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This document is a wordlist from Headway Intermediate 5th Edition. This vocabulary list is categorized in columns showing parts of speech, phonetics, and example sentences.

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Wordlist Here is a list of useful or new words from Headway 5th edition Intermediate Student's Book. adj = adjective abbrev = abbreviation conj = conjunction phr v = phrasal verb phr = phrase pron = pronoun adv = adverb n = noun pl = plural prep = preposition v = verb English...

Wordlist Here is a list of useful or new words from Headway 5th edition Intermediate Student's Book. adj = adjective abbrev = abbreviation conj = conjunction phr v = phrasal verb phr = phrase pron = pronoun adv = adverb n = noun pl = plural prep = preposition v = verb English Part of Phonetics Example sentence Unit My notes speech a pity phr / əˈpɪti/ What a pity! 1 a shame phr /ə ʃeɪm/ That's a shame. 1 advice n /ədˈvaɪs/ Can you give me any useful advice? 1 ambitious adj /æmˈbɪʃəs/ An ambitious person wants to succeed. 1 ankle n /ˈæŋkl/ I think I've twisted my ankle. 1 appearance n /əˈpɪərəns/ I was shocked by his appearance. 1 There is an astonishing reason why the six Angulo brothers 1 astonishing adj /əˈstɒnɪʃɪŋ/ try so hard to imitate their favourite film stars. audition n /ɔːˈdɪʃn/ Margot had an audition but didn't get the role. 1 bad-tempered adj /ˌbæd ˈtempəd/ Sometimes she's a bit moody and bad-tempered. 1 bored adj /bɔːd/ I'm bored – I've got nothing to do. 1 boring adj /ˈbɔːrɪŋ/ It was a boring film – nothing really happened. 1 brand-new adj /brænd ˈnjuː/ She's just bought a brand-new car. 1 calm adj /kɑːm/ I'm like my mum – calm and easy-going. 1 caring adj /ˈkeərɪŋ/ He's very caring and always asks how I'm doing. 1 challenging adj /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/ Teaching is a challenging job. 1 It's a charming little old house surrounded by trees and 1 charming adj /ˈtʃɑːmɪŋ/ flowers. cheerful adj /ˈtʃɪəfl/ She's always cheerful and full of fun. 1 cloudy adj /ˈklaʊdi/ The sky's a bit cloudy so bring your umbrella. 1 comfortable adj /ˈkʌmftəbl/ It's modern and very comfortable. 1 condition n /kənˈdɪʃn/ It's a few years old but still in good condition. 1 cosy adj /ˈkəʊzi/ It's a cosy room so you'll be very warm. 1 cottage n /ˈkɒtɪdʒ/ A cottage is a small house, usually in the countryside. 1 creative adj /kriˈeɪtɪv/ My brother likes art and is very creative. 1 crowded adj /ˈkraʊdɪd/ The shops get very crowded at the weekend 1 curious adj /ˈkjʊəriəs/ We began to get more curious. 1 curly adj /ˈkɜːli/ I wish I had curly hair. 1 © Oxford University Press 2018 1...... Wordlist Here is a list of useful or new words from Headway 5th edition Intermediate Student's Book. adj = adjective abbrev = abbreviation conj = conjunction phr v = phrasal verb phr = phrase pron = pronoun adv = adverb n = noun pl = plural prep = preposition v = verb English Part of Phonetics Example sentence Unit My notes speech The children were not completely cut off from the outside 1 cut off phr v /kʌt ˈɒf/ world. definite adj /ˈdefɪnət/ Do you have any definite plans for your future career? 1 definitely adv /ˈdefɪnətli/ I'll definitely see you there later. 1 delicious adj /dɪˈlɪʃəs/ It was a really delicious meal. 1 disappointed adj /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/ We were all disappointed with the service. 1 disguise n /dɪsˈɡaɪz/ I don't think you should wear such a frightening disguise. 1 documentary n /ˌdɒkjʊˈmɛnt(ə)ri / The documentary tells the story of their lives. 1 dominant adj /ˈdɒmɪnənt/ The first-born child is often dominant and ambitious. 1 drive someone crazy phr /ˌdraɪv sʌmwʌn ˈkreɪzi/ She drives me crazy sometimes. 1 easy-going adj /ˌiːzi ˈɡəʊɪŋ/ The second child is free and easy-going. 1 eccentric adj /ɪkˈsentrɪk/ Such an unusual vehicle is perfect for eccentric car lovers. 1 enormous adj /ɪˈnɔːməs/ There's an enormous park in the north of the city. 1 enthusiasm n /ɪnˈθjuːziæzəm/ Everyone catches his enthusiasm. 1 escape n /ɪˈskeɪp/ Mukunda escaped from the apartment. 1 exciting adj /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/ It was an exciting game to watch. 1 exhausting adj /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪŋ/ The journey was difficult and exhausting. 1 fail v /feɪl/ I failed my driving test again. 1 fair enough phr /feə(r) ɪˈnʌf/ That’s fair enough if you ask me. 1 famous adj /ˈfeɪməs/ He doesn't want to be rich or famous. 1 fight like cat and dog idiom /faɪt laɪk kæt ənd dɒɡ/ Those two often fight like cat and dog. 1 flatmates n pl /ˈflætmeɪts/ He has a great relationshp with his flatmates. 1 generous adj /ˈdʒenərəs/ It was very generous of you to pay for dinner. 1 good-looking adj /ɡʊd ˈlʊkɪŋ/ I think he's really good-looking. 1 groceries n pl /ˈɡrəʊsəris/ His dad was getting some groceries. 1 hard-working adj /hɑːd ˈwɜːkɪŋ/ She's very hard-working and often stays late at the office. 1 heal v /hiːl/ Her ankle's healing well. 1 © Oxford University Press 2018 2...... Wordlist Here is a list of useful or new words from Headway 5th edition Intermediate Student's Book. adj = adjective abbrev = abbreviation conj = conjunction phr v = phrasal verb phr = phrase pron = pronoun adv = adverb n = noun pl = plural prep = preposition v = verb English Part of Phonetics Example sentence Unit My notes speech height n /haɪt/ II'd say he's prefer of medium home-made height. cakes to the ones you get in 1 home-made adj /həʊm ˈmeɪd/ supermarkets. 1 honest adj /ˈɒnɪst/ I like the way she's so honest about herself. 1 imitate v /ˈɪmɪteɪt/ They try to imitate their favourite film stars. 1 imprisoned adj /ɪmˈprɪznd/ They were imprisoned in an overcrowded, messy flat. 1 in common phr /ɪn ˈkɒmən/ We have a lot in common and are great friends. 1 insecure adj /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊə(r)/ He is a very nervous and insecure person. 1 interested adj /ˈɪntrəstɪd/ I was interested in the history of the place. 1 killer n /ˈkɪlə(r)/ A killer is someone who murders another person. 