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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
buzzing
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The buzzing bees surrounded the flowers. 
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birdsong
birdsong
[noun]

the melodious and usually cheerful sound made by birds

Ex: The morning was filled with gentle birdsong. 
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car horn
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: He pressed the car horn to alert the pedestrian. 
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engine
engine
[noun]

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

Ex: The mechanic repaired the engine of the car, which had been making strange noises. 
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siren
siren
[noun]

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

Ex: The ambulance's siren wailed as it sped through the busy intersection. 
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bustling
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 market was filled with vendors shouting, customers bargaining, and the aroma of fresh food. 
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quiet
quiet
[Adjective]

with little or no noise

Ex: The library was quiet, with only the sound of pages turning. 
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clean
clean
[Adjective]

not causing or spreading pollution or contamination, especially radioactive contamination

Ex: The reactor was designed to allow a clean shutdown in emergencies. 
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polluted
polluted
[Adjective]

containing harmful or dirty substances

Ex: The polluted river was filled with trash and chemical runoff, posing a danger to aquatic life. 
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dull
dull
[Adjective]

boring or lacking interest, excitement, or liveliness

Ex: The dull presentation failed to engage the audience. 
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lively
lively
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She loved the lively atmosphere at the outdoor market. 
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picturesque
picturesque
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The picturesque countryside was dotted with rolling hills and winding rivers. 
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ugly
ugly
[Adjective]

not pleasant to the mind or senses

Ex: Don't be so mean, calling someone ugly is not nice. 
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modern
modern
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The modern architecture of the skyscraper featured sleek lines and glass facades, in contrast to the traditional brick buildings of the city center. 
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traditional
traditional
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The restaurant offers a traditional menu, focusing on familiar comfort foods rather than trendy dishes. 
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enormous
enormous
[Adjective]

extremely large in physical dimensions

Ex: The enormous elephant towered over the other animals at the zoo. 
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tiny
tiny
[Adjective]

extremely small

Ex: He found a tiny seashell on the beach. 
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friendly
friendly
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Despite his fame, he is a friendly and approachable person. 
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unwelcoming
unwelcoming
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The hotel had an unwelcoming atmosphere. 
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touristy
touristy
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The once serene village has become quite touristy, with souvenir shops and crowded streets. 
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unspoiled
unspoiled
[Adjective]

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

Ex: We hiked to an unspoiled beach where the water was crystal clear and the sand pristine. 
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