Unit 10 · New Headway Advanced Vocabulary List

the joint where the upper and lower parts of the arm bend

"He hit his elbow on the desk."

"The elbow bends when we lift heavy things repeatedly."

the joint that connects the foot to the leg

"He twisted his ankle while playing soccer."

"He twisted his ankle while running on the uneven trail and had to limp back to the car."

the lowest part of our face that is below our mouth

"He rubbed his chin."

"The boxer took a hard punch to the chin but managed to stay on his feet and continue fighting until the final bell rang."

a passage in the neck through which food and air pass

"My throat hurts today."

"He had a sore throat after singing loudly at the concert."

one of the two lines of hair that grow above one's eyes

"Her eyebrow lifted."

"He raised an eyebrow when he heard the news."

the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hair

"The fever cooled his hot forehead."

"He wiped the sweat from his forehead after running hard in the hot summer sun."

either of the two external openings of the nose that one breathes through

"The nostril is blocked."

"He breathed through his nostril carefully."

the part under the shoulder that is hollow

"His armpit hurts."

"He lifted his arm and felt a sting in his armpit."

(anatomy) the large round bone structure that the limbs and the spine are joined to, which also protects the abdominal organs

"The pelvis supports the body."

"The pelvis protects internal reproductive organs."

the joint connecting the hand to the arm

"She wore a watch on her wrist."

"He twisted his wrist while playing tennis yesterday afternoon."

the thick finger that has a different position than the other four

"He hurt his thumb."

"He accidentally hit his thumb with a hammer while trying to hang a picture causing the nail to bend and his finger to swell painfully."

any of the two soft sides of our face that are bellow our eyes

"She kissed him on the cheek."

"His cheeks turned pink in the cold wind."

each of the two organs in the chest that helps one breathe

"The lung is important."

"Smoking damages the tiny air sacs in your lungs permanently reducing their ability to transfer oxygen into your bloodstream and causing shortness of breath."

a long, continuous tube in the body through which the food coming from the stomach moves and is passed

"The intestine absorbs nutrients from digested food."

"The small intestine is about twenty feet long and is the part of the digestive system where most nutrients are absorbed into the blood."

a rounded joint where the fingers can bend or are joined to the hand

"He cracked his knuckle out of habit."

"His knuckle was bruised from punching the heavy bag without proper hand wraps at the boxing gym."

any of the short hairs that grow along the edges of the eyelids

"She lost an eyelash."

"Her eyelashes are long and dark"

the soft fleshy part of the external ear

"She has pierced earlobes."

"Her earlobe was pierced twice allowing her to wear two different pairs of earrings at once."

to lightly touch or stroke a sensitive part of the body, causing a tingling or laughing sensation

"Tickle the baby to make him laugh."

"The soft feathers tickled his nose and made him sneeze loudly several times in a row."

to move one's head up and down as a sign of agreement, understanding, or greeting

"She will nod in agreement."

"The audience members nodded their heads in agreement as the speaker made each important point during his presentation."

to hit or strike heavily with the hand or a blunt object, producing a dull, muffled sound

"My heart did thump."

"He could feel his heart thump loudly in his chest as he waited for the exam results anxiously."

to cause food, drink, or another substance to pass from the mouth down into the stomach, using the muscles of the throat

"Swallow the medicine with water."

"The pill was too large to swallow comfortably so she asked the pharmacist for a smaller alternative."

to hit someone or something hard with an open hand or a flat object

"Do not smack the table."

"The frustrated coach decided to smack the water bottle in anger after the team's poor performance."

to apply pressure to a surface with back and forth or circular motions

"Rub the lotion on your skin."

"Rub the lotion gently into your skin until it is completely absorbed to keep your hands soft and moisturized."

to rub gently or caress an animal's fur or hair

"She stroked the cat's soft fur."

"She gently stroked the cat's soft fur to calm it down during the thunderstorm outside the window."

to gently push or prod someone or something, often to get attention or suggest a course of action

"She nudged him to wake up."

