Total English - Intermediate - Unit 5 - Lesson 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 5 - Lesson 1 in the Total English Intermediate coursebook, such as "striking", "depressingly", "vivid", etc.

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Total English - Intermediate
colorful [adjective]

having a lot of different and often bright colors

Ex: The butterfly 's wings were strikingly colorful with intricate patterns .

in a manner that causes feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or discouragement

Ex: The abandoned house looked depressingly neglected .
disturbing [adjective]

causing a strong feeling of worry or discomfort

Ex: The disturbing behavior of the neighbor 's dog made her wary of going outside .
intriguing [adjective]

arousing interest and curiosity due to being strange or mysterious

Ex: She found the stranger 's enigmatic smile intriguing , wondering what secrets it concealed .
odd [adjective]

unusual in a way that stands out as different from the expected or typical

Ex: His odd choice of conversation topics , discussing ancient aliens at a dinner party , left everyone puzzled .
sad [adjective]

emotionally bad or unhappy

Ex: She felt sad and anxious before the important exam .
striking [adjective]

exceptionally eye-catching or beautiful

Ex: His striking blue hair and elaborate tattoos made him a memorable figure in the local art scene .
unusual [adjective]

not commonly happening or done

Ex: The concert started at an unusual time , late in the afternoon .
vivid [adjective]

producing lifelike and detailed mental images

Ex: His vivid storytelling about the ancient city captivated the audience and transported them to another time and place .