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Headway - Advanced - Unit 12

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 12 in the Headway Advanced coursebook, such as "staggering", "ordeal", "deranged", etc.

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Headway - Advanced
metaphorical

using a word, phrase, etc. not for its ordinary meaning, but for the idea or symbol that it represents or suggests

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language

the system of communication by spoken or written words, that the people of a particular country or region use

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to fuel

to provide the energy or inspiration needed to drive or enhance a specific activity or process

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to fire

to arouse, provoke, or inspire strong emotion, enthusiasm, or reaction

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shining

radiating light or brightness, whether natural or artificial

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to overshadow

to cause a person or thing to come across as less significant

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to spark

to trigger or ignite a reaction, response, or action, often by provoking or inspiring someone or something to action

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flash

a sudden, clear understanding or insight, often accompanied by a feeling of enlightenment

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to dawn

to become clear or understood

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shady

having a suspicious or dishonest quality

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bright

capable of thinking and learning in a good and quick way

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to flood

to become covered or filled by water

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bland

unremarkable and lacking in distinctive or interesting qualities

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half-baked

(of people) lacking in intelligence or common sense, and as a result, one's ideas or actions seem foolish or absurd

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food for thought

something that is worth thinking about or considering deeply

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to bite off more than somebody can chew

to attempt to do something that is beyond one's capability

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hot topic

a subject or issue that is currently trending or receiving a lot of attention and discussion

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cloud hang over somebody

a sense of gloom, worry, doubt, or uncertainty that follows or affects someone

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peak

indicating the highest or maximum point or level of something

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obsessed

having or showing excessive or uncontrollable worry or interest in something

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staggering

so large or impressive that it is difficult to comprehend or believe

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to collapse

(of a person) to fall and usually become unconscious due to illness

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to pull through

to recover from an illness, a serious operation, or other difficult situations

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to discharge

to allow a patient to leave the hospital because they have recovered and no longer need to receive inpatient care

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priority

the fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important than others

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to shudder

to tremble or shake involuntarily, often as a result of fear, cold, or excitement

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free fall

the motion of an object or person falling solely under the influence of gravity

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to stall

to cease to make progress or move forward

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deranged

incapable of behaving normally or thinking clearly due to mental illness

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restraint kit

a collection of devices and tools used to physically restrain and control a person's movement, typically for medical or safety reasons

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subdued

restrained or toned down in style, quality, or intensity

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to reel

to have trouble keeping one's balance and be at the risk of falling

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ordeal

a difficult or painful experience, often one that lasts long and requires great effort and endurance to overcome

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closure

the final resolution of a situation or the reaching of a definitive conclusion or agreement

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to end on a sour note

to end something in an unpleasant or negative way

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to have the foggiest idea

to have some understanding or knowledge of something

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breeze

something that is easy to do or accomplish

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whirlwind romance

a romantic relationship that develops quickly and intensely, often with a sense of spontaneity and excitement

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to run through treacle

to move slowly and with great effort, as if walking through deep mud

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emotional wreck

a person who is experiencing intense feelings of sadness, anger, anxiety, or any other strong emotion that causes them to feel overwhelmed and unable to function normally

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