Total English - Pre-intermediate - Unit 9 - Lesson 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 9 - Lesson 1 in the Total English Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "jealous", "candidate", "announce", etc.

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Total English - Pre-intermediate
idyllic [adjective]

perfect or idealistic, often in a romantic or nostalgic sense

Ex: He described his childhood as idyllic .
jealous [adjective]

feeling angry and unhappy because someone else has what we want

Ex: I 'm so jealous of your vacation plans .

to make or have an image of something in our mind

Ex: She likes to imagine herself traveling to exotic destinations while reading a book .

to make something known publicly, usually for commercial purposes

Ex: Events and promotions are commonly advertised through posters , flyers , and digital channels .

to take care of someone or something and attend to their needs, well-being, or safety

Ex: The gardener looks after the garden by weeding , watering , and pruning the plants .

someone who is competing in an election or for a job position

Ex: He is the leading candidate in the race for the university 's student president .

to ask someone questions to see whether they are qualified for a course of study, job, etc.

Ex: We need to interview potential interns for the summer program .

to make plans or decisions known by officially telling people about them

Ex: The president is announcing changes to the organization 's leadership structure .

to move to a higher position or rank

Ex: He was promoted to vice president of sales for his outstanding performance .
essential [adjective]

very necessary for a particular purpose or situation

Ex: Regular exercise is essential for maintaining physical fitness and health .
variety [noun]

a range of things or people with the same general features but different in some details

Ex: The school hosts a variety of extracurricular activities , catering to different interests and talents .
process [noun]

a specific course of action that is performed in order to accomplish a certain objective

Ex: We need to streamline the hiring process to attract qualified candidates .

to exchange information, news, ideas, etc. with someone

Ex: He is communicating with colleagues through instant messaging .
effort [noun]

an attempt to do something, particularly something demanding

Ex: Learning a new language requires persistent effort and practice .
numerous [adjective]

indicating a large number of something

Ex: The garden is filled with numerous flowers of different colors .