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Headway - Upper Intermediate - Unit 6

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 6 in the Headway Upper Intermediate coursebook, such as "spare", "consultant", "diversify", etc.

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Headway - Upper Intermediate
to spare
to spare
[Verb]

to refrain from harming, injuring, or punishing someone or something

Ex: The soldier hesitated to open fire , hoping to spare the innocent civilians caught in the crossfire .
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business
business
[noun]

the activity of providing services or products in exchange for money

Ex: He started a landscaping business after graduating from college .
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consultant

someone who gives professional advice on a given subject

Ex: As a healthcare consultant, his role involved offering specialized advice to hospitals and medical institutions on improving patient care and optimizing operational workflows .
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to diversify

(of a business) to increase the range of goods and services in order to reduce risk of failure

Ex: The automotive manufacturer intends to diversify into electric vehicles .
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bust
bust
[Adjective]

describing a person or company that is bankrupt or financially ruined

Ex: After the scandal , the company was nearly bust, with no way to recover .
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to go
to go
[Verb]

to progress in a particular way

Ex: How did your presentation go?
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quadruped
quadruped
[Adjective]

(of animals) having four legs or feet

Ex: The quadruped animals moved gracefully through the grass .
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bulk
bulk
[noun]

the major portion or greater part of something, often referring to the size or quantity of an object or substance

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goods
goods
[noun]

items made or produced for sale

Ex: He decided to donate his gently used goods to charity , hoping to help those in need .
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driven
driven
[Adjective]

caused, guided, or influenced by a particular force, factor, or condition

Ex: Their investment strategy was risk-driven, aiming to minimize losses.
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to boycott

to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a way to show disapproval or to try to bring about a change

Ex: The school boycotted the exam because of unfair grading policies .
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light bulb moment

a sudden realization or understanding of something, often an idea or solution

Ex: She smiled, recognizing the light bulb moment that would change everything.
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storage
storage
[noun]

a location, facility or container designed for keeping things safe, secure and organized for future use

Ex: The company invested in more storage to accommodate their growing inventory .
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to progress

to develop into a more advanced or improved stage

Ex: The student 's understanding of complex concepts progressed as they delved deeper into their academic studies .
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import
import
[noun]

commodities or services purchased from another country

Ex: Imports of electronics surged last quarter .
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to decrease

to become less in amount, size, or degree

Ex: The number of visitors to the museum has decreased this month .
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export
export
[noun]

commodities, goods, or services sold and sent to another country

Ex: Companies track export figures to forecast revenue .
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to record
to record
[Verb]

to store information in a way that can be used in the future

Ex: The historian recorded the oral histories of the local community .
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refund
refund
[noun]

an amount of money that is paid back because of returning goods to a store or one is not satisfied with the goods or services

Ex: He requested a refund for the concert tickets since the event was canceled .
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to produce

to make something using raw materials or different components

Ex: Our company mainly produces goods for export .
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permit
permit
[noun]

an official document that allows someone to do something

Ex: A fishing permit allows individuals to legally catch fish in designated areas during specific times of the year.
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to transport

to take people, goods, etc. from one place to another using a vehicle, ship, or aircraft

Ex: Public transportation systems in metropolitan areas are essential for transporting large numbers of commuters .
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to insult
to insult
[Verb]

to intentionally say or do something that disrespects or humiliates someone

Ex: The comedian 's jokes crossed the line and began to insult certain groups , causing discomfort in the audience .
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to protest

to show disagreement by taking action or expressing it verbally, particularly in public

Ex: The accused protested the charges against him , maintaining his innocence .
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to refuse
to refuse
[Verb]

to say or show one's unwillingness to do something that someone has asked

Ex: He had to refuse the invitation due to a prior commitment .
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to present

to show or give something to others for inspection, consideration, or approval

Ex: She presented the evidence to the jury , hoping for a favorable verdict .
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minute
minute
[Adjective]

very small

Ex: Despite its minute size, the rare gem was worth a small fortune.
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to object
to object
[Verb]

to give a fact or an opinion as a reason against something

Ex: Local residents objected that the new factory would cause significant pollution in the area .
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invalid
invalid
[Adjective]

logically flawed or unsupported by evidence

Ex: The professor pointed out that the student 's theory was invalid due to a lack of scientific proof .
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contract
contract
[noun]

an official agreement between two or more sides that states what each of them has to do

Ex: The contract with the client includes deadlines for completing the project milestones .
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out of date
out of date
[phrase]

no longer useful or fashionable

Ex: The news article contains information that is out of date, as the events it refers to have already taken place.
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rubbish
rubbish
[noun]

unwanted, worthless, and unneeded things that people throw away

Ex: The council has implemented new bins for rubbish to encourage proper waste disposal in the community .
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small
small
[Adjective]

below average in physical size

Ex: The small cottage nestled comfortably in the forest clearing .
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written agreement

a document that specifies the terms and conditions agreed upon by two or more parties in a contractual relationship

Ex: A written agreement is essential when entering into any business deal .
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satisfied
satisfied
[Adjective]

content with a result or outcome

Ex: They were satisfied with their meal at the restaurant , praising the delicious flavors .
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bag
bag
[noun]

a large amount or plenty of something

Ex: We ’ve got bags of food left after the party .
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zillion
zillion
[noun]

an extremely large, but unspecified number or quantity, often used as an exaggeration to emphasize the vastness of something

Ex: I ’ve been to zillions of places , but this one is my favorite .
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pile
pile
[noun]

a noticeably huge number or amount of a particular thing

Ex: As the event ended , there was a pile of leftover food that needed to be donated .
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umpteen
umpteen
[Adjective]

referring to an indefinitely large number of things or a large but unspecified number

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horde
horde
[noun]

an immense or overwhelming number of people or things

Ex: A horde of children dashed toward the ice cream truck .
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mass
mass
[noun]

a large quantity or number of something, often referring to a group of objects or people that are considered together

Ex: The mass of workers gathered in front of the building to protest .
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heap
heap
[noun]

a large number of objects thrown on top of each other in an untidy way

Ex: There was a heap of dirty dishes in the sink after the party .
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load
load
[noun]

an amount that can be carried at one time or can fill up a truck, container, and etc.

Ex: The delivery driver carried a load of packages to the door .
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to tell off

to express sharp disapproval or criticism of someone's behavior or actions

Ex: I can’t believe she told me off in front of everyone.
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