Unit 1 · New Headway Intermediate Vocabulary List

possessing an attractive and pleasing appearance

"He is good-looking."

"The good-looking actor had many fans who admired his handsome face and charming smile in every movie he made."

(of a person) putting in a lot of effort and dedication to achieve goals or complete tasks

"She is a hardworking student."

"The hardworking farmer woke up before dawn every day to tend to his crops and animals and he rarely took a day off from work."

needing to sleep or rest because of not having any more energy

"I am tired."

"After working twelve hours straight without a break she felt completely tired and exhausted beyond words."

catching and keeping our attention because of being unusual, exciting, etc.

"The book is interesting."

"The interesting documentary about space exploration showed never before seen footage of astronauts walking on the moon and repairing satellites in orbit around the earth."

wearing clothes that are stylish or expensive

"He is always well-dressed."

"The well dressed man wore a suit and tie to the job interview this morning."

having a very pleasant flavor

"The cake is delicious."

"The delicious chocolate cake was moist and rich and everyone asked for a second slice immediately."

causing great pleasure or excitement

"The ride is thrilling."

"The thrilling roller coaster ride made her heart pound and her stomach drop with every twist and turn."

feeling cherished, valued, and deeply cared for by others

"The child felt loved."

"The loved child felt safe and happy because her parents always supported her and showed her affection."

from a previous owner or source

"I bought this car second hand."

"I bought this car second hand so it has some scratches but it runs perfectly well."

dependent on something or someone for support, assistance, or success

"He is reliant on help."

"The elderly man is reliant on his daughter to drive him to the doctor because he cannot see well enough to drive safely."

slightly strange in behavior, appearance, or ideas

"Her uncle is eccentric."

"The eccentric old man wore mismatched socks and a top hat every day and he talked to the pigeons in the park."

having an attractive and pleasing quality

"He is charming."

"The charming young man won everyone over with his warm smile and his genuine interest in their lives."

causing strong admiration or shock due to beauty or impact

"She looks stunning."

"The stunning view from the mountaintop took her breath away and she stood there silently taking photographs of the incredible landscape."

(of a space) filled with things or people

"The train is crowded."

"The crowded train made it difficult to find a seat and many passengers had to stand for the entire journey."

occurred, created, or updated most recently in time

"This is the latest model."

"This is the latest model of the smartphone with a better camera and longer battery life."

having a strong taste that gives your mouth a pleasant burning feeling

"I like spicy food."

"I like spicy food and put hot sauce on almost everything I eat for breakfast lunch and dinner."

behaving in an appropriate and polite manner, particularly of children

"The child is well-behaved."

"The well behaved children sat quietly during the entire ceremony and did not fidget or make any noise."

designed and constructed with good quality, material, and care

"The table is well-made."

"The well made furniture lasted for thirty years and still looked as good as the day he bought it."

having never been used or worn before

"I bought a brand-new car."

"The brand new car smelled like plastic and leather and the owner was afraid to drive it anywhere."

(of a person) approximately between 45 to 65 years old, typically indicating a stage of life between young adulthood and old age

"The man is middle-aged."

"The middle aged man decided to go back to school to finish his degree because he wanted a better job and more opportunities."

easily annoyed and quick to anger

"My boss is bad-tempered."

"The bad tempered old man yelled at the children for playing ball near his house and threatened to call the police on them."

feeling sad because of being away from one's home

"I feel homesick."

"The freshman felt homesick during her first week of college and called her mother every single night."

having a feeling of curiosity or attention toward a particular thing or person because one likes them

"I am interested in art."

"I am interested in learning how to play the guitar so I signed up for lessons."

(particularly of an acivity) causing a feeling of physical or mental fatigue or exhaustion

"The work is tiring."

"The tiring hike up the mountain took six hours and left everyone sore and exhausted for several days afterward."

feeling intense excitement or pleasure

"I am thrilled."

"The children were thrilled to meet their favorite cartoon character at the theme park and they hugged him tightly."

enchanted, delighted, or captivated by something or someone

"She felt charmed."

"She felt charmed by the quaint little village with its cobblestone streets and friendly smiling locals."

making us feel tired and unsatisfied because of not being interesting

"The lecture is boring."

"The boring lecture lasted for three hours and half of the students fell asleep in their chairs."

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

"The student is bored."

"The bored children complained that there was nothing to do on the rainy afternoon at home."

causing great surprise or amazement due to being impressive, unexpected, or remarkable

"The view is astonishing."

"The astonishing speed of the cheetah makes it the fastest land animal on earth."

feeling very surprised or impressed, especially because of an unexpected event

"I was astonished."

"I was astonished by the magician's trick because he made a whole elephant disappear from the stage."

helping our body or mind rest

"The music is relaxing."

"The relaxing music and soft candlelight made the spa feel peaceful and she fell asleep during her massage because she was so comfortable and calm."

feeling calm and at ease without tension or stress

"I feel relaxed."

"After a long hot bath she felt relaxed and ready to go to sleep peacefully."

making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

"The trip was exciting."

"The exciting basketball game went into overtime and the home team won with a three point shot as the buzzer sounded at the end."

not fulfilling one's expectations or hopes

"The result is disappointing."

"The disappointing loss in the final game crushed the team hopes of winning the championship this year."

not satisfied or happy with something, because it did not meet one's expectations or hopes

"I am disappointed."

