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Headway - Advanced - Unit 8

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 8 in the Headway Advanced coursebook, such as "coarse", "buoy", "haul", etc.

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homonym
[noun]

each of two or more words with the same spelling or pronunciation that vary in meaning and origin

Ex: " Match " is a homonym— it can mean a competition or a stick used to start a fire .
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homograph
[noun]

(grammar) one of two or more words that are spelled the same but differ in meaning

Ex: A dictionary helps to clarify the meanings of homographs that might confuse readers .
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horse
[noun]

an animal that is large, has a tail and four legs, and we use for racing, pulling carriages, riding, etc.

Ex: The majestic horse galloped across the open field .
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hoarse
[Adjective]

having a rough, harsh, and weak voice, usually due to a sore throat or excessive use

Ex: He tried to sing , but his voice came out hoarse and cracked .
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coarse
[Adjective]

having a rough or uneven surface or texture

Ex: The dog ’s coarse fur made it well-suited for the cold weather .
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course
[noun]

a series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject

Ex: The university offers a course in computer programming for beginners .
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buoy
[noun]

a floating object anchored in a body of water, typically used for navigation, marking hazards, or for indicating the location of something such as a submarine cable

Ex: The buoy was part of a larger system used to track ocean currents .
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boy
[noun]

someone who is a child and a male

Ex: The boys in the classroom are reading a story .
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loan
[noun]

a sum of money that is borrowed from a bank which should be returned with a certain rate of interest

Ex: They applied for a loan to expand their business operations .
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lone
[Adjective]

alone and without any companions

Ex: The lone tree stood tall in the middle of the field , casting a long shadow in the setting sun .
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hall
[noun]

a passage that is inside a house or building with rooms on both side

Ex: There 's a small table with a lamp at the end of the hall.
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to haul
[Verb]

to pull something or someone along the ground, usually with difficulty

Ex: It took two people to haul the heavy boulder out of the way .
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berry
[noun]

a juicy small fruit with no pit, which grows on a bush

Ex: He enjoyed a bowl of mixed berries topped with Greek yogurt for a nutritious snack .
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to bury
[Verb]

to put a dead person or animal beneath the ground

Ex: The ancient civilization would bury their leaders with great ceremony .
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vale
[noun]

a low-lying piece of land between hills or mountains, often with a river flowing through it

Ex: The road winds through the narrow vale between the mountains .
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to veil
[Verb]

to conceal or obscure something, as if with a covering

Ex: The art piece was veiled until the exhibition opened to the public .
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to draft
[Verb]

to draw the blueprints and the sketches for a building, machine, structure, etc.

Ex: The landscape architect drafted blueprints for the botanical garden , ensuring a harmonious blend of flora and pathways .
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draught
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a serving of a drink, such as beer, from a cask or keg rather than a bottle or can

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to bow
[Verb]

to bend the head or move the upper half of the body forward to show respect or as a way of greeting

Ex: In the dojo , students were taught not only how to fight but also how to bow as a mark of mutual respect .
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bow
[noun]

a piece of decorative cloth tied in a bowknot

Ex: She tied a delicate bow around the bouquet of flowers , completing the lovely arrangement .
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bough
[noun]

a major branch of a tree

Ex: A bird ’s nest was tucked in a high bough, hidden from view .
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just
[Adverb]

precisely or almost exactly at this moment

Ex: The train is just pulling in .
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