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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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Headway - Intermediate
to approve

to officially agree to a plan, proposal, etc.

Ex: The board of directors approved the new budget for the upcoming fiscal year. 
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to complain

to express your annoyance, unhappiness, or dissatisfaction about something

Ex: Emily likes to complain about the long commute to work every morning. 
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to gossip
to gossip
[Verb]

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

Ex: During lunch, the coworkers gossiped about a colleague's sudden resignation, speculating about the reasons behind it. 
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to quarrel

to have a serious argument

Ex: The married couple quarreled over household responsibilities, leading to a discussion about balancing chores. 
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to yell
to yell
[Verb]

to shout very loudly

Ex: In the crowded stadium, fans would often yell and cheer for their favorite team. 
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to argue
to argue
[Verb]

to speak to someone often angrily because one disagrees with them

Ex: He argues with everyone at work; it's so annoying! 
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to compliment

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

Ex: She complimented her friend on the excellent presentation, highlighting its clarity and insightful content. 
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to grumble

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

Ex: She is grumbling because her favorite show is canceled. 
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to recommend

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

Ex: She regularly recommends this book to anyone interested in history. 
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good
good
[Adjective]

having a quality that is satisfying

Ex: She has a good memory and can remember details easily. 
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idea
idea
[noun]

a suggestion or thought about something that we could do

Ex: Sarah proposed a brilliant idea for the upcoming fundraiser 
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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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social
social
[Adjective]

related to society and the lives of its citizens in general

Ex: The government implemented social programs to support vulnerable populations. 
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volume
volume
[noun]

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

Ex: The volume of water in the glass was 250 milliliters. 
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court of law

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

Ex: The defendant stood before the court of law to answer the charges against him. 
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to dislike

to not like a person or thing

Ex: He dislikes cold weather; he prefers warmer climates. 
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to like
to like
[Verb]

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

Ex: He doesn't like the feeling of being rushed. 
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to ask
to ask
[Verb]

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

Ex: Can you ask him if he'll be at the meeting tomorrow? 
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to order
to order
[Verb]

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

Ex: He ordered a round of drinks for everyone at the table. 
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to speak
to speak
[Verb]

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

Ex: He spoke about his experiences during the meeting. 
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to accuse
to accuse
[Verb]

to say that a person or group has done something wrong

Ex: He was falsely accused of cheating on the exam and faced serious consequences. 
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to beg
to beg
[Verb]

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

Ex: Every day, he begs for a few coins at the street corner. 
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to criticize

to judge something based on its positive or negative points

Ex: The teacher will criticize the students' essays based on grammar, structure, and clarity of ideas. 
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to insist
to insist
[Verb]

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

Ex: She insisted on paying for the meal. 
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to scream
to scream
[Verb]

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

Ex: The unexpected appearance of the ghost in the movie caused the audience to scream in terror. 
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to admit
to admit
[Verb]

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

Ex: She admits her mistakes openly during team meetings. 
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to chat
to chat
[Verb]

to send and receive messages on an online platform

Ex: She enjoys chatting with her friends late into the night. 
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to deny
to deny
[Verb]

to refuse to admit the truth or existence of something

Ex: The accused continued to deny any involvement in the theft, despite the evidence. 
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to praise
to praise
[Verb]

to express admiration or approval toward something or someone

Ex: The teacher praised the student for their outstanding performance on the challenging assignment. 
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to suggest

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

Ex: The committee suggested changes to improve the efficiency of the process. 
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to advise
to advise
[Verb]

to provide someone with suggestion or guidance regarding a specific situation

Ex: The doctor advised the patient to maintain a healthy diet and exercise for overall well-being. 
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to command

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

Ex: The general commanded the soldiers to hold their positions until further notice. 
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to discuss

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

Ex: He wanted to discuss his concerns with the manager before making a formal complaint. 
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to protest

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

Ex: Employees decided to protest the unfair working conditions by organizing a strike. 
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to whisper

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

Ex: The students often whisper during the silent reading time. 
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lunar module

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

Ex: Astronauts in the lunar module spent several hours exploring the Moon's surface. 
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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 advocates for better housing solutions for people in slums. 
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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

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matter of fact

something based on real facts, without any opinions or feelings

Ex: The matter of fact is that we missed the deadline. 
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sibling
sibling
[noun]

one's brother or sister

Ex: She has a close relationship with her sibling and talks to her every day. 
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alcoholic
alcoholic
[noun]

a person who has the habit of drinking too much alcohol

Ex: The alcoholic sought help to overcome their addiction. 
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landing
landing
[noun]

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

Ex: The astronauts successfully completed the landing on the surface of the Moon. 
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appalling
appalling
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The news of the sudden collapse of the bridge was appalling to the entire community. 
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suffering
suffering
[noun]

the state of experiencing discomfort, distress, or hardship

Ex: She endured months of suffering after her surgery. 
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to cuddle
to cuddle
[Verb]

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

Ex: After a long day, she loves to cuddle with her partner on the couch to relax and unwind. 
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public
public
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The government implemented new policies to address public health concerns. 
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appearance

the way that someone or something looks

Ex: Despite her tiredness, she maintained a polished appearance for the important event. 
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tunnel vision

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

Ex: Tunnel vision often makes it hard to see the bigger picture, both literally and metaphorically. 
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earthrise
earthrise
[noun]

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

Ex: Astronauts were awe-struck when they saw the earthrise from their spacecraft. 
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to offer
to offer
[Verb]

to present or propose something to someone

Ex: She kindly offered her assistance to anyone in need. 
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to persuade

to make a person do something through reasoning or other methods

Ex: The company used a compelling advertising campaign to persuade consumers to try their new product. 
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to explain

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

Ex: He explained the plot of the movie to his friend who hadn't seen it. 
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to promise

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

Ex: He promised to help her with the project last week. 
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to ask
to ask
[Verb]

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

Ex: Can you ask him if he'll be at the meeting tomorrow? 
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to announce

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

Ex: The CEO announces the company's quarterly results during the board meeting. 
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to encourage

to provide someone with support, hope, or confidence

Ex: The teacher always took the time to encourage her students, praising their efforts and boosting their confidence in the classroom. 
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to invite
to invite
[Verb]

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

Ex: She invites friends over for dinner every Friday night. 
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