conducts research

Ex: The students waited for the professor to start the lecture .
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to borrow
[Verb]

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

Ex: Instead of buying a lawnmower , he chose to borrow one from his neighbor for the weekend .
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money
[noun]

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

Ex: She works hard to earn money for her college tuition .
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to lend
[Verb]

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

Ex: He agreed to lend his car to his friend for the weekend .
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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: Many people find that keeping a diary can be a therapeutic way to express their emotions and improve their mental well-being .
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a planned meeting with someone, typically at a particular time and place, for a particular purpose

Ex: They set an appointment to finalize the contract on Friday .
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agenda
[noun]

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

Ex: The team leader followed the agenda closely to stay on schedule .
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a conversation with someone about a serious subject

Ex: The discussion about the proposed law lasted for hours .
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point
[noun]

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

Ex: The meeting concluded with a consensus on the main points of the new policy .
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sensitive
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The nurse ’s sensitive care helped put the patient at ease .
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feeling
[noun]

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

Ex: Despite her best efforts to hide it , the feeling of anxiety gnawed at her stomach throughout the job interview .
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sensible
[Adjective]

(of a person) displaying good judgment

Ex: Being sensible, she avoided risky investments .
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possible
[Adjective]

able to exist, happen, or be done

Ex: To achieve the best possible result , we need to work together .
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to bring
[Verb]

to come to a place with someone or something

Ex: She brought her friend to the party .
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to take
[Verb]

to remove something or someone from a specific place

Ex: The waiter took the empty plates from the table .
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