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Headway - Advanced - Unit 3

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 3 in the Headway Advanced coursebook, such as "have it rough", "affluent", "live down", etc.

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to move to a higher place

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to sit up
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to change one's position from a lying or reclining position into an upright one

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to position one's body like a ball with one's arms and legs placed close to one's body while sitting

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to regard someone or something as inferior or unworthy of respect or consideration

Ex: The arrogant looked down on the common people .
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to put one's body in a flat position in order to sleep or rest

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to turn a switch on a device so that it makes more sound, heat, etc.

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to set money or resources aside for future use

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to become faster

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to become silent or less noisy

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to reduce the amount, size, or number of something

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to move with a lower speed or rate of movement

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to trade
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to buy and sell or exchange items of value

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to wear formal clothes for a special occasion or event

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to simplify or reduce the intellectual content of something in order to make it more accessible or appealing to a wider audience

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to dress in a more casual or informal manner than usual, often for a specific occasion or to conform to a dress code

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to set up
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to establish a fresh entity, such as a company, system, or organization

Ex: After months of planning and coordination , the entrepreneurs set up their own software development company in the heart of the city .
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to make someone excited, enthusiastic, or motivated, often for a particular purpose or activity

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to start a computer or other electronic device and load its operating system into memory for use

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to willingly step back from a position or authority, and allow someone else to take over

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(of a machine or vehicle) to stop working as a result of a malfunction

Ex: The broke down in the middle of mowing the lawn .
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to make something stop working

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to bring something to a conclusion or resolution, often in a way that was unexpected or unplanned

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to buy up
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to buy the whole supply of something such as tickets, stocks, goods, etc.

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to use up
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to entirely consume a resource, leaving none remaining

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to clarify a particular detail or aspect after precise investigation

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to find a place to live and embrace a more stable and routine way of life

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to move past a negative reputation, embarrassing situation, or mistake by demonstrating better behavior over time

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to change from being a child into an adult little by little

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to no longer be asleep

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to use up all of one's energy, especially to the point of stopping or ceasing to function

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to speak in a louder voice

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to make a space or environment become brighter and less gloomy, by adding more light sources or using lighter colors and materials

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to become less angry, upset, or worried

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to stop trying when faced with failures or difficulties

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to lower something that was previously raised or suspended

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well-off
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having enough money to cover one's expenses and maintain a desirable lifestyle

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a time of little economic activity and high unemployment, which lasts for a long time

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extravagant
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costing a lot of money, more than the necessary or affordable amount

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affluent
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possessing a great amount of riches and material goods

Ex: affluent couple donated generously to local charities and cultural institutions .
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to man up
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to show courage and strength in a difficult situation

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spoiled
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(of a person) displaying a childish behavior due to being treated very well or having been given everything they desired in the past

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to make something seem more important or noticeable by highlighting it

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rich
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owning a great amount of money or things that cost a lot

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hardship
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the condition or state of experiencing severe difficulty or suffering

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prosperous
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rich and financially successful

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modest
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not boasting about one's abilities, achievements, or belongings

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budget
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the sum of money that is available to a person, an organization, etc. for a particular purpose and the plan according to which it will be spent

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to experience a period of financial or personal difficulty

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used to refer to the action of rising from the depth of poverty to the highest of riches

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to accumulate a large amount of wealth or money through one's own efforts, often through business ventures or investments

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to experience difficulties or challenges in life, often over a prolonged period of time

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