Total English - Starter - Unit 5 - Reference

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 5 - Reference in the Total English Starter coursebook, such as "stay", "child", "dark", etc.

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who

[pronoun]

used in questions to ask about the name or identity of one person or several people

Ex: Who is that person standing near the door ?

where

[Adverb]

in what place, situation, or position

Ex: I was thinking about where I met him before.

what

[pronoun]

used in questions to ask for information or for someone’s opinion

Ex: What is your opinion on the matter ?

when

[Adverb]

used when we want to ask at what time something happens

Ex: When was the last time you visited your grandparents?

how

[Adverb]

in what manner or in what way

Ex: Sorry, how do you spell your name?

attractive

[Adjective]

having features or characteristics that are pleasing

Ex: The professor is not only knowledgeable but also has an attractive way of presenting complex ideas .

dark

[Adjective]

(of hair, skin, or eyes) characterized by a deep brown color that can range from light to very dark shades

Ex: His dark beard added a rugged charm to his appearance .

fair

[Adjective]

(of a woman) beautiful

ugly

[Adjective]

not pleasant to the mind or senses

Ex: The old , torn sweater she wore was ugly and outdated .

fat

[Adjective]

(of people or animals) weighing much more than what is thought to be healthy for their body

Ex: The fat cat lounged on the windowsill.

slim

[Adjective]

thin in an attractive way

Ex: The slim model walked confidently on the runway .

old

[Adjective]

living in the later stages of life

Ex: She 's finally old enough to drive and ca n't wait to get her license .

young

[Adjective]

still in the earlier stages of life

Ex: The young boy , still in kindergarten , enjoyed painting with bright colors .

overweight

[Adjective]

weighing more than what is considered healthy or desirable for one's body size and build

Ex: Many people struggle with losing weight once they become overweight due to unhealthy eating habits .

thin

[Adjective]

(of people or animals) weighing less than what is thought to be healthy for their body

Ex: She is proud of her slender figure and takes good care of her health to remain thin.

short

[Adjective]

having a below-average distance between two points

Ex: The dog 's leash had a short chain , keeping him close while walking in crowded areas .

tall

[Adjective]

(of a person) having a height that is greater than what is thought to be the average height

Ex: How tall do you need to be to ride that roller coaster ?

breakfast

[noun]

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

Ex: The children enjoyed a bowl of chocolate cereal with cold milk and a glass of orange juice for breakfast.

brother

[noun]

a man who shares a mother and father with us

Ex: She does n't have any brothers , but she has a close friend who 's like a brother to her .

sister

[noun]

a lady who shares a mother and father with us

Ex: You should talk to your sister and see if she can help you with your problem .

child

[noun]

a young person who has not reached puberty or adulthood yet

Ex: The school organized a field trip to the zoo , and the children were excited to see the animals up close .

coffee

[noun]

a drink made by mixing hot water with crushed coffee beans, which is usually brown

Ex: The café served a variety of coffee drinks , including cappuccino and macchiato .

dinner

[noun]

the main meal of the day that we usually eat in the evening

Ex: We ordered takeout pizza for an easy dinner.

lunch

[noun]

a meal we eat in the middle of the day

Ex: The café served a delicious lunch special of grilled salmon with roasted vegetables .

shopping

[noun]

the act of buying goods from stores

Ex: They are planning a shopping trip this weekend .

office

[noun]

a place where people work, particularly behind a desk

Ex: The corporate office featured sleek , modern design elements , creating a professional and inviting atmosphere .

to call

[Verb]

to telephone a place or person

Ex: Where were you when I called you earlier ?

to come

[Verb]

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

Ex: They came to the park to play soccer.

to eat

[Verb]

to put food into the mouth, then chew and swallow it

Ex: The kids were so hungry after playing outside that they could n't wait to eat dinner .

to finish

[Verb]

to make something end

Ex: I will finish this task as soon as possible .

to get up

[Verb]

to get on our feet and stand up

Ex: Despite the fatigue, they got up to dance when their favorite song played.

to stay

[Verb]

to remain in a particular place

Ex: We were about to leave , but our friends convinced us to stay for a game of cards .

to study

[Verb]

to spend time to learn about certain subjects by reading books, going to school, etc.

Ex: She studied the history of art for her final paper .

to surf

[Verb]

to explore content or information on the internet or in other media without a specific goal

Ex: Instead of watching a specific show , I prefer to surf through TV channels and see what 's on .

the Internet

[noun]

‌a global computer network that allows users around the world to communicate with each other and exchange information

Ex: The Internet is a vast source of knowledge and entertainment .

Monday

[noun]

‌the day that comes after Sunday

Ex: Mondays can be busy, but I like to stay organized and focused.

Tuesday

[noun]

‌the day that comes after Monday

Ex: Tuesdays usually are my busiest days at work.

Wednesday

[noun]

‌the day that comes after Tuesday

Ex: Wednesday is the middle of the week .

Thursday

[noun]

‌the day that comes after Wednesday

Ex: Thursday is the day after Wednesday and before Friday .

Friday

[noun]

‌the day that comes after Thursday

Ex: We have a meeting scheduled for Friday afternoon , where we will discuss the progress of the project .

Saturday

[noun]

‌the day that comes after Friday

Ex: Saturdays are when I plan and prepare meals for the upcoming week.

Sunday

[noun]

‌the day that comes after Saturday

Ex: We often have a picnic in the park on sunny Sundays.

weekday

[noun]

any day of the week other than Saturday and Sunday

Ex: The weekday train schedule is different from the weekend timetable .

weekend

[noun]

the days of the week, usually Saturday and Sunday, when people do not have to go to work or school

Ex: Weekends are when I can work on personal projects .

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