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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
hectic
[Adjective]

extremely busy and chaotic

Ex: The office was always hectic during the end of the month with deadlines approaching. 
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emotional
emotional
[Adjective]

relating to feelings or emotions

Ex: Emotional responses vary from person to person. 
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to [make] a fuss

to react with excessive or unnecessary attention or agitation about something

Ex: She tends to make a fuss about minor issues, which can be quite exhausting. 
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gutted
gutted
[Adjective]

experiencing great sadness, shock, or disappointment

Ex: I was absolutely gutted when I found out I didn’t get the job. 
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to blow away

to impress someone greatly

Ex: The magician's tricks blew the audience away at the show. 
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thrilled to bits

used to describe a person who is very excited and pleased

Ex: She was thrilled to bits when she found out she got the job. 
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to get through to

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

Ex: An old friend might well be able to get through to her and help her. 
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couch potato

someone who sits around and watches TV a lot

Ex: He became a couch potato after he lost his job. 
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to get at
to get at
[Verb]

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

Ex: He started to get at his opponent's weaknesses during the debate. 
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adoration
adoration
[noun]

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

Ex: She looked at the puppy with adoration, her heart melting at its cuteness. 
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pride
pride
[noun]

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

Ex: She felt pride after completing the marathon. 
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curiosity
curiosity
[noun]

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

Ex: His curiosity led him to explore the old library, hoping to uncover forgotten stories. 
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encouragement

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

Ex: The teacher's encouragement motivated the students to do their best. 
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fury
fury
[noun]

a feeling of extreme and often violent anger

Ex: His face turned red with fury after hearing the unfair accusation. 
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indignation

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

Ex: Her voice trembled with indignation at the unfair accusation. 
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irritation

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

Ex: The long wait at the doctor's office was a source of irritation for all the patients. 
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modesty
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: Despite winning the award, she showed great modesty in her acceptance speech. 
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reassurance

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

Ex: She gave him some reassurance that everything would be okay after the stressful meeting. 
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anxiety
anxiety
[noun]

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

Ex: The upcoming presentation filled her with so much anxiety that her palms were sweaty. 
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boastfulness

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

Ex: His boastfulness was off-putting, as he constantly bragged about his accomplishments. 
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disappointment

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

Ex: Her face showed clear disappointment when she didn’t get the promotion she had worked so hard for. 
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fear
fear
[noun]

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

Ex: The fear of heights prevented him from climbing the ladder. 
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gratitude
gratitude
[noun]

the quality of being thankful or showing appreciation for something

Ex: She wrote a letter of gratitude to her teacher for the extra support. 
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sarcasm
sarcasm
[noun]

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

Ex: His tone was full of sarcasm when he complimented her cooking skills, knowing she had burned dinner. 
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relief
relief
[noun]

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

Ex: She felt a sense of relief when she heard the good news. 
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astonishment

a strong feeling of surprise caused by something unexpected

Ex: Her face showed pure astonishment when she heard the news of her promotion. 
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delight
delight
[noun]

a feeling of great pleasure or joy

Ex: The children’s laughter filled the house with delight. 
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to pull the other (one|leg) (, it has got bells on|)

to show that one believes that someone is joking or lying

Ex: You won the lottery twice in one week? Pull the other one. 
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to die
to die
[Verb]

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

Ex: I'm dying for a cup of coffee right now. 
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