Headway - Advanced - Unit 10

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 10 in the Headway Advanced coursebook, such as "sole", "frisk", "intrigued", etc.

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Headway - Advanced
body [noun]

our or an animal's hands, legs, head, and every other part together

Ex: The body 's immune system protects against harmful bacteria and viruses .
elbow [noun]

the joint where the upper and lower parts of the arm bend

Ex: The basketball player used his elbow to create space from the defender .
shin [noun]

the front part of the leg that is between the foot and the knee

Ex: After the fall , she noticed a bruise forming on her shin .
ankle [noun]

the joint that connects the foot to the leg

Ex: He wore a brace to support his injured ankle .
waist [noun]

the part of the body between the ribs and hips, which is usually narrower than the parts mentioned

Ex: The tailor measured her waist to ensure the perfect fit for her custom-made dress .
chin [noun]

the lowest part of our face that is below our mouth

Ex: He scratched his chin , trying to recall the answer to the question .
throat [noun]

a passage in the neck through which food and air pass

Ex: The baby giggled , producing adorable gurgling sounds from her throat .
eyebrow [noun]

one of the two lines of hair that grow above one's eyes

Ex: He had thick , bushy eyebrows .
spine [noun]

the row of small bones that are joined together down the center of the back of the body

Ex: The x-ray revealed a curvature in the spine , indicating a case of scoliosis .
forehead [noun]

the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hair

Ex: The doctor gently placed his hand on her forehead to check if she had a fever .
sole [noun]

the bottom area of someone's foot

Ex:
calf [noun]

the muscular part at the back of the leg between the knee and the ankle

Ex: Stretching exercises can help prevent cramps in the calf muscles after intense physical activity .
nostril [noun]

either of the two external openings of the nose that one breathes through

Ex: She felt a tickle in her nostril as the cold air hit her face .
palm [noun]

the inner surface of the hand between the wrist and fingers

Ex: He wiped the sweat from his forehead with the palm of his hand .
chest [noun]

the front part of the body between the neck and the stomach

Ex: She felt a sense of relief as a weight was lifted off her chest .
hip [noun]

each of the parts above the legs and below the waist at either side of the body

Ex: She wore a sash that draped elegantly over her hip .
armpit [noun]

the part under the shoulder that is hollow

Ex: The doctor examined the swollen lymph nodes in the patient 's armpit to assess their health .
pelvis [noun]

(anatomy) the large round bone structure that the limbs and the spine are joined to, which also protects the abdominal organs

Ex:
wrist [noun]

the joint connecting the hand to the arm

Ex: The doctor checked the patient 's pulse by feeling their wrist .
thumb [noun]

the thick finger that has a different position than the other four

Ex: He pressed his thumb against the fingerprint scanner to unlock his phone .
cheek [noun]

any of the two soft sides of our face that are bellow our eyes

Ex: She pressed her cheek against the cool glass window .
jaw [noun]

the lower bone of the face containing the chin and the bottom teeth

Ex: The boxer suffered a broken jaw after the intense match .
thigh [noun]

the top part of the leg between the hip and the knee

Ex: The dancer 's graceful movements showcased her strong and toned thighs .
neck [noun]

the body part that is connecting the head to the shoulders

Ex: She felt a sharp pain in her neck when she turned it suddenly .
lung [noun]

each of the two organs in the chest that helps one breathe

Ex: Pneumonia , an infection of the lungs , can cause symptoms such as fever , cough , and chest pain , and may require antibiotic treatment to resolve .

a long, continuous tube in the body through which the food coming from the stomach moves and is passed

Ex:
knuckle [noun]

a rounded joint where the fingers can bend or are joined to the hand

vein [noun]

any tube or vessel that carries blood to one's heart

Ex: Veins have thin walls and valves to keep blood moving in the right direction .
eyelash [noun]

any of the short hairs that grow along the edges of the eyelids

Ex: She blinked her long eyelashes flirtatiously .
lip [noun]

each of the two soft body parts that surround our mouth

Ex: She applied lip balm to moisturize her dry lips .
earlobe [noun]

the soft fleshy part of the external ear

Ex: He massaged his earlobe absentmindedly during the lecture .
stomach [noun]

the body part inside our body where the food that we eat goes

Ex:
heel [noun]

the back part of the foot, below the ankle

Ex: She stepped on a pebble , causing discomfort in her heel .
liver [noun]

a vital organ in the body that cleans the blood of harmful substances

Ex: Elevated levels of liver enzymes in blood tests may indicate liver damage or dysfunction , prompting further investigation by healthcare providers .
rib [noun]

each of the curved bones surrounding the chest to protect the organs inside

Ex: The ribs expand and contract with each breath , helping to facilitate respiration .
kidney [noun]

each of the two bean-shaped organs in the lower back of the body that separate wastes from the blood and make urine

Ex: Regular check-ups and blood tests are essential for monitoring kidney health and detecting any abnormalities early on .
temple [noun]

one of the two flat areas between the eyes and the ears

Ex: She pressed her fingers to her temples , trying to concentrate .
eye [noun]

a body part on our face that we use for seeing

Ex:
toe [noun]

each of the five parts sticking out from the foot

Ex:

to lightly touch or stroke a sensitive part of the body, causing a tingling or laughing sensation

