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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
[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: The apartment has a secure entry system .
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attic
[noun]

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

Ex: In older homes , attics were originally used as sleeping quarters before modern heating and cooling systems were introduced .
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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: The concert was held in the theater , and she had a great seat on the balcony, giving her a bird's-eye view of the performance .
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block
[noun]

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

Ex: He parked his car on the block where his friend lives .
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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: The real estate agent showed them several flats, each with unique features and layouts .
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ceiling
[noun]

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

Ex: She lies on the floor , imagining shapes on the ceiling.
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cellar
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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: The old cellar had thick stone walls that kept it cool even in the summer .
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commercial
[Adjective]

related to the purchasing and selling of different goods and services

Ex: The film was a commercial success despite mixed reviews .
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district
[noun]

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

Ex: The industrial district is home to factories and warehouses .
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cottage
[noun]

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

Ex: They dreamed of retiring to a little cottage in the English countryside .
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a single-family house that is not connected to any other house, usually with its own yard or garden

Ex: She loved the idea of having a detached house with a private backyard .
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fireplace
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a space or place in a wall for building a fire in

Ex: The electric fireplace in the apartment provided the ambiance of a real fire without the need for chimney maintenance .
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floor
[noun]

the bottom of a room that we walk on

Ex: She spilled juice on the floor and immediately cleaned it up .
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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: You need to unlock the gate to access the backyard .
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lift
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a box-like device that goes up and down and is used to get to the different floors of a building

Ex: The office building had a new , high-speed lift installed last week .
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the area around someone, somewhere, or something

Ex: Real estate in the neighborhood of Los Angeles tends to be on the higher end of the market .
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outskirts
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the outer areas or parts of a city or town

Ex: Commuting from the outskirts to the city center can be challenging during rush hour , as traffic congestion often slows down travel times significantly .
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a place where people live, consisting mainly of houses and apartment buildings rather than offices and shops

Ex: We are looking to buy a house in a residential area with good public transportation links .
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a playing area built outdoors for children, particularly inside parks or schools

Ex: Safety mats were installed under the equipment in the playground.
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stair
[noun]

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

Ex: The stair is broken , be careful when you step on it .
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suburb
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a residential area outside a city

Ex: In the suburb, neighbors often gather for community events , fostering a strong sense of camaraderie and support among residents .
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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 decided to convert the attic of their terraced house into an extra bedroom .
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view
[noun]

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

Ex: We climbed the tower to enjoy the panoramic view.
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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 airport was a hive of activity , with travelers rushing to catch their flights .
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quiet
[Adjective]

with little or no noise

Ex: The forest was quiet, with only the occasional chirping of birds breaking the silence .
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clean
[Adjective]

having no harmful substances that could cause pollution

Ex: Adopting sustainable practices such as recycling and reducing single-use plastics can help keep our oceans and beaches clean, preserving marine ecosystems and wildlife .
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polluted
[Adjective]

containing harmful or dirty substances

Ex: The polluted groundwater was unsuitable for drinking , contaminated with pollutants from nearby industrial sites .
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dull
[Adjective]

boring or lacking interest, excitement, or liveliness

Ex: The dull lecture made it hard for students to stay awake .
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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
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The children 's laughter filled the air , making the park feel lively.
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