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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
British
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Shakespeare is one of the most famous British playwrights in history. 
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American
American
[Adjective]

relating to the United States or its people

Ex: American football is a popular sport in the United States. 
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English
English
[noun]

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

Ex: John took extra English classes to prepare for his TOEFL exam. 
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package
package
[noun]

a box or container in which items are packed

Ex: She received a package in the mail containing her new shoes. 
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parcel
parcel
[noun]

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

Ex: The parcel arrived at her doorstep sooner than expected. 
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purse
purse
[noun]

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

Ex: He found a purse on the street and returned it to its owner. 
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handbag
handbag
[noun]

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

Ex: She carried a sleek black handbag that perfectly matched her evening dress. 
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sweater
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: He bought a new sweater with a colorful pattern for me. 
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jumper
jumper
[noun]

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

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the post
the post
[noun]

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

Ex: I need to send this letter via the post to ensure it gets to the recipient. 
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mail
mail
[noun]

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

Ex: My sister works for the local mail service. 
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zip code
zip code
[noun]

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

Ex: Please enter your zip code to find the nearest store location. 
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postcode
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: Please provide your postcode to ensure accurate delivery of your package. 
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freeway
freeway
[noun]

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

Ex: We drove for hours on the freeway without any stops. 
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highway
highway
[noun]

any major public road that connects cities or towns

Ex: They traveled on the highway to reach their destination quickly. 
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garbage
garbage
[noun]

things such as household materials that have no use anymore

Ex: He threw the garbage into the bin after dinner. 
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rubbish
rubbish
[noun]

unwanted, worthless, and unneeded things that people throw away

Ex: Please take out the rubbish before the garbage truck arrives in the morning. 
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cookie
cookie
[noun]

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

Ex: He enjoyed a soft and buttery shortbread cookie with a cup of tea. 
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closet
closet
[noun]

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

Ex: She stored her clothes and shoes neatly in the closet. 
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cupboard
cupboard
[noun]

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

Ex: She found the cereal in the kitchen cupboard, right above the stove. 
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potato chip

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

Ex: Potato chips are a common junk food item. 
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crisp
crisp
[noun]

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

Ex: She snacked on a few crisps while waiting for dinner to cook. 
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faucet
faucet
[noun]

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

Ex: He turned on the faucet to fill the pot with water. 
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tap
tap
[noun]

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

Ex: She turned on the tap and filled the kettle with water. 
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sidewalk
sidewalk
[noun]

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

Ex: She walked along the sidewalk on her way to the bus stop. 
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pavement
pavement
[noun]

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

Ex: The pavement was crowded with shoppers during the weekend market. 
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windshield

the large front window of a vehicle

Ex: The windshield was cracked after the stone hit it during the drive. 
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windscreen

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

Ex: The windscreen was covered in frost, so we had to scrape it off. 
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elevator
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 felt a bit nervous when the elevator suddenly stopped between floors. 
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lift
lift
[noun]

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

Ex: She pressed the button and waited for the lift to arrive. 
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fall
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: Fall is the season when students go back to school after summer break. 
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autumn
autumn
[noun]

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

Ex: We visited the countryside in autumn. 
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pants
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: He is going to wear black pants and a white shirt for his job interview. 
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trousers
trousers
[noun]

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

Ex: She bought a new pair of trousers to wear to the office that matched her blazer perfectly. 
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biscuit
biscuit
[noun]

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

Ex: Grandma's homemade biscuits are always a hit at family gatherings. 
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cookie
cookie
[noun]

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

Ex: He enjoyed a soft and buttery shortbread cookie with a cup of tea. 
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