Headway - Upper Intermediate - Unit 9

each of two or more words with the same spelling or pronunciation that vary in meaning and origin

(grammar) one of two or more words with the same pronunciation that differ in meaning, spelling or origin

the direction or side that is toward the east when someone or something is facing north

feeling well or in good health

to have a particular meaning or represent something

an electric device with blades that rotate quickly and keep an area cool

a pair of lenses set in a frame that rests on the nose and ears, which we wear to see more clearly

a large public place in a town or a city that has grass and trees and people go to for walking, playing, and relaxing

a financial institution that keeps and lends money and provides other financial services

to put hope and trust in a person or thing

a jacket with a pair of pants or a skirt that are made from the same cloth and should be worn together

to not hit or touch what was aimed at

a class or group of people or things that have common characteristics or share particular qualities

a group of people or things that have similar characteristics or share particular qualities

the most important thing that is said or done which highlights the purpose of something

a series of connected carriages that travel on a railroad, often pulled by a locomotive

having a pleasantly mild, low temperature

a wide path made for cars, buses, etc. to travel along

to move a boat or other watercraft through water using oars or paddles

including every part, member, etc.

an empty space in the body or surface of something solid

a part of an object, broken or cut from a larger one

a period or state where there is no war or violence

a part of a plant from which the seed or fruit develops

a fine powder made by crushing wheat or other grains, used for making bread, cakes, pasta, etc.

to travel on water using the power of wind or an engine

the total amount of income a company, store, etc. makes from the sales of goods or services over a specific period of time

to give something to someone in exchange for money

an organism's smallest unit, capable of functioning on its own

tired and unhappy because there is nothing to do or because we are no longer interested in something

to stop and hold an object that is moving through the air

to pay someone to do a job

a set of two matching items that are designed to be used together or regarded as one

a female servant

simple in design, without a specific pattern

the part of the body between the ribs and hips, which is usually narrower than the parts mentioned

in a voice that can be heard clearly

to make letters, words, or numbers on a surface, usually on a piece of paper, with a pen or pencil

a specific day in a month or sometimes a year, shown using a number and sometimes a name

more than what is needed and not currently in use

healthy and strong, especially due to regular physical exercise or balanced diet

the salt water that covers most of the earth’s surface and surrounds its continents and islands

a type of dress with no sleeves, often worn over a blouse or shirt

a person who earns money to support their family, typically the main or sole provider of income

free from any stain or dirt

extremely busy and chaotic

sharing similar opinions, beliefs, interests, or attitudes on a particular subject or issue

full of calmness, happiness, and prosperity

the period of time when two people are getting to know each other romantically with the intention of getting married

with no one or nothing else involved

an item of clothing for the top half of one's body, traditionally worn by men, that is tight fitting, sleeveless, collarless, with buttons in the front, and worn usually under a jacket and over a shirt

a cupboard or small room, often next to kitchen, used for keeping food in

a toilet or bathroom

curiously distinct, unique, or unusual

excessively delicate or affected

(of a place) relaxing and comfortable, particularly because of the warmth or small size of the place