Unit 11 · New Headway Intermediate Vocabulary List

a game designed to be played on a computer

"The computer game is fun."

"He played a computer game for an hour after finishing his homework."

the entire duration of a person's life, from birth to death, or the duration of existence of something in general

"He receives a lifetime achievement award for his work."

"He receives a lifetime achievement award for his work and is honored at a ceremony in London."

someone or something that is in a specific group, club, or organization

"Every member must attend."

"Every member of the team received a medal for their hard work and dedication to the project."

a medication taken to induce sleep or relieve insomnia

"The sleeping pill knocks him out."

"A sleeping pill is a medication that helps people fall or stay asleep."

a pain in the head, usually persistent

"I have a bad headache."

"She took some medication to alleviate the throbbing headache that had been bothering her all afternoon."

one of the two powerful, large, and bright lights that are placed at the front of vehicles

"The headlight illuminates the road ahead."

"The headlight illuminates the road ahead and has high and low beam settings."

the large words in the upper part of a page of a newspaper, article, etc.

"The headline was bold."

"The headline grabbed attention and made readers want to know more."

a device that has two pieces that cover the ears and is used to listen to music or sounds without others hearing

"I use headphones to listen to music."

"She put on her headphones and listened to music while studying for the difficult exam."

the place where the main offices of a large company or organization are located

"The company headquarters is in the center of the city."

"A headquarters is the principal administrative center from which an organization's leadership operates"

a stone placed at the head of a grave with the name and dates of the person buried there

"The headstone marks the grave of a soldier."

"The headstone marks the grave of a soldier and lists his name rank and the year he died."

the forward movement or advancement made despite difficulties or obstacles

"We made headway."

"Despite the challenging negotiations, the team finally made significant headway towards an agreement."

dark glasses that we wear to protect our eyes from sunlight or glare

"Her sunglasses are stylish."

"He wore sunglasses to protect his eyes."

the large, bright star in the sky that shines during the day and gives us light and heat

"The sun provides light and warmth."

"We sat outside and enjoyed the warm sun while having lunch in the garden."

a cream that is applied to the skin to protect it from the harmful rays of the sun

"Use sunscreen daily."

"She applied sunscreen before going outside."

the event during which the sun goes down

"The sunset was pink."

"They sat quietly and watched the sunset from the beach."

a plastic card, usually given to us by a bank, that we use to pay for goods and services

"She paid with a credit card."

"Using a credit card abroad can be risky if the bank charges high fees for international transactions."

a card given or sent on someone's birthday, featuring celebratory messages or well wishes

"She receives a birthday card from her grandmother."

"She receives a birthday card from her grandmother and there is a twenty dollar bill inside."

an official document that shows someone is qualified to drive a motor vehicle

"He passes his driving test and receives a driving licence."

"He passes his driving test and receives a driving licence which allows him to drive alone."

a small card that contains contact information for a person or company, used to share and promote professional connections

"Business card shares contact information."

"A business card is a small card printed with a person's name and company contact information."

a small bag or sachet containing tea leaves or herbal ingredients used to steep in hot water for brewing tea

"He steeps the tea bag in hot water."

"He steeps the tea bag in hot water for three minutes and then adds a spoonful of honey."

a small cup typically used for drinking tea

"She drank tea from a teacup."

"The delicate porcelain teacup was painted with tiny blue flowers and had a gold rim."

a time in the early evening or afternoon when people have a light meal

"Grandma enjoys cookies during teatime every afternoon"

"In England teatime traditionally occurs in the afternoon with sandwiches scones and tea."

a small table designed for serving or enjoying tea, often used in living rooms or dining areas

"The tea table is small and portable."

"The tea table was small and low originally used for serving tea in the drawing room."

something that we use to buy and sell goods and services, can be in the form of coins or paper bills

"Money is important."

"She saved enough money to buy a new laptop."

a flat, leather or plastic case with a handle, used for carrying papers or documents

"He carried a briefcase to work."

"The lawyer carried a heavy leather briefcase filled with case files and legal documents to the courthouse for the important trial that was starting today."

a case with a handle, used for carrying clothes, etc. when we are traveling

"I packed a single suitcase for the weekend."

"She packed all of her clothes neatly into the large blue suitcase for her week-long vacation to the beach."

a piece of furniture that contains shelves for holding books

"The bookcase is filled with novels and dictionaries."

"The bookcase is filled with novels and dictionaries and the shelves are sagging from the weight."

a sport in which drivers compete in races using high-speed vehicles, such as cars or motorcycles

"Motor racing is a dangerous sport."

"Motor racing is a dangerous sport and drivers risk serious injury in high speed crashes."

a table on which people have meals

"The family gathered around the dining table for dinner."

"The dining table could seat twelve people but usually only four chairs were set."

to serve meals or drinks to customers in a restaurant, café, etc.

"She works at a restaurant and waits tables."

"She works part time at a small diner where she has to wait tables every evening."

a table designed for changing babies' diapers, often with storage for supplies

"The baby giggled on the changing table."

