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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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Headway - Advanced
backup

the act of providing assistance or support to someone or something

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slip-up

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

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shake-up

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

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holdup

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

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outcome

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

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outfit

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

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outlook

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

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outlet

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

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takeaway

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

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takeover

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

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download

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

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downfall

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

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downpour

a brief heavy rainfall

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breakthrough

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

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breakdown

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

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breakup

the end of a relationship or an association

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setback

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

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showdown

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

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outburst

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

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upkeep

the act of maintaining something in good condition

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upturn

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

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lookout

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

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write-off

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

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offshoot

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

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comeback

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

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drawback

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

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