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 helping you with your homework ?
where [adverb]

in what place, situation, or position

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what [pronoun]

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

Ex: What is your favorite color ?
when [adverb]

used when we want to ask at what time something happens

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how [adverb]

in what manner or in what way

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attractive [adjective]

having features or characteristics that are pleasing

Ex: The charismatic singer has an attractive voice that captivates the audience .
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 hair contrasted with his fair skin , creating a striking look .
fair [adjective]

(of a woman) having attractive or pleasing features

Ex: The poem praised her fair face and gentle eyes .
ugly [adjective]

not pleasant to the mind or senses

Ex: She received an ugly haircut that she immediately regretted .
fat [adjective]

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

Ex: The doctor advised him to exercise regularly to avoid becoming overweight or fat .
slim [adjective]

thin in an attractive way

Ex: She has a slim figure and always looks elegant in her outfits .
old [adjective]

living in the later stages of life

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young [adjective]

still in the earlier stages of life

Ex: She is still young , with many dreams to fulfill .
overweight [adjective]

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

Ex: Being overweight increases the risk of developing heart disease and diabetes .
thin [adjective]

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

Ex: She enjoys her fast metabolism , which keeps her naturally thin .
short [adjective]

having a below-average distance between two points

Ex: The short distance between their houses made it convenient for them to visit each other frequently .
tall [adjective]

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

Ex: The tall woman gracefully walked down the runway .

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

Ex: She enjoyed a bowl of warm oatmeal topped with sliced bananas for breakfast .
brother [noun]

a man who shares a mother and father with us

Ex: My brother is my best friend and we tell each other everything .
sister [noun]

a lady who shares a mother and father with us

Ex: They are very close sisters and do everything together .
child [noun]

a young person who has not reached puberty or adulthood yet

Ex: She is a dedicated teacher who is passionate about nurturing and educating children .
coffee [noun]

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

Ex: I tried a new coffee blend with hints of chocolate and caramel .
dinner [noun]

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

Ex: They grilled hamburgers and hot dogs for a casual summer dinner .
lunch [noun]

a meal we eat in the middle of the day

Ex: She packed a lunchbox with a turkey wrap , carrot sticks , and a yogurt cup for a balanced lunch .
shopping [noun]

the act of buying goods from stores

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office [noun]

a place where people work, particularly behind a desk

Ex: The remote team collaborated seamlessly through virtual offices , leveraging technology for communication .
to call [verb]

to telephone a place or person

Ex: Can you call the office and ask for the schedule ?
to come [verb]

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

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to eat [verb]

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

Ex: We ate sushi for the first time and loved it .

to make something end

Ex: The team finished the race in first place .

to get on our feet and stand up

Ex: He decided to get up and walk around after sitting for hours .
to stay [verb]

to remain in a particular place

Ex: We 'll stay at the office to finish the project on time .
to study [verb]

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

Ex: They are studying for the science competition next month .
to surf [verb]

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

Ex: In the mall , we decided to surf different stores , looking for the perfect gift .

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

Ex: She spends a lot of time on the Internet , browsing social media .
Monday [noun]

‌the day that comes after Sunday

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Tuesday [noun]

‌the day that comes after Monday

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Thursday [noun]

‌the day that comes after Wednesday

Ex: Thursday is almost the weekend .
Friday [noun]

‌the day that comes after Thursday

Ex: My friend 's birthday is on a Friday this year .
Saturday [noun]

‌the day that comes after Friday

Ex: I look forward to Saturday evenings because I meet up with friends for dinner .
Sunday [noun]

‌the day that comes after Saturday

Ex: Sunday is a day to relax and recharge for the upcoming week .
weekday [noun]

any day of the week other than Saturday and Sunday

Ex: He gets up early every weekday to prepare for work .
weekend [noun]

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

Ex: Weekends allow me to take a break from work and recharge for the next week .