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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 overcook

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

Ex: Be careful not to overcook the vegetables, as they will become mushy. 
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to underdevelop

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

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dishonest
dishonest
[Adjective]

not truthful or trustworthy, often engaging in immoral behavior

Ex: He was caught being dishonest about his involvement in the incident. 
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inhuman
inhuman
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The inhuman treatment of prisoners shocked the international community. 
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creation
creation
[noun]

the act of bringing something into existence

Ex: The artist’s creation was admired by everyone. 
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civilization

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

Ex: Ancient Egypt is considered one of the greatest civilizations in history. 
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intelligence

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

Ex: Intelligence plays a key role in solving complex problems. 
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ignorance
ignorance
[noun]

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

Ex: His ignorance of the subject was evident when he gave incorrect answers during the discussion. 
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movement
movement
[noun]

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

Ex: The feminist movement advocates for women's rights. 
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darkness
darkness
[noun]

the quality of having little or almost no light

Ex: The darkness of the room made it difficult to find anything without a flashlight. 
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to educate

to teach someone, often within a school or university setting

Ex: Schools exist to educate children. 
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to employ
to employ
[Verb]

to give work to someone and pay them

Ex: Are you planning to employ any interns this summer? 
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to accommodate

to give support to someone

Ex: During tough times, friends often accommodate each other by offering emotional support. 
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to treat
to treat
[Verb]

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

Ex: First aid is administered to treat minor injuries and wounds. 
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to punish
to punish
[Verb]

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

Ex: The court decided to punish the thief with a prison sentence for stealing. 
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important
important
[Adjective]

having a lot of value

Ex: Conserving water is important for the sustainable use of natural resources. 
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independent
independent
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She's an independent woman, capable of making her own decisions and taking care of herself. 
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to govern
to govern
[Verb]

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

Ex: The new laws will govern how companies can handle customer data to ensure privacy and security. 
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different
different
[Adjective]

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

Ex: He had a different perspective on the movie. 
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