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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
usually
[Adverb]

in most situations or under normal circumstances

Ex: She usually takes a walk in the park after dinner. 
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sometimes
sometimes
[Adverb]

on some occasions but not always

Ex: She sometimes practices yoga in the morning. 
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hardly ever
hardly ever
[Adverb]

in a manner that almost does not occur or happen

Ex: She hardly ever misses her morning jog. 
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never
never
[Adverb]

not at any point in time

Ex: She never eats meat; she's been vegetarian since birth. 
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to believe

to accept something to be true even without proof

Ex: I believed her excuses for missing the meeting. 
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to hate
to hate
[Verb]

to really not like something or someone

Ex: Can you please stop making that noise? I hate it. 
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to know
to know
[Verb]

to have some information about something

Ex: Do you know where the nearest gas station is? 
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to like
to like
[Verb]

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

Ex: He doesn't like the feeling of being rushed. 
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to love
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: He loves his dog, Max, and takes him for long walks every day. 
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to need
to need
[Verb]

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

Ex: Do you need any help with your project? 
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to prefer
to prefer
[Verb]

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

Ex: She prefers the blue dress for the party because it's her favorite color. 
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to remember

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

Ex: Can you remember the name of the book we were talking about? 
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to understand

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

Ex: Can you help me understand this equation? 
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to want
to want
[Verb]

to wish to do or have something

Ex: He wants to go to the beach. 
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routine
routine
[noun]

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

Ex: She follows a morning routine every day. 
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to chat
to chat
[Verb]

to send and receive messages on an online platform

Ex: She enjoys chatting with her friends late into the night. 
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exercise
exercise
[noun]

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

Ex: He avoids strenuous exercise due to his heart condition. 
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lie-in
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: A lie-in can help you feel refreshed after a late night. 
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nap
nap
[noun]

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

Ex: After a long morning of meetings, she decided to take a quick nap to recharge her energy for the afternoon. 
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take-away
take-away
[Adjective]

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

Ex: They ordered a take-away for dinner after a long day. 
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bowling
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: Bowling is a game of precision and timing. 
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clubbing
clubbing
[noun]

the act or activity of frequently hanging out in nightclubs

Ex: They spent the whole weekend clubbing at the new nightclub in town. 
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ice skating

the sport or activity of moving on ice with ice skates

Ex: She enjoys ice skating as a way to stay active and have fun during the winter months. 
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concert
concert
[noun]

a public performance by musicians or singers

Ex: After the concert, the band met with fans for autographs. 
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musical
musical
[noun]

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

Ex: The school is putting on a musical this spring, and I can't wait to see the students showcase their talents in singing, dancing, and acting. 
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exhibition

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

Ex: The art museum's latest exhibition features works by contemporary artists from around the world. 
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cinema
cinema
[noun]

a building where films are shown

Ex: I love the smell of popcorn at the cinema. 
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theater
theater
[noun]

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

Ex: My sister and I are going to the theater to see a play tonight. 
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boring
boring
[Adjective]

making us feel tired and unsatisfied because of not being interesting

Ex: She finds doing the laundry a boring task. 
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busy
busy
[Adjective]

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

Ex: As a student, Jenny is always busy with assignments, exams, and extracurricular activities. 
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exciting
exciting
[Adjective]

making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

Ex: It was exciting to see dolphins while we were on the boat. 
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fun
fun
[Adjective]

providing entertainment or amusement

Ex: The fun day at the amusement park was filled with laughter and excitement. 
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lazy
lazy
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Her room was always messy because she was too lazy to tidy up after herself. 
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relaxing
relaxing
[Adjective]

helping our body or mind rest

Ex: Spending the afternoon by the peaceful lake was relaxing, allowing her to unwind and recharge. 
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stressful
stressful
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The workload at her new job was incredibly stressful. 
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unusual
unusual
[Adjective]

not commonly happening or done

Ex: His quiet behavior at the party was unusual. 
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at once
at once
[Adverb]

immediately or without delay

Ex: He addressed the issue at once to prevent further complications. 
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at the same time

in a manner where two or more things happen together

Ex: They both spoke at the same time, causing confusion in the conversation. 
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at the moment

at the same time as what is being stated

Ex: She is busy at the moment. 
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