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: I love the feeling of the wind in my hair when I ride my bicycle .
bus [noun]

a large vehicle that carries many passengers by road

Ex:
car [noun]

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

Ex: She forgot to lock her car before going into the store .
coach [noun]

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

Ex: He boarded the coach to travel to the next city .
ferry [noun]

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

Ex: Cars and pedestrians boarded the ferry for the trip to the mainland .
lorry [noun]

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

Ex: The company uses a fleet of lorries to transport goods across the country efficiently .
moped [noun]

a motorcycle with a weak engine and pedals

Ex:

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

Ex: After taking a safety course , she felt confident enough to buy her first motorbike .
plane [noun]

a winged flying vehicle driven by one or more engines

Ex: The noise of the plane taking off echoed across the runway .
taxi [noun]

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

Ex: I left my phone in the taxi and had to call the company to retrieve it .
train [noun]

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

Ex: He prefers traveling by train because it ’s more relaxing than driving .
van [noun]

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

Ex: She converted the old van into a cozy camper for her cross-country road trip .
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 new commuter rail line connects suburbs to the downtown core .

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

Ex: The bus was crowded with passengers during the morning commute .

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

Ex: Pedestrians should always use the sidewalk and avoid walking on the road .
journey [noun]

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

Ex: She documented her solo journey through Europe in a travel journal , capturing memories and experiences along the way .
voyage [noun]

a long journey taken on a ship or spacecraft

Ex: They planned a voyage to Antarctica to study the continent ’s unique wildlife and climate .
to catch [verb]

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

Ex: She usually catches the 8 a.m. metro to the university .

to enter or reach a location

Ex: They waited at the gate to get into the theme park .

to leave a bus, train, airplane, etc.

Ex: She got off the bus at the next stop .
to miss [verb]

to fail to catch a bus, airplane, etc.

Ex: She missed the school bus because she forgot her backpack .
to ride [verb]

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

Ex: Participants in the off-road rally eagerly prepared to ride their dirt bikes through challenging trails in the desert .
to take [verb]

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

Ex: She took the bus to the airport for her flight .
to shake [verb]

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

Ex: As a sign of mutual respect , the leaders shook hands in front of the gathered diplomats .

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

Ex: He greeted his new colleague with a friendly handshake .
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: In many cultures , it is customary to bow when greeting elders as a gesture of politeness .
bow [noun]

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

Ex: She gave a slight bow to show respect .
kiss [noun]

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

Ex: As they parted ways , she left him with a lingering kiss on the lips , a promise of their reunion to come .
wave [noun]

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

Ex: He caught her eye across the room and gave a small wave to say hello .
gift [noun]

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

Ex: She always finds the perfect gift for everyone .
amazed [adjective]

feeling or showing great surprise

Ex: The children 's amazed faces reflected their astonishment at the magician 's disappearing act .
amazing [adjective]

extremely surprising, particularly in a good way

Ex: The view from the top of the mountain was amazing , with endless forests below .
annoyed [adjective]

feeling slightly angry or irritated

Ex: She felt annoyed when someone repeatedly interrupted her during the meeting .
annoying [adjective]

causing slight anger

Ex: Dealing with annoying telemarketing calls during dinner became a regular annoyance .
bored [adjective]

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

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boring [adjective]

making us feel tired and unsatisfied because of not being interesting

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

feeling very unhappy and having no hope

Ex: The loss of her job left her feeling depressed and uncertain about the future .
depressing [adjective]

making one feel sad and hopeless

Ex: The depressing sight of abandoned buildings in the city painted a bleak picture of urban decay .
disappointed [adjective]

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

Ex: The disappointed expression on her face revealed her sadness .
disappointing [adjective]

not fulfilling one's expectations or hopes

Ex: Receiving a disappointing grade on the exam was a blow to her confidence .
excited [adjective]

feeling very happy, interested, and energetic

Ex: The children were excited to open their presents on Christmas morning .
exciting [adjective]

making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

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

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

Ex: The frightened expression on his face revealed his fear of heights .
frightening [adjective]

causing one to feel fear

Ex: It was a frightening experience to be lost in the woods .
inspired [adjective]

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

Ex: The painting is an inspired work of art .
inspiring [adjective]

producing feelings of motivation, enthusiasm, or admiration

Ex:
interested [adjective]

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

Ex: He sounded interested when I mentioned the project .
interesting [adjective]

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

Ex: My neighbor has an interesting collection of vintage cars .
relaxed [adjective]

feeling calm and at ease without tension or stress

Ex: The serene beach and gentle waves made her feel relaxed and carefree .
relaxing [adjective]

helping our body or mind rest

Ex:
surprised [adjective]

feeling or showing shock or amazement

Ex: He acted surprised , but he already knew about the plan .
surprising [adjective]

causing a feeling of shock, disbelief, or wonder

Ex: It 's surprising how quickly the time has passed .
tired [adjective]

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

Ex: She was tired but satisfied after cleaning the whole house .
tiring [adjective]

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

Ex: Working long hours on the project proved to be tiring but rewarding .
traveler [noun]

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

Ex: Despite being a seasoned traveler , she still felt a thrill boarding the plane .