"She gently nudged her friend with her elbow to warn him that the teacher was walking toward them slowly."

to tightly and closely hold someone in one's arms, typically a person one loves

"She will hug her mother tightly."

"The little girl ran to hug her father as soon as he walked through the front door after work."

to quickly open and close one eye as a sign of affection or to indicate something is a secret or a joke

"She winked at her friend secretly."

"My grandfather gave me a friendly warm smile and then a quick wink from across the dinner table."

a medicine without any physiological effect that is given to a control group in an experiment to measure the effectiveness of a new drug or to patients who think they need medicine when in reality they do not

"The placebo had no effect."

"During the clinical trial, some participants received the actual drug while others were given a placebo."

an infectious disease similar to a bad cold, causing fever and severe pain

"He got the flu last week."

"The flu spread quickly in winter."

a disorder in which one is unable to sleep or stay asleep

"Insomnia kept him awake all night."

"Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia is a structured program that helps identify and replace thoughts and behaviors that cause or worsen chronic sleep problems."

intensely interested or captivated by something or someone

"I am fascinated by space."

"The fascinated child watched the ants carry crumbs and worked together to build their underground tunnel."

wanting to know more about something because it seems very interesting

"I am intrigued."

"I was intrigued by the mysterious letter that arrived in the mail with no return address and no signature."

limited or controlled by regulations or specific conditions

"The area is restricted."

"The restricted area was off limits to anyone without a security clearance and guards checked identification cards at the entrance."

our or an animal's hands, legs, head, and every other part together

"The body needs water."

"The human body works better when it gets enough sleep."

the front part of the leg that is between the foot and the knee

"He hit his shin."

"The shin is the front part of the lower leg."

the part of the body between the ribs and hips, which is usually narrower than the parts mentioned

"Her waist is slim."

"She measured her waist every week to track her fitness progress because inches lost were more encouraging to her than numbers on a scale."

the row of small bones that are joined together down the center of the back of the body

"The spine is strong."

"The spine supports the body and allows us to stand upright."

the bottom area of someone's foot

"The sole is dirty."

"The rough terrain had worn down the sole of his boot, making it uncomfortable to walk."

the muscular part at the back of the leg between the knee and the ankle

"The calf is sore."

"He stretched his calf after running."

the inner surface of the hand between the wrist and fingers

"He held the coin in his palm."

"The palm of her hand was warm after the walk."

the front part of the body between the neck and the stomach

"He felt pain in his chest."

"The chest protects important organs during serious accidents."

each of the parts above the legs and below the waist at either side of the body

"Her hip is sore."

"She placed her hands firmly on her hips, a clear sign of her impatience."

the lower bone of the face containing the chin and the bottom teeth

"His jaw hurt after the dentist appointment."

"The boxer's jaw was broken by a powerful punch and he had to have surgery to wire it shut."

the top part of the leg between the hip and the knee

"She hurt her thigh."

"The thigh muscles are very strong and help with movement."

the body part that is connecting the head to the shoulders

"He wore a scarf around his neck."

"She wore a warm scarf around her neck to protect herself from the cold wind while walking to the bus stop early in the morning."

any tube or vessel that carries blood to one's heart

"The vein is visible."

"The nurse inserted the needle into a large vein in his arm to draw blood for the laboratory tests ordered by the doctor."

each of the two soft body parts that surround our mouth

"Her lip was cut."

"She bit her lower lip nervously while waiting for the interview results because she was anxious about whether she would get the job."

the body part inside our body where the food that we eat goes

"My stomach is full."

"My stomach started growling loudly during the meeting because I had skipped breakfast and had not eaten anything since dinner the night before."

the back part of the foot, below the ankle

"His heel was bleeding."

"She felt a sharp pain in her heel after landing awkwardly from the jump."

a vital organ in the body that cleans the blood of harmful substances

"Liver filters blood."

"The liver filters toxins from the blood and produces bile needed for digesting fats properly."

each of the curved bones surrounding the chest to protect the organs inside

"A broken rib hurts."

