Total English - Intermediate - Unit 2 - Vocabulary

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

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

a group of people with a common political, social or artistic goal who work together to achieve it

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

to do something that is illegal or wrong

an illegal act that is punishable by law

the act of intentionally taking one's own life

to change and become stronger or more advanced

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

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

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

to make someone do something or to make something happen, usually something bad

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

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

the amount of money required for buying something

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

to end a relationship, typically a romantic or sexual one

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

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

the activity of providing services or products in exchange for money

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

reports on recent events that are broadcast or published

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

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

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