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 [adjective]

elaborate or sophisticated in style, often designed to impress

Ex: The hotel lobby was adorned with fancy chandeliers and marble floors .
posh [adjective]

fashionably fancy, often associated with wealth and high social standing

Ex: The posh yacht sailed across the azure waters of the Mediterranean .
to brag [verb]

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

Ex: The student could n't resist bragging about the high score on the challenging exam .
to boast [verb]

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

Ex: At the family reunion , the proud grandmother could n't resist boasting about her grandchildren 's academic accomplishments and talents .
limited [adjective]

restricted in scope, extent, or degree

Ex:
confined [adjective]

restricted or limited in space, area, or movement

Ex:
result [noun]

something that is caused by something else

Ex: The investigation led to the arrest of the suspect , with the result that crime rates decreased .

a phenomenon or event that follows from and is caused by a previous action or occurrence

Ex: They discussed the potential consequences of climate change .
yearning [noun]

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

Ex:
thirst [noun]

an intense desire or craving for something

Ex: The team 's thirst for victory motivated them to train harder .

a benefit or gain resulting from something

benefit [noun]

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

Ex: The new policy offers several benefits to low-income families .
uncontrolled [adjective]

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

Ex: The uncontrolled anger of the driver resulted in reckless driving behavior and road rage incidents .
rampant [adjective]

characterized by unchecked, aggressive, or uncontrollable behavior

Ex: Rumors ran rampant , fueling public panic .
garment [noun]

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

Ex: The traditional garment worn during the ceremony was rich in cultural significance and history .
outfit [noun]

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

Ex:
complicated [adjective]

involving many different parts or elements that make something difficult to understand or deal with

Ex: The algorithm used in the program was complicated , with multiple nested functions .
complex [adjective]

not easy to understand or analyze

Ex: The artwork 's meaning was complex , open to interpretation and layered with symbolism .
baffled [adjective]

completely confused, often due to something that is difficult to explain or understand

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perplexed [adjective]

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

Ex:
second-rate [adjective]

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

Ex: They offered second-rate products at inflated prices , which disappointed customers .
mediocre [adjective]

substandard or below average

Ex: The smartphone 's performance was mediocre , constantly lagging and crashing .
fashion [noun]

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

Ex:
trend [noun]

a fashion or style that is popular at a particular time

Ex: The trend of minimalism has gained popularity recently .
old [adjective]

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

Ex: She visited an old castle and marveled at its medieval architecture .
ancient [adjective]

having existed for an extended period of time

Ex: They explored ancient ruins in the jungle , imagining the lives of past inhabitants .
antique [adjective]

old and often considered valuable due to its age, craftsmanship, or historical significance

Ex: He restored an antique car from the 1920s , now worth a small fortune .
current [adjective]

happening or existing in the present time

Ex: The current weather forecast predicts sunny skies for the weekend .
original [adjective]

existing at the start of a specific period or process

Ex: The original inhabitants of the island lived in harmony with nature .
up-to-date [adjective]

conforming to the latest trends or fashion

Ex: The restaurant ’s interior design is up-to-date , featuring minimalist and contemporary elements .
antiquated [adjective]

no longer useful, accepted, or relevant to modern times

Ex: His antiquated views on gender roles were no longer relevant in today 's society .
fair [adjective]

treating everyone equally and in a right or acceptable way

Ex: The policy was designed to be fair to all employees , regardless of their position .
biased [adjective]

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

Ex: His biased opinion about the new employee influenced the hiring decision unfairly .
unjust [adjective]

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

Ex: The government 's policies were widely criticized as unjust by human rights organizations .
impartial [adjective]

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

Ex: The judge ’s impartial ruling was based solely on the evidence presented in court .
bigoted [adjective]

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

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balanced [adjective]

evenly distributed or in a state of stability

Ex: He struck a balanced approach between work and personal life .
objective [adjective]

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

Ex: The court appointed an objective mediator to help resolve the dispute between the two parties .
perfect [adjective]

completely without mistakes or flaws, reaching the best possible standard

Ex: My dog is perfect , even though he occasionally chews my shoes .
flawed [adjective]

having imperfections, errors, or weaknesses

Ex: Her flawed memory made it difficult for her to recall specific details .
faulty [adjective]

not working properly or as intended

Ex: The faulty wiring in the house caused frequent power outages .
faultless [adjective]

containing no errors at all

Ex: She completed the task in a faultless manner , leaving no room for criticism .
immaculate [adjective]

free from errors, mistakes, or faults

Ex: His immaculate appearance made him stand out at the event .
impeccable [adjective]

without any mistakes or errors

Ex: The dancer 's impeccable technique captivated the audience .
important [adjective]

having a lot of value

Ex: Freedom of speech is an important right in democratic societies .
trivial [adjective]

having little or no importance

Ex: She dismissed his argument as trivial and irrelevant to the discussion .
critical [adjective]

extremely important or necessary

Ex: The critical information provided by the witness was instrumental in solving the crime .
urgent [adjective]

needing immediate action or attention

Ex: There is an urgent need for food and shelter for the victims of the natural disaster .
petty [adjective]

having little significance

Ex: The dispute between neighbors was over a petty boundary line .
frivolous [adjective]

having a lack of depth or concern for serious matters

Ex: She 's often seen as frivolous , but beneath the facade , she 's quite shrewd .

things that are typical, common, or routine

Ex: Same old , same old the usual stuff with no surprises .
synonym [noun]

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

Ex: She searched for a synonym to avoid repeating the same word .

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

Ex: She proved she was made of sterner stuff when she handled the crisis with calm and confidence .
stuff happens [sentence]

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

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

Ex: Ah , that 's the stuff .
antonym [noun]

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

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function [noun]

the purpose or intended use of something

Ex: The function of the key is to unlock the door .
feature [noun]

an important or distinctive aspect of something

Ex: This software update includes a new security feature designed to protect user data .
machine [noun]

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

Ex: The MRI machine is used for medical imaging in hospitals .

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

Ex: The washing machine is an essential appliance for any home .
choice [noun]

an act of deciding to choose between two things or more

Ex: Their choice of music was perfect for the party .
option [noun]

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

Ex: Taking a break is a good option if you feel overwhelmed at work .
consumer [noun]

someone who buys and uses services or goods

Ex: The new smartphone model received positive reviews from consumers .
shopper [noun]

someone who goes to shops or online platforms to buy something

Ex: The shopper browsed through the online catalog , adding items to their cart with each click of the mouse .