1 kindness n /ˈkaɪndnəs/ Thank you for showing such kindness. 1 mask n /mɑ:sk/ He was wearing a mask on his face. 1 mature adj /məˈtʃʊə(r)/ It's a mature garden with many large trees. 1 memorable adj /ˈmemərəbl/ Tell me about a memorable meal you've had. 1 messy adj /ˈmesi/ This room is so messy – you need to tidy up. 1 middle-aged adj /ˈmɪdl eɪdʒd/ He's a middle-aged man in his forties. 1 moody adj /ˈmuːdi/ Stop being so moody and cheer up! 1 naïve adj /naɪˈiːv/ It was naïve of me to believe her. 1 needs decorating phr /niːdz ˈdekəreɪtɪŋ/ This room needs decorating. 1 noisy adj /ˈnɔɪzi/ It can be noisy living in the city centre. 1 old-fashioned adj /əʊld ˈfæʃnd/ I prefer the old-fashioned design to the modern one. 1 overcrowded adj /ˌəʊvəˈkraʊdɪd/ The museums can get rather overcrowded in the summer. 1 passionate adj /ˈpæʃənət/ He's passionate about his music. 1 patient adj /ˈpeɪʃnt/ She's very patient with young children. 1 personality n /ˌpɜːsəˈnæləti/ One thing I love about her is her sunny personality. 1 pessimistic adj /ˌpesɪˈmɪstɪk/ Try not to be so pessimistic about everything! 1 possession n /pəˈzeʃn/ What's your most treasured possession? 1 pretty adj /ˈprɪti/ She's pretty cool, my mum. 1 proud adj /praʊd/ I'm proud of how well I can speak Chinese. 1 prove v /pruːv/ He wants to prove to himself that he's a good actor. 1 © Oxford University Press 2018 3...... Wordlist Here is a list of useful or new words from Headway 5th edition Intermediate Student's Book. adj = adjective abbrev = abbreviation conj = conjunction phr v = phrasal verb phr = phrase pron = pronoun adv = adverb n = noun pl = plural prep = preposition v = verb English Part of Phonetics Example sentence Unit My notes speech raise v /reɪz/ His parents obviously raised him well. 1 reclusive adj /rɪˈkluːsɪv/ The family who live there are very reclusive. 1 refuse v /rɪˈfjuːz/ Mukunda refused to answer their questions. 1 relaxing adj /rɪˈlæksɪŋ/ It was a relaxing weekend. 1 reliable adj /rɪˈlaɪəbl/ She's a reliable employee. 1 reserved adj /rɪˈzɜːvd/ I find her a little too reserved and quiet for my liking. 1 responsible adj /rɪˈspɒnsəbl/ The eldest child oftens feels responsible for the others. 1 row n /raʊ/ We had a terrible row and are not speaking now. 1 scary adj /ˈskeəri/ He was wearing a scary home-made mask. 1 second-hand adj /sekənd ˈhænd/ I bought my car second-hand. 1 security officer n /sɪˈkjʊərəti ˌɒfɪsə(r)/ He works as a security officer on the Öresund Bridge. 1 see eye to eye idiom /ˌsiː aɪ tu ˈaɪ/ We don't really see eye to eye about anything. 1 sense of humour n /ˌsens əv ˈhjuːmə(r)/ I like Alice's boyfriend's sense of humour. 1 sensitive adj /ˈsensətɪv/ He's quite sensitive so don't ask him about it. 1 shocked adj /ʃɒkt/ I was shocked by what he said to me. 1 shocking adj /ˈʃɒkɪŋ/ It was a shocking documentary about prison conditions. 1 shy adj /ʃaɪ/ Bernice seems shy until you get to know her. 1 smart-casual adj /ˌsmɑːt ˈkæʒuəl/ He prefers smart-casual and stylish clothes. 1 sociable adj /ˈsəʊʃəbl/ She's so sociable – not shy like me. 1 spicy adj /ˈspaɪsi/ Do you eat much spicy food? 1 spoilt adj /spɔɪlt/ People say the youngest child is often spoilt. 1 stranger n /ˈstreɪndʒə(r)/ Their story is stranger than any film. 1 strike n /straɪk/ My flight was cancelled because of a pilot's strike. 1 stunning adj /ˈstʌnɪŋ/ We has a stunning view of the mountains from our window. 1 stylish adj /ˈstaɪlɪʃ/ You don't need to wear anything too stylish this evening. 1 talented adj /ˈtæləntɪd/ I think he's really talented. 1 thoughtful adj /ˈθɔːtfʊl/ It was very thoughtful of you to ask. 1 thrilled adj /θrɪld/ You could see they were thrilled to win first prize. 1 thrilling adj /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/ Skiing at night was a thrilling experience. 1 tired adj /ˈtaɪəd/ I'm tired – I'm going to go to bed. 1 © Oxford University Press 2018 4...... Wordlist Here is a list of useful or new words from Headway 5th edition Intermediate Student's Book. adj = adjective abbrev = abbreviation conj = conjunction phr v = phrasal verb phr = phrase pron = pronoun adv = adverb n = noun pl = plural prep = preposition v = verb English Part of Phonetics Example sentence Unit My notes speech tiring adj /ˈtaɪərɪŋ/ It was a long and tiring day. 1 tribe n /traɪb/ I felt I had discovered a lost tribe. 1 trust v /trʌst/ They grew to trust her over time. 1 twinkly adj /ˈtwɪŋki/ He has twinkly, dark brown eyes. 1 twist v /twɪst/ I fell and twisted my ankle. 1 tyrannical adj /tɪˈrænɪkl/ They had a tyrannical father. 1 upbringing n /ˈʌpbrɪŋɪŋ/ Did the boys suffer as a result of their upbrnging? 1 ups and downs phr /ˌʌps ənd ˈdaʊnz/ We have our ups and downs. 1 wallet n /ˈwɒlɪt/ Richard can never find his wallet when it’s his turn to pay! 1 wavy adj /ˈweɪvi/ She’s quite tall with long, blonde, wavy hair. 1 weird adj /wɪəd/ She's got some weird ideas. 1 welfare money n /ˈwelfeə(r) ˌmʌni/ The family lived on welfare money. 1 well-behaved adj /ˌwel bɪˈheɪvd/ Were you well-behaved when you were a child? 1 well-dressed adj /ˌwel ˈdresd/ He's always very well-dressed in a suit and tie. 1 yell v /jel/ He yells at the crowd when he's deejaying. 1 ability n /əˈbɪləti/ I describe my language ability in percentages of fluency. 2 abroad adv /əˈbrɔːd/ He often tours abroad and performs in other languages. 2 abruptly adv /əˈbrʌptli/ She left abruptly when I told her. 2 adventure n /ədˈventʃə(r)/ There’s also the fun and adventure of doing something new. 2 allergy n /ˈælədʒi/ Does anyone in your family have an allergy? 2 appointment n /əˈpɔɪntmənt/ I need to make an appointment. 2 People are appreciative of the fact that I’ve made the effort. 2 appreciative adj /əˈpriːʃətɪv/ ATM n /ˌeɪ tiː ˈem/ Where are you standing if you are using an ATM in Latin? 2 avoid v /əˈvɔɪd/ I think I'll avoid him until he calms down. 2 be dying for idiom /bi ˈdaɪɪŋ fɔː(r) / I’m dying for a coffee! 2 be interested in phr /bi ˈɪntrəstɪd ɪn/ Are you interested in any sports? 2 bilingual adj /ˌbaɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/ So, are you and your sister both bilingual? 