Unit 6 · New Headway Elementary Vocabulary List

tired and unhappy because there is nothing to do or because we are no longer interested in something

"The student is bored."

"The bored children complained that there was nothing to do on the rainy afternoon at home."

needing to sleep or rest because of not having any more energy

"I am tired."

"After working twelve hours straight without a break she felt completely tired and exhausted beyond words."

not satisfied or happy with something, because it did not meet one's expectations or hopes

"I am disappointed."

"She was disappointed when her favorite band canceled their concert because the lead singer had lost his voice."

feeling unhappy and afraid because of something that has happened or might happen

"She looks worried."

"The worried expression on the mother's face showed her concern as she watched her son climb the tall tree without any safety equipment."

feeling slightly angry or irritated

"She felt annoyed."

"She was annoyed with her brother for borrowing her phone without asking permission first and then losing it."

making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

"The trip was exciting."

"The exciting basketball game went into overtime and the home team won with a three point shot as the buzzer sounded at the end."

(particularly of an acivity) causing a feeling of physical or mental fatigue or exhaustion

"The work is tiring."

"The tiring hike up the mountain took six hours and left everyone sore and exhausted for several days afterward."

causing slight anger

"The noise is annoying."

"The annoying sound of the dripping faucet kept her awake all night and she finally got up to tighten the valve."

creating a sense of unease or distress about potential negative outcomes

"The situation is worrying."

"The worrying news about the economy made investors nervous and the stock market dropped sharply."

not fulfilling one's expectations or hopes

"The result is disappointing."

"The disappointing loss in the final game crushed the team hopes of winning the championship this year."

making us feel tired and unsatisfied because of not being interesting

"The lecture is boring."

"The boring lecture lasted for three hours and half of the students fell asleep in their chairs."

a person whose total wealth is one million or more in their currency

"The millionaire donates a large sum to charity."

"The millionaire donates a large sum to charity and builds a new hospital in his hometown."

a meal we eat in the middle of the day

"We had lunch at noon."

"I packed a sandwich for lunch today."

to rest or sleep for a short period of time during the day

"I will take a nap after lunch."

"After working on the project all morning I need to take a short nap."

a short period of rest or sleep, typically taken during the afternoon

"He takes a short siesta after lunch."

"He takes a short siesta after lunch and wakes up feeling refreshed and ready to work."

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 very small town located in the countryside

"The village is small."

"The small village had only one school and one grocery store but the residents were friendly and always willing to help their neighbors in need."

an emotional state or sensation that one experiences such as happiness, guilt, sadness, etc.

"The feeling was strange."

"She had a strange feeling that someone was watching her as she walked home alone through the dark empty street."

feeling very happy, interested, and energetic

"The child is excited."

"The excited children could barely sleep on Christmas Eve because they were waiting for Santa to arrive."

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."

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 start or grow to be

"She wants to become a teacher."

"He wants to become a pilot when he grows up and fly airplanes all over the world."

to capture or grab something or someone using methods like hunting, chasing, or trapping

"We can catch the thief."

"The vigilant park ranger was able to catch the poacher near the protected wildlife reserve."

an animal with a tail, gills and fins that lives in water

"A shark is a fish."

"The fisherman caught a large fish that was too heavy to lift into the boat by himself."

to eat or drink something

"Let's have lunch."

"After the long hike, they were eager to have a refreshing drink and some snacks."

to get money for the job that we do or services that we provide

"Workers earn money from hard work."

"She works as a freelance graphic designer to earn extra money while she completes her university degree in art and design."

the activity of providing services or products in exchange for money

"His business is doing very well."

"Starting a small business requires careful planning enough capital and a lot of hard work."

to use one's voice in order to produce musical sounds in the form of a tune or song

"She loves to sing in the choir."

"The talented soprano will sing a beautiful aria that requires exceptional vocal control and emotional expression."

a piece of music that has words

"This song is beautiful."

"The popular song had a catchy melody that stuck in my head all day long."

to begin something new and continue doing it, feeling it, etc.

"Start a new project."

"The movie will start at eight o'clock so we should leave home by seven thirty."

to move forward at a regular speed by placing our feet in front of each other one by one

"Walk to school every morning."

"It is healthier to walk to work than to drive because it provides regular cardiovascular exercise throughout the week."