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 last-minute changes made the event planning even more hectic than usual .

emotional

[Adjective]

relating to people's emotions

Ex: Writing poetry is a way for him to express his strong emotional feelings .

to make a fuss

[phrase]

to react with excessive or unnecessary attention or agitation about something

Ex: The made a fuss when its owner left the house , whining and barking until they returned .

gutted

[Adjective]

experiencing great sadness, shock, or disappointment

Ex: She felt gutted after hearing that her favorite band canceled the concert.

to blow away

[Verb]

to impress someone greatly

Ex: The surprise announcement blew everyone away at the event.

thrilled to bits

[phrase]

used to describe a person who is very excited and pleased

Ex: You could tell he thrilled to bits by the huge smile on his face .

to get through to

[Verb]

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

Ex: The message was finally getting through to him .

couch potato

[noun]

someone who sits around and watches TV a lot

Ex: His lack of physical activity and constant TV watching have turned him into a couch potato.

to get at

[Verb]

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

Ex: He did n't appreciate the way his colleagues were getting at his work ethics during the meeting .

adoration

[noun]

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

Ex: His adoration for the sports team grew after they won the championship .

pride

[noun]

a feeling of dignity and self-respect

curiosity

[noun]

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

Ex: The child 's curiosity about how things worked often led to hours of experimentation and learning .

encouragement

[noun]

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

Ex: With her encouragement, he decided to pursue his dreams .

fury

[noun]

a feeling of extreme and often violent anger

Ex: After the argument , he was left alone , still seething with fury.

indignation

[noun]

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

Ex: She felt a surge of indignation when she heard the unfair criticism .

irritation

[noun]

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

Ex: The persistent ringing of the phone caused great irritation during the meeting .

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: She handled the compliment with modesty, simply thanking them without making a big deal of it.

reassurance

[noun]

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

Ex: They offered their reassurance that the delay would not affect the project 's completion .

anxiety

[noun]

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

Ex: The tight deadline caused a wave of anxiety to wash over him , making it hard to focus .

boastfulness

[noun]

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

Ex: He displayed a great deal of boastfulness after his promotion , making others feel uncomfortable .

disappointment

[noun]

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

Ex: Despite the disappointment of not winning the competition , she was proud of how much she had learned .

fear

[noun]

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

Ex: His fear of public speaking caused him to avoid presentations and speeches .

gratitude

[noun]

the quality of being thankful or showing appreciation for something

Ex: A simple " thank you " is an easy way to express gratitude.

sarcasm

[noun]

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

Ex: The comedian ’s sarcasm about everyday situations made his stand-up routine incredibly funny .

relief

[noun]

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

Ex: She experienced great relief when the missing pet was found .

astonishment

[noun]

a strong feeling of surprise caused by something unexpected

Ex: The breathtaking view from the mountaintop caused us all to gasp in astonishment.

delight

[noun]

a feeling of great pleasure or joy

Ex: He felt an overwhelming sense of delight when he received the good news .

to pull the other one (, it has got bells on)

[phrase]

to show that one believes that someone is joking or lying

Ex: You won the lottery?!

to die

[Verb]

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

Ex: He 's dying to show off his new guitar skills .

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Headway - Advanced - The Last Word (Unit 1)