Total English - Intermediate - Unit 3 - Lesson 2

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 3 - Lesson 2 in the Total English Intermediate coursebook, such as "buzzing", "enormous", "siren", etc.

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Total English - Intermediate
buzzing [adjective]

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

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birdsong [noun]

the melodious and usually cheerful sound made by birds

Ex: She enjoyed waking up to the sound of birdsong .
car horn [noun]

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

Ex: She honked the car horn in frustration .
engine [noun]

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

Ex: She studied mechanical engineering to learn how to design and build engines .
siren [noun]

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

Ex:
bustling [adjective]

(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

Ex: The bustling café was packed with students studying , friends chatting , and baristas preparing coffee .
quiet [adjective]

with little or no noise

Ex: The quiet street was a welcome change from the bustling city .
clean [adjective]

not causing or spreading pollution or contamination, especially radioactive contamination

Ex: The test site was declared clean following radiation checks .
polluted [adjective]

containing harmful or dirty substances

Ex: The polluted beach was littered with plastic bottles and debris , causing harm to marine animals .
dull [adjective]

boring or lacking interest, excitement, or liveliness

Ex: The dull performance of the team disappointed their fans .
lively [adjective]

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

Ex: They enjoyed spending time in the lively city center with its shops and restaurants .
picturesque [adjective]

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

Ex: Her picturesque garden was filled with colorful flowers and lush greenery .
ugly [adjective]

not pleasant to the mind or senses

Ex: She received an ugly haircut that she immediately regretted .
modern [adjective]

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

Ex: The modern music genre of electronic dance music ( EDM ) incorporates synthesized beats and digital effects , departing from traditional instruments and melodies .
traditional [adjective]

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

Ex: She decorated her living room in a traditional style , with classic wooden furniture and antique lamps .
enormous [adjective]

extremely large in physical dimensions

Ex: The ship was enormous , capable of carrying thousands of passengers .
tiny [adjective]

extremely small

Ex: The tiny ants worked together to carry a big crumb .
friendly [adjective]

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

Ex: She 's very friendly , always greeting people with a warm hello .
unwelcoming [adjective]

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

Ex: The town seemed unwelcoming to outsiders .
touristy [adjective]

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

Ex: The restaurant was too touristy for their taste , with high prices and mediocre food .
unspoiled [adjective]

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

Ex: The old photograph had been kept in a frame and remained unspoiled despite its age .