Headway - Upper Intermediate - Unit 5

to place something somewhere noticeable

to assume without question that something is true

to tolerate something or someone unpleasant, often without complaining

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

having grown or become larger in amount or degree

to not to be able to approve or accept someone or something

used to emphasize an opinion or the point one is making

to occur at a specific time or location

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

to become aware of someone or something and pay them attention

to assign someone to be responsible for a task or group of people

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

to listen to and follow the guidance or suggestions offered by another person

to participate in something, such as an event or activity

negative feedback that highlights mistakes or areas for improvement

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

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

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

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

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

to try to be calm and relaxed and possibly rest

to become less angry, upset, or worried

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

a wrong move or act

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

to hire someone

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

to make something stop burning or shining

to postpone an appointment or arrangement

to place something where it should be after using it

to argue or disagree with someone over something

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

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

to be excessively obsessed with someone, especially in a way that seems strange or unreasonable

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

the type of person, place, thing, etc. that someone likes, prefers, or feels suited to

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

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

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