Total English - Intermediate - Unit 4 - Lesson 2

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 4 - Lesson 2 in the Total English Intermediate coursebook, such as "ambitious", "extravagant", "impulse", etc.

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Total English - Intermediate
ambitious [adjective]

trying or wishing to gain great success, power, or wealth

Ex: Maria is an ambitious student , always aiming for top grades and participating in numerous extracurricular activities .
charming [adjective]

having an attractive and pleasing quality

Ex: The actress had a charming presence on screen , with a magnetic charisma that drew audiences in .
confident [adjective]

having a strong belief in one's abilities or qualities

Ex: She 's a confident speaker , never nervous in front of a crowd .
determined [adjective]

having or displaying a strong will to achieve a goal despite the challenges or obstacles

Ex: The team was determined to win the championship , training rigorously .
egotistical [adjective]

having an excessive focus on oneself and one's own interests, often at the expense of others

Ex: People avoided him because of his egotistical personality .
extravagant [adjective]

making exaggerated or overly ambitious claims, promises, or statements that are often not grounded in reality

Ex: If he continues with such extravagant plans , the project may face significant setbacks .
flexible [adjective]

capable of adjusting easily to different situations, circumstances, or needs

Ex: He is known for being flexible with his schedule , accommodating others needs .
generous [adjective]

having a willingness to freely give or share something with others, without expecting anything in return

Ex: The host was incredibly generous , offering us plenty of food and drinks .
mean [adjective]

(of a person) behaving in a way that is unkind or cruel

Ex: The mean boss berated employees for minor mistakes , creating a toxic work environment .
tolerant [adjective]

showing respect to what other people say or do even when one disagrees with them

Ex: The tolerant coworker listened attentively to their colleague 's ideas , even if they had opposing viewpoints , fostering collaboration and mutual respect .

one's ability to say funny things or be amused by jokes and other things meant to make one laugh

Ex: Samantha 's sarcastic sense of humor shines through her witty remarks .
strength [noun]

a positive quality or attribute that enhances or enriches the overall value or effectiveness of a person or thing

weakness [noun]

a flaw, defect, or vulnerable point in something or someone

Ex: His major weakness is his inability to say no to his friends .
money [noun]

something that we use to buy and sell goods and services, can be in the form of coins or paper bills

Ex: Saving money for the future is really important .
cheap [adjective]

having a low price

Ex: The hotel room was cheap , but it lacked amenities .
to spend [verb]

to use money as a payment for services, goods, etc.

Ex:

to be able to pay the cost of something

Ex: Individuals are affording education through various financial planning strategies .
to buy [verb]

to get something in exchange for paying money

Ex: Let 's buy some flowers for her birthday .
to pay [verb]

to give someone money in exchange for goods or services

Ex: He paid the cleaning service to tidy up the house .

to compare the prices or quality of goods or services from different suppliers or stores before making a purchase

Ex: The team is actively shopping around for a new supplier for raw materials .
deal [noun]

an agreement between two or more parties, typically involving the exchange of goods, services, or property

Ex: The real estate agent brokered a deal between the buyer and seller for the purchase of the property .
impulse [noun]

a sudden strong urge or desire to do something, often without thinking or planning beforehand

Ex: The sudden impulse to travel led them to book a last-minute flight .
sale [noun]

the act of selling something

Ex: The sale of the old car gave him enough money to buy a new bike .
bargain [noun]

an item bought at a much lower price than usual

Ex: Bargains like these are hard to come by in high-end stores .

a list of items intended for purchase during a shopping trip to a store or market

Ex: The shopping list included eggs , milk , bread , and butter .
ticket [noun]

a piece of paper or card that shows you can do or get something, like ride on a bus or attend an event

Ex: The flight attendant scanned my electronic ticket before I boarded the plane .

the process of examining the similarities and differences between two or more things or people

Ex: In his essay , he drew a comparison between classical and modern art , emphasizing their shared focus on human expression .
website [noun]

a group of related data on the Internet with the same domain name published by a specific individual, organization, etc.

Ex: The website allows users to connect with others who share similar interests .
mistake [noun]

an act or opinion that is wrong

Ex: It 's important to take responsibility for your mistakes rather than shifting blame onto others .
receipt [noun]

a written or printed document that shows the payment for a set of goods or services has been made

Ex: She checked the receipt to make sure she was charged correctly .
refund [noun]

an amount of money that is paid back because of returning goods to a store or one is not satisfied with the goods or services

Ex: After returning the damaged item , he got a refund to his credit card .
reduced [adjective]

lower than usual or expected in amount or quantity

Ex: After the renovation , the office space had a reduced energy consumption thanks to the new , more efficient lighting .