Total English - Intermediate - Unit 2 - Vocabulary

Here you will find the words from Unit 2 - Vocabulary in the Total English Intermediate coursebook, such as "profit", "develop", "trouble", etc.

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discovery [noun]

the act of finding something for the first time and before others

Ex: The discovery of a lost manuscript by a famous author thrilled literary scholars and enthusiasts alike .

profit [noun]

the sum of money that is gained after all expenses and taxes are paid

Ex: Last year ’s profit was reinvested into expanding the company .

movement [noun]

a collective of individuals united by shared beliefs or ideology, working toward general social, political, or cultural goals

Ex: The movement encourages community activism .

match [noun]

a competition in which two players or teams compete against one another such as soccer, boxing, etc.

Ex: After a long and intense match , the tennis player emerged victorious and celebrated with her fans .

to commit [verb]

to do a particular thing that is unlawful or wrong

Ex: She admitted to committing perjury during the trial by providing false testimony under oath .

crime [noun]

an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system

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suicide [noun]

the act of intentionally taking one's own life

Ex: The documentary addressed the rising rates of suicide among teenagers .

to develop [verb]

to change and become stronger or more advanced

Ex: Over time , economies can develop and become more resilient to external shocks .

plastic surgery [noun]

a medical operation performed on a part of the body in order to improve its appearance or repair skin injury

Ex: Many celebrities opt for plastic surgery to enhance their appearance .

to perform [verb]

to give a performance of something such as a play or a piece of music for entertainment

Ex: The magician performed an incredible trick .

play [noun]

a written story that is meant to be performed on a stage, radio, or television

Ex: They adapted the popular novel into a television play , bringing the story to life on screen .

to cause [verb]

to make something happen, usually something bad

Ex: Are you trying to cause a misunderstanding with your words ?

trouble [noun]

a difficult or problematic situation that can cause stress, anxiety or harm

Ex: She knew she was in trouble when she saw the stern look on her teacher 's face .

accident [noun]

a situation where vehicles hit each other or a person is hit by a vehicle

Ex: The insurance company investigated the accident to determine liability .

price [noun]

the amount of money required for buying something

Ex: She negotiated the price of the antique vase .

record [noun]

the best performance or result, or the highest or lowest level that has ever been reached, especially in sport

Ex: The weightlifter lifted an astonishing amount of weight , breaking the national record in his weight class .

to break up [verb]

to end a relationship, typically a romantic or sexual one

Ex: She had to break up with him because they wanted different things .

section [noun]

each of the parts into which a place or object is divided

Ex: The car 's manual includes a troubleshooting section for common issues that owners may encounter .

art [noun]

the use of creativity and imagination to express emotions and ideas by making things like paintings, sculptures, music, etc.

Ex: Her art of sculpting allows her to express her deepest emotions .

business [noun]

the activity of providing services or products in exchange for money

Ex: She invested her savings in a start-up business .

current affairs [noun]

important social or political events that are happening and are covered in the news

Ex: Discussions on current affairs often dominate the morning talk shows .

news [noun]

reports on recent events that are broadcast or published

Ex: The evening news covered international stories , including political unrest in several countries .

gossip [noun]

informal or idle talk about others, especially their personal lives, typically involving details that may not be confirmed or verified

Ex: He ’s always the first one to spread gossip , but it ’s not always reliable .

science [noun]

knowledge about the structure and behavior of the natural and physical world, especially based on testing and proving facts

Ex: She learns about the laws of physics and the properties of matter in her science lessons .

sport [noun]

a physical activity or competitive game with specific rules that people do for fun or as a profession

Ex: Football is a popular sport that is played with a round ball and two teams .

Total English - Intermediate
Unit 1 - Lesson 2	Unit 1 - Vocabulary	Unit 1 - Reference	Unit 2 - Lesson 2
Unit 2 - Vocabulary	Unit 2 - Reference - Part 1	Unit 2 - Reference - Part 2	Unit 3 - Lesson 2
Unit 3 - Lesson 3	Unit 3 - Vocabulary	Unit 3 - Reference - Part 1	Unit 3 - Reference - Part 2
Unit 4 - Lesson 1	Unit 4 - Lesson 2	Unit 4 - Vocabulary	Unit 4 - Reference - Part 1
Unit 4 - Reference - Part 2	Unit 5 - Lesson 1	Unit 5 - Lesson 2	Unit 5 - Lesson 3
Unit 5 - Vocabulary	Unit 5 - Reference - Part 1	Unit 5 - Reference - Part 2	Unit 6 - Lesson 1
Unit 6 - Lesson 2	Unit 6 - Lesson 3	Unit 6 - Vocabulary	Unit 6 - Reference - Part 1
Unit 6 - Reference - Part 2	Unit 7 - Lesson 1	Unit 7 - Lesson 2	Unit 7 - Lesson 3
Unit 7 - Vocabulary	Unit 7 - Reference	Unit 8 - Lesson 1	Unit 8 - Lesson 2
Unit 8 - Lesson 3	Unit 8 - Vocabulary	Unit 8 - Reference	Unit 9 - Lesson 2
Unit 9 - Lesson 3	Unit 9 - Vocabulary	Unit 9 - Reference	Unit 10 - Vocabulary
Unit 10 - Lesson 2	Unit 10 - Reference