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Headway - Advanced - Unit 1
Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 1 in the Headway Advanced coursebook, such as "trace", "perplexing", "forbear", etc.
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having the highest level of significance or central importance
having the highest importance
serving to identify or distinguish something or someone
a distinguishing quality or characteristic, especially one that forms part of someone's personality or identity
anything that proves the truth or possibility of something, such as facts, objects, or signs
the action or process of reaching a particular thing
an impressive or remarkable achievement or accomplishment, often requiring great skill or strength
causing confusion due to being complex or unclear
hard to understand or explain
an ancestor or a person from whom one is descended, typically from earlier generations
a blood relative who lived a long time ago, usually before one's grandparents
a very strong feeling of wanting to do or have something
to grow and develop exceptionally well
to quickly grow in a successful way
a relationship formed between people or groups based on mutual experiences, ideas, feelings, etc.
to reside at the place where one works or studies, usually in provided accommodation on the premises
a particular activity of a person or thing or their purpose
a journey taken by a ship for pleasure, especially one involving several destinations
a disorder in which one is unable to sleep or stay asleep
a type of bag, often made of leather or canvas, with a strap that is worn over one shoulder and across the bo
a prearranged time for children to get together and play, typically with a parent or caregiver present
a social event where a person stays overnight at someone else's house, usually for fun
the condition of forgetting or being unable to recall past events or information, ranging from minor forgetfulness to more severe forms, such as dementia or amnesia
an absorbent garment worn by infants and young children to contain and absorb urine and feces
to move slowly with the body near the ground or on the hands and knees
to find a place to live and embrace a more stable and routine way of life
to skip school or work without permission or without a valid reason
a very young child, typically from birth to around one year old
a boy who is attending school, especially in primary or secondary education
one of the partners in a romantic or sexual relationship, without being married to each other
someone who serves in an army, particularly a person who is not an officer
the behavior of being immature, overly playful, or exhibiting traits typically associated with children
one of the phases in which a process or event is divided into
to cause injury to the surface of one's skin by rubbing it against something rough
an official contract or arrangement by which a bank gives money to someone as a loan to buy a house and the person agrees to repay the loan over a specified period, usually with interest
a light, horse-drawn carriage with four wheels, typically used for leisurely rides
a time that is arranged to meet a person with whom one is in a relationship or is likely to be in the future
to move to a higher position or rank
(of a person) displaying good judgment
a pair of lenses set in a frame that rests on the nose and ears, which we wear to see more clearly
to exercise in order to get healthier or stronger
a continuous pain in a part of the body, often not severe
the unpleasant feeling caused by an illness or injury
to fill in a black and white outline or picture with colors using crayons, markers, or other coloring materials
a period of time spent resting or sleeping in bed beyond one's usual waking time, often done for the purpose of getting additional rest or relaxation
no longer married to someone due to legally ending the marriage
an emotional outburst, usually associated with anger or frustration, that involves screaming, crying, kicking, and sometimes even physical aggression
a round stove with a bulging middle that burns wood to heat a room
having little or no hair on the head
to study hard and quickly, especially before an exam
the act or activity of frequently hanging out in nightclubs
to stand or move in an unsteady or unstable manner, as if about to lose balance or topple over
to rest or sleep for a short period of time during the day
to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time
to have an excessive or exaggerated opinion of one's own abilities, attractiveness, importance, or value
to speak negatively or critically about oneself
to take care of someone or something and attend to their needs, well-being, or safety
to rely on no one in making decisions or forming opinions
to consider something while deciding what to do
to overestimate one's own abilities, accomplishments, or appearance
to feel regret or disappointment in oneself for a past mistake or missed opportunity
(of a person) having gray hair as a sign of aging
