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Headway - Intermediate - Unit 12

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 12 in the Headway Intermediate coursebook, such as "earthrise", "quarrel", "protest", etc.

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to officially agree to a plan, proposal, etc.

Ex: The government approved additional funding for the project .
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to express your annoyance, unhappiness, or dissatisfaction about something

Ex: complaining about the weather , Sarah decided to make the best of the rainy day and stayed indoors reading a book .
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to gossip
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to talk about the private lives of others with someone, often sharing secrets or spreading untrue information

Ex: She can't help but gossip every time someone new joins the team.
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to have a serious argument

Ex: Despite their initial agreement , business partners started quarrel over the allocation of profits , jeopardizing their partnership .
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to yell
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to shout very loudly

Ex: Frustrated with the technical issue , he could n't help yell.
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to argue
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to speak to someone often angrily because one disagrees with them

Ex: She argues with her classmates about the best football team.
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to tell a person that one admires something about them such as achievements, appearance, etc.

Ex: complimented his colleague on his new suit , appreciating its style and professional appearance .
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to complain quietly or softly, often in a way that others cannot hear or understand

Ex: grumbled about the long wait in line .
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to suggest to someone that something is good, convenient, etc.

Ex: The music recommended a personalized playlist featuring artists and genres I enjoy .
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good
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having a quality that is satisfying

Ex: The weather good, so they decided to have a picnic in the park .
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idea
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a suggestion or thought about something that we could do

Ex: The manager welcomed ideas from the employees to enhance workplace morale .
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to hold or give a different opinion about something

Ex: He disagreed with the decision but chose to remain silent.
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social
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related to society and the lives of its citizens in general

Ex: Economic factors can social mobility and access to opportunities within society .
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volume
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the amount of space that a substance or object takes or the amount of space inside an object

Ex: volume of water in the tank is monitored regularly .
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a place where legal disputes are resolved by a judge or judges using established legal procedures and rules

Ex: Everyone is entitled to a fair trial in court of law.
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to not like a person or thing

Ex: We dislike rude people ; they 're disrespectful .
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to like
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to feel that someone or something is good, enjoyable, or interesting

Ex: What kind of music do you like?
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to ask
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to use words in a question form or tone to get answers from someone

Ex: The asked the suspect where they were on the night of the crime .
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to order
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to ask for something, especially food, drinks, services, etc. in a restaurant, bar, or shop

Ex: ordered appetizers to share before their main courses .
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to speak
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to use one's voice to express a particular feeling or thought

Ex: I speak in a softer tone to convince her .
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to accuse
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to say that a person or group has done something wrong

Ex: The accused the government of ignoring their demands .
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to beg
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to humbly ask for something, especially when one needs or desires that thing a lot

Ex: begged his friends to join him on the adventurous road trip .
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to judge something based on its positive or negative points

Ex: The panel of judges criticize each contestant 's performance based on technical skill .
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to insist
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to be persistent or unwavering in one's actions, beliefs, or behavior

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to scream
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to make a loud, sharp cry when one is feeling a strong emotion

Ex: Excited fans scream with joy when their favorite band took the stage at the concert .
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to admit
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to agree with the truth of something, particularly in an unwilling manner

Ex: The employee admitted to violating the company 's policies .
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to chat
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to send and receive messages on an online platform

Ex: The group decided chat using the new messaging platform .
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to deny
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to refuse to admit the truth or existence of something

Ex: She deny any involvement in the incident to protect her reputation .
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to praise
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to express admiration or approval toward something or someone

Ex: Colleagues gathered praise the retiring employee for their years of dedicated service and contributions .
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to mention an idea, proposition, plan, etc. for further consideration or possible action

Ex: The suggested changes to the draft proposal .
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to advise
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to provide someone with suggestion or guidance regarding a specific situation

Ex: The advised the students to study the textbook thoroughly before the exam .
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to give an official order to a person or an animal to perform a particular task

Ex: The commands the team to focus on their defensive strategy .
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to talk about something with someone, often in a formal manner

Ex: Can discuss this matter privately ?
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to show disagreement by taking action or expressing it verbally, particularly in public

Ex: The protested the charges against him , maintaining his innocence .
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to speak very softly or quietly, usually to avoid being overheard by others who are nearby

Ex: The wind seemed whisper through the trees on the quiet evening .
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a spacecraft designed for travel and operations on the surface of the moon, typically used as part of a lunar mission or expedition

Ex: lunar module's landing gear absorbed the impact when it touched the lunar surface .
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slum
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(often plural) a very poor and overpopulated area of a city or town in which the houses are not in good condition

Ex: The government is implementing programs to improve living conditions slums.
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crewman
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a person who is part of the team responsible for the operation, maintenance, and tasks associated with a vessel, such as a ship or boat

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something based on real facts, without any opinions or feelings

Ex: I did n’t want to argue , but matter of fact is that he was wrong .
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sibling
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one's brother or sister

Ex: siblings reunited for their parents ' anniversary , reminiscing about their childhood .
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alcoholic
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a person who has the habit of drinking too much alcohol

Ex: She learned that being alcoholic can have serious health consequences .
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landing
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the act of an aircraft or spacecraft arriving on the ground or a solid surface

Ex: The pilot practiced emergency landings during flight training.
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appalling
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so shocking or unexpected that it causes strong emotional reactions like disbelief or horror

Ex: Witnesses described the aftermath of the explosion as appalling.
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suffering
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the state of experiencing discomfort, distress, or hardship

Ex: suffering of the victims of the natural disaster continued for days .
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to cuddle
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to hold close in one's arms or embrace affectionately, especially in a loving or comforting manner

Ex: The cuddled up to its owner , seeking warmth and security in an affectionate embrace .
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public
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connected with the general people or society, especially in contrast to specific groups or elites

Ex: The new policy was designed public needs in mind .
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the way that someone or something looks

Ex: The fashion show featured models of appearances, showcasing diversity .
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a condition in which someone can only see what is in front of them, due to their eyes are being damaged

Ex: The drivertunnel vision caused him to miss the pedestrian crossing the road .
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earthrise
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the view of the Earth rising above the horizon of the Moon, often seen from a spacecraft or lunar surface

Ex: The earthrise photo taken by Apollo 8 showed Earth as a vibrant blue sphere against the dark void of space .
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to offer
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to present or propose something to someone

Ex: He offered his time and expertise to mentor aspiring entrepreneurs .
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to make a person do something through reasoning or other methods

Ex: He was persuaded by the idea of a weekend getaway .
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to make something clear and easy to understand by giving more information about it

Ex: explained the process of making a paper airplane step by step .
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to tell someone that one will do something or that a particular event will happen

Ex: promised his best friend that he would be his best man at the wedding .
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to ask
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to use words in a question form or tone to get answers from someone

Ex: The asked the suspect where they were on the night of the crime .
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to make plans or decisions known by officially telling people about them

Ex: She announced her resignation , surprising everyone in the office .
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to provide someone with support, hope, or confidence

Ex: The supportive community rallied together encourage the local artist , helping her believe in her talent and pursue a career in the arts .
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to invite
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to make a formal or friendly request to someone to come somewhere or join something

Ex: invited me to dinner at her favorite restaurant .
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