Total English Intermediate "Unit 3 - Lesson 2" Vocabulary

buzzing

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producing a continuous humming or vibrating sound, like the sound of bees

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The buzzing bees surrounded the flowers.

A buzzing mosquito kept him awake at night.

birdsong

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the melodious and usually cheerful sound made by birds

car horn

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a device in a vehicle that produces a loud, distinctive sound to alert others of the vehicle's presence or to signal a warning or danger

engine

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the part of a vehicle that uses a particular fuel to make the vehicle move

What is an "engine"?

An engine is a machine that converts fuel into power to make a vehicle run. In most vehicles, the engine burns fuel, such as gasoline or diesel, to create energy. This energy is then used to move parts like pistons, which turn the wheels. The engine is often considered the heart of a vehicle because it powers all its movements. The performance of the engine, such as how efficiently it uses fuel and how much power it produces, directly affects how well the vehicle runs.

siren

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a loud device typically used on emergency vehicles to alert others of their approach and to clear the way in traffic

What is a "siren"?

A siren is a device that produces a loud, attention-grabbing sound to warn people of emergencies or signal a vehicle’s presence. In cars, sirens are mainly used in emergency vehicles such as police cars, ambulances, and fire trucks to alert others and clear the way. They create different tones or patterns to indicate urgency and can often be adjusted based on the situation.

bustling

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(of a place or environment) full of activity, energy, and excitement, often with a lot of people moving around and engaged in various tasks or social interactions

quiet

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with little or no noise

noisy

clean

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having no harmful substances that could cause pollution

dirty

polluted

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containing harmful or dirty substances

dull

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boring or lacking interest, excitement, or liveliness

lively

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(of a place or atmosphere) full of excitement and energy

dull

picturesque

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(particularly of a building or place) having a pleasant and charming appearance, often resembling a picture or painting

ugly

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not pleasant to the mind or senses

beautiful

modern

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(of a style in architecture, music, art, etc.) recently formed and different from traditional styles and forms

traditional

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belonging to or following the methods or thoughts that are old as opposed to new or different ones

nontraditional

enormous

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extremely large in physical dimensions

tiny

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extremely small

friendly

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(of a person or their manner) kind and nice toward other people

unfriendly

unwelcoming

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not hospitable or inviting, often creating a sense of discomfort or unease

touristy

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intended for, visited by, or attractive to tourists, in a way that one does not like it

unspoiled

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remaining fresh, pure, and unharmed, without any signs of decay or damage

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