Unit 4 · New Headway Intermediate Vocabulary List

a medical doctor who specializes in general medicine, not in surgery

"The physician prescribed new medication yesterday"

"The physician recommended losing weight and exercising more instead of prescribing medication."

a person who is a female adult

"The woman in the red dress was my old teacher."

"The woman who runs the local bakery is known for her kindness and generosity."

the red liquid that the heart pumps through the body, carrying oxygen to and carbon dioxide from the tissues

"There was blood on the cloth."

"Blood carries oxygen through the body and keeps us alive."

(third-person plural possessive determiner) of or belonging to people, animals, or things that have already been mentioned or are easy to identify

"Their children are friendly."

"The children forgot to bring their umbrellas and got completely soaked in the rain."

an illness in a human, animal, or plant that affects health

"The disease is serious."

"Doctors worked hard to stop the disease."

a treatment or medication for a certain disease or injury

"The doctors found a cure."

"Scientists are working diligently to find a cure for the devastating illness that affects so many people."

the fact or act of dying

"Death is part of life."

"The death of the bird made her sad."

the first meal we have in the early hours of the day

"Breakfast is ready."

"She never skips breakfast because she read that eating a healthy morning meal helps with concentration and gives her energy for the rest of the day."

the instructions on how to cook a certain food, including a list of the ingredients required

"The recipe is simple."

"She followed the recipe carefully and cooked dinner for her family."

a plant or a part of it that we can eat either raw or cooked

"The vegetable soup is hot."

"They grow vegetables in a small garden behind the house."

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."

a sweet yellow or green bell-shaped fruit with a lot of juice

"The pear is ripe."

"He packed a pear in his lunch bag so he would have something light and healthy later in the day."

things that people and animals eat, such as meat or vegetables

"The food smells delicious."

"We bought enough food for the whole family."

extremely bad in quality, state, or workmanship

"The family is wretched."

"The wretched conditions in the refugee camp made the children sick and the parents desperate for help."

item of clothing for our hands with a separate space for each finger

"He put on a glove to touch the hot pan."

"He lost one leather glove on the subway and threw the matching glove away in frustration."

a bad feeling that we get when we are afraid or worried

"Fear of spiders is common."

"Her fear of speaking in public prevented her from accepting the award at the ceremony."

the air taken into or sent out from the lungs

"Take a deep breath."

"He held his breath underwater for several seconds."

a type of strong shoe that covers the foot and ankle and often the lower part of the leg

"He cleaned his boots."

"He put on his heavy work boots before going outside to shovel the snow because his regular shoes would have gotten wet and cold very quickly."

the number 8

"She woke up at eight."

"Eight out of ten respondents expressed satisfaction with the new policy changes."

a period of time that is made up of seven days in a calendar

"A week has seven days."

"We worked on the project for a whole week without taking a break."

a set of two matching items that are designed to be used together or regarded as one

"She buys a pair of shoes."

"She bought a new pair of shoes to match her dress for the party."

to say, write, or take action in response to a question or situation

"Answer the question honestly."

"Please answer the phone because it has been ringing for several minutes and nobody else is available."

a written or printed document that shows the payment for a set of goods or services has been made

"Keep the receipt in case you need a refund."

"Always keep the receipt until you are sure that the product works perfectly and you will not return it."

related or belonging to people, not machines or animals

"She is human."

"The human brain is an incredibly complex organ that scientists are still trying to fully understand after many years of research."

belonging to the sex that cannot give birth to babies or lay eggs but is capable of fertilization of the opposite sex

"He is male."

"The young male lion protected his pride from any potential threats in the savanna."

someone we like and trust

"My best friend and I play football every weekend."

"A friend is a person with whom one shares a bond of mutual affection and trust"

the body part that is at the end of our leg and we stand and walk on

"My foot is sore."

"She injured her foot during the marathon, requiring immediate medical attention."

the body part that is in the middle of the leg and helps it bend

"She fell and scraped her knee badly."

"He fell on his knee while playing soccer and had to leave the game with a painful injury."

to have some information about something

"I know the answer to that."

"I have known my best friend since we were five years old and we have shared many wonderful memories together."

at a place that is not where the speaker is

"The store is there."

"The store is over there on the corner so you can walk there in about five minutes."

a condition or disease that makes one cough frequently

"He has a bad cough."

