Total English - Intermediate - Unit 6 - Lesson 3

(of land or soil) not capable of producing any plants

involving a society's customs, traditions, beliefs, and other related matters

known by a lot of people

(of a country, state, etc.) function without being controlled or influenced by others

related or belonging to a particular area or place that someone lives in or mentions

recently invented, made, etc.

a box or container in which items are packed

containing or composed of sand

so memorable that being forgotten is impossible

associated with or characteristic of the tropics, regions of the Earth near the equator known for their warm climate and lush vegetation

(of a person) eager to try new ideas, exciting things, and take risks

behaving in an angry way and having a tendency to be violent

showing a proud, unpleasant attitude toward others and having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

extremely pleasing to the mind or senses

having no fear when doing dangerous or painful things

able to think quickly and find solutions to problems

having a strong belief in one's abilities or qualities

good at learning things, understanding ideas, and thinking clearly

ready to accept or listen to different views and opinions

having enough money to cover one's expenses and maintain a desirable lifestyle

in a way that is extremely well or impressive

to think or believe that it is possible for something to happen or for someone to do something

used to express that a positive outcome or situation occurred by chance

to emerge as a particular outcome

in a manner that is difficult or impossible to believe or comprehend