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 have a family gathering on Thanksgiving .
sometimes [adverb]

on some occasions but not always

Ex: They sometimes play board games as a family .
hardly ever [adverb]

in a manner that almost does not occur or happen

Ex: He hardly ever arrives late to meetings .
never [adverb]

not at any point in time

Ex: I never thought I 'd see such a beautiful sunset .

to accept something to be true even without proof

Ex: I find it hard to believe that she won the lottery twice in a row .
to hate [verb]

to really not like something or someone

Ex: I hate spicy food because it burns my mouth .
to know [verb]

to have some information about something

Ex: He knows that he needs to study more for the exam .
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 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: She knew he was the one she loved when he supported her through a difficult time .
to need [verb]

to want something or someone that we must have if we want to do or be something

Ex: She needs a ride to the airport tomorrow .

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

Ex: He prefers spending his weekends reading a good book rather than going to crowded events .

to bring a type of information from the past to our mind again

Ex: I remember the smell of freshly baked cookies in my grandmother 's kitchen .

to know something's meaning, particularly something that someone says

Ex: He did n't understand the contract he was agreeing to .
to want [verb]

to wish to do or have something

Ex: Jane wanted to learn how to play the guitar , so she took lessons .
routine [noun]

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

Ex: The teacher started the class with her usual routine .
to chat [verb]

to send and receive messages on an online platform

Ex: He 's always busy chatting with people on social media .
exercise [noun]

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

Ex: The doctor recommended more cardio exercise in my routine .
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: I always enjoy a lie-in on Sunday mornings .
nap [noun]

a short period of sleep, typically taken during the day to refresh or rest

Ex: He felt so refreshed after a short nap that he was able to tackle his to-do list with renewed vigor .
take-away [adjective]

(of food or drink) sold to someone for eating or drinking outside the place it is bought from

Ex: We picked up some Chinese take-away on the way home .
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:
clubbing [noun]

the act or activity of frequently hanging out in nightclubs

Ex:

the sport or activity of moving on ice with ice skates

Ex: He took up ice skating as a hobby and spends his weekends practicing jumps and spins at the local ice rink .
concert [noun]

a public performance by musicians or singers

Ex:
musical [noun]

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

Ex:

a public event at which paintings, photographs, or other things are shown

Ex: The annual exhibition of local crafts attracts thousands of visitors each year .
cinema [noun]

a building where films are shown

Ex: I saw the new superhero movie at the cinema .
theater [noun]

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

Ex: The theater downtown is putting on a Shakespeare production .
boring [adjective]

making us feel tired and unsatisfied because of not being interesting

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

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

Ex: In the bustling city , people are constantly busy with work , errands , and social commitments .
exciting [adjective]

making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

Ex: The fireworks display was really exciting and lit up the whole sky .
fun [adjective]

providing entertainment or amusement

Ex: Going for a hike in the mountains can be a fun adventure .
lazy [adjective]

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

Ex: Rather than cooking a meal , he opted for takeout because he was feeling too lazy to cook .
relaxing [adjective]

helping our body or mind rest

Ex:
stressful [adjective]

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

Ex: Moving to a new city can be stressful , especially when you do n't know anyone .
unusual [adjective]

not commonly happening or done

Ex: The concert started at an unusual time , late in the afternoon .
at once [adverb]

immediately or without delay

Ex: The emergency team was dispatched at once to the accident site .

in a manner where two or more things happen together

Ex: The alarm clock and the phone rang at the same time .