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Headway - Upper Intermediate - Unit 9

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 9 in the Headway Upper Intermediate coursebook, such as "homonym", "bank on", "immaculate", etc.

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Headway - Upper Intermediate
homonym

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

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homophone

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

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right

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

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fine

not ill, injured, or in a bad state

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to mean

to have a particular meaning or represent something

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fan

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

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glasses

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

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park

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

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bank

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

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to bank on

to put hope and trust in a person or thing

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suit

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

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to miss

to not hit or touch what was aimed at

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type

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

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kind

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

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point

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

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train

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

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cool

having a pleasantly mild, low temperature

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road

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

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to row

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

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whole

including every part, member, etc.

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hole

an empty space in the body or surface of something solid

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piece

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

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peace

a period or state where there is no war or violence

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flower

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

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flour

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

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to sail

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

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sales

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

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to sell

to give something to someone in exchange for money

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cell

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

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bored

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

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to catch

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

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to hire

to pay someone to do a job

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pair

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

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maid

a female servant

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plain

simple in design, without a specific pattern

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waist

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

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aloud

in a voice that can be heard clearly

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to write

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

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date

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

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spare

more than what is needed and not currently in use

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fit

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

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sea

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

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pinny

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

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breadwinner

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

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immaculate

free from any stain or dirt

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hectic

extremely busy and chaotic

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like-minded

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

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halcyon

full of calmness, happiness, and prosperity

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courtship

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

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solely

with no one or nothing else involved

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waistcoat

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

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pantry

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

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mod con

a collection of things, particularly electronic machines or devices, such as washing machines, microwaves, etc. in a home that can make ordinary jobs be done with ease

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loo

a toilet or bathroom

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quaint

curiously distinct, unique, or unusual

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twee

excessively delicate or affected

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cozy

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

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