Ex: The siblings loved to tickle each other during playful moments at home .
to nod [verb]

to move one's head up and down as a sign of agreement, understanding, or greeting

Ex: The audience nodded in understanding as the speaker explained the concept .
to thump [verb]

to hit or strike heavily with the hand or a blunt object, producing a dull, muffled sound

Ex: The drummer thumped the bass drum to set the rhythm .
to sniff [verb]

to inhale air audibly through the nose, often to detect or identify a scent or odor

Ex: Right now , the detective is sniffing the evidence to find any unusual scents .
to slap [verb]

to hit someone or something with an open hand, usually making a sharp sound

Ex: The annoyed cat retaliated by attempting to slap the playful dog 's nose with its paw .

to cause food, drink, or another substance to pass from the mouth down into the stomach, using the muscles of the throat

Ex: The baby is learning how to swallow solid foods .
to smack [verb]

to hit someone or something hard with an open hand or a flat object

Ex: He gently smacked his friend on the back in a congratulatory gesture .
to pinch [verb]

to tightly grip and squeeze something, particularly someone's flesh, between one's fingers

Ex: When she saw the breathtaking view , she could n't help but pinch herself to make sure it was n't a dream .
to frisk [verb]

to move about playfully or energetically

Ex:
to rub [verb]

to apply pressure to a surface with back and forth or circular motions

Ex: To ease the tension , she began to rub her temples in slow , circular motions .

to rub gently or caress an animal's fur or hair

Ex: The horse leaned into the rider 's touch as he continued to stroke its mane after the ride .
to clap [verb]

to strike the palms of one's hands together forcefully, usually to show appreciation or to attract attention

Ex: The students clapped in rhythm to the music during the school assembly .
to nudge [verb]

to gently push or prod someone or something, often to get attention or suggest a course of action

Ex: Yesterday , she discreetly nudged him to remind him of their lunch appointment .
to pat [verb]

to gently touch or stroke with the hand, usually as a gesture of affection or reassurance

Ex: The hiker paused to pat the loyal dog that faithfully accompanied him on the trail .
to hug [verb]

to tightly and closely hold someone in one's arms, typically a person one loves

Ex: As a sign of support , he gently hugged his friend who was going through a tough time .

to apply pressure with a compressing or constricting motion, typically using the hands

Ex: The toddler attempted to squeeze the toothpaste onto the toothbrush independently .
to shove [verb]

to move forward by exerting force, often in a determined manner

Ex: In the rush to get inside the concert venue , fans started to shove towards the entrance .
to spit [verb]

to forcefully release saliva or phlegm from the mouth

Ex: The dentist advised against spitting forcefully after getting a tooth extracted .
to wink [verb]

to quickly open and close one eye as a sign of affection or to indicate something is a secret or a joke

Ex:
placebo [noun]

a medicine without any physiological effect that is given to a control group in an experiment to measure the effectiveness of a new drug or to patients who think they need medicine when in reality they do not

Ex: Some patients reported feeling better after taking the placebo , highlighting the power of the mind in healing .
flu [noun]

an infectious disease similar to a bad cold, causing fever and severe pain

Ex: He has a high fever ; it might be the flu .
insomnia [noun]

a disorder in which one is unable to sleep or stay asleep

Ex: The doctor recommended a few relaxation techniques to help combat her insomnia and improve her sleep quality .
fascinated [adjective]

intensely interested or captivated by something or someone

Ex: Their fascinated chatter filled the room as they discussed the latest scientific discovery .
intrigued [adjective]

wanting to know more about something because it seems very interesting

Ex:
limited [adjective]

very little in quantity or amount

Ex: The restaurant has limited seating capacity , so it 's best to make a reservation ahead of time .
restricted [adjective]

limited or controlled by regulations or specific conditions

Ex:

to pay attention and become aware of a particular thing or person

Ex: Did you notice the new employee in our department ?

to become aware or conscious of something

Ex: Through the artist 's work , many perceived a deeper message about society 's values .
example [noun]

a sample, showing what the rest of the data is typically like

Ex: In the financial report , they presented multiple case studies , with Company A 's performance being a prime example of success .

the act of displaying or expressing something such as an emotion or opinion

Ex: The teacher conducted a demonstration in class to show students how to perform the experiment safely and effectively .
to gain [verb]

to obtain something through one's own actions or hard work

Ex: They gained the trust of their clients by consistently delivering exceptional service .
access [noun]

the right or opportunity to use something or benefit from it

Ex: Citizens have access to healthcare services through government-funded programs .
to tap [verb]

to make use of or access a resource or source of information

Ex:
to beg [verb]

to humbly ask for something, especially when one needs or desires that thing a lot

Ex: Right now , the child is begging for a second chance after breaking a vase .

to use the power or potential of something effectively for a specific purpose

Ex: The company harnessed social media to reach a broader audience for their product launch .
snag [noun]

a difficulty or problem, particularly a minor, hidden, or unpredicted one

Ex: Everything was going smoothly until they encountered a snag in the software .
quite [adverb]

to the highest degree

Ex: She 's quite talented in painting .