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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 doctor examined body to check for any signs of illness or injury .
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elbow
[noun]

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

Ex: The yoga instructor emphasized keeping a straight line from the shoulder to elbow during a plank position .
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shin
[noun]

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

Ex: The doctor examined the patient 's shin and recommended ice and rest .
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ankle
[noun]

the joint that connects the foot to the leg

Ex: He sprained ankle during the basketball game .
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waist
[noun]

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

Ex: He suffered from lower back pain due to poor posture and a lack of strength in waist muscles .
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chin
[noun]

the lowest part of our face that is below our mouth

Ex: She rested chin on her hand , listening attentively to the conversation .
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throat
[noun]

a passage in the neck through which food and air pass

Ex: The doctor examined throat to check for any signs of infection .
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eyebrow
[noun]

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

Ex: She used a small brush to comb eyebrows into shape .
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spine
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the row of small bones that are joined together down the center of the back of the body

Ex: In yoga , many poses are designed to improve flexibility and strength in spine.
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forehead
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the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hair

Ex: She felt a kiss on forehead, a gesture of affection from her partner before he left for work .
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sole
[noun]

the bottom area of someone's foot

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calf
[noun]

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

Ex: The dancer 's graceful movements showcased the strength of her calves.
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nostril
[noun]

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

Ex: He pinched nostrils shut to prevent the smell from reaching him .
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palm
[noun]

the inner surface of the hand between the wrist and fingers

Ex: The fortune teller examined the lines on palm.
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chest
[noun]

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

Ex: The tightness in chest made her anxious .
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hip
[noun]

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

Ex: The workout included exercises to strengthen hips.
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armpit
[noun]

the part under the shoulder that is hollow

Ex: The shirt had stains under armpits from excessive sweating .
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pelvis
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(anatomy) the large round bone structure that the limbs and the spine are joined to, which also protects the abdominal organs

Ex: pelvis is a key component of the human skeletal system , providing support and protection to internal organs .
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wrist
[noun]

the joint connecting the hand to the arm

Ex: The watch fit perfectly around her wrist.
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thumb
[noun]

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

Ex: He broke thumb in a skiing accident .
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cheek
[noun]

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

Ex: She turned her face to the side to avoid getting kissed on cheek.
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jaw
[noun]

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

Ex: Chewing gum for too long can sometimes cause soreness in jaw.
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thigh
[noun]

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

Ex: The soccer player used thigh to control the ball during the match .
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neck
[noun]

the body part that is connecting the head to the shoulders

Ex: The doctor examined neck for any signs of injury .
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lung
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each of the two organs in the chest that helps one breathe

Ex: She experienced shortness of breath and wheezing , symptoms commonly associated with asthma , a lung condition characterized by airway inflammation .
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intestine
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a long, continuous tube in the body through which the food coming from the stomach moves and is passed

Ex: intestines play a vital role in breaking down food and absorbing nutrients .
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knuckle
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a rounded joint where the fingers can bend or are joined to the hand

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

Ex: veins can swell and become painful , especially in the legs .
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eyelash
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any of the short hairs that grow along the edges of the eyelids

Ex: The young girl made a wish and blew on eyelash.
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lip
[noun]

each of the two soft body parts that surround our mouth

Ex: The baby blew kisses , puckering up her lips.
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earlobe
[noun]

the soft fleshy part of the external ear

Ex: Her earlobe healed quickly after the procedure .
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stomach
[noun]

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

Ex: She felt a wave of nausea in stomach during the car ride .
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heel
[noun]

the back part of the foot, below the ankle

Ex: She stepped on a pebble , causing discomfort in heel.
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liver
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a vital organ in the body that cleans the blood of harmful substances

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

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

Ex: The boxer wore protective padding around ribs to minimize the risk of injury during the match .
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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: Drinking plenty of water and adopting a balanced diet low in sodium and processed foods can help kidney health and prevent disease .
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temple
[noun]

