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Headway - Advanced - Unit 9

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 9 in the Headway Advanced coursebook, such as "apprentice", "scrawl", "amok", etc.

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song
[noun]

a piece of music that has words

Ex: song's melody is simple yet captivating .
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rhyme
[noun]

agreement between the sound or the ending of a word and another word

Ex: The poet carefully chose words rhymes that enhanced the meaning .
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rhythm
[noun]

a strong repeated pattern of musical notes or sounds

Ex: The marching band followed a rhythm.
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lead
[noun]

a role or position of guiding or influencing others by setting an example or taking the initiative

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singer
[noun]

someone whose job is to use their voice for creating music

Ex: singer performed her popular songs at the music festival .
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guitar
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a musical instrument, usually with six strings, that we play by pulling the strings with our fingers or with a plectrum

Ex: We gathered around the campfire , singing songs accompanied by guitar.
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keyboard
[noun]

a type of electronic musical instrument with keys like those of a piano, which is able to make many different sounds

Ex: They used keyboard to compose the song .
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a musician or performer who sings or plays music in public places, such as streets, parks, and squares, often to earn money

Ex: Every afternoon , street singer would set up near the park entrance .
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someone who works for a skilled person for a specific period of time to learn their skills, usually earning a low income

Ex: The bakery hired apprentice to learn bread-making techniques .
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mechanic
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a person whose job is repairing and maintaining motor vehicles and machinery

Ex: The mechanic shop offers affordable and reliable services .
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hill
[noun]

a naturally raised area of land that is higher than the land around it, often with a round shape

Ex: hill provided a natural boundary between the two towns .
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valley
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a low area of land between mountains or hills, often with a river flowing through it

Ex: They hiked through valley to reach the lake .
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mountain
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a very tall and large natural structure that looks like a huge hill with a pointed top that is often covered in snow

Ex: We hiked up mountain and enjoyed the breathtaking view from the top .
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idea
[noun]

a suggestion or thought about something that we could do

Ex: The manager welcomed ideas from the employees to enhance workplace morale .
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mind
[noun]

the ability in a person that makes them think, feel, or imagine

Ex: Reading stimulates mind and broadens one 's perspective .
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view
[noun]

a particular way of seeing or understanding something

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wheat
[noun]

the common grain that is used in making flour, taken from a cereal grass which is green and tall

Ex: He avoided products wheat due to his gluten sensitivity .
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barley
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a cereal grain used as food for humans and animals and for making alcoholic beverages

Ex: The brewery sourced barley from local farms to ensure freshness .
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corn
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a tall plant with large yellow seeds that grow together on a cob, which is cooked and eaten as a vegetable or animal food

Ex: Corn syrup is commonly used as a sweetener in processed foods.
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thing
[noun]

an object that we cannot or do not need to name when we are talking about it

Ex: We need to figure out a way to fix this thing.
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deed
[noun]

an action or behavior that someone does

Ex: He reflected on his past deeds and their consequences.
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riot
[noun]

a situation when a group of people behave violently, particularly as a protest

Ex: Several arrests were made during riot as protesters clashed with law enforcement .
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submarine
[noun]

a warship that can operate both on and under water

Ex: submarine surfaced near the coast to deploy special forces for a covert operation .
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train
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a series of connected carriages that travel on a railroad, often pulled by a locomotive

Ex: train traveled through beautiful countryside .
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plane
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a winged flying vehicle driven by one or more engines

Ex: plane landed smoothly at the airport after a long flight .
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to scrawl
[Verb]

to write something hastily or carelessly in a messy and illegible manner

Ex: scrawled his name on the paper before rushing out the door .
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to smash
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to hit or collide something with great force and intensity

Ex: The smashed his bike into the parked car , causing significant damage to both vehicles .
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to act
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to do something for a special reason

Ex: Individuals act responsibly by reducing their carbon footprint to help combat climate change .
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to debut
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to introduce something or someone to the public for the first time

Ex: The debuted their new album on social media last night .
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amok
[Adverb]

in a wild, uncontrolled, and often violent or frenzied manner

Ex: The protesters amok, causing chaos throughout the city .
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wild
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(of an animal or plant) living or growing in a natural state, without any human interference

Ex: We went on a hike through wild forest , observing various animals and plants .
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tactile
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relating to the sense of touch or the ability to perceive objects by touch

Ex: The tactile experience of holding a warm cup of tea on a cold winter's day brought a sense of coziness and comfort.
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compulsive
[Adjective]

(of a behavior or action) driven by an irresistible urge, often repetitive or excessive

Ex: compulsive eating habits were a result of stress .
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stunned
[Adjective]

feeling so shocked or surprised that one is incapable of acting in a normal way

Ex: She was stunned by the beauty of the sunset over the ocean.
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primeval
[Adjective]

related to a distant past

Ex: Standing among the towering trees , she felt a connection to primeval wilderness .
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self-conscious
[Adjective]

embarrassed or worried about one's appearance or actions

Ex: The actress was self-conscious about her performance , despite receiving rave reviews from critics .
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haywire
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being in a chaotic or disorganized state

Ex: Their plan turned haywire, leading to confusion at every step.
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the establishment of a legal right or claim to something through long-term use or enjoyment, as defined by law

Ex: The right to use the waterway was granted prescription.
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the quality of acting quickly and without thinking carefully

Ex: The project failed impetuosity replaced careful planning .
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to move back or withdraw to a safer or more comfortable place, especially to avoid something unpleasant

Ex: He saw the waves rising retreated farther up the shore .
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the state or act of accepting defeat and not having a choice but to obey the person in the position of power

Ex: submission to the authority of the ruling party was evident in her compliance with their policies .
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kinship
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a feeling of connection or similarity between people, groups, or things, based on shared qualities or experiences

Ex: He felt a kinship with people who understood his struggles .
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howling
[noun]

the loud, prolonged cry of an animal, person, or the wind

Ex: We mistook howling for a warning of an approaching storm .
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to stir
[Verb]

to cause a reaction or disturbance in someone's emotional state

Ex: The tragic event had the ability stir profound sorrow and empathy among the community .
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to belly
[Verb]

to move or push something in a way that causes it to swell, bulge, or curve outward, often like a belly

Ex: The river belied over its banks after the heavy rain.
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to remind someone of the the past

Ex: The familiar street took him back to his old neighborhood.
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to play
[Verb]

to assign someone to assume a particular role and position and take part in a match

Ex: The played their top scorer in the forward position for the crucial game .
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attitude
[noun]

the typical way a person thinks or feels about something or someone, often affecting their behavior and decisions

Ex: A attitude can make a big difference in team dynamics .
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a city's railway system that is below the ground, usually in big cities

Ex: The city has made significant investments in upgrading the underground infrastructure to improve safety and service.
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station
[noun]

a place or building where we can get on or off a train or bus

Ex: The train station is busy during rush hour.
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dementia
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a mental condition that happens when the brain is damaged by disease or injury, causing memory loss and impairing the ability to think or make decisions

Ex: Alzheimer 's disease is a common form dementia.
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to spend time in a place, often without a specific purpose or activity

Ex: The dog loves hang around the kitchen while his owner cooks .
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to suffer
[Verb]

to have an illness or disease

Ex: The elderly suffered from arthritis , finding it increasingly challenging to perform simple tasks like tying his shoes .
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to encounter someone or something unexpectedly

Ex: As they strolled through the bustling market , came upon a street musician playing a beautiful melody .
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to provide or fulfill what someone hopes or prays for

Ex: The new job answered his prayers after months of searching .
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