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Headway - Upper Intermediate - Unit 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 1 in the Headway Upper Intermediate coursebook, such as "heartbroken", "firehouse", "horde", etc.

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Headway - Upper Intermediate
lifelong

lasting the whole of a person's life

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life expectancy

the average number of years a person is expected to live, based on various demographic and health factors

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life story

the account or narrative of a person's life, typically including significant events, experiences, and personal details

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life-size

having the same size as an actual living being or object, without any exaggeration or reduction

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lifestyle

a type of life that a person or group is living

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heartbroken

experiencing intense sadness, grief, or disappointment due to a broken romantic relationship or other loss

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heartbeat

the rhythmic movement of the heart while it is pumping blood

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heart attack

a medical emergency that happens when blood flow to the heart is suddenly blocked, which is fatal in some cases

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heartwarming

inspiring positive emotions such as joy, happiness, and affection in the viewer or reader

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housework

regular work done in a house, especially cleaning, washing, etc.

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homecoming

the act of returning to one's home or place of origin

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houseplant

a plant that is typically grown indoors in a home or other building, often for decorative purposes

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housewife

a married woman who does the housework such as cooking, cleaning, etc. and takes care of the children, and does not work outside the house

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house-proud

describing someone who takes great pride in the appearance, cleanliness, and overall condition of their home

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homesick

feeling sad because of being away from one's home

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hometown

the town or city where a person grew up or was born

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homebound

a person who is unable or restricted from leaving their home, typically due to physical, medical, or other circumstances

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homegrown

referring to something that is native, locally produced, or originating from one's own country or region

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house-warming

a party that one gives in a new house or an apartment they just purchased to celebrate such event

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homepage

the main opening page of a website that introduces it and links the user to other pages

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homeless

someone who does not have a place to live in and so lives on the streets

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seafood

any sea creature that is eaten as food such as fish, shrimp, seaweed, and shellfish

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bookshelf

‌a board connected to a wall or a piece of furniture on which books are kept

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junk food

unhealthy food, containing a lot of fat, sugar, etc.

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headphones

a device that has two pieces that cover the ears and is used to listen to music or sounds without others hearing

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headline

the large words in the upper part of a page of a newspaper, article, etc.

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headway

the forward movement or advancement made despite difficulties or obstacles

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textbook

a book used for the study of a particular subject, especially in schools and colleges

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text message

a written message that one sends or receives using a mobile phone

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open air

an outdoor or unenclosed space that is exposed to the elements

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business line

a specific set or range of products or merchandise offered by a business, often with a common theme, category, or market focus

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businessman

a man who does business activities like running a company

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firehouse

a building or facility used by firefighters as a station for fire-fighting equipment and personnel

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fire alarm

a device that gives warning of a fire, by making a loud noise

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sleeping pill

a medication taken to induce sleep or relieve insomnia

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sleeping bag

a portable, padded, and zippered bag used for sleeping, typically outdoors or while camping

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air conditioning

a system that controls the temperature and humidity in a house, car, etc.

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crowd

a large group of people gathered together in a particular place

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horde

a large moving crowd or mass of people, often in a disorderly or unruly manner

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to understand

to know something's meaning, particularly something that someone says

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to grasp

to mentally understand information or concepts

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lucky

having or bringing good luck

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to strike gold

to have great success with something, particularly something that brings one a lot of money

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nap

a short period of sleep, typically taken during the day to refresh or rest

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to look after

to take care of someone or something and attend to their needs, well-being, or safety

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to fend for

to take care of oneself, especially in a challenging or difficult situation, without the help or support of others

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to sleep rough

to sleep outdoors or in a place that is not intended for accommodation, such as on the streets or in a park, usually without proper bedding or shelter

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accustomed

familiar with something, often through repeated experience or exposure

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to settle down

to move from a standing or active position to a seated and more relaxed state

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crime

an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system

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foul play

unfair or dishonest behavior, often implying criminal activity or violence

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star-studded

consisting of multiple famous entertainers, performers, etc.

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homemade

having been made at home, rather than in a factory or store, especially referring to food

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homework

schoolwork that students have to do at home

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