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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Headway - Advanced

to move to a higher place

Ex: The firefighters are moving up the ladder to rescue the cat from the tree .

to change one's position from a lying position into an upright one

Ex: The baby learned to sit up on her own , a milestone in her development .

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

Ex: Feeling unwell , he decided to curl up in bed and rest for a while .

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

Ex: The arrogant politician looked down on his opponents , dismissing their ideas as insignificant .

to put one's body in a flat position in order to sleep or rest

Ex: The weary traveler lay down on the bed , eager to escape the hustle and bustle of the city .

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

Ex: In the cold months , we often have to turn up the thermostat .

to set money or resources aside for future use

Ex: She 's been saving up her spare time to work on a personal project .

to become faster

Ex: In the second half of the game , the pace started to speed up as both teams aimed for more goals .

to become silent or less noisy

Ex: It 's time for everyone to quiet down in the library .

to reduce the amount, size, or number of something

Ex: Facing a tight schedule , she had to cut down the length of her presentation .

to move with a lower speed or rate of movement

Ex: During the race , the sprinter started to slow down near the finish line .
to trade [verb]

to buy and sell or exchange items of value

Ex: Countries trade various goods and resources to meet their economic needs .

to wear formal clothes for a special occasion or event

Ex: It 's customary to dress up in traditional attire for cultural celebrations .

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

Ex: After work , I like to dress down into something comfortable for the evening .

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

Ex: They decided to set up a foundation for environmental conservation .

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

Ex: Recognizing burnout , the volunteer coordinator decided to stand down and let someone else take over the organizing responsibilities .

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

Ex: The printer suddenly broke down , causing a delay in printing documents .

to make something stop working

Ex: The technician had to shut down the entire system for maintenance .

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

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

Ex: The wealthy businessman plans to buy up real estate in the downtown area .

to entirely consume a resource, leaving none remaining

Ex: The construction crew used up all the cement for the foundation .

to clarify a particular detail or aspect after precise investigation

Ex: The historian spent years pinning down the facts of that ancient event .

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

Ex: The artist decided to settle down in a peaceful village to focus on her work .

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

Ex: The family was determined to live down the shame of their past mistakes .

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

Ex: She grew up with her cousins in the same house .

to no longer be asleep

Ex: She woke up late and had to rush to catch the bus .

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

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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

Ex: Using sheer curtains instead of heavy drapes will lighten up the room and allow more natural light to enter .

to become less angry, upset, or worried

Ex: My dog gets so excited when visitors come over , it takes him a while to calm down .

to stop trying when faced with failures or difficulties

Ex: The team was losing , but they did n't give up , and their determination led to a comeback victory .

to lower something that was previously raised or suspended

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well-off [adjective]

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

Ex: He considered himself well-off after securing a stable job with a decent income .

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

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extravagant [adjective]

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

Ex: The hotel 's extravagant suites offered breathtaking views and personalized butler service .
affluent [adjective]

possessing a great amount of riches and material goods

Ex: She grew up in an affluent family , attending private schools and traveling abroad frequently .

to show courage and strength in a difficult situation

Ex: The team faced a lot of setbacks , but they manned up and pulled through in the end .
spoiled [adjective]

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

Ex: The spoiled teenager expected her parents to buy her the latest phone without even asking for it .

to make something seem more important or noticeable by highlighting it

Ex: He plays up his connections to make himself seem more influential .
rich [adjective]

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

Ex: The rich family owned a private jet .
hardship [noun]

the condition or state of experiencing severe difficulty or suffering

Ex: She endured hardship after losing her job and having to support her family .
prosperous [adjective]

rich and financially successful

Ex: She invested wisely and became prosperous .
modest [adjective]

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

Ex: The modest scientist downplayed her groundbreaking research , attributing it to collaboration and teamwork .
budget [noun]

a specific amount of money set aside for a particular use

Ex: The travel budget covered flights and lodging .
careful [adjective]

exercising caution and thoughtfulness in financial decisions to avoid wasteful or unnecessary expenses

to experience a period of financial or personal difficulty

Ex: Many families fall on hard times during economic recessions .

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

Ex: The entrepreneur 's business is booming , and it seems like he is on his way from rags to riches .

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

Ex: The successful author made a fortune from her best-selling novels .

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

Ex: The family is having it rough , but they ’re determined to stick together through the hard times .