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

Ex: He winced as pain shot through temple.
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eye
[noun]

a body part on our face that we use for seeing

Ex: She winked at him , playfully closing eye.
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toe
[noun]

each of the five parts sticking out from the foot

Ex: The toddler giggled as she wiggled her toes in the sand .
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to tickle
[Verb]

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

Ex: The mischievous kitten would pounce and tickle its owner 's fingers with its tiny claws .
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to nod
[Verb]

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

Ex: The nodded approvingly at the student 's answer .
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to thump
[Verb]

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

Ex: The thumped the dough to shape it before baking .
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to sniff
[Verb]

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

Ex: I sniffed countless perfumes but have n't found my favorite yet .
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to slap
[Verb]

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

Ex: Unable to control his frustration , he let out a yell and threatened slap the malfunctioning computer .
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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 hesitated before swallowing the mashed banana .
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to smack
[Verb]

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

Ex: smacks the ball with great force , sending it soaring across the tennis court .
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to pinch
[Verb]

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

Ex: To wake up her sleepy friend , she decided pinch him playfully on the arm .
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to frisk
[Verb]

to move about playfully or energetically

Ex: During the picnic , the frisked about , playing tag and laughing heartily .
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to rub
[Verb]

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

Ex: rubbed his forehead in frustration as he tried to solve the difficult puzzle .
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to stroke
[Verb]

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

Ex: To calm the nervous kitten , the veterinarian stroked its back while examining it .
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to clap
[Verb]

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

Ex: clapped politely at the end of the speech .
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to nudge
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to gently push or prod someone or something, often to get attention or suggest a course of action

Ex: The dog nudged its owner 's hand , seeking attention and a possible treat .
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to pat
[Verb]

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

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

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

Ex: Feeling grateful , hugged the person who returned her lost belongings .
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to apply pressure with a compressing or constricting motion, typically using the hands

Ex: The chef demonstrated how squeeze the garlic cloves to extract their flavor for the dish .
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to shove
[Verb]

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

Ex: The eager shoved through the doors when the store opened for its Black Friday sale .
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to spit
[Verb]

to forcefully release saliva or phlegm from the mouth

Ex: It 's important to teach children not spit in public places for hygiene reasons .
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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: At the surprise party , winked to maintain the secrecy of the celebration .
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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: Ethical guidelines require researchers to disclose the use placebos to study participants .
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flu
[noun]

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

Ex: Wearing a mask can help prevent the spread of flu.
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insomnia
[noun]

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

Ex: Despite feeling exhausted , insomnia made it impossible for him to get a good night 's rest .
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fascinated
[Adjective]

intensely interested or captivated by something or someone

Ex: He fascinated with the process of making pottery after taking a class .
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intrigued
[Adjective]

wanting to know more about something because it seems very interesting

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limited
[Adjective]

very little in quantity or amount

Ex: limited number of seats at the concert made tickets highly sought after .
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restricted
[Adjective]

limited or controlled by regulations or specific conditions

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to notice
[Verb]

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

Ex: noticed the time and realized I was late for my appointment .
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to become aware or conscious of something

Ex: Through the artist 's work , perceived a deeper message about society 's values .
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example
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a sample, showing what the rest of the data is typically like

Ex: When analyzing the feedback , they highlighted several instances of constructive criticism , with one particular comment standing out as example of the overall sentiment .
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the act of displaying or expressing something such as an emotion or opinion

Ex: demonstration of the new software features helped employees understand how to improve their workflow and productivity .
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to gain
[Verb]

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

Ex: gained a reputation as a reliable leader by effectively managing his team through challenging projects .
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access
[noun]

the right or opportunity to use something or benefit from it

Ex: The new software update access to online banking features for customers .
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to tap
[Verb]

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

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to beg
[Verb]

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

Ex: begged his friends to join him on the adventurous road trip .
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to use the power or potential of something effectively for a specific purpose

Ex: The harnessed the enthusiasm of its volunteers to expand its community outreach programs .
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snag
[noun]

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

Ex: snag in communication led to confusion about the meeting time .
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quite
[Adverb]

to the highest degree

Ex: The movie quite amazing from start to finish .
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