2 buzz n /bʌz/ In English, bees go buzz and cats go miaow. 2 cancellation n /ˌkænsəˈleɪʃn/ We have a cancellation this afternoon at 2.45 if that’s OK? 2 © Oxford University Press 2018 5...... Wordlist Here is a list of useful or new words from Headway 5th edition Intermediate Student's Book. adj = adjective abbrev = abbreviation conj = conjunction phr v = phrasal verb phr = phrase pron = pronoun adv = adverb n = noun pl = plural prep = preposition v = verb English Part of Phonetics Example sentence Unit My notes speech comedian n /kəˈmiːdiən/ Eddie Izzard is a popular British stand-up comedian. 2 commonly adv /ˈkɒmənli/ What languages are commonly spoken there? 2 consonant n /ˈkɒnsənənt/ How many consonant sounds are there in your language? 2 constantly adv /ˈkɒnstəntli/ I want you to constantly correct any mistakes I make. 2 context n /ˈkɒntekst/ I understood the context so that helped a bit. 2 continent n /ˈkɒntɪnənt/ How many continents are there in total? 2 converse v /kənˈvɜːs/ I’ve made the effort to converse with them. 2 correspondence n /ˌkɒrəˈspɒndəns/ The majority prefer to receive correspondence in English. 2 Felipe thought it was fine to say out loud, ‘Oooh! She is cute!' 2 cute adj /kjuːt/ dessert n /dɪˈzɜːt/ You really must try the other dessert. 2 At what rate are languages disappearing around the world? 2 disappear v /ˌdɪsəˈpɪə(r)/ Many UK schoolchildren drop foreign languages at 14 years 2 drop v /drɒp/ old. emotions n pl /ɪˈməʊʃnz/ Different cultures express emotions in a variety of ways. 2 enrich v /ɪnˈrɪtʃ/ Learning a language will enrich your life. 2 filling n /ˈfɪlɪŋ/ One of my fillings has fallen out. 2 flawless adj /ˈflɔːləs/ Anne’s piano playing was flawless. 2 Is fluency or accuracy more important to you in your English? 2 fluency n /ˈfluːənsi/ foreign adj /ˈfɒrən/ What percentage of people speak a foreign language? 2 gender n /ˈdʒendə(r)/ The two languages couldn’t agree on gender. 2 gossip v /ˈɡɒsɪp/ They’ll gossip with me, whereas before it was quite formal. 2 grasp v /ɡræsp/ I was able to grasp some of what they were saying. 2 immersion n /ɪˈmɜːʃn/ A month of deep immersion will help your fluency. 2 issue n /ˈɪʃuː/ The first time I remember it being an issue was at school 2 matinee n /ˈmætɪneɪ/ Is there a matinee performance today? 2 motivation n /ˌməʊtɪˈveɪʃn/ What's your motivation for learning English? 2 © Oxford University Press 2018 6...... Wordlist Here is a list of useful or new words from Headway 5th edition Intermediate Student's Book. adj = adjective abbrev = abbreviation conj = conjunction phr v = phrasal verb phr = phrase pron = pronoun adv = adverb n = noun pl = plural prep = preposition v = verb English Part of Phonetics Example sentence Unit My notes speech Should native speakers of English learn a foreign language? 2 native speaker n /ˌneɪtɪv ˈspiːkə(r)/ obviously adv /'ɒbvɪəsli/ As I grew up in Scotland, I speak English, obviously. 2 offended adj /əˈfendɪd/ Don't worry, I won’t be offended. 2 official adj /əˈfɪʃl/ One of the official UN languages is English. 2 The first recorded use of OMG to show surprise was in a 2 OMG abbrev /əʊ em ˈdʒiː/ letter. opportunity n /ˌɒpə(r)ˈtjuːnəti/ It was a fantastic oppourtunity to learn about the area. 2 out loud phr /aʊt ˈlaʊd/ Don't read the words out loud. 2 parcel n /ˈpɑːsl/ Will this parcel get there tomorrow? 2 perform v /pəˈfɔːm/ Eddie Izzard has been performing in other languages since 2 polite adj /pəˈlaɪt/ It was all quite formal and polite. 2 priest n /priːst/ The Vatican has a private bank for priests and employees. 2 profit n /ˈprɒfɪt/ I’m beginning to turn a profit on my foreign shows. 2 pronounce v /prəˈnaʊns/ Gendered nouns were difficult to pronounce. 2 recently adv /ˈriːsntli/ What have you been watching on TV recently? 2 recite v /rɪˈsaɪt/ Thomas Edison recited a nursery rhyme on the phone. 2 recording n /rɪˈkɔːdɪŋ/ Edison was making the first sound recording. 2 remote adj /rɪˈməʊt/ I have a house in a remote area in France. 2 reputation n /ˌrepjuˈteɪʃn/ The British have a poor reputation for learning languages. 2 rock up phr v /rɒk ˈʌp/ I rocked up ten years ago. 2 settle v /ˈsetl/ We decided to settle in Canada and bought a house there. 2 side dish n /ˈsaɪd dɪʃ/ You have to order them as a side dish. 2 Reading silently only became common in the tenth century 2 silently adv /ˈsaɪləntli/ AD. simplify v /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/ The Chicago Tribune has tried to simplify English spelling. 2 sold out phr v /səʊld ˈaʊt/ I’m afraid it’s sold out today. 2 stand-up adj /ˈstænd ʌp/ Eddie Izzard is a popular British stand-up comedian. 2 stint n /stɪnt/ The longest stint I’ve had there has been three months. 2 © Oxford University Press 2018 7...... Wordlist Here is a list of useful or new words from Headway 5th edition Intermediate Student's Book. adj = adjective abbrev = abbreviation conj = conjunction phr v = phrasal verb phr = phrase pron = pronoun adv = adverb n = noun pl = plural prep = preposition v = verb English Part of Phonetics Example sentence Unit My notes speech thunder n /ˈθʌndə(r)/ That sounded like thunder to me. 2 trace n /treɪs/ Sometimes you can hear a trace of an Italian accent. 2 trilingual adj /ˌtraɪˈlɪŋɡw(ə)l/ Would you say that Sara and Nicholas are both trilingual? 2 trim n /trɪm/ Just a trim, please. 2 urgent adj /ˈɜːdʒənt/ It’s quite urgent – I’ve lost a filling. 2 well-educated adj /ˌwel ˈedʒukeɪtɪd/ What language did well-educated Ancient Romans speak? 2 A&E n /eɪ ənd ˈiː/ I’m an A & E doctor. 3 The most stressful situation is when angry parents show up. 3 angry adj /ˈæŋɡri/ announce v /əˈnaʊns/ Thay have announced a fall in profits. 3 annual salary n /ˌænjuəl ˈsæləri/ The average annual salary for all jobs in Britain is £27,000. 3 apologies n pl /əˈpɒlədʒiz/ Please accept my apologies for not contacting you earlier. 