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Total English - Intermediate - Unit 4 - Reference - Part 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 4 - Reference - Part 1 in the Total English Intermediate coursebook, such as "inherit", "drop out", "wisely", etc.

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Total English - Intermediate
to earn
to earn
[Verb]

to get money for the job that we do or services that we provide

Ex: With his new job , he will earn twice as much .
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value
value
[noun]

the worth of something in money

Ex: She questioned the value of the expensive handbag , wondering if it was worth the price .
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to spare
to spare
[Verb]

to use time or resources in a careful and frugal way, avoiding waste

Ex: He learned to spare his resources by buying only what he truly needed .
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to inherit

to receive money, property, etc. from someone who has passed away

Ex: The business was smoothly transitioned to the next generation as the siblings inherited equal shares .
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to invest
to invest
[Verb]

to spend money or resources with the intention of gaining a future advantage or return

Ex: Right now , many people are actively investing in cryptocurrencies .
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worth
worth
[noun]

the amount of something that equals a certain value or is enough to last for a set period of time

Ex: The project requires two years ' worth of research before launching .
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to lend
to lend
[Verb]

to give someone something, like money, expecting them to give it back after a while

Ex: He agreed to lend his car to his friend for the weekend .
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to steal
to steal
[Verb]

to take something from someone or somewhere without permission or paying for it

Ex: While we were at the party , someone was stealing valuables from the guests .
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wisely
wisely
[Adverb]

in a manner that reflects intelligence, good judgment, and experience

Ex: They wisely invested their savings in a diversified portfolio .
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to waste
to waste
[Verb]

to use something without care or more than needed

Ex: The company was criticized for its tendency to waste resources without considering environmental impacts .
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to break up

to end a relationship, typically a romantic or sexual one

Ex: He found it hard to break up with her , but he knew it was the right decision .
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to catch up

to go faster and reach someone or something that is ahead

Ex: Even with a slow beginning, the marathon runner increased her pace to catch up with the leaders.
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to drop out

to stop going to school, university, or college before finishing one's studies

Ex: Despite initial enthusiasm, he faced challenges and eventually had to drop out of the academic program.
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to end up
to end up
[Verb]

to eventually reach or find oneself in a particular place, situation, or condition, often unexpectedly or as a result of circumstances

Ex: If we keep arguing, we’ll end up ruining our friendship.
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to grow up

to change from being a child into an adult little by little

Ex: When I grow up, I want to be a musician.
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to make up

to create a false or fictional story or information

Ex: The child made up a story about their imaginary friend .
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to pick up

to acquire a new skill or language through practice and application rather than formal instruction

Ex: Many immigrants pick up the local dialect just by conversing with neighbors .
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to work out

to exercise in order to get healthier or stronger

Ex: She worked out for an hour yesterday after work .
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ambitious
ambitious
[Adjective]

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

Ex: His ambitious nature led him to take on challenging projects that others deemed impossible , proving his capabilities time and again .
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charming
charming
[Adjective]

having an attractive and pleasing quality

Ex: Her charming mannerisms made her stand out at the party .
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confident
confident
[Adjective]

having a strong belief in one's abilities or qualities

Ex: The teacher was confident about her students ' progress .
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determined
determined
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Her determined spirit inspired everyone around her to work harder .
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egotistical
egotistical
[Adjective]

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

Ex: His egotistical nature made it difficult for him to accept criticism .
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extravagant
extravagant
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The CEO 's extravagant promises to double profits within a month were met with skepticism by the board .
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flexible
flexible
[Adjective]

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

Ex: His flexible attitude made it easy for friends to rely on him in tough times .
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generous
generous
[Adjective]

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

Ex: They thanked her for the generous offer to pay for the repairs .
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sense of humor

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

Ex: A good sense of humor can help you connect with people quickly.
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strength
strength
[noun]

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

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weakness
weakness
[noun]

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

Ex: The athlete 's weakness was a tendency to tire quickly .
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to say
to say
[Verb]

to use words and our voice to show what we are thinking or feeling

Ex: They said they were sorry for being late .
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to tell
to tell
[Verb]

to use words and give someone information

Ex: Can you tell me about your vacation ?
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travel
travel
[noun]

the act of going to a different place, usually a place that is far

Ex: They took a break from their busy lives to enjoy some travel through Europe .
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trip
trip
[noun]

a journey that you take for fun or a particular reason, generally for a short amount of time

Ex: She went on a quick shopping trip to the mall to pick up some essentials .
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work
work
[noun]

something that we do regularly to earn money

Ex: She 's passionate about her work as a nurse .
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job
job
[noun]

the work that we do regularly to earn money

Ex: She is looking for a part-time job to earn extra money .
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mean
mean
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The mean neighbor complained about trivial matters just to cause trouble .
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to run out

to use the available supply of something, leaving too little or none

Ex: They run out of ideas and decided to take a break.
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