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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to promote [verb]

to move to a higher position or rank

to move to a higher position or rank

Ex: After years of hard work , she was promoted to manager of the department .

volunteer [noun]

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

Ex: She became a volunteer at the animal shelter , dedicating her weekends to caring for the animals .

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 [noun]

any of the available possibilities that one can choose from

Ex: We need to find an alternative if this plan does n't work .

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: She regretted not studying harder for the exam and wished she had put in more effort .

unpaid [adjective]

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

Ex: She worked for several months at an unpaid internship before landing a full-time job .

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 experience moments that happen only once in a lifetime .

opportunity [noun]

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

Ex: Moving to the city presented her with the opportunity to pursue her dream career in fashion .

to land [verb]

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

Ex: After months of preparation and interviews , she finally landed the position as the lead software developer .

dream job [noun]

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

Ex: She finally got her dream job as a wildlife photographer .

go for it [sentence]

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

Ex: She was hesitant at first , but with her friends cheering her on , she took a deep breath and decided to go for it .

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