Unit 7 · New Headway Intermediate Vocabulary List

the nonverbal communication of thoughts, feelings, or intentions through physical gestures, posture, facial expressions, and movements

"Body language reveals hidden emotions."

"Body language conveys messages through posture eye contact and hand movements without words."

a thin and small rubber bag with a hole into which air is blown and is used as a toy or decoration

"The red balloon flew high in sky."

"The balloon floated up into the sky until it became a tiny speck disappearing entirely when a gust of wind carried it behind a cloud."

to tightly and closely hold someone in one's arms, typically a person one loves

"She will hug her mother tightly."

"The little girl ran to hug her father as soon as he walked through the front door after work."

to support the weight of the body on a knee or both knees

"Kneel down to tie your shoes."

"The knight knelt before the queen as a sign of respect and loyalty to the crown."

to speak to God or a deity, often to ask for help, express gratitude, or show devotion

"The family prays together every evening."

"The family prays together every evening before dinner thanking God for their blessings."

a wound or small injury caused by the bite of an insect, often resulting in itching, swelling, or irritation

"Got an insect bite."

"The insect bite leaves a red itchy bump and she applies calamine lotion to stop the itching."

to look at someone or something without moving the eyes or blinking, usually for a while, and often without showing any expression

"Do not stare at strangers."

"It is considered very impolite to stare at strangers in public because it makes them feel uncomfortable and self conscious about their appearance."

to make a high-pitched sound by forcing air out through one's partly closed lips

"He whistles loudly to call his dog."

"The postman whistled cheerfully as he walked down the street delivering letters to the houses along his route."

a sequence of musical notes arranged in a specific order to create a recognizable piece of music

"I know this tune."

"She hummed a familiar tune, its simple melody instantly recognizable to everyone present."

to pass the tongue over a surface, typically to taste or eat something

"The dog will lick your hand."

"The dog licked its owner's hand affectionately to show love and gratitude for being fed and cared for."

a sweet and cold dessert that is made from a mixture of milk, cream, sugar, and various flavorings

"The ice cream melted quickly."

"We shared chocolate ice cream after dinner."

an attitude or behavior characterized by a lack of warmth, friendliness, or interest

"Her former friend gives her the cold shoulder."

"Her former friend gives her the cold shoulder and pretends not to see her at the party."

to completely agree with someone and understand their point of view

"My brother and I do not always see eye to eye."

"My brother and I rarely see eye to eye on political issues during dinner."

to get involved with something that is too difficult for one to handle or get out of

"He is in over his head."

"She realized she was way in over her head when the project became too complex."

to speak or argue in vain, with little or no chance of being listened to or heeded

"Do not waste your breath arguing with him."

"Do not waste your breath trying to convince him because he never listens anyway."

to react with excessive or unnecessary attention or agitation about something

"Don't make a fuss about it."

"The child started to make a fuss when his mother refused to buy him the expensive toy."

to be attracted to food that contains a lot of sugar

"I have a sweet tooth for chocolate."

"My brother has a sweet tooth and cannot resist eating chocolate cake and ice cream every single day."

to joke with someone in a friendly manner by trying to make them believe something that is not true

"I was just pulling your leg."

"Don't worry, I'm only pulling your leg — I didn't really eat all the cookies."

(of a person) feeling great anger

"My father was furious."

"My father was furious when he saw that someone had scratched his new car with a key."

used to describe a situation or a person that is not being managed or regulated properly, resulting in chaos or recklessness

"The fire quickly got out of control."

"The fire spread quickly through the dry forest and soon got completely out of control."

to say something funny or behave in a way that makes people laugh

"He jokes about the silly mistake."

"Do not joke about serious matters like safety because someone could get hurt."

to cut into flesh, food, etc. using the teeth

"The dog might bite strangers."

"The dog bit the mailman when he tried to deliver the package without waiting for the owner to come outside."

to fill with air or gas until something becomes inflated

"Please blow up the balloons."

"He had to blow up the inflatable mattress before his guests could sleep on it."

to strike the palms of one's hands together forcefully, usually to show appreciation or to attract attention

"They clap their hands."

"The audience began to clap enthusiastically after the amazing performance ended."

to go up mountains, cliffs, or high natural places as a sport

"Climbers climb up the mountain slowly."

"The determined mountaineer trained for months before attempting to climb the dangerous peak during the harsh winter season."

a piece of equipment with a set of steps that are connected to two long bars, used for climbing up and down a height

"Climb the ladder carefully."

"The painter used a tall ladder to reach the highest parts of the house."

to strike someone or something with force using one's hand or an object

"Hit the ball hard."

"The baseball player hit the ball so hard that it sailed over the outfield fence for a home run."

a small strong pointy metal that is inserted into walls or wooden objects using a hammer to hang things from or fasten them together

"Hammer the nail."

"He hammered the nail into the wall."

pressed together or densely packed

"The crowd was tight."

"The tight budget forced them to cancel their vacation plans and stay home instead of going anywhere."

to hit a thing or person with the foot

"Don't kick the dog."

"The frustrated player attempted to kick the ball, but missed entirely."

the oval-shaped ball that is used for playing American football

"He threw the football."

"The quarterback threw a perfect spiral on the football, leading to a touchdown."

to show the place or direction of someone or something by holding out a finger or an object

"Point to the map location."

"It is rude to point at people with your finger especially when they are standing close to you."

a type of weapon that can fire bullets, etc.

"The gun was locked away."

"Police found a gun at the scene and secured the area."

to make small cuts or marks on a surface

"Don't scratch the table."

"Be careful not to scratch the paint on the car when you are washing it with a rough sponge."

a space in a wall or vehicle that is made of glass and we use to look outside or get some fresh air

"Open the window."

"She opened the window to let some fresh air into the stuffy room because the heater had been on all day and made it feel too warm and dry inside."

to walk firmly with regular steps

"The soldiers march."

"The soldiers will march in perfect formation during the Independence Day parade."

someone who serves in an army, particularly a person who is not an officer

"The soldier stood at attention."

"The soldier protected the village during the night and remained alert even when everyone else was asleep."

impossible or very hard to control

"The situation got out of hand."

"After the initial incident, the protest quickly escalated and became completely out of hand."

to stir up or provoke a reaction or response

"Kick up a fuss."

"The speeding car kicked up a large cloud of dust as it raced down the unpaved country road."

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

"I love my family very much."

"She loves to read mystery novels in her free time especially those by Agatha Christie."

to intentionally pay no or little attention to someone or something

"Ignore the negative comments online."

"It is sometimes better to ignore rude comments rather than responding and escalating the situation further."

important or good enough to be treated or viewed in a particular way

"This is worth money."

"Her contribution to the project was worth far more than we initially anticipated."

to know something's meaning, particularly something that someone says

"I understand your point of view."

"It took me a while to understand the complex instructions but eventually everything became clear and I finished the task."

to hold the same opinion as another person about something

"I agree with your opinion."

"I completely agree with your opinion about the new policy because it seems fair to everyone."

the body part that pushes the blood to go to all parts of our body

"My heart beats."

"Regular cardiovascular exercise is vital for maintaining a healthy heart and overall well-being."

the top part of body, where brain and face are located

"My head hurts."

"He bumped his head on the low doorway, causing a sharp pain that made him wince."

the part of our body that is at the end of our arm and we use to grab, move, or feel things

"Raise your hand."

"He held the bag in his hand while walking quickly."

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."