Total English - Intermediate - Unit 8 - Lesson 3

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 8 - Lesson 3 in the Total English Intermediate coursebook, such as "alternative", "regret", "unpaid", etc.

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Total English - Intermediate
to promote
to promote [verb]

to move to a higher position or rank

Ex: He was promoted to vice president of sales for his outstanding performance .
volunteer
volunteer [noun]

a person who offers to do something, often without being asked or without expecting payment

Ex: As a volunteer firefighter , he was always ready to respond to emergencies in his community .
to [take] the plunge
to [take] the plunge [phrase]

to devote one's time and energy to doing or finishing something one was nervous about

Ex: If you have been thinking about buying shares , now could be the time to take the plunge .
alternative
alternative [noun]

any of the available possibilities that one can choose from

Ex: You can either take the train or the bus , but there ’s no third alternative .
to regret
to regret [verb]

to feel sad, sorry, or disappointed about something that has happened or something that you have done, often wishing it had been different

Ex: He regretted not telling his friend how much he appreciated their friendship before it was too late .
unpaid
unpaid [adjective]

not yet given the money that was promised in exchange for something

Ex: He volunteered for an unpaid position at the local charity to gain experience in nonprofit work .
once in a lifetime
once in a lifetime [phrase]

used for referring to a very special opportunity that most likely will not be offered more than once to someone

Ex: They witnessed a sight that happens only once in a lifetime .
opportunity
opportunity [noun]

a situation or a chance where doing or achieving something particular becomes possible or easier

Ex: Joining the volunteer program abroad offered her the opportunity to immerse herself in a new culture .
to land
to land [verb]

to succeed in something, such as getting a job, achieving something, etc.

Ex: After completing her degree , he was determined to land a job in his chosen field .
dream job
dream job [noun]

a job that someone wants to have very much, and often involves doing work that they enjoy

Ex: His dream job involves traveling the world and meeting new people .
go for it
go for it [sentence]

used to encourage someone to try their best in doing or achieving what they want

Ex: After years of dreaming about it , he finally mustered the courage to quit his job and go for it , starting his own business .
Total English - Intermediate
Unit 1 - Lesson 2 Unit 1 - Vocabulary Unit 1 - Reference Unit 2 - Lesson 2
Unit 2 - Vocabulary Unit 2 - Reference - Part 1 Unit 2 - Reference - Part 2 Unit 3 - Lesson 2
Unit 3 - Lesson 3 Unit 3 - Vocabulary Unit 3 - Reference - Part 1 Unit 3 - Reference - Part 2
Unit 4 - Lesson 1 Unit 4 - Lesson 2 Unit 4 - Vocabulary Unit 4 - Reference - Part 1
Unit 4 - Reference - Part 2 Unit 5 - Lesson 1 Unit 5 - Lesson 2 Unit 5 - Lesson 3
Unit 5 - Vocabulary Unit 5 - Reference - Part 1 Unit 5 - Reference - Part 2 Unit 6 - Lesson 1
Unit 6 - Lesson 2 Unit 6 - Lesson 3 Unit 6 - Vocabulary Unit 6 - Reference - Part 1
Unit 6 - Reference - Part 2 Unit 7 - Lesson 1 Unit 7 - Lesson 2 Unit 7 - Lesson 3
Unit 7 - Vocabulary Unit 7 - Reference Unit 8 - Lesson 1 Unit 8 - Lesson 2
Unit 8 - Lesson 3 Unit 8 - Vocabulary Unit 8 - Reference Unit 9 - Lesson 2
Unit 9 - Lesson 3 Unit 9 - Vocabulary Unit 9 - Reference Unit 10 - Vocabulary
Unit 10 - Lesson 2 Unit 10 - Reference