Headway - Advanced - The Last Word (Unit 1)

Here you will find the vocabulary from The Last Word Unit 1 in the Headway Advanced coursebook, such as "hectic", "adoration", "fury", etc.

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hectic [adjective]

extremely busy and chaotic

Ex: The holiday season was particularly hectic for retail employees .

emotional [adjective]

relating to people's emotions

Ex: He received emotional support from his friends during a difficult time .

to [make] a fuss [phrase]

to react with excessive or unnecessary attention or agitation about something

Ex: He made a fuss over the slightest mistake , causing unnecessary stress for everyone involved .

gutted [adjective]

experiencing great sadness, shock, or disappointment

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to blow away [verb]

to impress someone greatly

Ex: The dance routine blew away the judges on the competition .

thrilled to bits [phrase]

used to describe a person who is very excited and pleased

Ex: When I received the offer , I was thrilled to bits beyond words .

to get through to [verb]

to successfully communicate a message or idea to someone in a way that they understand or accept it

Ex: I feel I ’m not getting through to some of the kids in my class .

couch potato [noun]

someone who sits around and watches TV a lot

Ex: If he starts going for regular walks , he can avoid becoming a couch potato .

to get at [verb]

to criticize or attack someone, usually in a subtle or indirect manner

Ex: The opposing team 's coach did n't hold back ; he really got at our team 's performance .

adoration [noun]

the act of showing great love or admiration, usually through gestures or actions

Ex: The child ’s adoration for her mother was evident in every hug and kiss .

pride [noun]

a sense of self-respect, dignity, or personal worth

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curiosity [noun]

a strong wish to learn something or to know more about something

Ex: She could n't resist the curiosity to open the mysterious box her friend had given her .

encouragement [noun]

something that is told or given to someone in order to give them hope or provide support

Ex: The coach 's encouragement boosted the team 's morale .

fury [noun]

a feeling of extreme and often violent anger

Ex: His fury was uncontrollable when he discovered the betrayal .

indignation [noun]

a feeling of anger or annoyance aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean

Ex: The community 's indignation grew as the scandal unfolded .

irritation [noun]

a feeling of annoyance or discomfort caused by something that is bothersome or unpleasant

Ex: The irritation from the itchy sweater made it hard for him to concentrate .

modesty [noun]

he quality of not being too proud or boastful about one's abilities or achievements, and not drawing too much attention to oneself

Ex: Her modesty was apparent when she downplayed her role in the team 's victory .

reassurance [noun]

a comforting action or statement made to someone to ease their worries, uncertainties, or anxieties about something

Ex: Her reassurance made him feel more confident in his decision .

anxiety [noun]

a feeling of nervousness or worry about a future event or uncertain outcome

Ex: Talking to a therapist helped her understand and cope with her social anxiety .

boastfulness [noun]

the act of bragging or expressing excessive pride or self-importance about oneself, one's achievements, possessions, or status

Ex: Boastfulness in a team environment can create resentment among colleagues .

disappointment [noun]

dissatisfaction that is resulted from the unfulfillment of one's expectations

Ex: He tried to hide his disappointment when the concert was canceled due to bad weather .

fear [noun]

a bad feeling that we get when we are afraid or worried

Ex: The fear of failure held him back from pursuing his dreams .

gratitude [noun]

the quality of being thankful or showing appreciation for something

Ex: Practicing daily gratitude can improve your mood and outlook on life .

sarcasm [noun]

the use of words that convey the opposite meaning as a way to annoy someone or for creating a humorous effect

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relief [noun]

a feeling of comfort that comes when something annoying or upsetting is gone

Ex: His pain finally subsided , giving him much-needed relief .

astonishment [noun]

a strong feeling of surprise caused by something unexpected

Ex: He looked at the huge inheritance with astonishment , unable to believe his luck .

delight [noun]

a feeling of great pleasure or joy

Ex: They were filled with delight as they watched the fireworks light up the sky .

to pull the other (one|leg) (, it has got bells on|) [phrase]

to show that one believes that someone is joking or lying

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to die [verb]

to have a strong longing or intense desire for something or someone

Ex: She 's dying to try that new restaurant in town .

Headway - Advanced
Unit 1	The Last Word (Unit 1)	Unit 2	The Last Word (Unit 2)
Unit 3	The Last Word (Unit 3)	Unit 4	Unit 5
The Last Word (Unit 5)	Unit 6	Unit 7	The Last Word (Unit 7)
Unit 8	The Last Word (Unit 8)	Unit 9	Unit 10
Unit 12	Unit 11