Unit 12 · New Headway Intermediate Vocabulary List

to officially agree to a plan, proposal, etc.

"The committee will approve the budget."

"The committee voted unanimously to approve the new budget for the upcoming fiscal year starting in January."

to express your annoyance, unhappiness, or dissatisfaction about something

"The customers complain about the service."

"Customers often complain when the service is slow but they rarely praise when everything goes perfectly."

to talk about the private lives of others with someone, often sharing secrets or spreading untrue information

"Do not gossip about your coworkers."

"Some employees like to gossip about their coworkers which creates a negative and unproductive work environment."

to have a serious argument

"Do not quarrel over small issues."

"The two brothers quarreled loudly about who would get to use the computer first to finish their homework."

to shout very loudly

"Do not yell in the library."

"The angry coach started to yell instructions at his players from the side of the field because they were losing the match badly."

to tell a person that one admires something about them such as achievements, appearance, etc.

"She complimented her friend's new hairstyle."

"The manager took a moment to compliment the team on their excellent performance during the difficult project."

to complain quietly or softly, often in a way that others cannot hear or understand

"The employees grumble about low pay."

"He would often grumble under his breath about the unfairness of the situation, but never spoke up directly."

to hold or give a different opinion about something

"I respectfully disagree with your opinion."

"I respectfully disagree with your opinion but I appreciate hearing a different perspective on this important matter."

a place where legal disputes are resolved by a judge or judges using established legal procedures and rules

"The witness testifies in a court of law."

"The witness testifies in a court of law and swears to tell the truth before speaking."

to make a loud, sharp cry when one is feeling a strong emotion

"Do not scream in the library."

"The children screamed with joy when they saw the fireworks exploding in the colorful night sky."

to express admiration or approval toward something or someone

"Teachers praise hardworking students."

"The teacher praised the student for his creative solution to a difficult math problem that had stumped everyone else."

to show disagreement by taking action or expressing it verbally, particularly in public

"The students plan to protest tomorrow."

"The students decided to protest against the university's decision to increase tuition fees for the third consecutive year."

to speak very softly or quietly, usually to avoid being overheard by others who are nearby

"Do not whisper in class."

"The students whispered quietly to each other while the teacher was writing on the board because they did not want to be caught."

a spacecraft designed for travel and operations on the surface of the moon, typically used as part of a lunar mission or expedition

"The lunar module lands on the moon's surface."

"The lunar module lands on the moon's surface and astronauts step out onto the dusty ground."

(often plural) a very poor and overpopulated area of a city or town in which the houses are not in good condition

"People live in slum."

"Many families live in the slum with limited services."

a person who is part of the team responsible for the operation, maintenance, and tasks associated with a vessel, such as a ship or boat

"The crewman reports to the captain."

"The crewman reports to the captain and says that the engine room is flooding rapidly."

something based on real facts, without any opinions or feelings

"It's a matter of fact."

"He stated the statistics in a calm, matter of fact manner, without any emotion."

one's brother or sister

"My sibling is kind."

"A sibling can be a brother or a sister."

so shocking or unexpected that it causes strong emotional reactions like disbelief or horror

"The conditions are appalling."

"The appalling conditions in the factory included child labor and unsafe working environments that violated many laws."

to hold close in one's arms or embrace affectionately, especially in a loving or comforting manner

"The couple cuddles on the sofa."

"The young child loves to cuddle with her soft teddy bear when she is feeling scared or lonely at night."

the view of the Earth rising above the horizon of the Moon, often seen from a spacecraft or lunar surface

"The famous Earthrise photo was taken from lunar orbit."

"The famous Earthrise photo was taken from lunar orbit and shows the blue planet rising above the moon's horizon."

to make a person do something through reasoning or other methods

"She tried to persuade her friend."

"The salesman tried to persuade the customer to buy the more expensive model by highlighting its additional features."

to make a formal or friendly request to someone to come somewhere or join something

"We invited them to our party."

"We should invite our neighbors to the party because they are very friendly and nice people."

to speak to someone often angrily because one disagrees with them

"They argue about money often."

"The siblings argued loudly about who would get the front seat in the car during the long family road trip."

to suggest to someone that something is good, convenient, etc.

"Doctors recommend eight hours of sleep."

"I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who enjoys authentic Italian cuisine made with fresh local ingredients."

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."

a suggestion or thought about something that we could do

"That is a good idea."

