Headway - Upper Intermediate - Unit 4

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 4 in the Headway Upper Intermediate coursebook, such as "credible", "disused", "fabrication", etc.

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Headway - Upper Intermediate
opposite [adjective]

located across from a particular thing, typically separated by an intervening space

Ex: She pointed to the opposite corner of the room .
antonym [noun]

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

Ex:
prefix [noun]

(grammar) a letter or a set of letters that are added to the beginning of a word to alter its meaning and make a new word

Ex: The dictionary provided a list of prefixes and their meanings to help with word formation and understanding .
reliable [adjective]

able to be trusted to perform consistently well and meet expectations

Ex: Despite challenges , the reliable employee consistently meets deadlines and exceeds expectations .
credible [adjective]

able to be believed or relied on

Ex: The witness provided a credible account of the incident , which helped the jury reach a verdict .
probable [adjective]

having a high possibility of happening or being true based on available evidence or circumstances

Ex: The detective considered the suspect 's alibi to be probable , as it was supported by multiple witnesses .
honest [adjective]

telling the truth and having no intention of cheating or stealing

Ex: The honest mechanic provided a fair assessment of the car 's condition , even though it meant less profit for the garage .
legal [adjective]

related to the law or the legal system

Ex:
responsible [adjective]

(of a person) having an obligation to do something or to take care of someone or something as part of one's job or role

Ex: The company is responsible for maintaining safety standards in the workplace .
abused [adjective]

having been subjected to excessive use or mistreatment, resulting in damage or wear

disused [adjective]

previously in use but is now abandoned, neglected, or no longer in operation

unused [adjective]

not put into action by anyone before

Ex: The unused vacation days will expire if not taken before the end of the year .

to use something improperly or incorrectly

Ex: Do n’t misuse your authority to take advantage of others .

to use something excessively or beyond reasonable limits

Ex: Overusing pesticides in agriculture can harm not only the targeted pests but also beneficial insects and the ecosystem as a whole .

to use something less than it should be or less than its full potential

Ex: She underused her talent by sticking to the same routine every day .
fake [adjective]

designed to resemble the real thing but lacking authenticity

Ex: They gave him a fake trophy for his performance in the competition .
to like [verb]

to feel that someone or something is good, enjoyable, or interesting

Ex: I like the idea of living in a big city .
tiny [adjective]

extremely small

Ex: The tiny ants worked together to carry a big crumb .

the feeling of being happy and well

Ex: The laughter of children filled the room with happiness and joy .
guilty [adjective]

responsible for an illegal act or wrongdoing

Ex: Even though she was guilty of the offense , she showed remorse and sought redemption .
safe [adjective]

protected from any danger

Ex: The secure vault kept the valuable documents safe from theft .
to allow [verb]

to let someone or something do a particular thing

Ex: The school policy does not allow students to use their phones during class .

to make a person or thing better

Ex: The renovations are expected to improve the appearance of the old building .
sincere [adjective]

(of statements, feelings, beliefs, or behavior) showing what is true and honest, based on one's real opinions or feelings

Ex: I appreciated her sincere feedback on my work .
success [noun]

the fact of reaching what one tried for or desired

Ex: Achieving success in one 's career requires setting clear goals and consistently working towards them .

to develop mentally, physically, and emotionally

Ex: The process of maturing involves gaining wisdom and emotional resilience over time .

to provide someone with support, hope, or confidence

Ex: The coach 's motivational speeches were designed to encourage the athletes , inspiring them to give their best performance on the field .
generous [adjective]

having a willingness to freely give or share something with others, without expecting anything in return

Ex: The host was incredibly generous , offering us plenty of food and drinks .

to become visible and noticeable

Ex: The first signs of spring appeared as the flowers started to bloom and the trees budded .
tough [adjective]

difficult to achieve or deal with

Ex: Finding a job in a competitive market can be tough , especially without relevant experience .
clear [adjective]

without clouds or mist

Ex: The clear morning was a sign of a beautiful day ahead .

knowledge that gives someone relief as they did nothing wrong and should not feel guilty

Ex: He could boldly speak his mind during the meeting because he had thoroughly prepared and had a clear conscience about his intentions and actions .
fair [adjective]

(of skin or hair) very light in color

Ex: The model 's fair complexion contrasted beautifully with her dark eyes .
hard [adjective]

very difficult to cut, bend, or break

Ex:
mattress [noun]

the part of a bed made of soft material on which a person sleeps

Ex: The mattress was delivered yesterday , and I ca n't wait to try it .
hard [adjective]

needing a lot of skill or effort to do

Ex: Mastering a new language can be hard , especially if it has a complex grammar and vocabulary .
live [adjective]

having life or currently alive

Ex: The forest was filled with live creatures .
animal [noun]

a living thing, like a cat or a dog, that can move and needs food to stay alive, but not a plant or a human

Ex: My son 's favorite animal is the lion .
live [adjective]

(of TV or radio broadcasts) aired at the exact moment the events are taking place, without any earlier recording or editing

