Total English - Elementary - Unit 2 - Lesson 2

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 2 - Lesson 2 in the Total English Elementary coursebook, such as "hairdresser", "find out", "dangerous", etc.

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Total English - Elementary
special [adjective]

different or better than what is normal

Ex: Their special relationship blossomed into a deep and meaningful friendship over the years .

someone ‌whose job is to cut, wash and style hair

Ex: My hairdresser recommended a new hairstyle for me .
model [noun]

a person who is employed by an artist to pose for a painting, photograph, etc.

Ex: The painting was inspired by a live model , allowing the artist to study the human form in great detail .
shark [noun]

‌a large sea fish with a pointed fin on its back and very sharp teeth

Ex: Mark watched a documentary about different species of sharks .
tank [noun]

a container with transparent sides used to keep and display fish, commonly known as an aquarium

Ex: A large tank filled with colorful fish stood in the hotel lobby .
inventor [noun]

someone who makes or designs something that did not exist before

Ex: The inventor of the smartphone revolutionized the way we communicate and access information .
to ride [verb]

to sit on open-spaced vehicles like motorcycles or bicycles and be in control of their movements

Ex: Participants in the off-road rally eagerly prepared to ride their dirt bikes through challenging trails in the desert .
museum [noun]

a place where important cultural, artistic, historical, or scientific objects are kept and shown to the public

Ex: I visited the museum to learn about ancient civilizations .
to dry [verb]

to take out the liquid from something in a way that it is not wet anymore

Ex: She dried her hair with a blow dryer .
dangerous [adjective]

capable of destroying or causing harm to a person or thing

Ex: She 's allergic to bees ; a sting can be dangerous for her .
zoo [noun]

a place where many kinds of animals are kept for exhibition, breeding, and protection

Ex: I love going to the zoo because I can see lions , tigers , and bears up close .
visitor [noun]

someone who enters a place, such as a building, city, or website, for a particular purpose

Ex: During the conference , attendees networked with industry professionals and exchanged ideas with fellow visitors .
boring [adjective]

making us feel tired and unsatisfied because of not being interesting

Ex: The lecture was so boring that several students left early .
exciting [adjective]

making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

Ex: The fireworks display was really exciting and lit up the whole sky .

to get information about something after actively trying to do so

Ex: We will find out the results of the test after it 's graded .
to clean [verb]

to make something have no bacteria, marks, or dirt

Ex: Sarah cleans the kitchen counters with a sponge .
to go [verb]

to move over a particular distance

Ex: The cyclists went a considerable distance before taking a break at the rest area .
to have [verb]

to hold or own something

Ex: Does your friend have a reliable computer ?
to leave [verb]

to go away from somewhere

Ex: The bus will leave in five minutes , so be quick !
to like [verb]

to feel that someone or something is good, enjoyable, or interesting

Ex: I like the idea of living in a big city .
to play [verb]

to take part in a game or activity for fun

Ex: I want to play Monopoly with my friends .
to talk [verb]

to tell someone about the feelings or ideas that we have

Ex: Let 's talk about your thoughts on the upcoming project .
to wash [verb]

to clean someone or something with water, often with a type of soap

Ex: I usually wash my car at the car wash .
to watch [verb]

to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time

Ex: The audience eagerly watched the actors on stage during the play .