Headway Upper Intermediate "Everyday English Unit 8" Vocabulary

exclamation

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a sudden and short sound, word or phrase, uttered to express anger, excitement, etc.

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"Ouch!" was the exclamation that escaped his lips after stubbing his toe.

Her exclamation of "Oh my God!" showed her shock.

What is an "exclamation"?

An exclamation is a sudden and strong expression of emotion, often shown in speech or writing. It can convey feelings like surprise, excitement, anger, or joy. In writing, exclamations are usually followed by an exclamation mark to emphasize the emotion. For example, someone might shout "Wow!" when they are amazed or "Stop!" when they are upset. Exclamations are used to show intense reactions and add energy or urgency to communication.

silly

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showing a lack of seriousness, often in a playful way

brilliant

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exceptionally impressive or outstanding

utterly

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(used for emphasis) to the fullest degree or extent

Grammatical Information:

adverb of degree

rubbish

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words or ideas that are considered to be false or of no value

dreadful

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very bad, often causing one to feel angry or annoyed

mess

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a situation with many problems or difficulties, caused particularly by someone who is careless

awful

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extremely unpleasant or disagreeable

wonderful

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very great and pleasant

relief

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a feeling of comfort that comes when something annoying or upsetting is gone

terrible

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extremely bad or unpleasant

amazing

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extremely surprising, particularly in a good way

funny

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able to make people laugh

disgusting

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extremely unpleasant

oops

interjection

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used to acknowledge a small mistake or a minor accident, often expressing regret, surprise, or embarrassment

phew

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used to express relief or exhaustion, often after a difficult or challenging situation

yuck

interjection

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used to express disgust or strong dislike towards something

oh

interjection

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used to express surprise, realization, understanding

duh

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used to indicate that something is obvious or known already, often in a sarcastic or humorous way

ouch

interjection

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used to express sudden pain or discomfort, often when experiencing a minor injury or bump

wow

interjection

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used to express a strong feeling of surprise, wonder, admiration, or amazement

What is the context of use of 'wow'?

"Wow" is an interjection commonly used in English to convey a sense of awe or excitement. "Wow" can be uttered in response to something impressive, unexpected, or remarkable. It is a versatile word that can express a wide range of emotions depending on the context and tone of voice.

mmm

interjection

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used to indicate pleasure, enjoyment, or satisfaction

eh

interjection

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used to seek clarification, repetition, or agreement

ha ha

interjection

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used to represent laughter or amusement in a casual or sarcastic manner

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