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

a person whom one knows but is not a close friend

Ex: Networking events provide opportunities to meet new acquaintances in the professional world .

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

Ex: The teacher and student had a productive discussion because they were on the same wavelength regarding the educational goals and strategies .
boss [noun]

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

Ex: My boss is very strict about punctuality .

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

Ex: She became close friends with her classmate after working on a group project together .

someone with whom one works

Ex: During the annual company retreat , I had the chance to bond with colleagues from different departments , which helped strengthen our professional network .
company [noun]

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

Ex: I ’ve been alone all day , so some company would be nice .
ex [noun]

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

Ex: He decided to unfollow his ex on social media to help him move on from the relationship .

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

Ex: The siblings tended to fall out occasionally , but they always reconciled in the end .
in-law [noun]

a person who is related to someone by marriage

Ex: Her in-law helped them move into their new house .

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

Ex: He ’s trying to get to know her before asking her out .
in common [adverb]

having something jointly or mutually possessed

Ex: We discovered we had a favorite author in common .
row [noun]

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

Ex: A diplomatic row flared up after the ambassador ’s comments were deemed offensive .

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

Ex: Samantha 's sarcastic sense of humor shines through her witty remarks .

to be no longer in contact with a friend or acquaintance

Ex: He moved to a different country , and it 's been challenging not to lose touch with his cultural roots .

to suddenly become uncontrollably angry

Ex: It ’s easy to lose your temper when you ’re under stress .

to suddenly become enraged and uncontrollably angry

Ex: When she found out about the betrayal , she saw red and confronted the person immediately .

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

Ex: The story is about a kind stepmother who takes care of her stepchildren .
stranger [noun]

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

Ex: She looked around the room , feeling like a stranger .
teammate [noun]

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

Ex: A good teammate supports others on and off the field .

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

Ex: She belonged to the drama club , showcasing her passion for acting .
fluent [adjective]

having proficiency in speaking or writing a foreign language without difficulty

Ex: After the immersion program , she was fluent in Spanish .
keen [adjective]

having the ability to learn or understand quickly

Ex: With a keen mind for languages , he became fluent in Spanish after just a few months of study .
to spend [verb]

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

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 .
to worry [verb]

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

Ex: He could n't help but worry about the uncertain future .
dependable [adjective]

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

Ex: Despite challenges , the dependable employee consistently meets expectations and delivers quality results .
encouraging [adjective]

giving someone hope, confidence, or support

Ex:
generous [adjective]

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

Ex: The host was incredibly generous , offering us plenty of food and drinks .
kindhearted [adjective]

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

jealous [adjective]

feeling angry and unhappy because someone else has what we want

Ex: I 'm so jealous of your vacation plans .
mean [adjective]

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

Ex: The mean boss berated employees for minor mistakes , creating a toxic work environment .
pleasant [adjective]

bringing enjoyment and happiness

Ex: The holiday decorations create a pleasant atmosphere in the town .
selfish [adjective]

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

Ex: The selfish driver cut off other cars in traffic without a second thought .
sulky [adjective]

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

Ex: The child became sulky after being told no .
upbeat [adjective]

having a positive and cheerful attitude

Ex: His upbeat personality always lifted the mood of those around him , no matter the situation .

to look after a child until they reach maturity

Ex: As a single parent , she worked hard to bring up her son .

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

Ex: He gets on famously with his neighbors and helps them with various tasks .

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

Ex: She grew up with her cousins in the same house .

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

Ex: The gardener looks after the garden by weeding , watering , and pruning the plants .

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

Ex:

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

Ex: Both sisters take after their mother in terms of kindness .

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

Ex: He was told off by his manager for missing the deadline .