Headway - Advanced - Unit 6

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 6 in the Headway Advanced coursebook, such as "outburst", "downpour", "showdown", etc.

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backup [noun]

the act of providing assistance or support to someone or something

Ex: His decision to rely on backup from colleagues helped solve the issue quickly .

slip-up [noun]

a minor mistake or error, often resulting from carelessness or inattention

Ex: Her slip-up in spelling led to a humorous but unintended mistake on the invitation .

shake-up [noun]

a major reorganization or restructuring, especially of an organization or system

Ex: After the shake-up , the company 's leadership team was completely changed .

holdup [noun]

a delay or interruption, often caused by an unexpected problem or obstacle

Ex: The traffic holdup caused us to miss the start of the meeting .

outcome [noun]

the result or consequence of a situation, event, or action

Ex: We are eagerly waiting to see the outcome of the new product launch .

outfit [noun]

a set of clothes that one wears together, especially for an event or occasion

Ex:

outlook [noun]

a person's point of view or attitude toward life or a particular subject

Ex: Their outlook on environmental issues is shaped by years of research .

outlet [noun]

a store or organization where the products of a particular company are sold at a lower price

Ex: They decided to visit the factory outlet to buy kitchen appliances at a fraction of the cost .

takeaway [noun]

a meal bought from a restaurant or store to be eaten somewhere else

Ex: After a long day , nothing beats a hot takeaway from our favorite Indian restaurant .

takeover [noun]

the acquisition of control or authority over a government or political system, often through force, coercion, or an election

Ex: The takeover of the city 's administration by a new party reshaped policies .

download [noun]

the act of copying and saving digital files, such as documents, music, or videos, from the Internet onto a computer or other electronic devices

Ex: He received a notification confirming the download was successful .

downfall [noun]

the cause or source of a person's ruin or failure

Ex: Greed proved to be his ultimate downfall .

downpour [noun]

a brief heavy rainfall

Ex: The tropical downpour lasted for hours , flooding streets and causing traffic chaos .

breakthrough [noun]

an important discovery or development that helps improve a situation or answer a problem

Ex: The company 's new product represented a significant breakthrough in renewable energy technology .

breakdown [noun]

a failure in the progress or effectiveness of a relationship or system

Ex: Many factors contributed to the breakdown of the company 's finances .

breakup [noun]

the end of a relationship or an association

Ex: She took a long vacation to help herself heal after the painful breakup with her longtime partner .

setback [noun]

a problem that gets in the way of a process or makes it worse

Ex: His injury was a setback to his training schedule for the upcoming competition .

showdown [noun]

a fight, test, or argument that will resolve a prolonged disagreement

Ex: The showdown between the two top fighters was eagerly anticipated by fans .

outburst [noun]

a sudden, violent expression of strong emotion, typically anger or excitement

Ex: A brief outburst of laughter broke the tension in the room .

upkeep [noun]

the act of maintaining something in good condition

Ex:

upturn [noun]

an improvement or a positive change in a situation, especially in the economy or business

Ex: A sudden upturn in profits allowed the company to invest in new technology .

lookout [noun]

the act of observing one's surroundings to detect potential danger, threats, or opportunities

Ex: The police were on the lookout for the suspect after the robbery .

write-off [noun]

the act of canceling a debt or financial obligation, often due to it being deemed uncollectible or not worth pursuing

Ex: It was a significant write-off , but the business had no choice but to move on .

offshoot [noun]

a new development that grows out of an existing situation, concept, or organization, typically as a natural progression or consequence

Ex: The small café was an offshoot of the family-owned bakery .

comeback [noun]

a quick or witty response to a comment or insult, often intended to show wit or intelligence

Ex: She had the perfect comeback ready for any criticism .

drawback [noun]

a disadvantage or the feature of a situation that makes it unacceptable

Ex: While the plan has many benefits , the drawback is its high cost .

Headway - Advanced
Unit 1	The Last Word (Unit 1)	Unit 2	The Last Word (Unit 2)
Unit 3	The Last Word (Unit 3)	Unit 4	Unit 5
The Last Word (Unit 5)	Unit 6	Unit 7	The Last Word (Unit 7)
Unit 8	The Last Word (Unit 8)	Unit 9	Unit 10
Unit 12	Unit 11