Headway - Advanced - The Last Word (Unit 5)

Here you will find the vocabulary from The Last Word Unit 5 in the Headway Advanced coursebook, such as "pavement", "windscreen", "faucet", etc.

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Headway - Advanced
British [adjective]

relating to the country, people, or culture of the United Kingdom

Ex: He loves reading works by famous British authors like Charles Dickens and Jane Austen .
American [adjective]

relating to the United States or its people

Ex: Coca-Cola is a famous American soft drink .
English [noun]

the most common language in the world, originating in England but also the official language of America, Canada, Australia, etc.

Ex: People all around the world are learning English .
package [noun]

a box or container in which items are packed

Ex: He sent a package to his friend overseas for their birthday .
parcel [noun]

an item or items that are wrapped or boxed for transport or delivery

Ex: The post office handled thousands of parcels each day .
purse [noun]

a small bag that is used, particularly by women, to carry personal items

Ex: She always carries a small purse to hold her keys and wallet .
handbag [noun]

a bag that is small and used, especially by women, to carry personal items

Ex: He surprised her with a designer handbag for her birthday , which she absolutely loved .
sweater [noun]

a piece of clothing worn on the top part of our body that is made of cotton or wool, has long sleeves and a closed front

Ex: I like the comfort of wearing a cashmere sweater against my skin .
jumper [noun]

a woven wool garment, covering the torso, with no zipper or buttons

the post [noun]

the official service or system responsible for delivering letters, parcels, and other mail to their intended recipients

Ex: I ’ll be waiting for an important letter in the post this week .
mail [noun]

the system used for sending and delivering letters, packages, etc.

Ex:
zip code [noun]

a group of numbers, used as part of an address, consisting of five or nine digits

Ex: She moved to a new house and had to update her zip code with all her service providers .
postcode [noun]

a special code made up of letters and numbers that helps the postman find exactly where a person lives so they can deliver the letters and packages to the right place

Ex: He double-checked the postcode to make sure it was correct before mailing the letter .
freeway [noun]

a controlled-access highway that has no intersections or cross-traffic and is designed for high-speed travel

Ex: The exit to the freeway was clearly marked with signs .
highway [noun]

any major public road that connects cities or towns

Ex: She enjoyed the scenic views along the coastal highway .
garbage [noun]

things such as household materials that have no use anymore

Ex: I need to take the garbage out before it starts to smell .
rubbish [noun]

unwanted, worthless, and unneeded things that people throw away

Ex: The park was littered with rubbish , prompting volunteers to organize a clean-up day .
cookie [noun]

a sweet baked treat typically made with flour, sugar, and other ingredients like chocolate chips or nuts

Ex: I tried a vegan cookie made with plant-based ingredients and loved its taste .
closet [noun]

a small space or room built into a wall, which is used to store things and is usually shelved

Ex: In the closet , she discovered a collection of vintage dresses and nostalgic memories .
cupboard [noun]

a piece of furniture with shelves and doors, usually built into a wall, designed for storing things like foods, dishes, etc.

Ex: He opened the cupboard to grab some snacks for the movie night .

a thin, round piece of potato, cooked in hot oil and eaten cold as a snack

Ex: She ca n't resist the crunch of a good potato chip .
crisp [noun]

a thin, round piece of potato, cooked in hot oil and eaten cold as a snack

Ex: He enjoyed the satisfying crunch of the homemade crisps .
faucet [noun]

an object that controls the flow of liquid or gas from a container or pipe

Ex: She replaced the old faucet with a modern , stainless steel one .
tap [noun]

an object that controls the flow of liquid or gas from a container or pipe

Ex: He installed a new tap in the bathroom sink .
sidewalk [noun]

a pathway typically made of concrete or asphalt at the side of a street for people to walk on

Ex: The dog pulled its owner off the sidewalk and onto the grass .
pavement [noun]

a paved path at the side of a street where people can walk on

Ex: The city plans to widen the pavement to accommodate more pedestrians .

the large front window of a vehicle

Ex: A bird flew into the windshield , causing a loud noise .

the front window of a vehicle that protects the driver and passengers from wind, dust, and other debris while driving

Ex: He was cleaning the windscreen when the rain started .
elevator [noun]

a box-like device that moves up and down and is used to get to the different levels of a building

Ex: I pressed the button and waited for the elevator to arrive .
lift [noun]

a box-like device that goes up and down and is used to get to the different floors of a building

Ex: The lift was out of order , so they had to use the stairs .
fall [noun]

the season that comes after summer, when in most countries the color of the leaves change and they fall from the trees

Ex: In fall , you can see squirrels gathering nuts to store for the winter .
autumn [noun]

the season after summer and before winter when the leaves change color and fall from the trees

Ex:
pants [noun]

an item of clothing that covers the lower half of our body, from our waist to our ankles, and covers each leg separately

Ex: My brother always wears a belt with his pants to keep them from falling down .
trousers [noun]

a piece of clothing that covers the body from the waist to the ankles, with a separate part for each leg

Ex: The fashion show featured a variety of trousers styles , from wide-leg to skinny fit .
biscuit [noun]

a small, crisp, sweet baked good, often containing ingredients like chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit

Ex: I 'm craving a warm , buttery biscuit right now .
cookie [noun]

a sweet baked treat typically made with flour, sugar, and other ingredients like chocolate chips or nuts

Ex: I tried a vegan cookie made with plant-based ingredients and loved its taste .