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Total English - Pre-intermediate - Unit 1 - Reference

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 1 - Reference in the Total English Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "nap", "routine", "lazy", etc.

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Total English - Pre-intermediate
usually
[Adverb]

in most situations or under normal circumstances

Ex: We usually visit our grandparents during the holidays .
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sometimes
[Adverb]

on some occasions but not always

Ex: We sometimes visit our relatives during the holidays .
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hardly ever
[Adverb]

in a manner that almost does not occur or happen

Ex: He hardly ever takes a day off from work .
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never
[Adverb]

not at any point in time

Ex: This old clock never worked properly , not even when it was new .
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to accept something to be true even without proof

Ex: You should n't believe everything you see on social media .
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to hate
[Verb]

to really not like something or someone

Ex: They hate waiting in long lines at the grocery store .
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to know
[Verb]

to have some information about something

Ex: He knows how to play the piano .
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to like
[Verb]

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

Ex: What kind of music do you like?
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to love
[Verb]

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

Ex: They love their hometown and take pride in its history and traditions .
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to need
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to want something or someone that we must have if we want to do or be something

Ex: The house needs cleaning before the guests arrive .
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to prefer
[Verb]

to want or choose one person or thing instead of another because of liking them more

Ex: They prefer to walk to work instead of taking public transportation because they enjoy the exercise .
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to bring a type of information from the past to our mind again

Ex: We remember our childhood memories fondly .
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to know something's meaning, particularly something that someone says

Ex: After reading the explanation a few times , I finally understand the concept .
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to want
[Verb]

to wish to do or have something

Ex: What does she want for her birthday?
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routine
[noun]

a set of actions or behaviors that someone does regularly or habitually

Ex: The child 's bedtime routine always starts with a story .
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to chat
[Verb]

to send and receive messages on an online platform

Ex: The group decided to chat using the new messaging platform .
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exercise
[noun]

a mental or physical activity that helps keep our mind and body healthy

Ex: Yoga is a great exercise for relaxation and flexibility .
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lie-in
[noun]

a period of time spent resting or sleeping in bed beyond one's usual waking time, often done for the purpose of getting additional rest or relaxation

Ex: Holidays are the best time for a leisurely lie-in without feeling guilty .
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nap
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a short period of sleep, typically taken during the day to refresh or rest

Ex: The couch in the office has become a popular spot for employees to take a quick nap during their lunch breaks .
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take-away
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(of food or drink) sold to someone for eating or drinking outside the place it is bought from

Ex: They sat in the park enjoying their take-away sandwiches .
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bowling
[noun]

a sport or game in which a player rolls a ball down a lane with the aim of knocking over as many pins as possible at the other end of the lane

Ex: He learned how to spin the ball while bowling.
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clubbing
[noun]

the act or activity of frequently hanging out in nightclubs

Ex: We went clubbing until the early morning, dancing to the latest hits.
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the sport or activity of moving on ice with ice skates

Ex: Ice skating is a tradition in their family , with generations of relatives gathering to skate on frozen ponds and lakes .
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concert
[noun]

a public performance by musicians or singers

Ex: The school is hosting a concert to showcase the students ' musical talents .
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musical
[noun]

any theatrical performance that combines singing, dancing, and acting to tell a story

Ex: I was captivated by the emotional depth of the musical, as it beautifully conveyed the characters' struggles and triumphs through powerful performances.
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a public event at which paintings, photographs, or other things are shown

Ex: The gallery hosted an exhibition of vintage posters from the early 20th century .
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cinema
[noun]

a building where films are shown

Ex: They 're building a new cinema in the city center .
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theater
[noun]

a place, usually a building, with a stage where plays and shows are performed

Ex: We 've got tickets for the new musical at the theater.
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boring
[Adjective]

making us feel tired and unsatisfied because of not being interesting

Ex: The TV show was boring, so I switched the channel .
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busy
[Adjective]

having so many things to do in a way that leaves not much free time

Ex: The event planner became exceptionally busy with coordinating logistics and ensuring everything ran smoothly .
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exciting
[Adjective]

making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

Ex: They 're going on an exciting road trip across the country next summer .
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fun
[Adjective]

providing entertainment or amusement

Ex: Riding roller coasters at the theme park is always a fun experience .
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lazy
[Adjective]

avoiding work or activity and preferring to do as little as possible

Ex: The lazy student consistently skipped classes and failed to complete assignments on time .
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relaxing
[Adjective]

helping our body or mind rest

Ex: The sound of the waves crashing against the shore was incredibly relaxing.
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stressful
[Adjective]

causing mental or emotional strain or worry due to pressure or demands

Ex: The job interview was a stressful experience for him .
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unusual
[Adjective]

not commonly happening or done

Ex: The restaurant ’s menu features unusual dishes from around the world .
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at once
[Adverb]

immediately or without delay

Ex: The system detected the error and corrected it at once.
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in a manner where two or more things happen together

Ex: The two events happened at the same time on the schedule .
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at the same time as what is being stated

Ex: I ’m not at the moment, but I ’ll call you later .
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