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Total English - Intermediate - Unit 3 - Reference - Part 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 3 - Reference - Part 1 in the Total English Intermediate coursebook, such as "attic", "outskirts", "bustling", etc.

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Total English - Intermediate
apartment
apartment
[noun]

a place that has a few rooms for people to live in, normally part of a building that has other such places on each floor

Ex: He rented an apartment in the city to be closer to his workplace. 
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attic
attic
[noun]

an area or room directly under the roof of a house, typically used for storage or as an additional living area

Ex: She converted the attic into a cozy home office with skylights and built-in shelves. 
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balcony
balcony
[noun]

a platform above the ground level and on the outside wall of a building that we can get into from the upper floor

Ex: She enjoyed her morning coffee on the balcony, taking in the beautiful view of the city skyline. 
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block
block
[noun]

an area in a city or town that contains several buildings and is surrounded by four streets

Ex: We live on the same block, just a few houses down from each other. 
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flat
flat
[noun]

a place with a few rooms in which people live, normally part of a building with other such places on each floor

Ex: She decided to rent a flat in the city center to be closer to her job and local amenities. 
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ceiling
ceiling
[noun]

the highest part of a room, vehicle, etc. that covers it from the inside

Ex: He stood on a ladder to change a lightbulb on the ceiling. 
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cellar
cellar
[noun]

an underground storage space or room, typically found in a building, used for storing food, wine, or other items that require a cool and dark environment

Ex: They use the cellar to store homemade preserves and pickles. 
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commercial
commercial
[Adjective]

related to the purchasing and selling of different goods and services

Ex: Commercial transactions involve the exchange of goods or services for money. 
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district
district
[noun]

an area of a city or country with given official borders used for administrative purposes

Ex: The downtown district is known for its skyscrapers and bustling streets. 
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cottage
cottage
[noun]

a small house, particularly one that is situated in the countryside or a village

Ex: They spent the weekend at a charming cottage by the lake. 
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detached house

a single-family house that is not connected to any other house, usually with its own yard or garden

Ex: They moved into a spacious detached house in the countryside. 
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fireplace
fireplace
[noun]

a space or place in a wall for building a fire in

Ex: The crackling fire in the fireplace warmed the cozy living room, casting a flickering glow across the furniture. 
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floor
floor
[noun]

the bottom of a room that we walk on

Ex: He swept the floor to remove the dust and dirt. 
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gate
gate
[noun]

the part of a fence or wall outside a building that we can open and close to enter or leave a place

Ex: She waited for him outside the school gate. 
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lift
lift
[noun]

a box-like device that goes up and down and is used to get to the different floors of a building

Ex: She pressed the button and waited for the lift to arrive. 
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neighborhood

the area around someone, somewhere, or something

Ex: He was hesitant to leave the neighborhood of London. 
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outskirts
outskirts
[noun]

the outer areas or parts of a city or town

Ex: Many families choose to live on the outskirts of the city to enjoy a quieter lifestyle while still having access to urban amenities. 
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residential area

a place where people live, consisting mainly of houses and apartment buildings rather than offices and shops

Ex: The residential area is quiet, with tree-lined streets and few businesses. 
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playground

a playing area built outdoors for children, particularly inside parks or schools

Ex: The children spent the afternoon playing at the playground. 
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stair
stair
[noun]

a series of steps connecting two floors of a building, particularly built inside a building

Ex: He climbed the stair to reach the second floor. 
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suburb
suburb
[noun]

a residential area outside a city

Ex: After years of living in the city, they decided to move to a suburb to enjoy a quieter lifestyle and more space for their growing family. 
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terraced house

a type of residential house that is attached to one or more other houses in a row, with shared walls and a similar architectural design

Ex: They bought a terraced house in the city center to be closer to work. 
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view
view
[noun]

a place or an area that can be seen, and is usually beautiful

Ex: From the airplane window, they had an incredible view of the islands below. 
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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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center
center
[noun]

the part of a city or town in which most of the shops, offices, and entertainment facilities are located

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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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