Unit 9 · New Headway Advanced Vocabulary List

someone whose job is to use their voice for creating music

"The singer performed on stage."

"The singer lost her voice right before the concert but she decided to perform anyway and the crowd loved her."

a musical instrument, usually with six strings, that we play by pulling the strings with our fingers or with a plectrum

"He plays the guitar well."

"She bought a new guitar last week."

a musician or performer who sings or plays music in public places, such as streets, parks, and squares, often to earn money

"The street singer plays guitar on the busy corner."

"The street singer played guitar and sang folk songs for coins from passing tourists."

someone who works for a skilled person for a specific period of time to learn their skills, usually earning a low income

"The apprentice learned quickly."

"The young apprentice watched carefully as the master carpenter carved the wood knowing that someday he would need to perform the same delicate work alone."

a person whose job is repairing and maintaining motor vehicles and machinery

"The mechanic fixed the car's engine."

"The mechanic diagnosed the strange engine noise as a failing alternator and replaced it within an hour."

a naturally raised area of land that is higher than the land around it, often with a round shape

"The hill is small."

"We walked up the steep hill to enjoy a beautiful view of the countryside below us."

a low area of land between mountains or hills, often with a river flowing through it

"The valley is beautiful."

"The small village was located in a peaceful valley surrounded by tall mountains and a gentle river."

a very tall and large natural structure that looks like a huge hill with a pointed top that is often covered in snow

"The mountain is tall."

"Climbing the mountain was a challenging experience that required careful preparation and great physical strength."

the common grain that is used in making flour, taken from a cereal grass which is green and tall

"Wheat grows in fields."

"Wheat is used to make flour and bread."

a single seed or grain of the cereal plant barley

"Barley grows well here."

"Barley is an important cereal grain used primarily for animal feed and beer production worldwide."

an object that we cannot or do not need to name when we are talking about it

"That thing on the table is broken."

"The most important thing in life is to be happy and surrounded by people you love."

a situation when a group of people behave violently, particularly as a protest

"The riot caused damage."

"The protest turned into a riot when demonstrators began smashing windows and setting cars on fire."

a warship that can operate both on and under water

"Submarine dove deep."

"The advanced submarine silently patrolled the ocean depths, undetectable by enemy forces."

to write something hastily or carelessly in a messy and illegible manner

"He scrawled his name illegibly."

"The student's handwriting was so poor that he could only scrawl his name at the bottom of the assignment."

to introduce something or someone to the public for the first time

"The band will debut."

"The famous actress will debut her new film at the international film festival next month in France."

in a chaotic manner, involving reckless or disruptive behavior

"The children ran amok."

"After the power outage, the entire office descended into chaos and the employees ran amok."

relating to the sense of touch or the ability to perceive objects by touch

"Tactile feedback is important."

"The tactile sensation of touching soft fur is pleasant and many people enjoy petting animals because of the way it feels."

(of a behavior or action) driven by an irresistible urge, often repetitive or excessive

"He has compulsive habits."

"Her compulsive need to check the locks made her late for every appointment."

feeling so shocked or surprised that one is incapable of acting in a normal way

"I am stunned."

"The stunned silence in the room was broken by a loud gasp when the winner's name was announced at the awards ceremony."

related to a distant past

"The forest is primeval."

"The untouched jungle, with its ancient trees, felt like a primeval landscape from another era."

embarrassed or worried about one's appearance or actions

"She is self-conscious."

"He felt incredibly self-conscious about his new haircut, constantly checking his reflection in shop windows."

being in a chaotic or disorganized state

"The system went haywire."

"After the software update, the entire network went haywire, causing widespread disruption."

the quality of acting quickly and without thinking carefully

"His impetuosity led to problems."

"Her impetuosity in making major life decisions often led to regrettable consequences later on."

the state or act of accepting defeat and not having a choice but to obey the person in the position of power

"Their submission was complete."

"The prisoner's complete submission to the guard's authority was evident in his every hesitant movement."

the loud, prolonged cry of an animal, person, or the wind

"The howling of the wind."

"The howling of the wolves echoed eerily through the dark, silent forest at night."

to move or push something in a way that causes it to swell, bulge, or curve outward, often like a belly

"The wind will belly the sail."