3 attached adj /əˈtætʃt/ Pleased find attached a copy of my CV. 3 average adj /ˈævərɪdʒ/ On average, every adult owes £28,900 in debt. 3 balance n /ˈbæləns/ How do you get a balance between work and home life? 3 be in charge of phr /ˌbi ɪn ˈtʃɑːdʒ ɒv/ An accountant is in charge of budget and cash flow. 3 be in debt phr /ˌbi ɪn ˈdet/ I don't like being in debt. 3 be moved by phr /ˌbi ˈmuːvd baɪ/ Dan Price is clearly moved by the difference he has made. 3 be responsible for phr /ˌbi rɪˈspɒnsəbl fɔː(r)/ The CEO is responsible for running the whole company. 3 beneficial adj /ˌbenɪˈfɪʃl/ Which of the jobs are the most beneficial to society? 3 blame v /bleɪm/ The manager is always blamed when the team loses. 3 boss n /bɒs/ Dan Price is probably the best boss in the world. 3 budget n /ˈbʌdʒɪt/ An accountant is in charge of budget and cash flow. 3 bunch n /bʌntʃ/ I'm looking after a bunch of three-year-olds. 3 cash flow n /kæʃ ˈfləʊ/ We've got a serious problem with our cash flow. 3 CEO n /siː iː ˈəʊ/ The CEO is responsible for running the whole company. 3 chat v /tʃæt/ He’s standing in front of the window chatting to Helena. 3 commute n /kəˈmjuːt/ My commute to work takes about an hour each way. 3 conference n /ˈkɒnfərəns/ It's very convenient for the conference. 3 © Oxford University Press 2018 8...... Wordlist Here is a list of useful or new words from Headway 5th edition Intermediate Student's Book. adj = adjective abbrev = abbreviation conj = conjunction phr v = phrasal verb phr = phrase pron = pronoun adv = adverb n = noun pl = plural prep = preposition v = verb English Part of Phonetics Example sentence Unit My notes speech consideration n /kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃn/ Please find attached my references for your consideration. 3 contract n /ˈkɒntrækt/ A sales director negotiates prices and contracts. 3 convenient adj /kənˈviːniənt/ It's very convenient for the conference. 3 crazy adj /ˈkreɪzi/ Other company owners told him he was crazy. 3 dangly adj /ˈdæŋɡli/ Can you see the huge, dangly earrings she’s wearing? 3 deserve v /dɪˈzɜːv/ That’s why we deserve the money we earn. 3 distress n /dɪˈstres/ I understand their distress. 3 diver n /ˈdaɪvə(r)/ Kyle Cooper is a deep-sea diver and oil-well installer. 3 diving bell n /ˈdaɪvɪŋ bel/ We go up and down in a kind of diving bell. 3 I do DIY around the house – I’m decorating at the moment. 3 DIY n /ˌdiː aɪ ˈwaɪ/ dozen n /ˈdʌzn/ A dozen people are sitting around a conference table. 3 drag v /dræɡ/ I can’t drag myself out of bed. 3 dressing room n /ˈdresɪŋ ˌruːm/ You can get changed in the dressing room over there. 3 drill n /drɪl/ Can I borrow your drill to do some DIY? 3 earn v /ɜːn/ I don't earn very much money. 3 employer n /ɪmˈplɔɪə(r)/ The biggest employer in the UK is the NHS. 3 encourage v /ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒ/ How can we encourage people to use public transport? 3 escalators n pl /ˈeskəleɪtə(r)z/ I never take escalators or lifts. 3 excursion n /ɪkˈskɜːʃn/ You will accompany students on excursions. 3 experiment n /ɪkˈsperɪmənt/ Will Dan Price's experiment succeed or not? 3 fabulous adj /ˈfæbjələs/ You get a fabulous view of the city from up there. 3 face v /ˈfeɪs/ I can usually face going back to work after a nice holiday. 3 glamorous adj /ˈɡlæmərəs/ People believe it’s a more glamorous job than it actually is. 3 grateful adj /ˈɡreɪtfl/ His employees are very grateful, but they also feel worried. 3 greedy adj /ˈɡriːdi/ Many CEOs are greedy for profit. 3 headset n /ˈhedset/ He's got his headset on so he can't hear you. 3 helmet n /ˈhelmɪt/ You should wear a helmet when you cycle. 3 household n /ˈhaʊshəʊld/ 80% of British households own a car. 3 © Oxford University Press 2018 9...... Wordlist Here is a list of useful or new words from Headway 5th edition Intermediate Student's Book. adj = adjective abbrev = abbreviation conj = conjunction phr v = phrasal verb phr = phrase pron = pronoun adv = adverb n = noun pl = plural prep = preposition v = verb English Part of Phonetics Example sentence Unit My notes speech huge adj /hjuːdʒ/ A good school makes a huge difference. 3 human resources n pl /ˌhjuːmən rɪˈsɔːsɪ z/ I’m a human resources manager. 3 import v /ˈɪmpɔːt/ Nearly 50% of the food we buy in the UK is imported. 3 income n /ˈɪnkʌm/ There's too much income inequality in the world. 3 industrial estate n /ɪnˈdʌstriəl ɪˌsteɪt/ My office is on an industrial estate. 3 inequality n /ˌɪnɪˈkwɒləti/ Is there income inequality in your country? 3 install v /ɪnˈstɔːl/ What I do is install underwater gas and oil wells. 3 jumper n /ˈdʒʌmpə(r)/ That’s Jenny in the pink jumper. 3 knit v /nɪt/ In my free moments I knit – I'm making a blue jumper just 3 lie in phr v /laɪ ˈɪn/ In this job you never get to lie in. 3 loan n /ləʊn/ I had credit card debt and student loans. 3 loneliness n /ˈləʊnlinəs/ Loneliness can be a problem for older people in the UK. 3 look after phr v /lʊk ˈɑːftə(r)/ I look after the employees and their training 3 lunatic n /ˈluːnətɪk/ Fox News called him the ‘lunatic of all lunatics’. 3 manner n /ˈmænə(r)/ You need to have a welcoming manner for this job. 3 mat n /mæt/ You can borrow my yoga mat if you like. 3 meditation n /ˌmedɪˈteɪʃn/ I find that meditation helps me a lot. 3 Dan Price took a pay cut to give his staff a $70k minimum 3 minimum wage n /ˌmɪnɪməm ˈweɪdʒ/ wage. miserably adv /ˈmɪzrəbli/ I watched miserably as his team lost again. 3 needle n /ˈniːdl/ I need to do some sewing – have you got a needle and 3 negotiate v /nɪˈɡəʊʃieɪt/ A sales director negotiates prices and contracts. 3 nursery nurse n /ˈnɜːsəri nɜːs/ Is a nursery nurse well-paid? 3 on hold phr /ɒn ˈhəʊld/ Dan Price's jet-set lifestyle is now on hold. 3 owe v /əʊ/ I owe a lot of money to the bank. 3 patient n /ˈpeɪʃnt/ A&E is unpredictable for both doctors and patients. 3 personnel n /ˌpɜːsəˈnel/ A human resources manager looks after personnel. 3 How much pocket money did you get every week as a child? 3 pocket money n /ˈpɒkɪt ˌmʌni/ © Oxford University Press 2018 10...... Wordlist Here is a list of useful or new words from Headway 5th edition Intermediate Student's Book. adj = adjective abbrev = abbreviation conj = conjunction phr v = phrasal verb phr = phrase pron = pronoun adv = adverb n = noun pl = plural prep = preposition v = verb English Part of Phonetics Example sentence Unit My notes speech Do you have any previous experience of working with kids? 3 previous adj /ˈpriːviəs/ proficient adj /prəˈfɪʃnt/ I was already proficient in Spanish, having worked there. 