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Total English - Pre-intermediate - Unit 10 - Reference

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 10 - Reference in the Total English Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "commuter", "get into", "ferry", etc.

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Total English - Pre-intermediate
bicycle
bicycle
[noun]

a vehicle with two wheels that we ride by pushing its pedals with our feet

Ex: He enjoys going on long bicycle rides in the countryside.Ā 
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bus
bus
[noun]

a large vehicle that carries many passengers by road

Ex: I prefer sitting near the window when I'm on the bus.Ā 
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car
car
[noun]

a road vehicle that has four wheels, an engine, and a small number of seats for people

Ex: I drive my car to work every day.Ā 
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coach
coach
[noun]

a type of carriage or vehicle used for transportation, typically pulled by horses or other animals

Ex: They traveled in a luxurious coach for the royal parade.Ā 
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ferry
ferry
[noun]

a boat or ship used to transport passengers and sometimes vehicles, usually across a body of water

Ex: They took the ferry across the bay to reach the island.Ā 
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lorry
lorry
[noun]

a large, heavy motor vehicle designed for transporting goods or materials over long distances

Ex: The lorry arrived early in the morning to deliver the supplies to the construction site.Ā 
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moped
moped
[noun]

a motorcycle with a weak engine and pedals

Ex: He decided to buy a moped for his daily commute to work to save on fuel costs.Ā 
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motorbike
motorbike
[noun]

a light vehicle that has two wheels and is powered by an engine

Ex: He loves riding his motorbike along the scenic coastal roads during the summer.Ā 
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plane
plane
[noun]

a winged flying vehicle driven by one or more engines

Ex: The plane soared gracefully through the clouds.Ā 
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taxi
taxi
[noun]

a car that has a driver whom we pay to take us to different places

Ex: I called a taxi to pick me up from my hotel.Ā 
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train
train
[noun]

a series of connected carriages that travel on a railroad, often pulled by a locomotive

Ex: I always enjoy listening to music while traveling on the train.Ā 
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van
van
[noun]

a big vehicle without back windows, smaller than a truck, used for carrying people or things

Ex: The family loaded their camping gear into the van and set off on their weekend adventure.Ā 
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commuter
commuter
[noun]

a train, bus, or airline designed to carry passengers frequently over short or medium distances, especially between residential areas and places of work or study

Ex: The commuter train departs every 15 minutes during rush hour.Ā 
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passenger
passenger
[noun]

someone traveling in a vehicle, aircraft, ship, etc. who is not the pilot, driver, or a crew member

Ex: She often reads a book to pass the time when she's a passenger on long road trips.Ā 
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pedestrian

a person who is on foot and not in or on a vehicle

Ex: The city installed a new pedestrian crossing near the school to ensure the children's safety.Ā 
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journey
journey
[noun]

the act of travelling between two or more places, especially when there is a long distance between them

Ex: Their journey across the country took them through diverse landscapes and cultures.Ā 
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voyage
voyage
[noun]

a long journey taken on a ship or spacecraft

Ex: The space mission was a historic voyage to the International Space Station.Ā 
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to catch
to catch
[Verb]

to reach and get on a bus, aircraft, or train in time

Ex: He left his meeting early in order to catch his flight home.Ā 
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to get into

to enter or reach a location

Ex: She needed to get into the building to attend the meeting.Ā 
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to get off

to leave a bus, train, airplane, etc.

Ex: The passengers were asked to get off the bus at the next stop.Ā 
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to miss
to miss
[Verb]

to fail to catch a bus, airplane, etc.

Ex: I got lost on my way to the airport and I'm going to miss my flight.Ā 
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to ride
to ride
[Verb]

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

Ex: She rides her bike to work every day.Ā 
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to take
to take
[Verb]

to use a particular route or means of transport in order to go somewhere

Ex: I usually take the subway to work.Ā 
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to shake
to shake
[Verb]

to take someone's hand and move it up and down, mainly for greeting

Ex: In a traditional ceremony, the newlyweds shook hands with each member of the wedding party.Ā 
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handshake
handshake
[noun]

an act of taking a person's hand and shaking it as a greeting or after having made an agreement with them

Ex: They sealed the deal with a firm handshake.Ā 
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to bow
to bow
[Verb]

to bend the head or move the upper half of the body forward to show respect or as a way of greeting

