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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: It 's always nice to catch up with acquaintances at social gatherings and hear about their recent experiences .
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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: In the business meeting, the executives found it easy to make decisions as they were on the same wavelength regarding the company's vision and objectives.
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boss
boss
[noun]

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

Ex: She is the boss of a successful tech company .
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classmate
classmate
[noun]

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

Ex: The teacher encouraged collaboration among classmates to foster a supportive learning community .
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colleague
colleague
[noun]

someone with whom one works

Ex: I often seek advice from my colleague, who has years of experience in the industry and is always willing to help .
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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 put on a podcast for some company during my walk .
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ex
ex
[noun]

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

Ex: Despite being divorced , they both attended their daughter 's graduation , showing that they could still be amicable exes.
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to fall out

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

Ex: Despite their longstanding friendship , a series of disagreements caused them to fall out and go their separate ways .
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in-law
in-law
[noun]

a person who is related to someone by marriage

Ex: She introduced her in-laws to her parents .
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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: He joined the club to get to know more people with similar interests.
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in common
in common
[Adverb]

having something jointly or mutually possessed

Ex: The students found they had a passion for science in common.
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row
row
[noun]

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

Ex: The family ’s row over the inheritance led to a prolonged and bitter legal battle .
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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: A good sense of humor can help you connect with people quickly.
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to [lose] touch

to be no longer in contact with a friend or acquaintance

Ex: The rapid pace of technology can make it easy to lose touch with the latest developments in your field if you're not careful.
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to [lose] {one's} temper

to suddenly become uncontrollably angry

Ex: He tends to lose his temper when things don’t go according to plan.
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to [see] red
to see red
[phrase]

to suddenly become enraged and uncontrollably angry

Ex: The unfair decision made him see red instantly.
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stepmother

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

Ex: The movie portrayed the stepmother as a caring and loving figure .
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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: The stray cat was a stranger to the neighborhood .
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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: The teammates celebrated their victory together .
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to belong to

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

Ex: Despite different backgrounds , they all belong to the same sports team .
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fluent
fluent
[Adjective]

having proficiency in speaking or writing a foreign language without difficulty

Ex: Being fluent in German helped him get a job abroad .
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keen
keen
[Adjective]

having the ability to learn or understand quickly

Ex: The keen apprentice absorbed the techniques of the trade with remarkable speed .
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to spend
to spend
[Verb]

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

Ex: She does n't like to spend money on things she does n't need .
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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: The children were very interested in the magician 's tricks .
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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: The constant rain made her worry about the outdoor wedding ceremony.
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dependable
dependable
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The dependable teacher provides consistent support and guidance to students .
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encouraging
encouraging
[Adjective]

giving someone hope, confidence, or support

Ex: An encouraging letter from her mentor gave her the strength to keep going .
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generous
generous
[Adjective]

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

Ex: They thanked her for the generous offer to pay for the repairs .
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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: When his coworker got a raise , he could n't help but feel jealous.
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mean
mean
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The mean neighbor complained about trivial matters just to cause trouble .
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pleasant
pleasant
[Adjective]

bringing enjoyment and happiness

Ex: The sound of birds singing in the morning is a pleasant way to start the day .
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selfish
selfish
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The selfish politician prioritized their own agenda over the needs of their constituents .
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sulky
sulky
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She walked away with a sulky expression .
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upbeat
upbeat
[Adjective]

having a positive and cheerful attitude

Ex: She approached challenges with an upbeat attitude , seeing them as opportunities for growth .
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to bring up

to look after a child until they reach maturity

Ex: It 's essential to bring up a child in an environment that fosters both learning and creativity .
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to carry on

to choose to continue an ongoing activity

Ex: The teacher asked the students to carry on with the experiment during the next class .
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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: They've been trying to get on with their in-laws and build a strong family connection.
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to grow up

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

Ex: When I grow up, I want to be a musician.
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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 company looks after its employees by providing them with a safe and healthy work environment .
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to look up to

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

Ex: She admires and looks up to her grandmother for her kindness and resilience.
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to take after

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

Ex: The teenager takes after his older brother in fashion sense .
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to tell off

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

Ex: I can’t believe she told me off in front of everyone.
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