3 racket n /ˈrækɪt/ I broke my racket the last time I played squash. 3 rare adj /reə(r)/ It was a rare and extremely valuable painting. 3 rarely adv /ˈreəli/ I rarely see Peter these days. 3 reappear v /ˌriːəˈpɪə(r)/ Let's hope problems like these don't reappear. 3 recruit v /rɪˈkruːt/ I’m recruiting and interviewing for new staff. 3 redecorate v /ˌriːˈdekəreɪt/ The hotel is closed while the bedrooms are being 3 referee n /ˌrefəˈriː/ Football managers often disagree with the referee. 3 reference n /ˈrefrəns/ Please find attached a reference from my previous employer. 3 regret v /rɪˈɡret/ I regret to inform you that you have not been successful. 3 rural adj /ˈrʊərəl/ Dan Price comes from rural Idaho. 3 saddle n /ˈsædl/ What type of saddle do you use to go horseriding? 3 sailing n /ˈseɪlɪŋ/ Sailing is my favourite past time. 3 sales assistant n /ˈseɪlz əˌsɪstənt/ How much does a sales assistant get paid? 3 scarf n /skɑːf/ My scarf will tell you which football team I support! 3 I'm looking for a short screwdriver I can use in a small space. 3 screwdriver n /ˈskruːdraɪvə(r)/ sea bed n /siː ˈbed/ The diving bell is lowered down to the sea bed. 3 sew v /səʊ/ I can sew, but I can't knit. 3 shorts n pl /ʃɔːts/ I’ve bought all the kit – shorts and trainers and stuff. 3 shout v /ʃaʊt/ Some days he shouts a lot, but he listens as well. 3 silk n /sɪlk/ She’s wearing a lovely green jacket and cream silk scarf. 3 sip v /sɪp/ This coffee's really hot so sip it slowly. 3 sleeping bag n /ˈsliːpɪŋ ˌbæɡ/ You'll need a warm sleeping bag when you go camping. 3 store card n /ˈstɔː(r) ˌkɑːd/ I forgot to bring my store card when I went shopping. 3 stressful adj /ˈstresfl/ What do they find stressful about their job? 3 striped adj /straɪpt/ Is he the guy working on his laptop in the striped shirt? 3 suburb n /ˈsʌbɜːb/ I live in a suburb not far from the sea. 3 © Oxford University Press 2018 11...... Wordlist Here is a list of useful or new words from Headway 5th edition Intermediate Student's Book. adj = adjective abbrev = abbreviation conj = conjunction phr v = phrasal verb phr = phrase pron = pronoun adv = adverb n = noun pl = plural prep = preposition v = verb English Part of Phonetics Example sentence Unit My notes speech suit n /suːt/ He’s wearing a light grey suit. 3 supervise v /ˈsuːpəvaɪz/ You will help to supervise students at our summer school. 3 switch off v /swɪtʃ ˈɒf/ I try to switch off when I get home. 3 CEOs discuss plans and targets with their Board of Directors. 3 target n /ˈtɑːɡɪt/ tax n /tæks/ The average UK family pays £730,000 in tax in their lifetime. 3 tent n /tent/ The rain got into my tent the last time I went camping. 3 I need to do some sewing – have you got a needle and 3 thread n /θred/ thread? tie n /taɪ/ He’s wearing a bright blue tie. 3 My job is so time-consuming – I work six days out of seven. 3 time-consuming adj /ˈtaɪm kənˌsjuːmɪŋ/ Researchers from Harvard Business School are tracking 3 track v /træk/ results. tracksuit n /ˈtræksuːt/ I wear a tracksuit when I go jogging in winter. 3 trainers n pl /ˈtreɪnə(r)z/ I think I've left my trainers at the gym. 3 tricky adj /ˈtrɪki/ It's tricky to get a balance between work and home life. 3 triplets n pl /ˈtrɪpləts/ One of the sheep had triplets last night. 3 I spoke to Nydelis Ortiz, a 26-year-old underwriter at Gravity. 3 underwriter n /ˈʌndəraɪtə(r)/ unkempt adj /ˌʌnˈkempt/ With his unkempt hair, he doesn't look like a CEO. 3 unusual adj /ʌnˈjuːʒuəl/ Why is Dan Price an unusual boss? 3 violent adj /ˈvaɪələnt/ Then came the criticism, immediate and violent. 3 workforce n /ˈwɜːkfɔːs/ The UK workforce is made up of 53% men and 47% women. 3 worried adj /ˈwʌri:d/ His employees are very grateful, but they also feel worried. 3 adore v /əˈdɔː(r)/ He totally adores Maria. 4 A few months later, the grapes started to appear on the 4 appear v /əˈpɪə(r)/ vines. awful adj /ˈɔːfl/ The book was really awful. 4 beloved adj /bɪˈlʌvd/ James was frightened for his beloved sister. 4 © Oxford University Press 2018 12...... Wordlist Here is a list of useful or new words from Headway 5th edition Intermediate Student's Book. adj = adjective abbrev = abbreviation conj = conjunction phr v = phrasal verb phr = phrase pron = pronoun adv = adverb n = noun pl = plural prep = preposition v = verb English Part of Phonetics Example sentence Unit My notes speech Dorian managed to blackmail him into getting rid of the 4 blackmail v /ˈblækmeɪl/ body. blind v /ˈblaɪnd/ He didn’t die, but he was blinded. 4 The bride was wearing a long white dress and looked so 4 bride n /braɪd/ happy. brilliant adj /ˈbrɪliənt/ It was brilliant – really amazing! 4 The chief defect of Henry King was chewing little bits of 4 chew v /tʃuː/ string. choke v /tʃəʊk/ The birds had choked the engines of the plane. 4 classic n /ˈklæsɪk/ The novel was finally recognized as a great classic. 4 confide v /kənˈfaɪd/ One day, he confided to Henry that he had fallen in love. 4 crash n /kræʃ/ The crash was caused by a flock of starlings. 4 She craved the lettuce, presumably because she was 4 crave v /kreɪv/ pregnant. cruel adj /ˈkruːəl/ It’s cruel and the wicked witch is really wicked. 4 cure n /kjʊə(r)/ There is no cure for this disease. 4 dead adj /ded/ Henry will very soon be dead. 4 decadent adj /ˈdekədənt/ Again, he threw himself into his decadent life. 4 The chief defect of Henry King was chewing little bits of 4 defect n /ˈdiːfekt/ string. defend v /dɪˈfend/ Wilde always defended Dorian Gray. 4 definitive adj /dɪˈfɪnətɪv/ He’s the definitive James Bond. 4 A cruel and desperate Dorian contacted a former doctor 4 desperate adj /ˈdespərət/ friend. destroy v /dɪˈstrɔɪ/ He had to destroy the picture. 4 disaster n /dɪˈzɑːstə(r)/ Schieffelin caused an ecological disaster too. 4 drive out phr v /draɪv ˈaʊt/ Many native species were driven out. 4 ecological adj /ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkl/ Schieffelin caused an ecological disaster too. 4 engagement n /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒmənt/ Dorian, embarrassed and furious, ended the engagement. 