"She was disappointed when her favorite band canceled their concert because the lead singer had lost his voice."

causing one to feel very tired and out of energy

"The trip was exhausting."

"The exhausting hike up the mountain took six hours and left everyone sore and tired for days."

feeling extremely tired physically or mentally, often due to a lack of sleep

"He is exhausted."

"The exhausted hiker collapsed on the ground after climbing the steep mountain trail for eight hours without a break."

unexpected or extreme enough to cause intense surprise or disbelief

"The news is shocking."

"The shocking news about the accident spread quickly through the small town and everyone was deeply saddened."

very surprised or upset because of something unexpected or unpleasant

"I am shocked."

"She was shocked to discover that her quiet neighbor had won the lottery and moved to France suddenly."

avoiding work or activity and preferring to do as little as possible

"He is lazy."

"The lazy student did not complete his homework and then lied to the teacher about having technical issues with his computer."

having a willingness to freely give or share something with others, without expecting anything in return

"She is generous."

"The generous millionaire donated most of his fortune to build schools and libraries in poor communities around the world."

calm and not easily worried or annoyed

"My boss is easy-going."

"My easy going boss never gets angry and always listens to our suggestions and concerns about work."

not properly organized or cared for

"Her room is untidy."

"The untidy teenager left dirty clothes on the floor and dirty dishes in the sink every single day."

having a hopeful and positive outlook on life, expecting good things to happen

"She is optimistic about the future."

"The optimistic entrepreneur believed that her new business would succeed despite the difficult economic conditions."

unable to wait calmly for something or someone, often feeling irritated or frustrated

"He is impatient."

"The impatient driver honked his horn loudly as soon as the traffic light turned green and the car in front did not move."

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

"The room is cozy."

"The cozy cabin had a warm fireplace and soft blankets and they spent the cold winter evening reading books and drinking hot tea together."

having been made at home, rather than in a factory or store, especially referring to food

"The cookies are homemade."

"The homemade cookies were much better than the store bought ones because her grandmother used a secret family recipe."

without anyone else

"She prefers to eat alone."

"She prefers to eat alone because she likes to read her book while having lunch without any distractions."

used to refer to a large degree or amount of a thing

"Thank you very much."

"How much money do you need to borrow because I can lend you some if you ask nicely?"

not extending far upward

"The table is low."

"The low price of the product made it an attractive purchase for many."

having a quality that is satisfying

"The movie is good."

"The good news made everyone happy and they celebrated by opening a bottle of champagne and toasting to the future together."

completely without mistakes or flaws, reaching the best possible standard

"The weather is perfect."

"The weather was perfect for a picnic so we packed our baskets and spent the whole afternoon at the park together."

no longer used, supported, etc. by the general public, typically belonging to an earlier period in history

"Her dress is old-fashioned."

"Her old fashioned dress looked like something from the nineteen fifties with a full skirt and lace collar."

fully-grown and physically developed

"The fruit is mature."

"The mature oak tree provided ample shade for the picnic area in the park."

having many clouds up in the sky

"The sky is cloudy."

"The cloudy sky threatened rain so they decided to postpone the baseball game until the weather improved later in the week."

new or different and not formerly known or done

"This is a fresh idea."

"The artist presented a fresh perspective on the classic subject matter, captivating the audience with her innovative approach."

including a wide range of people with different nationalities and cultures

"The city is cosmopolitan."

"The cosmopolitan city attracts people from all over the world and you can hear many different languages spoken on the streets."

difficult to accomplish, requiring skill or effort

"The job is challenging."

"The challenging course pushed the students to their limits but they all passed and felt proud of their achievement at the end."

near in distance

"We are close."

"Despite the distance, they maintained a close relationship through regular communication."

done for the usual hours in a working day or week

"She has a full-time job."

"She works a full time job from nine to five and then goes to school at night to earn her master's degree in business administration."

feeling very happy, interested, and energetic

"The child is excited."

"The excited children could barely sleep on Christmas Eve because they were waiting for Santa to arrive."

able to be trusted to perform consistently well and meet expectations

"My car is reliable."

"The reliable old truck never broke down even after two hundred thousand miles and the farmer trusted it completely."

experiencing frequent changes in mood, often without apparent reason or explanation

"She is moody."

"The moody teenager slammed his bedroom door and refused to come out for dinner with the family."

full of happiness and positivity

"She is cheerful."

"The cheerful mailman always greeted everyone on his route with a warm smile and a friendly hello."

talking a great deal

"She is talkative."

"The talkative passenger on the plane told the person next to him his entire life story during the flight."

nervous and uncomfortable around other people

"The girl is shy."

"The shy boy hid behind his mother legs when strangers tried to talk to him at the store."

reluctant to share feelings or problems

"My friend is reserved."

"My friend is reserved and does not share her feelings easily with people she just met."

possessing a friendly personality and willing to spend time with people

"He is very sociable."

"The sociable puppy loved meeting new people at the park and wagged its tail at everyone who passed by."

trying or wishing to gain great success, power, or wealth

"He is ambitious."

"The ambitious young lawyer worked eighty hours a week because she wanted to become a partner at the firm before she turned thirty."

capable of understanding other people's emotions and caring for them

"He is a sensitive person."

"He is a sensitive person and cries easily when he watches sad movies or hears bad news."