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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Headway - Intermediate
to approve
to approve [verb]

to officially agree to a plan, proposal, etc.

Ex: The teacher was quick to approve the students ' request for an extension on the assignment deadline .
to complain
to complain [verb]

to express your annoyance, unhappiness, or dissatisfaction about something

Ex: Instead of complaining , try to find constructive solutions to the challenges you face .
to gossip
to gossip [verb]

to talk about the private lives of others with someone, often sharing secrets or spreading untrue information

Ex: The group of friends spent hours gossiping about the latest celebrity scandals and gossip .
to quarrel
to quarrel [verb]

to have a serious argument

Ex: Friends may quarrel over differing opinions on important issues , testing the strength of their relationship .
to yell
to yell [verb]

to shout very loudly

Ex: The children playing in the park would yell happily as they enjoyed the playground .
to argue
to argue [verb]

to speak to someone often angrily because one disagrees with them

Ex:
to compliment
to compliment [verb]

to tell a person that one admires something about them such as achievements, appearance, etc.

Ex: During the interview , the recruiter complimented the candidate on their impressive resume and relevant skills .
to grumble
to grumble [verb]

to complain quietly or softly, often in a way that others cannot hear or understand

Ex: He tends to grumble about the weather whenever it rains .
to recommend
to recommend [verb]

to suggest to someone that something is good, convenient, etc.

Ex: The travel agent recommended a boutique hotel in the city center , praising its central location and excellent reviews .
good
good [adjective]

having a quality that is satisfying

Ex: The movie was really good ; it made me laugh and cry .
idea
idea [noun]

a suggestion or thought about something that we could do

Ex: Let 's brainstorm and come up with creative ideas for the marketing campaign .
to disagree
to disagree [verb]

to hold or give a different opinion about something

Ex:
social
social [adjective]

related to society and the lives of its citizens in general

Ex:
volume
volume [noun]

the amount of space that a substance or object takes or the amount of space inside an object

Ex: Engineers calculated the volume of the water tank to ensure it could hold enough water for the community .
court of law
court of law [noun]

a place where legal disputes are resolved by a judge or judges using established legal procedures and rules

Ex: In a court of law , both sides present their arguments before a decision is made .
to like
to like [verb]

to feel that someone or something is good, enjoyable, or interesting

Ex: I like the idea of living in a big city .
to ask
to ask [verb]

to use words in a question form or tone to get answers from someone

Ex: We should ask our neighbors if they need any help during the move .
to order
to order [verb]

to ask for something, especially food, drinks, services, etc. in a restaurant, bar, or shop

Ex: She ordered a cappuccino and sat by the window .
to speak
to speak [verb]

to use one's voice to express a particular feeling or thought

Ex: She was so nervous she could hardly speak .
to accuse
to accuse [verb]

to say that a person or group has done something wrong

Ex: She accused her colleague of stealing her ideas during the meeting .
to beg
to beg [verb]

to humbly ask for something, especially when one needs or desires that thing a lot

Ex: Right now , the child is begging for a second chance after breaking a vase .
to criticize
to criticize [verb]

to judge something based on its positive or negative points

Ex: The coach will criticize the players ' performance during the game , analyzing their strengths and weaknesses .
to insist
to insist [verb]

to be firm or resolute about something and refuse to change one's position

Ex:
to scream
to scream [verb]

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

Ex: She felt a sudden pain and could n't help but scream , drawing attention to her injured foot .
to admit
to admit [verb]

to agree with the truth of something, particularly in an unwilling manner

Ex: He often admits when he does n't know the answer .
to chat
to chat [verb]

to send and receive messages on an online platform

Ex: He 's always busy chatting with people on social media .
to deny
to deny [verb]

to refuse to admit the truth or existence of something

Ex: Despite the witness accounts , the defendant chose to deny any wrongdoing in court .
to praise
to praise [verb]

to express admiration or approval toward something or someone

Ex: The manager praised the team for their hard work and dedication , leading to a successful project .
to suggest
to suggest [verb]

to mention an idea, proposition, plan, etc. for further consideration or possible action

