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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
[noun]

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

Ex: They are buying a new bicycle for their daughter 's birthday .
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bus
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a large vehicle that carries many passengers by road

Ex: The bus was full , so I had to stand for the entire journey .
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car
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a road vehicle that has four wheels, an engine, and a small number of seats for people

Ex: We are going on a road trip and renting a car.
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coach
[noun]

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

Ex: The coach carried the guests from the hotel to the ceremony .
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ferry
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a boat or ship used to transport passengers and sometimes vehicles, usually across a body of water

Ex: The ferry operates daily , connecting the two towns across the river .
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lorry
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a large, heavy motor vehicle designed for transporting goods or materials over long distances

Ex: He drove the lorry carefully , ensuring that the heavy cargo was secure for the journey .
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moped
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a motorcycle with a weak engine and pedals

Ex: After getting his moped license, he felt more independent and could easily run errands around town.
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motorbike
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a light vehicle that has two wheels and is powered by an engine

Ex: They decided to take a road trip on their motorbike, stopping at different towns along the way to explore .
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plane
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a winged flying vehicle driven by one or more engines

Ex: The plane landed smoothly at the airport after a long flight .
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taxi
[noun]

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

Ex: The taxi dropped me off at the entrance of the restaurant .
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train
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a series of connected carriages that travel on a railroad, often pulled by a locomotive

Ex: The train traveled through beautiful countryside .
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van
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a big vehicle without back windows, smaller than a truck, used for carrying people or things

Ex: The florist 's van was filled with colorful blooms , ready to be delivered to customers .
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commuter
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a passenger train or airline that carries people to short distances regularly

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

Ex: The passenger on the cruise ship enjoyed a view of the ocean from her cabin .
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a person who is on foot and not in or on a vehicle

Ex: The pedestrian crossed the street at the designated crosswalk .
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journey
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the act of travelling between two or more places, especially when there is a long distance between them

Ex: The journey to the summit of the mountain tested their physical endurance and mental resilience .
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voyage
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a long journey taken on a ship or spacecraft

Ex: The documentary chronicled the voyage of a famous explorer and the discoveries made along the way .
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to catch
[Verb]

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

Ex: They plan to leave the party early to catch the last ferry back home .
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to enter or reach a location

Ex: They finally got into the stadium after waiting in line .
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to leave a bus, train, airplane, etc.

Ex: He was the last one to get off the subway at the final station .
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to miss
[Verb]

to fail to catch a bus, airplane, etc.

Ex: She was so engrossed in her book that she missed her metro stop .
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to ride
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to sit on open-spaced vehicles like motorcycles or bicycles and be in control of their movements

Ex: John decided to ride his road bike to work , opting for a more eco-friendly and health-conscious commute .
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to take
[Verb]

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

Ex: Take the second exit after the traffic light .
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to shake
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to take someone's hand and move it up and down, mainly for greeting

Ex: The coach shook each player 's hand before the crucial match , instilling confidence in the team .
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handshake
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an act of taking a person's hand and shaking it as a greeting or after having made an agreement with them

Ex: The two leaders exchanged a handshake after signing the agreement .
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to bow
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to bend the head or move the upper half of the body forward to show respect or as a way of greeting

Ex: In the dojo , students were taught not only how to fight but also how to bow as a mark of mutual respect .
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bow
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a gesture of respect or submission, typically involving lowering the head or body

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

Ex: As the sun set behind the mountains , they shared a tender kiss, sealing their love beneath the painted sky .
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wave
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a gesture or signal made with the hand or arm, often as a form of greeting or farewell

Ex: The coach gave a friendly wave to the players as they left the field after the match .
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gift
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something that we give to someone because we like them, especially on a special occasion, or to say thank you

Ex: The couple requested no gifts at their anniversary party .
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amazed
[Adjective]

feeling or showing great surprise

Ex: She was amazed by the magician 's final trick .
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amazing
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extremely surprising, particularly in a good way

Ex: Their vacation to the beach was amazing, with perfect weather every day .
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annoyed
[Adjective]

feeling slightly angry or irritated

Ex: She looked annoyed when her meeting was interrupted again .
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annoying
[Adjective]

causing slight anger

Ex: The annoying buzzing of mosquitoes kept them awake all night .
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bored
[Adjective]

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

Ex: He felt bored during the long , slow lecture .
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boring
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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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depressed
[Adjective]

feeling very unhappy and having no hope

Ex: He became depressed during the long , dark winter .
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depressing
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making one feel sad and hopeless

Ex: His depressing attitude made it hard to stay positive .
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disappointed
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The coach seemed disappointed with the team 's performance .
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disappointing
[Adjective]

not fulfilling one's expectations or hopes

Ex: Her reaction to the gift was surprisingly disappointing.
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excited
[Adjective]

feeling very happy, interested, and energetic

Ex: They were excited to try the new roller coaster at the theme park .
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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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frightened
[Adjective]

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

Ex: I felt frightened walking alone at night .
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frightening
[Adjective]

causing one to feel fear

Ex: The frightening realization that they had lost their passports in a foreign country set in .
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inspired
[Adjective]

amazing, impressive, exceptional, or special in a way that suggests being the result of a sudden creative impulse

Ex: He felt inspired by the success of his mentor.
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inspiring
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producing feelings of motivation, enthusiasm, or admiration

Ex: The teacher gave an inspiring lesson that sparked a love for science in her students.
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interested
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having a feeling of curiosity or attention toward a particular thing or person because one likes them

Ex: The children were very interested in the magician 's tricks .
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interesting
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The teacher made the lesson interesting by including interactive activities .
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relaxed
[Adjective]

feeling calm and at ease without tension or stress

Ex: Breathing deeply and focusing on the present moment helps to promote a relaxed state of mind .
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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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surprised
[Adjective]

feeling or showing shock or amazement

Ex: She was genuinely surprised at how well the presentation went .
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surprising
[Adjective]

causing a feeling of shock, disbelief, or wonder

Ex: The surprising kindness of strangers made her day .
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tired
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The toddler was too tired to finish his dinner .
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tiring
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(particularly of an acivity) causing a feeling of physical or mental fatigue or exhaustion

Ex: The constant interruptions during the meeting made it feel even more tiring.
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traveler
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a person who is on a journey or someone who travels a lot

Ex: The traveler navigated the city streets with the help of a map .
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