4 © Oxford University Press 2018 13...... Wordlist Here is a list of useful or new words from Headway 5th edition Intermediate Student's Book. adj = adjective abbrev = abbreviation conj = conjunction phr v = phrasal verb phr = phrase pron = pronoun adv = adverb n = noun pl = plural prep = preposition v = verb English Part of Phonetics Example sentence Unit My notes speech eternal adj /ɪˈtɜːn(ə)l/ He sold his soul in exchange for eternal youth. 4 evidence n /ˈevɪdəns/ There is no evidence of Shakespeare visiting Italy. 4 expression n /ɪkˈspreʃn/ His soft expression had become hard and cruel. 4 fall for someone phr /ˈfɔːl fə(r) ˌsʌmwʌn/ They could see why he had fallen for her. 4 fantastic adj /fænˈtæstɪk/ I think it’s absolutely fantastic! 4 fascinating adj /ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/ The talk was really fascintating. 4 fee n /fiː/ How much is the entrance fee? 4 flock n /flɒk/ They formed gigantic flocks of up to a million birds. 4 furious adj /ˈfjʊəriəs/ Dorian, embarrassed and furious, ended the engagement. 4 gesture n /ˈdʒestʃə(r)/ Schieffelin’s romantic gesture caused an air crash. 4 Dorian managed to blackmail him into getting rid of the 4 get rid of phr /ˌɡet ˈrɪd əv/ body. gigantic adj /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/ They formed gigantic flocks of up to a million birds. 4 grab v /ɡræb/ One night, a sailor grabbed him from behind. 4 guilt n /ɡɪlt/ He tried to drown his guilt in a life of pleasure and scandal. 4 handsome adj /ˈhænsəm/ Dorian Gray was an extremely handsome young man. 4 hideous adj /ˈhɪdiəs/ I can’t bear the idea of my soul being hideous. 4 impressed adj /ɪmˈprest/ Henry was very impressed by the portrait. 4 influence n /ˈɪnfluəns/ Are you really such a bad influence as Basil says? 4 in high regard phr /ɪn haɪ rɪˈɡɑːd/ His plays and poems are held in high regard. 4 kill v /kɪl/ If he does you any wrong, I’ll kill him. 4 knot n /nɒt/ This string has tied itself into a knot. 4 His parents stood about his bed lamenting his untimely 4 lament v /ləˈment/ death. lock v /lɒk/ The witch locked her up at the top of a tower. 4 Shakespeare had to memorize stories from history at school. 4 memorize v /ˈmeməraɪz/ moral n /ˈmɒrəl/ What is the moral of this story? 4 native species n /ˌneɪtɪv ˈspiːʃiːz/ Many native species were driven out. 4 obsessed adj /əbˈsest/ Schieffelin was obsessed with Shakespeare. 4 © Oxford University Press 2018 14...... Wordlist Here is a list of useful or new words from Headway 5th edition Intermediate Student's Book. adj = adjective abbrev = abbreviation conj = conjunction phr v = phrasal verb phr = phrase pron = pronoun adv = adverb n = noun pl = plural prep = preposition v = verb English Part of Phonetics Example sentence Unit My notes speech From 1592–1594, theatres were closed because of the 4 plague n /pleɪɡ/ plague. By 1592 he had become a well-known actor and playwright. 4 playwright n /ˈpleɪraɪt/ pleasures n pl /ˈpleʒə(r)z/ Dorian began to seek new pleasures around London. 4 plot n /plɒt/ What are some key moments in the plot? 4 poor adj /pɔː(r)/ Sybil lived with her poor mother and brother James. 4 population n /ˌpɒpjuˈleɪʃn/ At that time, Stratford had a population of about 1,000. 4 portrait n /ˈpɔːtreɪt/ I will grow old, but the portrait will never be older. 4 She craved the lettuce, presumably because she was 4 presumably adv /prɪˈzjuːm(ə)bli/ pregnant. promise v /ˈprɒmɪs/ Promise me that you will look for it. 4 rage n /reɪdʒ/ In a fit of rage, Dorian stabbed his friend to death. 4 receipt n /rɪˈsiːt/ You'll need the receipt if you want to get your money back. 4 repulsive adj /rɪˈpʌlsɪv/ To his horror, it had become even more repulsive. 4 run out of phr v /rʌn ˈaʊt əv/ I ran out of petrol. 4 scandal n /ˈskændl/ He tried to drown his guilt in a life of pleasure and scandal. 4 secret n /ˈsiːkrət/ I have an important secret to tell you. 4 setting n /ˈsetɪŋ/ The setting is late 19th-century London. 4 In 1597, they bought £10 shares in a new theatre, the Globe. 4 shares n pl /ʃeə(r)z/ soul n /səʊl/ I can’t bear the idea of my soul being hideous. 4 By the 1940s, the starlings had spread from California to 4 spread v /spred/ Alaska. stab v /stæb/ He took a knife and stabbed the picture. 4 suffer v /ˈsʌfə(r)/ Alan, I had to kill him – he made me suffer. 4 survive v /səˈvaɪv/ Tragically, only 19 people survived. 4 swallow v /ˈswɒləʊ/ The crocodile had swallowed a clock. 4 © Oxford University Press 2018 15...... Wordlist Here is a list of useful or new words from Headway 5th edition Intermediate Student's Book. adj = adjective abbrev = abbreviation conj = conjunction phr v = phrasal verb phr = phrase pron = pronoun adv = adverb n = noun pl = plural prep = preposition v = verb English Part of Phonetics Example sentence Unit My notes speech The Lockheed Electra plane was taking off from Boston 4 take off phr v /teɪk ˈɒf/ Airport. I believe the only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it. 4 temptation n /tempˈteɪʃn/ tough adj /tʌf/ Being an adult is tough. 4 tragically adv /ˈtrædʒɪkli/ Tragically, only 19 people survived. 4 treasure n /ˈtreʒə(r)/ There is a great treasure buried in the vineyard. 4 ugly adj /ˈʌɡli/ It would never grow old and ugly. 4 unfortunate adj /ʌnˈfɔːtʃənət/ He only left his unfortunate wife their second best bed! 4 His parents stood about his bed lamenting his untimely 4 untimely adv /ʌnˈtaɪmli/ death. upset adj /ʌpˈset/ They were very upset when they found not a single penny. 4 utmost adj /ˈʌtməʊst/ Physicians of the utmost fame were called at once. 4 vineyard n /ˈvɪnjəd/ There is a great treasure buried in the vineyard. 4 wealthy adj /ˈwelθi/ His father, John Shakespeare, was a wealthy wool-trader. 4 When they finally had a baby, a wicked witch whisked it 4 whisk v /wɪsk/ away. wool n /wʊl/ His father, John Shakespeare, was a wealthy wool-trader. 4 wreck v /rek/ You wrecked the life of my sister. 4 wretched adj /ˈretʃɪd/ With that, the wretched child expires. 