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Total English - Intermediate - Unit 8 - Reference

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 8 - Reference in the Total English Intermediate coursebook, such as "drill", "fair trade", "congestion", etc.

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Total English - Intermediate
career
career
[noun]

a profession or a series of professions that one can do for a long period of one's life

Ex: She's pursuing a career in medicine and hopes to become a doctor. 
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climate change

a permanent change in global or regional climate patterns, including temperature, wind, and rainfall

Ex: Climate change is a major concern for future generations. 
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political
political
[Adjective]

related to or involving the governance of a country or territory

Ex: Political debates often revolve around issues such as taxation, healthcare, and national security. 
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arrangement

a mutual understanding or agreement established between people

Ex: They made an arrangement to meet at the café later. 
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hairstyle
hairstyle
[noun]

the way in which a person's hair is arranged or cut

Ex: She changed her hairstyle for the wedding, opting for elegant curls. 
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tune
tune
[noun]

a sequence of musical notes arranged in a specific order to create a recognizable piece of music

Ex: She hummed a cheerful tune while cooking dinner. 
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against
against
[preposition]

in opposition to someone or something

Ex: I decided to go against the advice of my friend. 
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law
law
[noun]

a country's rules that all of its citizens are required to obey

Ex: Breaking the law can result in serious consequences. 
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appeal
appeal
[noun]

a legal procedure in which a higher court is asked to review and overturn a lower court's decision

Ex: The defendant filed an appeal against the verdict. 
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banned
banned
[Adjective]

prohibited or not allowed by law, rule, or authority

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to arrest
to arrest
[Verb]

(of law enforcement agencies) to take a person away because they believe that they have done something illegal

Ex: The police officer decided to arrest the suspect after gathering sufficient evidence. 
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fine
fine
[noun]

an amount of money that must be paid as a legal punishment

Ex: He had to pay a hefty fine for speeding on the highway. 
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illegal
illegal
[Adjective]

forbidden by the law

Ex: Selling drugs on the street is illegal and punishable by law. 
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architecture

the study or art of building and designing houses

Ex: She decided to study architecture because she was fascinated by the art and science of designing buildings. 
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building
building
[noun]

a structure that has walls, a roof, and sometimes many levels, like an apartment, house, school, etc.

Ex: He worked in a modern office building with large windows. 
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congestion

a state of being overcrowded or blocked, particularly in a street or road

Ex: There was heavy congestion on the highway during rush hour. 
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construction

the process of building or creating something, such as structures, machines, or infrastructure

Ex: The construction of the new hospital is ahead of schedule. 
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to drill
to drill
[Verb]

to make a hole or opening in something using a rotating tool

Ex: The carpenter drilled holes in the wooden plank for dowel insertion. 
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exhaust fumes

waste gases expelled from an internal-combustion engine, containing pollutants that degrade air quality

Ex: The tunnel filled with exhaust fumes as cars idled during the rush-hour backup. 
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heat wave
heat wave
[noun]

a period of hot weather, usually hotter and longer than before

Ex: The city issued a warning for a heat wave, advising residents to stay indoors and stay hydrated. 
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horn
horn
[noun]

a device placed inside of a vehicle that makes an alarming and loud sound, used to give a warning or signal to others

Ex: He honked the horn to warn the pedestrian crossing the street. 
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to honk
to honk
[Verb]

to cause a horn, particularly of a vehicle, to make a loud noise

Ex: The taxi driver honked the horn to alert pedestrians of his presence. 
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rush hour
rush hour
[noun]

a time of day at which traffic is the heaviest because people are leaving for work or home

Ex: She left the house early to avoid the rush hour traffic on her way to the office. 
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terribly
terribly
[Adverb]

in a very unpleasant, poor, or painful manner

Ex: They beat me terribly in the final match. 
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tower block

a very tall building that is divided into several apartments or offices

Ex: People in the tower block have complained about the long wait for elevators. 
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traffic jam

a large number of bikes, cars, buses, etc. that are waiting in lines behind each other which move very slowly

Ex: They were late to the meeting due to a traffic jam on the highway. 
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conflict
conflict
[noun]

tension or opposition between two simultaneous, incompatible feelings

Ex: He felt a conflict between loyalty and ambition. 
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to cure
to cure
[Verb]

to make someone regain their health

Ex: Antibiotics are often prescribed to cure bacterial infections. 
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debt
debt
[noun]

an amount of money or a favor that is owed

Ex: After years of diligent saving, he finally managed to pay off his student debt. 
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disease
disease
[noun]

an illness in a human, animal, or plant that affects health

Ex: Many are working tirelessly to eradicate this deadly disease. 
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fair trade

trading practices that do not put consumers at a disadvantage

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global warming

the increase in the average temperature of the Earth as a result of the greenhouse effect

Ex: Scientists link global warming to rising sea levels. 
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farming
farming
[noun]

the activity of working on a farm and growing crops or producing animal products by raising them

Ex: Farming involves many tasks, from planting seeds to harvesting crops. 
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mortality rate

the number of deaths in a particular population over a specific period of time, usually expressed as a ratio or percentage

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organic
organic
[Adjective]

(of food or farming techniques) produced or done without any artificial or chemical substances

Ex: Organic farming relies on natural methods and avoids the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. 
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peace
peace
[noun]

a period or state where there is no war or violence

Ex: After years of conflict, the region finally experienced a period of lasting peace and stability. 
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pollution
pollution
[noun]

a change in water, air, etc. that makes it harmful or dangerous

Ex: The pollution in the lake has made the water toxic to fish and plants. 
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poverty
poverty
[noun]

the condition of lacking enough money or income to afford basic needs like food, clothing, etc.

Ex: Many families in the area live in poverty and struggle to access basic services. 
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recycling
recycling
[noun]

the process of making waste products usable again

Ex: Recycling helps reduce environmental pollution. 
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solar power

energy that is generated from the sun's radiation using solar panels, which convert sunlight into electricity

Ex: The house is equipped with solar power to reduce electricity bills. 
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standard of living

the level of wealth, welfare, comfort, and necessities available to an individual, group, country, etc.

Ex: Improved infrastructure and healthcare services have contributed to a higher standard of living in urban areas. 
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war
war
[noun]

a state of armed fighting between two or more groups, nations, or states

Ex: The soldiers marched off to battle, prepared to defend their country in war. 
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wealth
wealth
[noun]

abundance of money, property or valuable possessions

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to promote

to move to a higher position or rank

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

to present or propose something to someone

Ex: She kindly offered her assistance to anyone in need. 
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promotion
promotion
[noun]

an act of raising someone to a higher rank or position

Ex: A promotion often comes with increased responsibilities. 
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alternative

any of the available possibilities that one can choose from

Ex: We need to find an alternative if this plan doesn't work. 
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to quit
to quit
[Verb]

to give up your job, school, etc.

Ex: After the disagreement, three employees quit. 
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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: She regretted not studying harder for the exam and wished she had put in more effort. 
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to [take] the plunge

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

Ex: After months of hesitation, she finally took the plunge and started her own business. 
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volunteer
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. 
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