Ex: As the queen entered the room, the courtiers bowed deeply.Ā 
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bow
bow
[noun]

a bending of the head, body, or knee as a gesture of respect, submission, greeting, or shame

Ex: He made a bow when greeting the elders.Ā 
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kiss
kiss
[noun]

a gentle touch with the lips, especially to show respect or liking

Ex: She greeted him with a lingering kiss on the forehead, a gesture of affection that spoke volumes.Ā 
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wave
wave
[noun]

a gesture or signal made with the hand or arm, often as a form of greeting or farewell

Ex: She gave a cheerful wave to her friends as they drove past on the street.Ā 
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gift
gift
[noun]

something that we give to someone because we like them, especially on a special occasion, or to say thank you

Ex: He put the gift under the Christmas tree.Ā 
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amazed
amazed
[Adjective]

feeling or showing great surprise

Ex: His amazed expression spoke volumes about his reaction to the unexpected news.Ā 
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amazing
amazing
[Adjective]

extremely surprising, particularly in a good way

Ex: The fireworks display was absolutely amazing, lighting up the entire sky.Ā 
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annoyed
annoyed
[Adjective]

feeling slightly angry or irritated

Ex: She felt annoyed when her computer froze in the middle of her work.Ā 
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annoying
annoying
[Adjective]

causing slight anger

Ex: The annoying sound of construction outside disrupted her concentration.Ā 
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bored
bored
[Adjective]

tired and unhappy because there is nothing to do or because we are no longer interested in something

Ex: He's bored because he has nothing to do at home.Ā 
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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.Ā 
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depressed
depressed
[Adjective]

feeling very unhappy and having no hope

Ex: She felt depressed after receiving the disappointing news.Ā 
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depressing
depressing
[Adjective]

making one feel sad and hopeless

Ex: The depressing weather made it difficult to muster the energy to go outside.Ā 
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disappointed
disappointed
[Adjective]

not satisfied or happy with something, because it did not meet one's expectations or hopes

Ex: She felt disappointed when her favorite team lost the championship game.Ā 
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disappointing
disappointing
[Adjective]

not fulfilling one's expectations or hopes

Ex: The disappointing performance of the team in the championship match left fans feeling disheartened.Ā 
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excited
excited
[Adjective]

feeling very happy, interested, and energetic

Ex: He was excited to start his new job.Ā 
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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.Ā 
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frightened
frightened
[Adjective]

feeling afraid, often suddenly, due to danger, threat, or shock

Ex: She felt frightened when she heard strange noises outside her window.Ā 
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frightening
frightening
[Adjective]

causing one to feel fear

Ex: The frightening noise made her jump.Ā 
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inspired
inspired
[Adjective]

impressive or exceptional in a way that seems the result of a sudden creative impulse

Ex: The concert was an inspired performance that left the audience in awe.Ā 
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inspiring
inspiring
[Adjective]

producing feelings of motivation, enthusiasm, or admiration

Ex: Her journey of resilience and determination was truly inspiring to everyone who knew her.Ā 
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interested
interested
[Adjective]

having a feeling of curiosity or attention toward a particular thing or person because one likes them

Ex: She was genuinely interested in learning French.Ā 
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interesting
interesting
[Adjective]

catching and keeping our attention because of being unusual, exciting, etc.

Ex: I read an interesting article about space exploration in the newspaper.Ā 
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relaxed
relaxed
[Adjective]

feeling calm and at ease without tension or stress

Ex: After a long day at work, he enjoys taking a hot bath to feel relaxed and unwind.Ā 
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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.Ā 
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surprised
surprised
[Adjective]

feeling or showing shock or amazement

Ex: She looked surprised when they threw her a birthday party.Ā 
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surprising
surprising
[Adjective]

causing a feeling of shock, disbelief, or wonder

Ex: His sudden decision to quit his job was quite surprising.Ā 
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tired
tired
[Adjective]

needing to sleep or rest because of not having any more energy

Ex: After a long day at work, he felt extremely tired.Ā 
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tiring
tiring
[Adjective]

(particularly of an acivity) causing a feeling of physical or mental fatigue or exhaustion

Ex: The tiring day of sightseeing left them longing for a good night's sleep.Ā 
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traveler
traveler
[noun]

a person who is on a journey or someone who travels a lot

Ex: As a solo traveler, she appreciated the freedom to create her own itinerary.Ā 
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