"The doctor examined the patient's fractured rib, suspecting internal damage."

each of the two bean-shaped organs in the lower back of the body that separate wastes from the blood and make urine

"The kidney is healthy."

"Drinking enough water helps your kidneys filter waste from your blood efficiently reducing the risk of painful kidney stones and urinary tract infections."

one of the two flat areas between the eyes and the ears

"My temple hurts."

"A gentle massage on the temple can often alleviate the discomfort of a headache."

a body part on our face that we use for seeing

"I see with my eye."

"The keen eye of the detective noticed a subtle clue that others had overlooked."

each of the five parts sticking out from the foot

"She stubbed her toe on the doorframe."

"She stubbed her toe on the doorstep and hopped around the room swearing under her breath."

to inhale air audibly through the nose, often to detect or identify a scent or odor

"The dog sniffed the suspicious package."

"The detective would sniff the air carefully, trying to discern any unusual scents that might provide a clue."

to hit someone or something with an open hand, usually making a sharp sound

"Do not slap the dog."

"It is never acceptable to slap another person regardless of how angry you feel in the moment."

to tightly grip and squeeze something, particularly someone's flesh, between one's fingers

"Pinch the dough together at the edges."

"The toddler tried to pinch his older sister's arm when she refused to share her toys with him."

to move about playfully or energetically

"The puppy frisks happily."

"The puppies would frisk around the garden, chasing butterflies and tumbling over each other with pure joy."

to strike the palms of one's hands together forcefully, usually to show appreciation or to attract attention

"They clap their hands."

"The audience began to clap enthusiastically after the amazing performance ended."

to gently touch or stroke with the hand, usually as a gesture of affection or reassurance

"Pat the dog gently on its head."

"The old man gently patted the dog on its head and the dog wagged its tail happily."

to apply pressure with a compressing or constricting motion, typically using the hands

"Squeeze the bottle gently."

"He had to squeeze through the narrow gap between the two buildings."

to move forward by exerting force, often in a determined manner

"Shove the door."

"He had to shove his way through the crowded marketplace to reach the exit."

to forcefully release saliva or phlegm from the mouth

"He will spit the water."

"The doctor asked the patient to spit into the sterile container for the medical test."

very little in quantity or amount

"The time is limited."

"The limited time for the exam meant students had to work quickly without any delays."

to pay attention and become aware of a particular thing or person

"I notice a change in you."

"Did you notice how the speaker paused dramatically before revealing the surprising conclusion of her inspiring story?"

to become aware or conscious of something

"How do you perceive this situation?"

"Humans perceive the world through their five main senses which are sight hearing touch taste and smell working all together."

a sample, showing what the rest of the data is typically like

"This is a good example."

"She gave an example that made the rule easier to understand."

the act of displaying or expressing something such as an emotion or opinion

"A demonstration of anger."

"Her tearful demonstration of grief at the funeral deeply moved everyone present."

to obtain something through one's own actions or hard work

"Gain victory."

"Through diligent practice and unwavering determination, the athlete was able to gain a significant advantage."

the right or opportunity to use something or benefit from it

"Students need internet access for online learning"

"The building has a ramp that provides wheelchair access for people with mobility problems who cannot use stairs."

to make use of or access a resource or source of information

"Tap the source."

"We need to tap into the vast database to find the relevant historical information."

to humbly ask for something, especially when one needs or desires that thing a lot

"The hungry dog begged for food."

"The hungry stray dog seemed to beg for food every time someone walked past the restaurant."

to use the power or potential of something effectively for a specific purpose

"Harness the wind power."

"Scientists are working to harness the immense potential of renewable energy sources to combat climate change."

a difficulty or problem, particularly a minor, hidden, or unpredicted one

"The project hit a snag."

"We encountered a minor snag in the process, but it was quickly resolved."

to the highest degree

"The movie was quite good."

"The movie was quite good actually much better than I expected from the reviews I had read online."