Total English - Intermediate - Unit 8 - Vocabulary

Here you will find the words from Unit 8 - Vocabulary in the Total English Intermediate coursebook, such as "creation", "ignorance", "employ", etc.

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Total English - Intermediate

to cook food for too long or at too high a temperature, resulting in a loss of flavor, texture, or nutritional value

Ex: Overcooking pasta can lead to a mushy texture and loss of firmness .

to process a photographic film or print for less time than is necessary to achieve a fully developed image

dishonest [adjective]

not truthful or trustworthy, often engaging in immoral behavior

Ex: The company suffered financial losses due to the dishonest actions of its executives .
inhuman [adjective]

lacking compassion, empathy, or decency, often being cruel or brutal

Ex: The inhuman conditions in the factory violated basic labor rights and standards .
creation [noun]

the act of bringing something into existence

Ex: After months of planning , the creation of the building finally began .

a society that has developed its own culture and institutions in a particular period of time or place

Ex: Many aspects of Greek civilization influence contemporary philosophy and art .

the ability to correctly utilize thought and reason, learn from experience, or to successfully adapt to the environment

Ex: His intelligence allowed him to excel in both science and art .

the fact or state of not having the necessary information, knowledge, or understanding of something

Ex: Ignorance of the law is not an excuse for breaking it , as people are expected to know the rules of society .
movement [noun]

a collective of individuals united by shared beliefs or ideology, working toward general social, political, or cultural goals

Ex: The movement encourages community activism .
darkness [noun]

the quality of having little or almost no light

Ex: The power outage plunged the entire house into complete darkness .

to teach someone, often within a school or university setting

Ex: Teachers work hard to educate their students .

to give work to someone and pay them

Ex: The construction company needs to employ more workers .

to give support to someone

Ex: She was grateful when her friends accommodated her by organizing a surprise birthday party .
to treat [verb]

to provide medical care such as medicine or therapy to heal injuries, illnesses, or wounds and make someone better

Ex: Instructors often teach individuals how to treat minor injuries .

to cause someone suffering for breaking the law or having done something they should not have

Ex: Speeding drivers are often punished with fines to discourage traffic violations .
important [adjective]

having a lot of value

Ex: Freedom of speech is an important right in democratic societies .
independent [adjective]

able to do things as one wants without needing help from others

Ex: He 's known for his independent spirit , preferring to work alone rather than in a team .

to regulate or control a person, course of action or event or the way something happens

Ex: The rules of the game govern how players interact with each other , ensuring fair play and safety for all involved .
different [adjective]

not like another thing or person in form, quality, nature, etc.

Ex: She tried different hairstyles to change her look .