Headway - Upper Intermediate - Unit 2

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 2 in the Headway Upper Intermediate coursebook, such as "arrangement", "make off", "litter", etc.

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Headway - Upper Intermediate

to try to do something as well as one is capable of

Ex: They did their best to make everyone feel comfortable at the event .

to stop using or having something

Ex: The school board voted to do away with the traditional grading system in favor of a more comprehensive approach .

a mutual understanding or agreement established between people

Ex: We came to an arrangement about sharing the rent .
profit [noun]

the sum of money that is gained after all expenses and taxes are paid

Ex: Last year ’s profit was reinvested into expanding the company .
loss [noun]

the act or process of no longer having someone or something

Ex: He felt a profound loss when his job ended .
research [noun]

a careful and systematic study of a subject to discover new facts or information about it

Ex: The professor presented the findings of her research at an international conference .

doing something that someone has planned to, often when they find the right time

Ex: The lawyer advised them to make their move before the deadline passed .

to try to do or accomplish something, particularly something difficult

Ex: Let 's make an effort to finish the project ahead of schedule .
business [noun]

the activity of providing services or products in exchange for money

Ex: She invested her savings in a start-up business .

to have a very strong and noticeable effect on someone or something

Ex: Small acts of kindness , like helping a neighbor with their groceries , can make a difference in building a strong sense of community .
decision [noun]

a choice or judgment that is made after adequate consideration or thought

Ex: His decision to move to a new city was influenced by his desire for a fresh start and new opportunities .

the act of putting an idea or plan forward for someone to think about

Ex: The professor encouraged students to share their suggestions for topics to cover in the course .
degree [noun]

the certificate that is given to university or college students upon successful completion of their course

Ex: Many employers require candidates to have at least a bachelor 's degree in their field of expertise .
clear [adjective]

easy to understand

Ex: The map was clear , showing all the important landmarks and routes .

to create a false or fictional story or information

Ex: The politician made up excuses to avoid answering the reporter 's questions .

to do something in order to replace something lost or fix something damaged

Ex: They have made up for their previous disagreements by attending couples therapy .

to leave quickly, often in order to escape or avoid someone or something

Ex: The robbers made off with all the cash .

used to mean that one can go on or manage without someone or something

Ex: We could do without the constant interruptions during our team meetings .

used to mean that one benefits from having someone or something present or available to one

Ex: With the hot weather , I could do with an ice-cold beverage to cool down .
to do up [verb]

to fasten, button, zip, or otherwise secure something, often related to clothing or accessories

Ex: The child struggled to do up the laces on their shoes , prompting a parent to assist .
rubbish [noun]

unwanted, worthless, and unneeded things that people throw away

Ex: The park was littered with rubbish , prompting volunteers to organize a clean-up day .
litter [noun]

waste such as bottles, papers, etc. that people throw on a sidewalk, park, or other public place

Ex:
to clog [verb]

to make it so that nothing can move through something

Ex: In a preventive measure , they decided to clog the air vents during the construction work .
to swamp [verb]

to flood or cover something with water, making it hard to use or move through

Ex: The basement was swamped after the pipe burst .
garbage [noun]

things such as household materials that have no use anymore

Ex: I need to take the garbage out before it starts to smell .
debris [noun]

the scattered pieces of waste, remains, or broken objects, often left after destruction or an accident

Ex: Crews worked to clear the debris from the fallen bridge .
to swirl [verb]

to move in a twisting or whirling motion, creating a pattern of circular or spiral motion

Ex: The dancer 's skirt swirled as she spun across the stage .

to eat something quickly and greedily, often making loud and rapid swallowing sounds

Ex:

the sequence of organisms in an ecosystem where each organism serves as a source of food for the next organism in the chain

grain [noun]

a small, hard particle or granule, often referring to seeds, sand, or similar substances

Ex: He noticed a grain of dust floating in the sunlight .

to force someone to do what they do not want

Ex: Governments should avoid imposing excessive taxes that burden the citizens .
infinite [adjective]

without end or limits in extent, amount, or space

Ex: Space is often described as infinite , with no boundaries or limits to its vastness .
single-use [adjective]

made to be used once and then thrown away

Ex: Hospitals rely on single-use gloves for hygiene .
throwaway [adjective]

discarded or is intended to be thrown away after use

Ex:
well [interjection]

said to express agreement to something, usually reluctantly

you know [interjection]

used as a filler phrase to pause or fill gaps in speech

Ex: You know , I think we should probably consider other options before making a decision .
like [interjection]

used as a filler word or hesitation marker

Ex: The party was amazing , like , everyone was having a great time .
I mean [interjection]

used in speech to provide emphasis, or to signal a pause in speech while the speaker gathers their thoughts

Ex: She ’s really talented , I mean , just look at her artwork !
you see [interjection]

used to draw attention to a point or to emphasize a statement or explanation

Ex: She did n’t mean to offend you ; you see , she thought it was just a joke .
kind of [phrase]

in some ways or to some degree

Ex: The weather is kind of unpredictable lately , with sudden changes in temperature .
anyway [adverb]

used when ending a conversation, or changing, or returning to a subject

Ex:
so [conjunction]

used to introduce a consequence or result of the preceding clause

Ex: The road was blocked , so we had to take a detour .

a bright bluish-green color

Ex: She bought a scarf in a soft turquoise to match her earrings .