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Total English - Intermediate - Unit 3 - Lesson 3

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 3 - Lesson 3 in the Total English Intermediate coursebook, such as "fuel", "climate", "insulated", etc.

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Total English - Intermediate
adaptable
adaptable
[Adjective]

able to change and adjust to different conditions and circumstances

Ex: The adaptable employee quickly learns new tasks and takes on different roles within the company. 
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climate
climate
[noun]

the typical weather conditions of a particular region

Ex: She prefers the tropical climate with its warm temperatures and abundant rainfall. 
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flooding
flooding
[noun]

the fact or presence of water covering a part of land that is typically dry

Ex: The heavy rain led to severe flooding in low-lying areas near the river. 
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fuel
fuel
[noun]

any substance that can produce energy or heat when burned

Ex: Wood is a common fuel for campfires. 
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household
household
[noun]

all the people living in a house together, considered as a social unit

Ex: The entire household gathered in the living room to discuss the upcoming family vacation. 
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waste
waste
[noun]

materials that have no use and are unwanted

Ex: Recycling helps to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills by reusing materials such as paper, glass, and plastic. 
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insulated
insulated
[Adjective]

covered with a substance that does not let heat, electricity, or sound to enter or escape through it

Ex: The insulated walls of the house helped maintain a comfortable indoor temperature year-round. 
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recycling
recycling
[noun]

the process of making waste products usable again

Ex: Recycling helps reduce environmental pollution. 
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self-sufficient
self-sufficient
[Adjective]

capable of providing everything that one needs, particularly food, without any help from others

Ex: After years of practice, the farm became self-sufficient, growing enough food and resources to sustain itself year-round. 
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sound wave

a type of wave that travels through a medium like air or water and carries sound from one place to another

Ex: Ultrasound machines use high-frequency sound waves. 
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tree house

an enclosed structure built among the branches of a tree to provide children with a place to play in

Ex: She used the tree house as a quiet reading spot. 
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motorhome
motorhome
[noun]

a type of recreational vehicle that is designed for long-distance travel and can function as a temporary home on wheels

Ex: We decided to rent a motorhome for our summer road trip across the country. 
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hillside
hillside
[noun]

a sloping surface or area of land that forms the side of a hill or mountain

Ex: They built a cabin on the hillside. 
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yurt
yurt
[noun]

a circular portable tent, particularly used in Siberia and Mongolia

Ex: The nomadic family moved their yurt to a new location, following the seasonal migration of their livestock. 
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compact
compact
[Adjective]

small and efficiently arranged or designed

Ex: The compact car was perfect for navigating the narrow city streets. 
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bunk bed
bunk bed
[noun]

a piece of furniture consisting of two small beds with one built above the other

Ex: The children were excited to sleep in the new bunk bed in their shared room. 
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sofa bed
sofa bed
[noun]

a sofa that is designed in a way that when unfolded forms a bed

Ex: The sofa bed in the guest room was perfect for when we had family over for the weekend. 
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staircase
staircase
[noun]

a set of stairs inside a building including its surrounding side parts that one can hold on to

Ex: The grand staircase led to the upper floor. 
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washing machine

an electric machine used for washing clothes

Ex: He forgot to empty the pockets before putting the clothes in the washing machine. 
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central heating

a system that provides a building with warm water and temperature

Ex: The central heating system kicked in as soon as the temperature dropped outside. 
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computer screen

a screen that displays a computer's output

Ex: The computer screen flickered when the program crashed. 
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DVD player

a device that plays content such as movies or shows from flat discs called DVDs on your TV or other display

Ex: He turned on the DVD player and inserted the disc to start the movie. 
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mobile phone

a cellular phone or cell phone; ‌a phone without any wires and with access to a cellular radio system that we can carry with us and use anywhere

Ex: She always carries her mobile phone with her to stay connected with friends and family. 
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air conditioning

a system that controls the temperature and humidity in a house, car, etc.

Ex: The A/C kept the house cool during the scorching summer heat. 
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fish tank
fish tank
[noun]

a container, typically made of glass or acrylic, used for keeping and displaying fish and other aquatic animals

Ex: He cleaned the fish tank every week. 
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swimming pool

a specially designed structure that holds water for people to swim in

Ex: The hotel had a large swimming pool where guests could relax and swim. 
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