4 wrinkled adj /ˈrɪŋkld/ The police found the body of an ugly, wrinkled old man. 4 I believe the only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it. 4 yield v /jiːld/ They’ll probably get aggressive about it, but just ignore 5 aggressive adj /əˈɡresɪv/ them. break-up n /ˈbreɪk ʌp/ You’ll get through this break-up. 5 Don’t bring up the subject of money too early in a job 5 bring up phr v /brɪŋ ˈʌp/ interview. bump into someone idiom /bʌmp ˈɪntə sʌmwʌn/ You should say sorry if you bump into someone. 5 © Oxford University Press 2018 16...... Wordlist Here is a list of useful or new words from Headway 5th edition Intermediate Student's Book. adj = adjective abbrev = abbreviation conj = conjunction phr v = phrasal verb phr = phrase pron = pronoun adv = adverb n = noun pl = plural prep = preposition v = verb English Part of Phonetics Example sentence Unit My notes speech They sometimes take it out of their wages if cash is missing. 5 cash n /kæʃ/ change n /tʃeɪndʒ/ That shop assistant has given me too much change. 5 change your mind phr /tʃeɪndʒ jɔː maɪnd / I don't think she'll change her mind about it now. 5 charger n /ˈtʃɑːdʒə(r)/ Could I possibly use your phone charger? 5 chores n pl /tʃɔː(r)z/ You can always make time to do all the chores. 5 complain v /kəmˈpleɪn/ They never complain about my terrible singing! 5 cupboard n /ˈkʌbəd/ I work in an office with a huge stationery cupboard. 5 damage v /ˈdæmɪdʒ/ Have you ever lost or damaged your phone? 5 Sometimes I can’t help desperately wishing I could it do 5 desperately adv /ˈdesp(ə)rət(ə)li/ again. devote time phr /dɪˌvəʊt ˈtaɪm/ I wish I could devote more time to my hobbies. 5 divorce n /dɪˈvɔːs/ Why on earth did you bring his divorce up? 5 drop off phr v /drɒp ˈɒf/ The box dropped off the back of the truck. 5 fed up adj /ˌfed ˈʌp/ I'm fed up with waiting for a bus – let's just get a taxi. 5 fill out phr v /fɪl ˈaʊt/ Could you fill out this form, please? 5 fridge n /frɪdʒ/ I’ve got nothing in the fridge. 5 get over phr v /ɡet ˈəʊvə(r)/ Don’t worry, the dog can’t get over that wall. 5 giggle v /ˈɡɪɡl/ The class began to giggle at the professor. 5 hilarious adj /hɪˈleəriəs/ It’s hilarious – it really made me laugh. 5 hurt v /hɜː(r)t/ Love like you’ve never been hurt. 5 ignore v /ɪɡˈnɔː(r)/ Just ignore them. 5 illegal adj /ɪˈliːɡl/ It’s not just that it’s wrong, it’s illegal! 5 jar n /dʒɑː(r)/ He started dropping the pebbles carefully into the jar. 5 lecture n /ˈlektʃə(r)/ They realized that this was no ordinary philosophy lecture. 5 lift n /lɪft/ If you want a lift, I can drop you off at the rail station. 5 lose (one's) patience phr /luːz ˈpeɪʃ(ə)ns/ He finally lost his patience. 5 memory n /ˈmeməri/ Human beings do have a very long memory for being hurt! 5 military service n /ˈmɪlətri ˈsɜːvɪs/ In Britain, young people don’t have to do military service. 5 © Oxford University Press 2018 17...... Wordlist Here is a list of useful or new words from Headway 5th edition Intermediate Student's Book. adj = adjective abbrev = abbreviation conj = conjunction phr v = phrasal verb phr = phrase pron = pronoun adv = adverb n = noun pl = plural prep = preposition v = verb English Part of Phonetics Example sentence Unit My notes speech moan v /məʊn/ He’s always moaning. 5 needlework n /ˈniːdlwɜːk/ The girls had to do cooking and needlework. 5 obligatory adj /əˈblɪɡətri/ It was only in 1880 that school became obligatory. 5 passion n /ˈpæʃn/ The pebbles represent your strongest passions. 5 pavement n /ˈpeɪvmənt/ You mustn’t cycle on the pavement. 5 pebbles n pl /ˈpeblz/ He started dropping the pebbles carefully into the jar. 5 You mustn’t make permanent decisions on temporary 5 permanent adj /ˈpɜː(r)mənənt/ feelings. pick up phr v /pɪk ˈʌp/ The professor picked up a bag of dried peas. 5 Some days you’re the pigeon, and some days you’re the 5 pigeon n /ˈpɪdʒ(ə)n/ statue. prayer n /preə(r)/ You don’t have to answer all my prayers. 5 You need to give people some privacy, even in a relationship. 5 privacy n /ˈprɪvəsi/ You’re not allowed to smoke anywhere in a public building. 5 public n /ˈpʌblɪk/ record v /reˈkɔːd/ Do you want me to record that film later? 5 remote control n /rɪˈməʊt kənˈtrəʊl/ Have you seen the remote control? 5 represent v /ˌreprɪˈzent/ The pebbles represent the big things in your life. 5 rescue v /ˈreskjuː/ If you drop your phone into water, just rescue it 5 ridiculous adj /rɪˈdɪkjələs/ You don’t have to pay the ridiculous prices they charge. 5 rude adj /ruːd/ Well, he didn’t need to be quite so rude! 5 He poured the beer into the jar, letting it soak into the sand. 5 soak v /səʊk/ spill v /spɪl/ Have you ever spilled a drink on your phone? 5 stationery n /ˈsteɪʃənri/ I don’t think they should take stationery for personal use. 5 stealing n /ˈstiːlɪŋ/ It’s not allowed, so it is actually stealing. 5 strictly adv /ˈstrɪktli/ Did your parents bring you up strictly? 5 stuffy adj /ˈstʌfi/ It is very stuffy in here. 5 © Oxford University Press 2018 18...... Wordlist Here is a list of useful or new words from Headway 5th edition Intermediate Student's Book. adj = adjective abbrev = abbreviation conj = conjunction phr v = phrasal verb phr = phrase pron = pronoun adv = adverb n = noun pl = plural prep = preposition v = verb English Part of Phonetics Example sentence Unit My notes speech You mustn’t make permanent decisions on temporary 5 temporary adj /ˈtɛmpərəri/ feelings. tip n /tɪp/ Do you think we should leave a tip? 5 try on phr v /traɪ ˈɒn/ Could I try on this jumper? 5 turn off phr v /tɜːn ˈɒf/ Try turning it off. 5 typewriter n /ˈtaɪpraɪtə(r)/ When I started work, we had to use typewriters. 5 warranty n /ˈwɒrənti/ Is your phone under warranty? 5 waterproof adj /ˈwɔːtəpruːf/ It doesn’t always help if they’re waterproof. 5 accident n /ˈæksɪdənt/ An accident playing football left him completely blind. 6 He first kicked as she admired a Leonardo da Vinci painting. 6 admire v /ədˈmaɪə(r)/ Ann saw a newspaper advert from the Polar Travel Company. 6 advert n /ˈædvɜːt/ agony n /ˈæɡəni/ Most of the time you’re in agony. 