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 [verb]

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

Ex: In a display of mercy , the king decided to spare the lives of the captured rebels and granted them a pardon .
business [noun]

the activity of providing services or products in exchange for money

Ex: She invested her savings in a start-up business .

someone who gives professional advice on a given subject

Ex: The IT consultant offered expert guidance to companies regarding their technological infrastructure , helping them streamline operations and maximize efficiency .

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

Ex: The software company aims to diversify into mobile app development .
bust [adjective]

describing a person or company that is bankrupt or financially ruined

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to go [verb]

to progress in a particular way

Ex: The concert went better than expected , with the audience cheering for an encore .
quadruped [adjective]

(of animals) having four legs or feet

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bulk [noun]

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

goods [noun]

items made or produced for sale

Ex: The shipment of goods arrived late , causing a delay in restocking the shelves .
driven [adjective]

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

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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 consumers boycotted the company 's products due to ethical concerns .

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

Ex: During the meeting , he experienced a light bulb moment and suggested the perfect solution .
storage [noun]

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

Ex: This closet offers ample storage for clothes and shoes .

to develop into a more advanced or improved stage

Ex: The medical field has progressed significantly , with advancements in treatments and technologies .
import [noun]

commodities or services purchased from another country

Ex: The company relies on imports for key components .

to become less in amount, size, or degree

Ex: The noise decreased as the construction work came to an end .
export [noun]

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

Ex: The government encourages exports to boost the economy .

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

Ex: He has recorded all the important details in his research journal .
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: After returning the damaged item , he got a refund to his credit card .

to make something using raw materials or different components

Ex: The factory produces an incredible 100 cars per hour .
permit [noun]

an official document that allows someone to do something

Ex: The city issued a parking permit to residents who live in areas with limited street parking .

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

Ex: The cruise ship company specializes in transporting passengers to exotic destinations around the world .

to intentionally say or do something that disrespects or humiliates someone

Ex: Offering a backhanded compliment can unintentionally insult the person you 're trying to praise .

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

Ex: Activists peacefully marched to protest racial injustice and advocate for equality .

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

Ex: The employee had to refuse the assignment as it conflicted with their current workload .

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

Ex: The author presented her manuscript to the publisher , hoping to secure a book deal for her debut novel .

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

Ex: He objected that the proposed route was too dangerous for inexperienced hikers .
invalid [adjective]

logically flawed or unsupported by evidence

Ex: The debate ended early when one side presented an invalid argument .
contract [noun]

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

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out of date [phrase]

no longer useful or fashionable

Ex: The textbook used in the course is out of date and does not cover the latest research and developments .
rubbish [noun]

unwanted, worthless, and unneeded things that people throw away

Ex: The park was littered with rubbish , prompting volunteers to organize a clean-up day .
small [adjective]

below average in physical size

Ex: The room had a small window that let in just a little sunlight .

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

Ex: Both companies reached a written agreement on the new partnership .
satisfied [adjective]

content with a result or outcome

Ex: She was satisfied with the outcome of the meeting , as her concerns were addressed .
bag [noun]

a large amount or plenty of something

Ex: I do n’t know why he ’s worried ; he ’s got bags of experience .
zillion [noun]

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

Ex: The company has zillions of customers across the globe .
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 .
umpteen [adjective]

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

horde [noun]

an immense or overwhelming number of people or things

Ex: He was overwhelmed by a horde of questions during the press conference .
mass [noun]

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

Ex: They had to deal with a mass of emails by the end of the day .
heap [noun]

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

Ex: The contractor stacked a heap of bricks outside the building .
load [noun]

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

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

Ex: He was told off by his manager for missing the deadline .