Ex: The professor suggested several topics for research papers in the upcoming semester .
to advise
to advise [verb]

to provide someone with suggestion or guidance regarding a specific situation

Ex: I would advise against making any hasty decisions without considering all the consequences .
to command
to command [verb]

to give an official order to a person or an animal to perform a particular task

Ex: The drill sergeant is commanding the recruits to perform push-ups .
to discuss
to discuss [verb]

to talk about something with someone, often in a formal manner

Ex: Let 's discuss our plans for the weekend .
to protest
to protest [verb]

to show disagreement by taking action or expressing it verbally, particularly in public

Ex: Activists peacefully marched to protest racial injustice and advocate for equality .
to whisper
to whisper [verb]

to speak very softly or quietly, usually to avoid being overheard by others who are nearby

Ex: While waiting in line , they were whispering about their upcoming vacation .
lunar module
lunar module [noun]

a spacecraft designed for travel and operations on the surface of the moon, typically used as part of a lunar mission or expedition

Ex: After landing , the crew exited the lunar module to walk on the Moon .
slum
slum [noun]

(often plural) a very poor and overpopulated area of a city or town in which the houses are not in good condition

Ex: He visited the slum to understand the struggles of its residents .
crewman
crewman [noun]

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

matter of fact
matter of fact [phrase]

something based on real facts, without any opinions or feelings

Ex: The teacher gave us the matter of fact about the exam schedule .
sibling
sibling [noun]

one's brother or sister

Ex: They decided to start a business together , combining their sibling strengths and talents .
alcoholic
alcoholic [noun]

a person who has the habit of drinking too much alcohol

Ex: Many alcoholics face challenges in maintaining relationships .
landing
landing [noun]

the act of an aircraft or spacecraft arriving on the ground or a solid surface

Ex: The Mars rover 's landing was a significant achievement for space exploration .
appalling
appalling [adjective]

so shocking or unexpected that it causes strong emotional reactions like disbelief or horror

Ex: They discovered the appalling truth behind the company 's hidden practices .
suffering
suffering [noun]

the state of experiencing discomfort, distress, or hardship

Ex: His emotional suffering made it hard for him to focus on anything else .
to cuddle
to cuddle [verb]

to hold close in one's arms or embrace affectionately, especially in a loving or comforting manner

Ex: The child asked their parent to cuddle them before bedtime , seeking comfort and reassurance .
public
public [adjective]

connected with the general people or society, especially in contrast to specific groups or elites

Ex:
appearance
appearance [noun]

the way that someone or something looks

Ex: She pays attention to her appearance , making sure her hair and makeup are perfect .
tunnel vision
tunnel vision [noun]

a condition in which someone can only see what is in front of them, due to their eyes are being damaged

Ex: The doctor said his tunnel vision was a result of nerve damage in his eyes .
earthrise
earthrise [noun]

the view of the Earth rising above the horizon of the Moon, often seen from a spacecraft or lunar surface

Ex: Every mission to the Moon has captured a unique perspective of earthrise .
to offer
to offer [verb]

to present or propose something to someone

Ex: The teacher offered valuable feedback to help the students improve their work .
to persuade
to persuade [verb]

to make a person do something through reasoning or other methods

Ex: During the business negotiation , the salesperson tried to persuade the client to agree to a favorable deal .
to explain
to explain [verb]

to make something clear and easy to understand by giving more information about it

Ex: The video explains how to use the new software step by step .
to promise
to promise [verb]

to tell someone that one will do something or that a particular event will happen

Ex: While on the campaign trail , the candidate was promising various improvements to the community .
to ask
to ask [verb]

to use words in a question form or tone to get answers from someone

Ex: We should ask our neighbors if they need any help during the move .
to announce
to announce [verb]

to make plans or decisions known by officially telling people about them

Ex: The president is announcing changes to the organization 's leadership structure .
to encourage
to encourage [verb]

to provide someone with support, hope, or confidence

Ex: The coach 's motivational speeches were designed to encourage the athletes , inspiring them to give their best performance on the field .
to invite
to invite [verb]

to make a formal or friendly request to someone to come somewhere or join something

Ex: We decided to invite the neighbors to our annual barbecue .
Headway - Intermediate
Unit 1 Everyday English (Unit 1) Unit 2 Unit 3
Unit 4 Unit 5 Everyday English (Unit 5) Unit 6
Unit 7 Unit 8 Unit 9 Unit 10
Everyday English (Unit 10) Unit 11 Unit 12 Everyday English (Unit 12)