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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: The team backup from another department to complete the project on time .
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slip-up
[noun]

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

Ex: Despite slip-up in his report , his overall performance was still impressive .
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shake-up
[noun]

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

Ex: The shake-up in the political party led to a shift in public opinion .
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holdup
[noun]

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

Ex: The police investigated holdup at the bank yesterday .
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outcome
[noun]

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

Ex: Market trends can often predict outcome of business investments .
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outfit
[noun]

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

Ex: He received many compliments on outfit at the wedding , which he had chosen with great care .
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outlook
[noun]

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

Ex: After the seminar , outlook on personal finance was completely transformed .
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outlet
[noun]

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

Ex: The outlet website offers a wide selection of discounted items from popular brands .
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takeaway
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a meal bought from a restaurant or store to be eaten somewhere else

Ex: The takeaway I ’ve had in years was from a local sushi place .
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takeover
[noun]

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

Ex: The country 's takeover caused widespread unrest .
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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: The website allows you to initiate download of the report .
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downfall
[noun]

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

Ex: Political corruption was downfall of many powerful leaders throughout history .
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downpour
[noun]

a brief heavy rainfall

Ex: The farmers welcomed downpour after weeks of dry weather , as it provided much-needed water for their crops .
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an important discovery or development that helps improve a situation or answer a problem

Ex: breakthrough in negotiations between the two countries paved the way for lasting peace in the region .
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breakdown
[noun]

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

Ex: As a result of breakdown, the group disbanded and stopped collaborating .
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breakup
[noun]

the end of a relationship or an association

Ex: breakup of the partnership left both entrepreneurs free to explore new business opportunities independently .
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setback
[noun]

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

Ex: After facing setbacks, they finally completed the renovation of their home .
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showdown
[noun]

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

Ex: The long-standing feud finally ended in a showdown.
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outburst
[noun]

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

Ex: She could n’t control her emotions and had outburst in the middle of the conversation .
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upkeep
[noun]

the act of maintaining something in good condition

Ex: The company allocated a significant budget for upkeep of its machinery .
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upturn
[noun]

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

Ex: Analysts predict upturn in the stock market by the end of the year .
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lookout
[noun]

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

Ex: The company has lookout for the latest trends in the tech industry .
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write-off
[noun]

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

Ex: The company wrote off several old accounts receivable write-offs at the end of the fiscal year .
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offshoot
[noun]

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

Ex: The charity 's educational program became offshoot of its original mission to provide food .
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comeback
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a quick or witty response to a comment or insult, often intended to show wit or intelligence

Ex: After a long pause , he finally gave a comeback that silenced his critics .
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drawback
[noun]

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

Ex: Although the offer seems attractive , drawback is the lack of flexibility .
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