"The persistent cough kept him awake all night, making it difficult to get any rest."

furniture we use to sleep on that normally has a frame and mattress

"The cat sleeps on my bed every night."

"She made her bed every morning as soon as she woke up because she liked how neat and tidy the room looked with the blankets smooth and the pillows arranged nicely."

something we can eat that grows on trees, plants, or bushes

"The fruit is sweet and juicy."

"Fresh fruit is important for a balanced diet."

a small, crisp, sweet baked good, often containing ingredients like chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit

"The biscuit had chocolate."

"This particular biscuit is known for its delightful combination of crunchy oats and sweet dried cranberries."

a drink we make by soaking dried tea leaves in hot water

"She drank tea after dinner."

"The English tourists enjoyed a cup of hot tea with milk and sugar while sitting in a small cafe and watching the rain fall on the cobblestone street outside."

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."

to a degree or extent that is sufficient or necessary

"She is old enough to drive."

"She is old enough to drive a car but she has not passed her driving test yet."

used to introduce a statement that makes the previous one less strong and somewhat surprising

"He is kind though sometimes he is rude."

"He is very kind though sometimes he can be a little bit rude when he is tired."

the very strong emotion we have for someone or something that is important to us and we like a lot and want to take care of

"Their love for each other was obvious to all."

"A mother's love for her child is one of the most powerful and unconditional forces in nature."

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."

used to express an unspecified amount or number of something

"I have some money."

"Some of the cookies were eaten by the children while the adults were talking in the other room."

to move toward a location that the speaker considers to be close or relevant to them

"Come here right now."

"Please come to my party on Saturday night because all of our friends will be there."

the place that we live in, usually with our family

"I am going home."

"After a long day at the office, I can't wait to relax at home with my family."

very loved or cared for

"She is a dear friend."

"She is a dear friend and I have known her since we were children so I trust her completely with my secrets."

unable to be located or recovered and is no longer in its expected place

"My keys are lost."

"The valuable artifact was lost during the chaotic evacuation and has never been recovered."

used to refer to someone or something that possesses the highest degree or amount of a particular quality

"Most people like chocolate."

"Most people like chocolate but some prefer vanilla or strawberry flavored desserts instead."

a job, position, or role, often within an organization or a company

"New post."

"He was excited to accept the challenging new post as the head of the marketing department."

in or to a lower position

"The treasure lay beneath."

"The ancient ruins were discovered buried deep beneath the surface of the earth, hidden for centuries."

to release a bullet or arrow from a gun or bow

"Soldiers shoot at the enemy target."

"The hunter aimed carefully before deciding to shoot at the deer in the forest."

the heaviness of something or someone, which can be measured

"He lifted a heavy weight at the gym."

"Gross vehicle weight is the maximum operating weight of a vehicle as specified by the manufacturer"

the distance from the top to the bottom of something or someone

"What is the height of the tallest building?"

"We measured the height of the tall building from the ground."

to become covered or filled by water

"Rivers flood."

"The torrential rain caused the river to flood, submerging nearby farmlands and villages."

a part of a plant from which the seed or fruit develops

"The flower is bright red."

"She picked a flower from the garden."

the ability to control or have an effect on things or people

"He has great power."

"The new leader demonstrated considerable power over the political landscape."

to reduce something in degree, amount, quality, or strength

"Please lower your voice slightly."

"The company decided to lower its prices temporarily to attract more customers during the slow season."

to let someone or something do a particular thing

"Parents allow children to play."

"The new law will allow citizens to vote by mail if they cannot physically reach the polling stations on election day."

to move or travel behind someone or something

"I follow you."

"Please follow the instructions carefully to ensure the successful assembly of the furniture."

to have something such as clothes, shoes, etc. on your body

"Wear warm clothes in winter."

"You should wear a warm coat today because the temperature is going to drop below freezing."

the group of people in a court including the judge and the jury

"The court heard the case."

"The judge instructed the court to consider all the evidence presented."

a part of an object, broken or cut from a larger one

"I ate a piece of cake."

"She carefully examined the intricate piece of jewelry, noting its exquisite craftsmanship."

to move smoothly and continuously in one direction, especially in a current or stream

"The river flows to the sea."

"The river flows gently through the valley before eventually joining the larger river downstream."