"The idea seemed brilliant in theory but when they tried to implement it practical problems emerged that nobody had anticipated during the planning phase."

related to society and the lives of its citizens in general

"It is social news."

"The government introduced new policies to address pressing social issues."

the amount of space that a substance or object takes or the amount of space inside an object

"This bottle has a large volume."

"The total volume of the gas increased significantly when the temperature rose."

to not like a person or thing

"I strongly dislike cold weather."

"Many people dislike waking up early on Monday mornings because it signals the start of a busy workweek."

to feel that someone or something is good, enjoyable, or interesting

"I really like chocolate ice cream."

"Most children like to eat ice cream on hot summer days because it helps them cool down quickly."

to use words in a question form or tone to get answers from someone

"I ask for help."

"He decided to ask his professor for an extension on his research paper."

to ask for something, especially food, drinks, services, etc. in a restaurant, bar, or shop

"I order pizza."

"Could you please order a taxi for us to arrive at the airport by noon?"

to use one's voice to express a particular feeling or thought

"Please speak more clearly."

"She was too nervous to speak in front of the large audience even though she had prepared her speech thoroughly."

to say that a person or group has done something wrong

"They accuse him of stealing money."

"The woman decided to accuse her neighbor of stealing her mail because she saw him near her mailbox."

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 judge something based on its positive or negative points

"They criticize him."

"It is important not to criticize someone's efforts without offering constructive suggestions for improvement."

to be firm or resolute about something and refuse to change one's position

"I insist on going."

"Despite all the objections, she continued to insist on her right to speak freely."

to agree with the truth of something, particularly in an unwilling manner

"He finally agreed to admit his mistake."

"After hours of interrogation the suspect finally admitted to committing the crime and apologized for his actions."

to send and receive messages on an online platform

"Chat on the app."

"The elderly couple likes to chat with their neighbors every morning while drinking coffee on their front porch."

to refuse to admit the truth or existence of something

"She did not deny the truth."

"The company continues to deny any responsibility for the environmental damage caused by its factories."

to mention an idea, proposition, plan, etc. for further consideration or possible action

"I suggest eating at that restaurant."

"The doctor suggested that I exercise more regularly to improve my cardiovascular health and reduce stress."

to provide someone with suggestion or guidance regarding a specific situation

"I advise you to study more."

"I would advise you to save some money each month because unexpected expenses can arise at any time."

to give an official order to a person or an animal to perform a particular task

"The general will command the troops."

"The general commanded his troops to advance toward the enemy position despite the heavy gunfire."

to talk about something with someone, often in a formal manner

"We need to discuss the budget."

"The committee will discuss the proposed budget changes during their weekly meeting tomorrow afternoon at three o'clock."

a person who has the habit of drinking too much alcohol

"The alcoholic seeks help for his addiction."

"The alcoholic seeks help for his addiction and checks himself into a rehabilitation facility."

the act of an aircraft or spacecraft arriving on the ground or a solid surface

"The landing was smooth."

"The landing took place at night."

the state of experiencing discomfort, distress, or hardship

"The war caused much suffering."

"The refugees endured immense suffering during their long journey to find safety and a better life."

connected with the general people or society, especially in contrast to specific groups or elites

"It is public property."

"The public library provides valuable resources for the entire community."

the way that someone or something looks

"Her appearance was elegant."

"Her elegant appearance at the gala immediately drew the attention of all the photographers present."

a condition in which someone can only see what is in front of them, due to their eyes are being damaged

"Has tunnel vision."

"Tunnel vision is a symptom of a panic attack and the person's peripheral vision narrows significantly."

to present or propose something to someone

"The company offered him a job."

"The company offered him a generous salary package including health insurance and a company car."

to make something clear and easy to understand by giving more information about it

"Please explain the rules clearly."

"The teacher used simple diagrams to explain the complex scientific concept to the confused students."

to tell someone that one will do something or that a particular event will happen

"Promise me you will return safely."

"I promise to return your book by Friday because I know you need it for your exam."

to use words in a question form or tone to get answers from someone

"I ask for help."

"He decided to ask his professor for an extension on his research paper."

to make plans or decisions known by officially telling people about them

"The principal will announce the schedule."

"The company will announce its quarterly earnings results during a press conference scheduled for next Thursday morning."

to provide someone with support, hope, or confidence

"Encourage the team to win."

"Her encouraging words helped the athlete overcome his self-doubt and perform exceptionally well."