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Total English - Intermediate - Unit 1 - Reference

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 1 - Reference in the Total English Intermediate coursebook, such as "upbeat", "acquaintance", "keen", etc.

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Total English - Intermediate
acquaintance

a person whom one knows but is not a close friend

Ex: She bumped into an old acquaintance at the grocery store and exchanged pleasantries. 
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on the same wavelength

used to say that one person has the same ideas, opinions, or mentality as another person

Ex: During the brainstorming session, the team members quickly realized they were on the same wavelength, generating innovative ideas seamlessly. 
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boss
boss
[noun]

a person who is in charge of a large organization or has an important position there

Ex: I'll have to check with my boss before I can confirm. 
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classmate
classmate
[noun]

someone who is or was in the same class as you at school or college

Ex: At the class reunion, old classmates reminisced about their shared experiences and achievements. 
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colleague
colleague
[noun]

someone with whom one works

Ex: My colleague and I collaborated on a project that received high praise from our manager for its innovative approach. 
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company
company
[noun]

the state of being together with someone or something, particularly for the purpose of socializing or companionship

Ex: I appreciate your company during these quiet evenings. 
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ex
ex
[noun]

the person one used to be married to or have a relationship with

Ex: My ex and I are on good terms and remain friends after our breakup. 
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to fall out

to no longer be friends with someone as a result of an argument

Ex: After a heated debate, the friends fell out and stopped speaking to each other. 
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in-law
in-law
[noun]

a person who is related to someone by marriage

Ex: His in-laws are visiting for the holidays. 
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to [get] to know  {sb/sth}

to become familiar with someone or something by spending time with them and learning about them

Ex: I want to get to know my new neighbors better. 
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in common
in common
[Adverb]

having something jointly or mutually possessed

Ex: They have a lot in common despite coming from different backgrounds. 
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row
row
[noun]

a noisy bitter argument between countries, organizations, people, etc.

Ex: The media covered the ongoing row between the celebrities extensively. 
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sense of humor

one's ability to say funny things or be amused by jokes and other things meant to make one laugh

Ex: I like her because she has a great sense of humor. 
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to [lose] touch

to be no longer in contact with a friend or acquaintance

Ex: I used to be close friends with her, but we've gradually lost touch over the years. 
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to [lose] {one's} temper

to suddenly become uncontrollably angry

Ex: He lost his temper when the meeting ran longer than expected. 
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to [see] red
to see red
[phrase]

to suddenly become enraged and uncontrollably angry

Ex: He saw red when he found out someone had tampered with his project. 
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stepmother

the woman that is married to one's parent but is not one's biological mother

Ex: She got along well with her stepmother. 
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stranger
stranger
[noun]

someone who is not familiar with a place because it is the first time they have ever been there

Ex: Sorry, I don't know where the bank is. I'm a stranger here myself. 
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teammate
teammate
[noun]

a person who is a member of the same team as another person, typically in sports or other competitive activities

Ex: She passed the ball to her teammate. 
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to belong to

to be a member or part of a particular group or organization

Ex: Can you believe he used to belong to a rock band during college? 
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fluent
fluent
[Adjective]

having proficiency in speaking or writing a foreign language without difficulty

Ex: Maria is fluent in Italian after living in Rome for two years. 
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keen
keen
[Adjective]

having the ability to learn or understand quickly

Ex: The keen student quickly understood the complex mathematical problem. 
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to spend
to spend
[Verb]

to use money as a payment for services, goods, etc.

Ex: She spent a lot on gifts for her family during the holiday season. 
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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. 
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to worry
to worry
[Verb]

to feel upset and nervous because we think about bad things that might happen to us or our problems

Ex: She tends to worry about upcoming exams. 
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dependable
dependable
[Adjective]

able to be relied on to do what is needed or asked of

Ex: She's dependable, always coming through when needed and proving to be trustworthy in all situations. 
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encouraging
encouraging
[Adjective]

giving someone hope, confidence, or support

Ex: The coach's encouraging words helped the team stay focused after their loss. 
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generous
generous
[Adjective]

having a willingness to freely give or share something with others, without expecting anything in return

Ex: She's a generous donor, always contributing to charitable causes and helping those in need. 
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kindhearted
kindhearted
[Adjective]

naturally caring, empathetic, and inclined to act with kindness and generosity toward others

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jealous
jealous
[Adjective]

feeling angry and unhappy because someone else has what we want

Ex: Don't be jealous of his success, you can achieve great things too. 
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mean
mean
[Adjective]

(of a person) behaving in a way that is unkind or cruel

Ex: The mean girl spread rumors about her classmates to make herself feel superior. 
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pleasant
pleasant
[Adjective]

bringing enjoyment and happiness

Ex: Reading a good book on a rainy day is one of life's pleasant experiences. 
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selfish
selfish
[Adjective]

always putting one's interests first and not caring about the needs or rights of others

Ex: She's so selfish; she never considers how her actions affect others. 
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sulky
sulky
[Adjective]

ill-tempered and in a bad mood, tending to sulk

Ex: He gave a sulky reply and crossed his arms. 
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upbeat
upbeat
[Adjective]

having a positive and cheerful attitude

Ex: Despite the setbacks, she remained upbeat about the project's success. 
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to bring up

to look after a child until they reach maturity

Ex: The grandparents played a significant role in bringing up their grandchildren. 
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to carry on

to choose to continue an ongoing activity

Ex: After a short break, they carried on with the meeting. 
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to get on
to get on
[Verb]

to have a good, friendly, or smooth relationship with a person, group, or animal

Ex: She gets on well with her coworkers, and they often socialize outside of work. 
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to grow up

to change from being a child into an adult little by little

Ex: Many children dream of what they want to be when they grow up. 
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to look after

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

Ex: The nurse looks after the sick patient by monitoring their condition and providing medication. 
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to look up to

to have a great deal of respect, admiration, or esteem for someone

Ex: She has always looked up to her older brother for his wisdom. 
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to take after

to look or act like an older member of the family, especially one's parents

Ex: The little girl strongly takes after her mother. 
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to tell off

to express sharp disapproval or criticism of someone's behavior or actions

Ex: She told her friend off for spreading rumors about her. 
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