"The baby squirmed on the changing table making it difficult for his father to fasten the new diaper."

a set of lights, often colored in red, yellow, and green, that control the traffic on a road

"The traffic lights changed from red to green."

"The traffic lights malfunctioned flashing red in every direction causing confusion at the busy intersection."

a person responsible for monitoring and enforcing parking regulations and traffic rules in a specific area

"The traffic warden issues a ticket for illegal parking."

"The traffic warden issues a ticket for illegal parking and the driver argues but still has to pay."

a large number of bikes, cars, buses, etc. that are waiting in lines behind each other which move very slowly

"The traffic jam was awful."

"Being stuck in a traffic jam for two hours made him late for his job interview which ultimately cost him the position he really wanted."

pain felt in a tooth or several teeth

"She complained of toothache."

"A severe toothache forced him to call the dentist for an emergency appointment on a Sunday morning."

a small brush with a long handle that we use for cleaning our teeth

"I bought a new toothbrush."

"He packed his toothbrush and toothpaste in his carry-on bag so he could brush his teeth during the long layover at the airport in Chicago."

a soft and thick substance we put on a toothbrush to clean our teeth

"The toothpaste is minty."

"This toothpaste contains fluoride which helps prevent cavities by strengthening the enamel on your teeth but some people prefer fluoride free alternatives."

a small, usually metal object used to unlock and lock doors by turning a mechanism inside the lock

"She locks the door and hides the door key."

"She locks the door and hides the door key under the flower pot by the front step."

a document or resource containing correct answers to questions or exercises, typically used for educational purposes or assessments

"The teacher uses the answer key to grade the tests."

"The teacher uses the answer key to grade the tests and marks incorrect answers in red pen."

a small handheld device used to unlock and start the engine of a car

"He cannot find his car key anywhere."

"He cannot find his car key anywhere and is late for work because of the delay."

a brush for making the hair smooth or tidy

"She pulled the hairbrush through her long hair."

"She used a boar bristle hairbrush to distribute natural oils from her scalp to the ends of her long hair."

someone ‌whose job is to cut, wash and style hair

"The hairdresser cut ten centimeters off her hair."

"My hairdresser suggested a completely new style and although I was nervous the result turned out surprisingly well."

an organization that gathers news stories for newspapers, TV, or radio stations

"News agency sent report quickly."

"The news agency sent updates from the capital."

a business that makes arrangements for people who want to travel

"The travel agency booked our flight."

"The travel agency helped us book flights and a hotel for our vacation in Italy."

a business or firm that deals with the buying, selling, renting, or management of properties on behalf of clients

"The estate agency sells the house within a week."

"The estate agency sells the house within a week and the seller is very pleased with the result."

a colored paper used to cover and decorate presents

"She tears the colorful wrapping paper off the gift."

"She tears the colorful wrapping paper off the gift and finds a new smartphone inside the box."

soft, thin paper in sheets or on a roll for cleaning after using the toilet

"The roll of toilet paper is empty."

"The roll of toilet paper is empty and he has to call for someone to bring another one."

a type of thick paper used for covering the surface of a wall or ceiling, particularly for decoration

"The wallpaper has a subtle floral pattern."

"The wallpaper had a subtle damask pattern in silver on a pale gray background for elegance."

a very wide road that has no intersections or cross-traffic and is designed for high-speed travel

"The motorway is closed due to an accident."

"The motorway is closed due to an accident and drivers are advised to use alternative routes."

a light vehicle that has two wheels and is powered by an engine

"He rides his motorbike on winding country roads."

"He rides his motorbike on winding country roads and enjoys the freedom of two wheels."

a room that people use in stores, gyms, schools, etc. to change or try on clothes

"The athlete changes his clothes in the changing room."

"The athlete changes his clothes in the changing room and hangs his uniform in the locker."

a pair of rings made of metal with a chain attached to them, used for putting on the wrists of prisoners

"The handcuff was tight"

"The handcuff was tight as the officer detained the suspect during the arrest procedure"

a series of sounds made by instruments or voices, arranged in a way that is pleasant to listen to

"She listens to music daily."

"The music at the festival was so lively that everyone started dancing and singing along together."

a group of particular objects put together and considered as a whole

"I like this collection."

"The museum unveiled an impressive collection of rare artifacts from ancient civilizations."

a group of people who come together for a particular purpose, often because they share common interests or beliefs

"A band played music."

"The protest band rallied citizens around a common cause for social change."

pieces of clothing worn by actors or performers for a role, or worn by someone to look like another person or thing

"Her costume was colorful."

"She designed her Halloween costume herself using old curtains and recycled materials creating a unique outfit that won first prize at the party."

a container in which goods can be stored and safely carried around

"Put it in the case."

"The valuable artifact was carefully placed inside a protective case for its journey to the museum."

a particular style or shape in which someone's hair is cut

"He needs a haircut."

"She got a haircut yesterday and now her hair looks much healthier."