Headway - Upper Intermediate - Unit 5

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 5 in the Headway Upper Intermediate coursebook, such as "tolerate", "criticism", "take over", etc.

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Headway - Upper Intermediate

to place something somewhere noticeable

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to assume without question that something is true

Ex: I suppose I just took it for granted that they were married .

to tolerate something or someone unpleasant, often without complaining

Ex: Friends put up with each other 's quirks and differences to maintain strong relationships .

to allow something one dislikes, especially certain behavior or conditions, without interference or complaint

Ex: Patients often need to tolerate discomfort during medical treatments for their well-being .
increased [adjective]

having grown or become larger in amount or degree

Ex: The increased traffic caused delays on the highway .

used to emphasize an opinion or the point one is making

Ex: The scientific evidence presented is without doubt , supporting the theory .

to occur at a specific time or location

Ex: The debate competition took place at the school auditorium .

to make something stop or prevent it from happening, often in a temporary way

Ex: The government put a stop to the protests by declaring a state of emergency .

to become aware of someone or something and pay them attention

Ex: The city 's infrastructure had been deteriorating , but the government only started to take notice after a series of bridges collapsed

the obligation to perform a particular duty or task that is assigned to one

Ex: The teacher emphasized the responsibility of students to complete their homework on time .

to participate in something, such as an event or activity

Ex: Students are encouraged to take part in extracurricular activities to enrich their school experience .

negative feedback that highlights mistakes or areas for improvement

Ex: Her criticism felt personal , but it was focused on improving the work .

to listen to and accept negative feedback or comments about oneself or one's work, and to use that feedback to improve oneself or one's work

Ex: The actor took criticism from fans as motivation to improve .

to try to influence or persuade someone to do something by applying force, stress, or urgency

Ex: The coach put pressure on the players to improve their performance .

to require a very long time to complete something, often much longer than expected or necessary

Ex: She took ages to finish her intricate artwork .

to distract someone's attention or thoughts away from something, typically something stressful, worrisome, or unpleasant

Ex: After a long day at work , she decided to take a bubble bath to get her mind off the stress and unwind .

to need a significant amount of time to be able to happen, be completed, or achieved

Ex: Recovery from an injury can take time and physical therapy .

to try to be calm and relaxed and possibly rest

Ex: She always takes it easy when she 's feeling stressed .

to become less angry, upset, or worried

Ex: My dog gets so excited when visitors come over , it takes him a while to calm down .

in a similar or identical situation to someone else, particularly a difficult or unpleasant one

Ex: Having been in his shoes during a similar crisis , she offered valuable advice on how to cope with the situation .
fault [noun]

a wrong move or act

Ex: The teacher pointed out the fault in his reasoning during the debate .
diary [noun]

a book or journal in which one records personal experiences, thoughts, or feelings on a regular basis, usually on a daily basis

Ex: He found an old diary from his childhood , filled with memories and drawings that brought back nostalgia .

to interpret or perceive a comment, action, or situation as being directed towards oneself, and to feel hurt, offended, or insulted as a result

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to hurry [verb]

to move or do something very quickly, particularly because of a lack of time

Ex: The chef had to hurry to prepare the last-minute order for the busy lunchtime crowd .
panic [noun]

a feeling of extreme fear and anxiety that makes one unable to think clearly

Ex: Her voice was filled with panic as she called for help .

to say or do something that is embarrassing, inappropriate, or offensive, usually without intending to

Ex: During the interview , he put his foot in it by mentioning the company 's financial troubles .

to retract a statement, opinion, or promise, especially in an apologetic manner

Ex: I take back what I said about not liking that movie ; it was actually quite good .

to place or wear something on the body, including clothes, accessories, etc.

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to observe something with one's eyes, often paying close attention to the details

Ex: As the play started , the audience took in the elaborate set design .

to remove a piece of clothing or accessory from your or another's body

Ex: It 's getting warm , so I need to take off my sweater .

to gain control or possession of something through force, effort, or strategy

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to make something stop burning or shining

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to postpone an appointment or arrangement

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to place something where it should be after using it

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to argue or disagree with someone over something

Ex: They took issue with the way the article portrayed their organization .

used to introduce an explanation or a reason for something; often a way of clarifying a situation

Ex: We could go out , but the thing is , it ’s already getting late .

to resolve a situation or make amends for a mistake or wrongdoing

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to like being with someone and find their presence pleasant or enjoyable

Ex: She enjoys my company more than anyone else ’s .

a particular place, person, or thing aligns with or matches one's personal preferences, tastes, or interests

Ex: It was obvious she was attracted to him but Sharon was not his kind of girl .

to treat or portray something as more important, significant, or serious than it actually is, often resulting in exaggerated attention or drama

Ex: I wish they would n’t make a big deal out of small things .

to decide to do something that may result in something unpleasant or dangerous

Ex: Taking a risk in a relationship can lead to deep emotional connections and personal growth .
offense [noun]

any type of behavior or expression that is disrespectful, hurtful, or unpleasant towards another person or group of people

Ex: He felt the offense was unintentional , but it still bothered him .