Ex: The weather reporter gave a live update as the storm approached the coast .
concert [noun]

a public performance by musicians or singers

Ex:
light [adjective]

(of sound) having little volume or intensity

Ex: The music played at a light volume , creating a relaxed atmosphere .
evidence [noun]

anything that proves the truth or possibility of something, such as facts, objects, or signs

Ex: Before drawing conclusions , it 's important to carefully evaluate all available evidence and consider alternative explanations .
fiction [noun]

an intentionally false or unlikely story

Ex: The supposed eyewitness account turned out to be fiction .
bias [noun]

a prejudice that prevents fair consideration of a situation

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the act of deliberately creating or inventing false information or stories, often with the intention to deceive or mislead

Ex: The company denied allegations of fabrication in their financial reports .
real [adjective]

having actual existence and not imaginary

Ex:
bogus [adjective]

not authentic or true, despite attempting to make it seem so

Ex: The company 's claims of having a revolutionary new technology were dismissed as bogus by experts .
accurate [adjective]

(of measurements, information, etc.) free from errors and matching facts

Ex: The data was checked and found to be accurate , with no discrepancies .
fake [adjective]

intentionally misleading or deceptive

Ex: The website was full of fake reviews to trick customers .
doubtful [adjective]

improbable or unlikely to happen or be the case

Ex: The team 's chances of winning the championship seem doubtful after their recent string of losses .
fact [noun]

something that is known to be true or real, especially when it can be proved

Ex:

a person who imagines or believes things that are not real

Ex: The novelist was a well-known fantasist , often creating entire worlds in his mind .

the act of overstating or stretching the truth beyond what is accurate or realistic

Ex: She told the story with so much exaggeration that no one believed her .

an unreasonable opinion or judgment based on dislike felt for a person, group, etc., particularly because of their race, sex, etc.

Ex: Overcoming prejudice requires education and understanding .
reliable [adjective]

based on sound reasoning or evidence and can be trusted to be accurate

a belief or explanation that suggests a secret group or organization is responsible for an event, often involving illegal or dishonest activities

Ex: Some conspiracy theories start with a small truth but spiral into wild assumptions .
lousy [adjective]

extremely poor in quality, performance, or condition

Ex: The lousy quality of the product did not justify its high price .
tropical [adjective]

associated with or characteristic of the tropics, regions of the Earth near the equator known for their warm climate and lush vegetation

Ex: She enjoyed vacationing in tropical destinations with sandy beaches and clear blue waters .
awful [adjective]

extremely unpleasant or disagreeable

Ex: The movie was awful , so we left the theater early .
delicious [adjective]

having a very pleasant flavor

Ex: The pizza was so delicious that we ordered another one .
small [adjective]

below average in physical size

Ex: The room had a small window that let in just a little sunlight .
boring [adjective]

making us feel tired and unsatisfied because of not being interesting

Ex: The lecture was so boring that several students left early .
stale [adjective]

(of food, particularly cake and bread) not fresh anymore, due to exposure to air or prolonged storage

Ex: The cookies tasted stale , indicating they had been left uncovered for too long .
stingy [adjective]

unwilling to spend or give away money or resources

Ex: They were surprised by his stingy nature , given his high-paying job .
how come [sentence]

used to ask for an explanation or reason for something

Ex: How come you did n't tell me about this before ?

someone who avoids eating meat

Ex: He has been a vegetarian for years and enjoys experimenting with plant-based recipes at home .
vegan [noun]

someone who does not consume or use anything that is produced from animals, such as meat, milk, or eggs

Ex: He became a vegan after learning about the health benefits of a plant-based diet .

someone who has persistent difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting quality sleep

Ex: He ’s a lifelong insomniac , struggling to sleep more than a few hours each night .

a person who never drinks alcohol

Ex: Even at the pub , the teetotaler ordered only soft drinks .
pacifist [noun]

an individual who is against war and violence as a way to settle disagreements or conflicts

Ex: The group of pacifists protested the government ’s decision to increase military spending .
atheist [noun]

someone who does not believe in the existence of God or gods

Ex: The atheist questioned the traditions upheld by the religious community .

someone who irrationally fears or dislikes things or people that seem foreign or different, often leading to prejudice

Ex: Education can challenge the harmful views held by a xenophobe .

someone who opposes or rejects the institution of monarchy, often advocating for its abolition

Ex: Anti-royalists often criticize the monarchy for being outdated and costly .

someone who is resistant or apprehensive towards technology, often avoiding or expressing fear or aversion towards its use or adoption

Ex: She considered herself a mild technophobe but learned to adapt over time .

a person who is concerned with the environment and tries to protect it

Ex: Environmentalists often advocate for renewable energy sources to reduce carbon emissions .

someone who pretends to have virtues or beliefs they do not practice, often contradicting their own stated values or engaging in deceptive behavior

Ex: Critics called the politician a hypocrite for avoiding the tax reforms he supported .