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 [adjective]

able to change and adjust to different conditions and circumstances

Ex: The adaptable design of the modular furniture allows for various configurations to suit different spaces .
climate [noun]

the typical weather conditions of a particular region

Ex: The climate in the desert can be extremely hot during the day and cold at night .
flooding [noun]

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

Ex: Flash flooding in urban areas can cause traffic disruptions and property damage .
fuel [noun]

any substance that can produce energy or heat when burned

Ex: Gasoline is a widely used fuel for vehicles .

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

Ex: The new neighbors introduced their household to everyone on the street during a welcome party .
waste [noun]

materials that have no use and are unwanted

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insulated [adjective]

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

Ex: The insulated electrical wiring in the building ensured safety and minimized the risk of electrical fires .

the process of making waste products usable again

Ex: Factories use advanced recycling methods for metals .
self-sufficient [adjective]

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

Ex: The small village aimed to be self-sufficient by generating its own electricity through solar panels .

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

Ex: The echo was caused by the reflection of sound waves .

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

Ex: The couple designed their tree house with large windows , offering breathtaking views of the forest .

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

Ex: We drove the motorhome to the beach and set up camp right next to the ocean .
hillside [noun]

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

Ex: Sheep grazed peacefully on the hillside .
yurt [noun]

a circular portable tent, particularly used in Siberia and Mongolia

Ex: Despite its simple structure , the yurt was surprisingly warm and comfortable during the cold winter nights .
compact [adjective]

small and efficiently arranged or designed

Ex: The studio apartment was compact but had everything she needed .
bunk bed [noun]

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

Ex: We built a bunk bed in the cabin to make the most of the limited space .
sofa bed [noun]

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

Ex: The sofa bed was easy to convert , making it a convenient choice for unexpected guests .

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

Ex: The hotel ’s marble staircase looked elegant .

an electric machine used for washing clothes

Ex: She put her dirty clothes in the washing machine and added detergent .

a system that provides a building with warm water and temperature

Ex: The central heating kept every room of the house evenly warm .

a screen that displays a computer's output

Ex: You can adjust the brightness of your computer screen in settings .

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

Ex:

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: Many people use their mobile phones for more than just calling ; they also access the internet and use various apps .

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

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

Ex: She decorated her fish tank with plants and rocks .

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

Ex: My friend 's backyard has a small , but refreshing , swimming pool .