"The strong wind began to belly the large sail, creating a dramatic curve."

a mental condition that happens when the brain is damaged by disease or injury, causing memory loss and impairing the ability to think or make decisions

"Dementia gradually affects memory and reasoning abilities"

"Dementia causes progressive decline in memory and thinking."

to spend time in a place, often without a specific purpose or activity

"Do not hang around the station alone."

"The teenagers tend to hang around the shopping mall on weekends because there is nothing else to do."

to encounter someone or something unexpectedly

"Come upon it by chance."

"I came upon an old friend while walking through the park yesterday."

to provide or fulfill what someone hopes or prays for

"This job answers my prayers."

"Finding this quiet cabin in the woods truly answers all of my prayers for peace."

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."

agreement between the sound or the ending of a word and another word

"The rhyme was perfect."

"The poet skillfully employed internal rhyme to create a musicality that enhanced the poem's emotional impact."

a strong repeated pattern of musical notes or sounds

"The rhythm is very fast."

"The drummer changed the rhythm suddenly, which made the entire song feel much more exciting and energetic."

a role or position of guiding or influencing others by taking initiative or setting an example for others to follow

"She has lead."

"Her natural lead in the team inspired confidence and motivated everyone to perform better."

a type of electronic musical instrument with keys like those of a piano, which is able to make many different sounds

"She plays the keyboard."

"He learned to play the electronic keyboard, mastering its diverse range of synthesized sounds and rhythms."

a suggestion or thought about something that we could do

"That is a good idea."

"The idea seemed brilliant in theory but when they tried to implement it practical problems emerged that nobody had anticipated during the planning phase."

the ability in a person that makes them think, feel, or imagine

"I've made up my mind to accept their offer."

"Her brilliant mind quickly grasped the complex scientific concept."

a particular way of seeing or understanding something

"What is your view?"

"From my view, investing in renewable energy is the only sustainable path forward."

a tall plant with large yellow seeds that grow together on a cob, which is cooked and eaten as a vegetable or animal food

"The farmer harvested the ripe corn from the field."

"The field corn was harvested for animal feed while sweet corn was sold at the farmers market for human consumption."

an action or behavior that someone does

"A good deed."

"His selfless deed of rescuing the child from the burning building was widely praised."

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 winged flying vehicle driven by one or more engines

"The plane is late."

"Her plane was delayed by five hours due to mechanical issues so the airline provided meal vouchers and offered compensation for the long wait."

to hit or collide something with great force and intensity

"The car will smash."

"The speeding vehicle appeared to smash into the barrier with considerable force."

to do something for a special reason

"He will act now."

"The politician decided to act decisively to address the growing public concern."

(of an animal or plant) living or growing in a natural state, without any human interference

"The horse is wild."

"The wild horses ran freely across the open plain and no one had ever been able to tame them despite many attempts."

the establishment of a legal right or claim to something through long-term use or enjoyment, as defined by law

"The prescription was old."

"The prescription for this land ownership was established through generations of continuous cultivation."

to move back or withdraw to a safer or more comfortable place, especially to avoid something unpleasant

"They retreat now."

"The hikers had to retreat down the mountain due to the sudden and severe thunderstorm."

a feeling of connection or similarity between people, groups, or things, based on shared qualities or experiences

"We have kinship."

"Despite their different backgrounds, a strong sense of kinship developed between the volunteers."

to cause a reaction or disturbance in someone's emotional state

"The news will stir you."

"The controversial documentary was intended to stir public opinion and encourage critical discussion on the subject."

to remind someone of the the past

"Let me take back."

"The old photographs would often take me back to my carefree childhood days."

to assign someone to assume a particular role and position and take part in a match

"He will play."

"The coach decided to play the rookie in the crucial final match of the season."

the typical way a person thinks or feels about something or someone, often affecting their behavior and decisions

"Her attitude is positive."

"His positive attitude towards challenges helped him succeed where others gave up after facing initial difficulties or setbacks."

a city's railway system that is below the ground, usually in big cities

"The underground train arrives every five minutes."

"The underground train arrives every five minutes and is the fastest way to travel across the city."

a place or building where we can get on or off a train or bus

"The station is very busy."

"The train station was bustling with travelers carrying suitcases and looking at departure boards to find the platform for their specific train."

to have an illness or disease

"She will suffer soon."

"Many people suffer from chronic conditions that require ongoing medical attention."