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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: Despite the betrayal, he chose to spare his friend's feelings and kept the secret to himself. 
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business
business
[noun]

the activity of providing services or products in exchange for money

Ex: Her passion for photography led her to start a business. 
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consultant

someone who gives professional advice on a given subject

Ex: The financial consultant put forward a comprehensive investment plan for her clients, outlining various strategies to achieve their financial goals. 
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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 technology company decided to diversify into the healthcare sector. 
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bust
bust
[Adjective]

describing a person or company that is bankrupt or financially ruined

Ex: After years of poor sales, the company went bust and closed its doors. 
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to go
to go
[Verb]

to progress in a particular way

Ex: Despite the initial setbacks, the project is going smoothly now. 
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quadruped
quadruped
[Adjective]

(of animals) having four legs or feet

Ex: A quadruped skeleton is different from a biped one in structure and balance. 
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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: The store offers a wide range of goods, from fresh produce to handmade crafts. 
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driven
driven
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Policy decisions were data-driven, based on extensive research. 
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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: Many customers boycotted the store after its poor customer service. 
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light bulb moment

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

Ex: I had a light bulb moment in the shower and finally knew how to fix the problem. 
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storage
storage
[noun]

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

Ex: We need to find additional storage for the seasonal decorations. 
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to progress

to develop into a more advanced or improved stage

Ex: Over the years, technology has progressed, transforming bulky computers into sleek and powerful devices. 
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import
import
[noun]

commodities or services purchased from another country

Ex: The nation increased its import of raw materials. 
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to decrease

to become less in amount, size, or degree

Ex: The temperature is decreasing as we move into the cooler season. 
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export
export
[noun]

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

Ex: The country's main export is coffee. 
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to record
to record
[Verb]

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

Ex: She records her daily expenses in a spreadsheet. 
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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: She received a full refund after returning the defective shoes. 
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to produce

to make something using raw materials or different components

Ex: How did you manage to produce a meal so quickly? 
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permit
permit
[noun]

an official document that allows someone to do something

Ex: You need a permit to build a new structure on your property, which you can obtain from the local planning office. 
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to transport

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

Ex: Every morning, the school bus transports students from their neighborhoods to the school campus. 
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to insult
to insult
[Verb]

to intentionally say or do something that disrespects or humiliates someone

Ex: He didn't appreciate the sarcastic tone and felt she was trying to insult his intelligence. 
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to protest

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

Ex: Employees decided to protest the unfair working conditions by organizing a strike. 
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to refuse
to refuse
[Verb]

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

Ex: The student had to refuse the invitation to join the extracurricular club due to time constraints. 
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to present

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

Ex: The CEO presented the company's quarterly earnings report to the board of directors for their review. 
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minute
minute
[Adjective]

very small

Ex: The scientist discovered a new species of insect with minute wings, barely visible to the naked eye. 
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to object
to object
[Verb]

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

Ex: She objected that the new rule would unfairly penalize part-time employees. 
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invalid
invalid
[Adjective]

logically flawed or unsupported by evidence

Ex: His argument was invalid because it lacked proper evidence to back his claims. 
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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: They signed a contract to buy the house, outlining the terms of the sale. 
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out of date
out of date
[phrase]

no longer useful or fashionable

Ex: The fashion trends from the 90s are now considered out of date and unfashionable. 
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rubbish
rubbish
[noun]

unwanted, worthless, and unneeded things that people throw away

Ex: Please take out the rubbish before the garbage truck arrives in the morning. 
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small
small
[Adjective]

below average in physical size

Ex: He had a small backpack that was easy to carry. 
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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: They signed a written agreement to ensure the terms were clear. 
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satisfied
satisfied
[Adjective]

content with a result or outcome

Ex: After months of hard work, she felt satisfied with the results of her efforts. 
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bag
bag
[noun]

a large amount or plenty of something

Ex: We had bags of leftovers from last night’s dinner. 
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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: There are zillions of stars in the night sky. 
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pile
pile
[noun]

a noticeably huge number or amount of a particular thing

Ex: The team had a pile of work to finish before the deadline. 
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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: The festival attracted a horde of fans from all over the country. 
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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: There was a mass of people waiting outside the concert hall. 
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heap
heap
[noun]

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

Ex: The children made a heap of toys in the corner of the room. 
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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: They unloaded a truckload of furniture. 
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to tell off

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

Ex: She told her friend off for spreading rumors about her. 
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