Total English - Intermediate - Unit 7 - Lesson 2

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 7 - Lesson 2 in the Total English Intermediate coursebook, such as "clarify", "knowledgeable", "fright", etc.

review-disable

review

flashcard-disable

flashcard

spelling-disable

spelling

quiz-disable

quiz

start-learning
Total English - Intermediate
calm [adjective]

not showing worry, anger, or other strong emotions

Ex: The calm expression on her face masked any inner turmoil she might have felt .

to make or have an image of something in our mind

Ex: She likes to imagine herself traveling to exotic destinations while reading a book .

something that is formed in the mind and does not exist in reality

Ex: The child ’s imagination turned the cardboard box into a spaceship , ready for intergalactic exploration .
imaginative [adjective]

displaying or having creativity or originality

Ex: The artist 's imaginative paintings depicted surreal landscapes and dreamlike scenes .
to know [verb]

to have some information about something

Ex: He knows that he needs to study more for the exam .

an understanding of or information about a subject after studying and experiencing it

Ex: Jane gained knowledge about ancient history by reading books and visiting museums .
knowledgeable [adjective]

having a lot of information or expertise in a particular subject or field

Ex: She 's quite knowledgeable about nutrition and can offer helpful advice on maintaining a healthy diet .

to cause a person or animal to feel scared

Ex: The news of the approaching storm frightened the residents , who quickly prepared for evacuation .
frightening [adjective]

causing one to feel fear

Ex: It was a frightening experience to be lost in the woods .

to provide someone with support, hope, or confidence

Ex: The coach 's motivational speeches were designed to encourage the athletes , inspiring them to give their best performance on the field .

something that is told or given to someone in order to give them hope or provide support

Ex: The coach 's encouragement boosted the team 's morale .
encouraging [adjective]

giving someone hope, confidence, or support

Ex:

to fill someone with the desire or motivation to do something, especially something creative or positive

Ex: The coach 's motivational speeches inspired the team to achieve victory .

something created through original thought and effort

Ex: The design was an inspiration blending culture and innovation .
inspiring [adjective]

producing feelings of motivation, enthusiasm, or admiration

Ex:

to allow something one dislikes, especially certain behavior or conditions, without interference or complaint

Ex: Patients often need to tolerate discomfort during medical treatments for their well-being .

willingness to accept behavior or opinions that are against one's own

Ex: Her tolerance of differing opinions made her a great mediator during heated debates .
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 .
to bore [verb]

to do something that causes a person become uninterested, tired, or impatient

Ex: The monotonous presentation is boring the audience .
boredom [noun]

the feeling of being uninterested or restless because things are dull or repetitive

Ex: The long lecture filled him with boredom , and he struggled to stay awake .
boring [adjective]

making us feel tired and unsatisfied because of not being interesting

Ex: The lecture was so boring that several students left early .

to make something clear and easy to understand by explaining it more

Ex: In response to the confusion , the teacher clarified the instructions for the assignment .

the act of clearing away obstacles or unwanted materials to make an area open or usable

Ex: Forest clearance has raised environmental concerns .
clear [adjective]

easy to understand

Ex: The map was clear , showing all the important landmarks and routes .
enthusiastic [adjective]

having or showing intense excitement, eagerness, or passion for something

Ex: The team 's enthusiastic response to the new strategy boosted morale .
interesting [adjective]

catching and keeping our attention because of being unusual, exciting, etc.

Ex: My neighbor has an interesting collection of vintage cars .
patient [adjective]

able to remain calm, especially in challenging or difficult situations, without becoming annoyed or anxious

Ex: Despite the delays , she remained patient during her commute , knowing that traffic was out of her control .
strict [adjective]

(of a person) closely adhering to a specified set of rules and principles

Ex: Maria has been a strict vegetarian since childhood .