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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
song
[noun]

a piece of music that has words

Ex: Her lullaby is a sweet song that soothes her baby to sleep. 
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rhyme
rhyme
[noun]

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

Ex: "Cat" and "hat" are perfect rhymes because they end with the same sound. 
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rhythm
rhythm
[noun]

a strong repeated pattern of musical notes or sounds

Ex: She clapped along with the rhythm of the music. 
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lead
lead
[noun]

a role or position of guiding or influencing others by taking initiative or setting an example for others to follow

Ex: She took the lead in organizing the charity event. 
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singer
singer
[noun]

someone whose job is to use their voice for creating music

Ex: He's a famous singer known for his rock music. 
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guitar
guitar
[noun]

a musical instrument, usually with six strings, that we play by pulling the strings with our fingers or with a plectrum

Ex: He is practicing fingerpicking techniques on the guitar. 
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keyboard
keyboard
[noun]

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

Ex: He played a beautiful melody on the keyboard during the concert. 
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street singer

a musician or performer who sings or plays music in public places, such as streets, parks, and squares, often to earn money

Ex: The sound of a street singer’s guitar echoed through the busy downtown street. 
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apprentice

someone who works for a skilled person for a specific period of time to learn their skills, usually earning a low income

Ex: Apprentices often do tasks under close supervision. 
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mechanic
mechanic
[noun]

a person whose job is repairing and maintaining motor vehicles and machinery

Ex: She took her car to the mechanic to fix the engine problem. 
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hill
hill
[noun]

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

Ex: From the top of the hill, you can see the whole city. 
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valley
valley
[noun]

a low area of land between mountains or hills, often with a river flowing through it

Ex: The sun set behind the hills, casting long shadows over the valley. 
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mountain
mountain
[noun]

a very tall and large natural structure that looks like a huge hill with a pointed top that is often covered in snow

Ex: I took a photo of the mountain peak, capturing its majestic beauty. 
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idea
idea
[noun]

a suggestion or thought about something that we could do

Ex: Sarah proposed a brilliant idea for the upcoming fundraiser 
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mind
mind
[noun]

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

Ex: She has a brilliant mind for solving puzzles. 
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view
view
[noun]

a particular way of seeing or understanding something

Ex: Her view of the problem was very practical. 
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wheat
wheat
[noun]

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

Ex: The recipe called for wheat to be ground into flour for making bread. 
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barley
barley
[noun]

a single seed or grain of the cereal plant barley

Ex: He picked a barley from the sack and examined it closely. 
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corn
corn
[noun]

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: He added sweet corn to his salad for extra crunch. 
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thing
thing
[noun]

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

Ex: I misplaced my phone; it's the one thing I can't find right now. 
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deed
deed
[noun]

an action or behavior that someone does

Ex: His heroic deed saved several lives during the disaster. 
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riot
riot
[noun]

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

Ex: A peaceful demonstration turned into a violent riot after clashes broke out between protesters and counter-protesters. 
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submarine
submarine
[noun]

a warship that can operate both on and under water

Ex: The submarine submerged silently beneath the waves, evading detection from enemy radar. 
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train
train
[noun]

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

Ex: I always enjoy listening to music while traveling on the train. 
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plane
plane
[noun]

a winged flying vehicle driven by one or more engines

Ex: The plane soared gracefully through the clouds. 
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to scrawl
to scrawl
[Verb]

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

Ex: In a hurry, he would scrawl his signature at the bottom of the documents without fully reading them. 
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to smash
to smash
[Verb]

to hit or collide something with great force and intensity

Ex: The driver smashed his car into the barrier while trying to avoid a collision. 
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to act
to act
[Verb]

to do something for a special reason

Ex: The company decided to act quickly to address customer complaints and improve its services. 
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to debut
to debut
[Verb]

to introduce something or someone to the public for the first time

Ex: The singer debuts her new song at the music festival. 
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amok
amok
[Adverb]

in a chaotic manner, involving reckless or disruptive behavior

Ex: The children ran amok through the house, knocking over furniture and shouting. 
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wild
wild
[Adjective]

(of an animal or plant) living or growing in a natural state, without any human interference

Ex: During the camping trip, we heard the calls of wild birds echoing through the woods. 
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tactile
tactile
[Adjective]

relating to the sense of touch or the ability to perceive objects by touch

Ex: The artist explored the tactile qualities of different materials, using touch as a primary means of expression in her sculptures. 
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compulsive
compulsive
[Adjective]

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

Ex: His compulsive need to check the locks on the doors multiple times before leaving the house caused him significant distress. 
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stunned
stunned
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She was stunned by the unexpected announcement of her promotion. 
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primeval
primeval
[Adjective]

related to a distant past

Ex: The explorers ventured into the dense, primeval forest, untouched by human hands. 
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self-conscious
self-conscious
[Adjective]

embarrassed or worried about one's appearance or actions

Ex: She felt self-conscious about her new haircut, worried that it didn't suit her face shape. 
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haywire
haywire
[Adjective]

being in a chaotic or disorganized state

Ex: The situation at the party became haywire after the lights went out. 
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prescription

the establishment of a legal right or claim to something through long-term use or enjoyment, as defined by law

Ex: The landowner gained prescription over the property after using it for over 20 years. 
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impetuosity

the quality of acting quickly and without thinking carefully

Ex: His impetuosity led him to sign the contract without reading it. 
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to retreat

to move back or withdraw to a safer or more comfortable place, especially to avoid something unpleasant

Ex: When the sun blazes, the lizards retreat into the shade. 
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submission

the state or act of accepting defeat and not having a choice but to obey the person in the position of power

Ex: The rebels were forced into submission after their stronghold was captured by government forces. 
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kinship
kinship
[noun]

a feeling of connection or similarity between people, groups, or things, based on shared qualities or experiences

Ex: There is a kinship between their artistic styles. 
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howling
howling
[noun]

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

Ex: The howling of wolves echoed through the dark forest. 
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to stir
to stir
[Verb]

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

Ex: The poignant melody of the song had the power to stir deep emotions and bring tears to her eyes. 
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to belly
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 wind caused the tent to belly under its pressure. 
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to take back

to remind someone of the the past

Ex: The taste of the dish took her back to her childhood home. 
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to play
to play
[Verb]

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

Ex: I think we should play John as the goalkeeper. 
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attitude
attitude
[noun]

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

Ex: Her positive attitude towards challenges helped her overcome obstacles and achieve her goals. 
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underground

a city's railway system that is below the ground, usually in big cities

Ex: The underground system in London is one of the oldest and most extensive in the world. 
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station
station
[noun]

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

Ex: I arrived early at the station to make sure I didn't miss my train. 
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dementia
dementia
[noun]

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: His grandmother was diagnosed with dementia and had trouble remembering simple tasks. 
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to hang around

to spend time in a place, often without a specific purpose or activity

Ex: After school, the students like to hang around the playground until their parents arrive. 
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to suffer
to suffer
[Verb]

to have an illness or disease

Ex: The child suffered from a high fever and cough, prompting his parents to take him to the doctor. 
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to come upon

to encounter someone or something unexpectedly

Ex: As I was cleaning the attic, I came upon a dusty old trunk filled with family photographs. 
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to [answer] (to all|) {one's} prayers

to provide or fulfill what someone hopes or prays for

Ex: The weather cleared up, answering our prayers for a sunny day. 
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