6 ambassador n /æmˈbæsədə(r)/ He is a UN Ambassador for Climate Change. 6 He learned that red ants improved the condition of the soil. 6 ant n /ænt/ appoint v /əˈpɔɪnt/ A new CEO has been appointed. 6 assassinate v /əˈsæsɪneɪt/ President Kennedy was assassinated in 1963. 6 bamboo n /ˌbæmˈbuː/ They suggested he try planting bamboo. 6 barren adj /ˈbærən/ Jadav planted some tree saplings on the barren land. 6 blister n /ˈblɪstə(r)/ You forget about all of the chafing, and the blisters. 6 bloody-mindedness n /ˌblʌdi ˈmaɪndɪdnəs/ It's nothing more than stubbornness and bloody- 6 campaigner n /kæmˈpeɪnə(r)/ DiCaprio has also worked as an environmental campaigner. 6 cause n /kɔːz/ Do you support environmental causes? 6 chafing n /ˈtʃeɪfɪŋ/ You forget about all of the chafing, and the blisters. 6 challenge n /ˈtʃælɪndʒ/ It’s still a huge challenge for a beginner, though. 6 He remained close to both his parents after they separated. 6 close adj /kləʊs/ committed adj /kəˈmɪtɪd/ DiCaprio's committed to improving the state of the world. 6 © Oxford University Press 2018 19...... Wordlist Here is a list of useful or new words from Headway 5th edition Intermediate Student's Book. adj = adjective abbrev = abbreviation conj = conjunction phr v = phrasal verb phr = phrase pron = pronoun adv = adverb n = noun pl = plural prep = preposition v = verb English Part of Phonetics Example sentence Unit My notes speech competitively adv /kəmˈpetətɪvli/ Victoria Pendleton rode bikes competitively for 11 years. 6 conservation n /ˌkɒnsəˈveɪʃn/ He's donated over $70 million to conservation projects. 6 daring adj /ˈdeərɪŋ/ I guess I became more daring and took more risks. 6 date v /deɪt/ He dated Gisele Bündchen between 2000 and 2005. 6 decade n /ˈdekeɪd/ A decade is ten years. 6 diligently adv /ˈdɪlɪdʒəntli/ I went to university and studied diligently. 6 donate v /dəʊˈneɪt/ He donated $15 million to the World Wildlife Fund. 6 duet n /djuˈet/ His album Sogno featured a duet with Celine Dion. 6 equipment n /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/ She borrowed all the clothes and equipment she needed. 6 explorer n /ɪkˈsplɔːrə(r)/ He says a bad memory is an advantage for an explorer. 6 extinct adj /ɪkˈstɪŋkt/ Is it really a problem if some animals become extinct? 6 Do you think that had any kind of formative part in your life? 6 formative adj /ˈfɔːmətɪv/ That’s pretty much fundamental to how he got into 6 fundamental adj /ˌfʌndəˈmentl/ exploring. gangrene n /ˈɡæŋɡriːn/ You forget about all of the chafing and the gangrene. 6 There’s no shortage of gloomy stories about the 6 gloomy adj /ˈɡluːmi/ environment. This is the heartening story of a man who decided not to give 6 heartening adj /ˈhɑːtnɪŋ/ in. hippy adj /ˈhɪpi/ DiCaprio had hippy parents. 6 hooked adj /hʊkt/ I was hooked from day one. 6 horror n /ˈhɒrə(r)/ The sense of achievement really overcomes the horror. 6 Ann Daniels says she was very lucky that some idiot chose 6 idiot n /ˈɪdiət/ her. indebted adj /ɪnˈdetɪd/ I’m completely indebted to them in every single way. 6 issues n pl /ˈɪʃuːz/ He's devoted half of his website to environmental issues. 6 jockey n /ˈdʒɒki/ Victoria Pendleton's a jockey now. 6 lawyer n /ˈlɔːjə(r)/ After graduating, he practised as a state lawyer. 6 © Oxford University Press 2018 20...... Wordlist Here is a list of useful or new words from Headway 5th edition Intermediate Student's Book. adj = adjective abbrev = abbreviation conj = conjunction phr v = phrasal verb phr = phrase pron = pronoun adv = adverb n = noun pl = plural prep = preposition v = verb English Part of Phonetics Example sentence Unit My notes speech It wasn't only the loggers who wanted to cut down his trees. 6 logger n /ˈlɒɡə(r)/ mischief n /ˈmɪstʃɪf/ We were always getting up to mischief. 6 What attracts you to the potential, utter misery of the poles? 6 misery n /ˈmɪzəri/ niche n /niːʃ/ As a child, you were always seeking to find your niche. 6 He received the first of his six Best Actor Oscar nominations. 6 nomination n /ˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃn/ optimism n /ˈɒptɪmɪzəm/ All I’m getting from you now is positivity and optimism. 6 rebel v /rɪˈbel/ I never got the urge to rebel. 6 resign v /rɪˈzaɪn/ The Prime Minister has resigned. 6 restrictions n pl /rɪˈstrɪkʃnz/ It’s above the baggage size restrictions. 6 She didn’t enjoy competitive cycling that much, so she 6 retire v /rɪˈtaɪə(r)/ retired. sapling n /ˈsæplɪŋ/ Jadav has been planting saplings and seeds every day since. 6 satisfied adj /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/ Is Jadav himself satisfied with what he’s achieved? 6 scales n pl /skeɪlz/ Put it on the scales, please. 6 seeds n pl /siːdz/ Jadav has been planting saplings and seeds every day since. 6 separate v /ˈsepəreɪt/ Leonardo’s parents separated when he was one. 6 serial n /ˈsɪəriəl/ He appeared in 40 TV adverts and TV serials as a child. 6 shore n /ʃɔː(r)/ Jadav enjoyed walking along the island's shores. 6 sled n /sled/ Most of the time you’re in agony, you’re pulling a sled. 6 snake n /sneɪk/ The snakes died in the heat, without any tree cover. 6 He learned that red ants improved the condition of the soil. 6 soil n /sɔɪl/ star v /stɑː(r)/ DiCaprio became world famous after starring in Titanic. 6 sting v /stɪŋ/ Have you ever been stung by a bee or wasp? 6 store v /stɔː(r)/ How many litres of water are stored inside a baobab tree? 6 It's nothing more than stubbornness and bloody- 6 stubbornness n /ˈstʌbənnəs/ mindedness! © Oxford University Press 2018 21...... Wordlist Here is a list of useful or new words from Headway 5th edition Intermediate Student's Book. adj = adjective abbrev = abbreviation conj = conjunction phr v = phrasal verb phr = phrase pron = pronoun adv = adverb n = noun pl = plural prep = preposition v = verb English Part of Phonetics Example sentence Unit My notes speech He hosted the Earth Day summit on global warming in 2000. 6 summit n /ˈsʌmɪt/ take shelter phr /teɪk ˈʃeltə(r)/ Elephants began to take shelter among the trees. 6 He's also worked tirelessly as an environmental campaigner.

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