Unit 5 · New Headway Elementary Vocabulary List

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 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 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 place at the side of a road that is usually marked with a sign, where buses regularly stop for passengers

"She waits at the bus stop."

"The bus stop shelter protected waiting passengers from the rain but not from the cold wind."

a place where multiple buses begin and end their journeys, particularly a journey between towns or cites

"The bus station has ticket windows and waiting areas."

"The bus station has ticket windows and waiting areas and is a hub for intercity buses."

an area where people can leave their cars or other vehicles for a period of time

"The car park is full on weekends."

"The underground car park was nearly empty on Sunday morning before the shops opened."

a woman who does business activities like running a company or participating in trade

"The businesswoman spoke confidently."

"As a successful businesswoman she travels to at least four different countries every month for meetings and conferences."

a bag that is small and used, especially by women, to carry personal items

"She puts her phone and wallet into her handbag."

"She searched through her large handbag for her keys but found them in her coat pocket."

the part of a house where people spend time together talking, watching television, relaxing, etc.

"We watched TV in the living room."

"The living room is comfortable and full of natural light."

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

"Her sunglasses are stylish."

"He wore sunglasses to protect his eyes."

a written message that one sends or receives using a mobile phone

"Text message is short written note."

"The text message arrived instantly and she replied with a thumbs up emoji to confirm."

a piece of clothing usually worn by men on the upper half of the body, typically with a collar and sleeves, and with buttons down the front

"His white shirt was stained with coffee."

"He spilled coffee on his white shirt right before an important business meeting with his boss."

to take care of someone or something and attend to their needs, well-being, or safety

"Who looks after your dog?"

"The elderly woman needs someone to look after her because she cannot live alone safely anymore."

possessing a natural skill or ability for something

"She is a talented singer."

"The talented musician could play three different instruments by the age of twelve and composed his first symphony at fifteen."

having a high price

"The watch is expensive."

"The expensive watch was beautiful but he could not afford it so he bought a cheaper one that looked similar."

a series of connected carriages that travel on a railroad, often pulled by a locomotive

"The train arrived on time."

"We took a train to the city."

a track with rails along which trains run

"The train used the railway."

"Construction of the new high-speed railway is expected to significantly reduce travel times."

all the rooms of a building that are on the same level

"The store is on this floor."

"The entire third floor of the building is occupied by the new technology company."

a type of electromagnetic radiation that makes it possible to see, produced by the sun or another source of illumination

"I need more light."

"The dim light filtered through the trees, creating an ethereal atmosphere in the forest."

a period of time away from home or work, typically to relax, have fun, and do activities that one enjoys

"We enjoy our holiday."

"This year's holiday was a much-needed break filled with relaxation, exploration, and joyful family activities."

to travel or move from one location to another

"Let's go to the cinema."

"I will go to the supermarket after work to buy some food for dinner tonight."

to have your home somewhere specific

"I live here."

"They decided to live in a small cottage nestled deep within the enchanting forest."

to have a person, letter, or package physically delivered from one location to another, specifically by mail

"Send the letter by mail."

"I will send you the photos from our vacation as soon as I download them from my camera."

connected to or via the Internet

"I am online now."

"Most of our company's business is conducted through online platforms and digital communication."

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."

a long and narrow piece of fabric tied around the collar, particularly worn by men

"He wears a tie to work every day."

"He carefully adjusted the knot of his silk tie before the important business meeting."

the general condition of a person's mind or body

"Good health is important."

"Maintaining a balanced diet and regular exercise are crucial for overall physical and mental health."

to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time

"Watch the movie with subtitles."

"The children love to watch cartoons on Saturday mornings while eating a big bowl of sugary cereal."

a story that we can watch on a screen, like a TV or in a theater, with moving pictures and sound

"I like this film."

"The critically acclaimed film explored complex themes of loss and redemption with stunning cinematography."

used to express the matters that relate to a specific person or thing

"We talked about the movie."

"We talked about our plans for the future and what we want to do with our lives."

used when stating one's opinion about someone or something

"What of this?"

"We should discuss what the committee thinks of the new proposal before making a decision."

used to say where someone or something goes

"I go to school every day."

"She gave the gift to her mother who was very happy and grateful for it."

used for showing the place where a person or thing comes from

"I am from Turkey."

"The store is open from nine in the morning until nine at night every day."

used to show a day or date

"The party is on Saturday."

"We have a crucial exam scheduled on the third Monday of next month."

expressing the exact time when something happens

"The class starts at nine."

"The event is scheduled to commence promptly at eight o'clock this evening."

used when two or more things or people are together in a single place

"I live with my parents."

"I went to the beach with my friends and we swam in the ocean all day."

used to indicate who is supposed to have or use something or where something is intended to be put

"This gift is for you."

"This gift is for you because you have been so kind and helpful to me."

extremely clever, talented, or impressive

"He is a brilliant student."

"Her brilliant performance on the stage captivated the entire audience."

getting the results you hoped for or wanted

"The project was successful."

"Her innovative business strategy proved to be incredibly successful in the market."

feeling satisfied with someone or one's possessions, achievements, etc.

"I am proud of you."

"I am proud of you for graduating from college with honors this year."

owning a great amount of money or things that cost a lot

"He is very rich."

"The entrepreneur became incredibly rich after successfully launching several innovative technology companies."

conforming to a standard or expected condition

"Today is a normal day."

"It is normal to feel nervous before a big exam but deep breathing and positive thinking can help calm your anxiety."

of a particular age

"He is an old man."

"My old car finally broke down after twenty years of service."

having an appealing quality

"That is cool."

"His effortless style and confident demeanor made him incredibly cool in the eyes of his peers."

done for the usual hours in a working day or week

"She has a full-time job."

"She works a full time job from nine to five and then goes to school at night to earn her master's degree in business administration."