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Headway - Advanced - Unit 11

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 11 in the Headway Advanced coursebook, such as "yearning", "rampant", "bigoted", etc.

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Headway - Advanced
fancy

elaborate or luxurious, often beyond what is necessary or practical

[Adjective]
posh

fashionably fancy, often associated with wealth and high social standing

[Adjective]
to brag

to talk with excessive pride about one's achievements, possessions, etc. often in exaggerated manner

[Verb]
to boast

to talk with excessive pride about one's achievements, abilities, etc. in order to draw other's attention

[Verb]
limited

restricted in scope, extent, or amount

[Adjective]
confined

restricted or limited in space, area, or movement

[Adjective]
result

something that is caused by something else

[noun]
consequence

a result, particularly an unpleasant one

[noun]
yearning

a strong feeling of longing, desire or craving for something or someone

[noun]
thirst

a strong desire or longing for something

[noun]
advantage

a benefit or gain resulting from something

[noun]
benefit

an advantage or a helpful effect that is the result of a situation

[noun]
uncontrolled

lacking regulation, restraint, or governance, resulting in chaos, disorder, or wildness

[Adjective]
rampant

behaving in an unrestrained or unchecked manner, often to the point of being reckless or aggressive

[Adjective]
garment

an item of clothing that is worn on the body, including various types of clothing such as shirts, pants, dresses, etc.

[noun]
outfit

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

[noun]
complicated

difficult to understand, deal with, or explain due to having many parts or factors

[Adjective]
complex

not easy to understand or analyze

[Adjective]
baffled

completely confused, puzzled or mystified by something

[Adjective]
perplexed

confused or puzzled, often because of a complex or difficult situation or problem

[Adjective]
second-rate

having an inferior quality or ranking, especially when compared to others of its kind

[Adjective]
mediocre

average in quality and not meeting the standards of excellence

[Adjective]
fashion

the styles and trends of clothing, accessories, makeup, and other items that are popular in a certain time and place

[noun]
trend

a fashion or style that is popular at a particular time

[noun]
old

(of a thing) having been used or existing for a long period of time

[Adjective]
ancient

having existed for an extended period of time; very old

[Adjective]
antique

(of an object or artwork) old, significant, and valuable due to something's age, rarity, or craftsmanship

[Adjective]
current

happening, done, or existing in the present time

[Adjective]
original

existing at the start of a specific period or process

[Adjective]
up-to-date

using the latest trends and developments

[Adjective]
antiquated

no longer in use, suitable for current circumstances, or relevant to modern times

[Adjective]
fair

treating everyone equally and in a right or acceptable way

[Adjective]
biased

having a preference or unfair judgment toward one side or viewpoint over others

[Adjective]
unjust

not fair or reasonable, lacking equality and fairness in treatment or decision-making

[Adjective]
impartial

not favoring a particular party in a way that enables one to act or decide fairly

[Adjective]
bigoted

having strong, unreasonable, and unfair opinions or attitudes, especially about a particular race or religion, and refusing to listen to different opinions or ideas

[Adjective]
balanced

evenly distributed or in a state of stability

[Adjective]
objective

based only on facts and not influenced by personal feelings or judgments

[Adjective]
perfect

being as great, complete, and flawless as possible

[Adjective]
flawed

having imperfections, errors, or weaknesses

[Adjective]
faulty

containing a defect or flaw that prevents proper functioning or operation

[Adjective]
faultless

containing no errors at all

[Adjective]
immaculate

free from errors, mistakes, or faults

[Adjective]
impeccable

without any mistakes or errors

[Adjective]
important

having a lot of value

[Adjective]
trivial

having little substance or importance

[Adjective]
critical

extremely important or necessary

[Adjective]
urgent

needing immediate action or attention

[Adjective]
petty

having little significance

[Adjective]
frivolous

having a lack of depth or concern for serious matters

[Adjective]
the usual stuff

things that are typical, common, or routine

[phrase]
great stuff

used to express approval or praise for someone's accomplishments, efforts, or ideas

[phrase]
synonym

a word or phrase that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word or phrase in the same language

[noun]
to be made of sterner stuff

to have a stronger and more determined character or to be more resilient in the face of difficulty

[phrase]
stuff happens

used to say that things can happen unexpectedly or unplanned, and sometimes there is nothing we can do about it

[sentence]
that is the stuff

used to convey satisfaction, approval, or encouragement towards something, such as a good performance, a successful task, or a delicious food or drink

[sentence]
to know one's stuff

to be very knowledgeable about or skillful in a particular field of work

[phrase]
antonym

a word or phrase that has an opposite or contrasting meaning to another word or phrase

[noun]
function

a particular activity of a person or thing or their purpose

[noun]
feature

an important or distinctive aspect of something

[noun]
machine

any piece of equipment that is mechanical, electric, etc. and performs a particular task

[noun]
appliance

a machine or piece of equipment, especially electrical equipment, such as washing machine, dishwasher, etc. that is used for a particular task

[noun]
choice

an act of deciding to choose between two things or more

[noun]
option

something that can or may be chosen from a number of alternatives

[noun]
consumer

someone who buys and uses services or goods

[noun]
shopper

someone who goes to shops or online platforms to buy something

[noun]
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