Unit 14 · New Headway Beginner Vocabulary List

a type of dried plant with a pleasant smell used to add taste or color to the food

"The spice smells strong."

"She added spice to make the dish more flavorful."

a soft fruit that is long and curved and has hard yellow skin

"The banana is ripe."

"He ate a banana before the football match."

someone who prepares news to be broadcast or writes for newspapers, magazines, or news websites

"The journalist wrote a report."

"The journalist refused to reveal her sources because protecting their identity was more important than publishing the story immediately."

the scientific study of matter and energy and the relationships between them, including the study of natural forces such as light, heat, and movement

"I study physics at school."

"She decided to study physics at university because she was fascinated by how the universe works."

the branch of science that is concerned with studying the structure of substances and the way that they change or combine with each other

"Chemistry is very interesting."

"The chemistry lab experiment demonstrated how different elements react when mixed together under specific conditions."

the study of how money, goods, and resources are produced, distributed, and used in a country or society

"Economics studies money and markets."

"Economics helps us understand how societies allocate scarce resources to meet unlimited wants."

the scientific study of living organisms; the science that studies living organisms

"Biology is the study of living things."

"Marine biology reveals the astonishing biodiversity hidden beneath the ocean's surface."

a field of science that studies the mind, its functions, and how it affects behavior

"She studies psychology at university."

"Cognitive psychology examines the intricate processes underlying human thought and memory."

a careful and systematic study of a subject to discover new facts or information about it

"He is doing research on cancer cures."

"Groundbreaking research often requires years of dedication and interdisciplinary collaboration."

an area of land in which a university, college, or school, along with all their buildings, are situated

"The campus is very big."

"The university campus features modern libraries, laboratories, and student dormitories."

to take people, goods, etc. from one place to another using a vehicle, ship, or aircraft

"Trucks transport goods across the country."

"The company uses large trucks to transport goods from the factory to the warehouse."

a sturdy vehicle designed for traveling on rough surfaces

"Drive off-road jeep."

"He drove his old jeep through the muddy trail because regular cars could not handle the terrain."

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."

with a lot of speed

"She finished quickly."

"She ran quickly to catch the bus but it was too late and the doors closed right in her face."

a journey, typically for observing and photographing wild animals in their natural habitat, especially in African countries

"They went on safari."

"The documentary captured breathtaking footage from their unforgettable safari adventure in the Serengeti."

a journey taken by a ship for pleasure, especially one involving several destinations

"We took a cruise."

"A cruise ship can feel like a floating city offering swimming pools restaurants theaters and even small shopping centers for passengers to enjoy."

a type of small vehicle that is used to travel on water

"The boat is small."

"We sailed in a boat across the lake."

to confirm your presence or reservation in a hotel or airport after arriving

"Check in at the airport two hours early."

"Passengers need to check in at least two hours before their international flight to allow enough time for security screening and baggage drop."

a place or building that provides cheap food and accommodations for visitors

"The youth hostel was cheap and clean."

"The budget traveler stayed at a cheap hostel rather than an expensive hotel to save money."

a bag designed for carrying on the back, usually used by those who go hiking or climbing

"He carried a heavy rucksack."

"She packed her rucksack carefully before setting off on the long hiking trail."

a married woman who does the housework such as cooking, cleaning, etc. and takes care of the children, and does not work outside the house

"She worked as a housewife for twenty years."

"The housewife spent her morning cleaning the house and preparing a delicious meal for her family."

no longer married to someone due to legally ending the marriage

"My parents are divorced."

"My parents are divorced and they live in separate houses in different cities."

a country that is seeking industrial development and is moving away from an economic system that is based mainly on agriculture

"The developing country invests in infrastructure."

"The developing country received aid from international organizations to build schools and hospitals."

the Czech Republic's official language

"Czech is spoken in the country."

"Czech has a difficult grammatical case system with seven cases that change the endings of nouns adjectives and pronouns depending on their function in the sentence."

the second smallest continent‌, next to Asia in the east, the Atlantic Ocean in the west, and the Mediterranean Sea in the south

"Europe has many countries."

"We visited Europe during the summer."

to want something to happen or be true

"We hope for good weather tomorrow."

"I hope that the weather will be sunny and warm this weekend so we can finally have our long delayed picnic in the park."

thoroughly and precisely, with close attention to detail or correctness

"Drive carefully on the icy road."

"She carefully placed the fragile glass vase on the top shelf where it would be safe from the children."

the act of examining and making corrections or alterations to a text, plan, etc.

"Revision involves reviewing notes and practice problems."

"Revision involves reviewing notes and practice problems and students should start several weeks before the exam."

to make or have an image of something in our mind

"Imagine a world without pollution."

"Close your eyes and imagine yourself on a peaceful beach with soft sand and gentle waves."

to change your position or location

"They move to a new apartment soon."

"The family decided to move to a bigger house in the suburbs because they needed more space for their three growing children."

during a single night

"The package arrived overnight."

"The weather changed overnight from warm and sunny to cold and rainy so do not forget to bring a jacket."

a substance that treats injuries or illnesses

"Doctor gave strong medicine for headache."

"He forgot to take his medicine for three days which caused his symptoms to return worse than before reminding him why consistent treatment was necessary."

something that we usually buy and bring back for other people from a place that we have visited on vacation

"I bought a souvenir from Paris."

"He bought a small souvenir for his mother from the gift shop to remind her of their trip to the mountains."

a public place where people buy and sell groceries

"There's a fresh farmers' market every Sunday."

"We went to the local market to buy fresh fruits and vegetables."

related or belonging to a particular area or place that someone lives in or mentions

"We ate at a local restaurant."

"The local farmers market sold fresh eggs honey and vegetables every Saturday morning and the community came together to support small businesses and producers."

an organization that does business and earns money from it

"She works for a big company."

"The company announced its new product line during a press conference that was held in London."

a scheduled journey by an aircraft

"The flight is delayed."

"We booked our flight tickets for the summer vacation well in advance."

in or traveling to a different country

"She wants to study abroad next year."

"She wants to study abroad next year to improve her language skills and experience a different culture."

a place of shelter for ships

"The ship is in the port."

"The bustling port served as a vital hub for international trade and maritime activities."

a structure built over a river, road, etc. that enables people or vehicles to go from one side to the other

"The bridge is long."

"Engineers are constructing a new bridge to alleviate traffic congestion in the city."

on the opposite side of a given area or location

"They walked across the street."

"We could see the ancient ruins clearly from across the valley."

not in the distance

"A police officer was nearby."

"A police officer was nearby and quickly came to help when he saw the accident happen right in front of him."

the time that will come after the present or the events that will happen then

"The future is uncertain."

"He is saving money for the future because he wants to buy a house and start his own business someday."

anything that takes place, particularly something important

"The event was fun."

"The annual music festival is a major cultural event attracting thousands of attendees."

a feeling of great enjoyment and happiness

"It was a great pleasure to finally meet you."

"It is a great pleasure to finally meet you in person after talking online for so long."

a chain of actions that will help us reach our goals

"Make a plan now."

"The committee presented a comprehensive plan to address the environmental challenges facing the region."

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."