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 [noun]

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

Ex: After college , he began his career as a software engineer at a tech company .

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

Ex: Droughts and floods are becoming more frequent due to climate change .
political [adjective]

related to or involving the governance of a country or territory

Ex: The political landscape of the country shifted dramatically after the election .

a mutual understanding or agreement established between people

Ex: We came to an arrangement about sharing the rent .

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

Ex: The magazine featured various trendy hairstyles for the season .
tune [noun]

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

Ex: The catchy tune of the song stayed in my head all day .
against [preposition]

in opposition to someone or something

Ex: The team is playing against the national champions next week .
law [noun]

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

Ex: They studied constitutional law in law school .
appeal [noun]

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

Ex: Her lawyer prepared an appeal to challenge the ruling .
banned [adjective]

prohibited or not allowed by law, rule, or authority

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

Ex: The authorities have the power to arrest those who are caught in the act of committing a crime .
fine [noun]

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

Ex: The fine for parking in a disabled parking spot without a permit is significant .
illegal [adjective]

forbidden by the law

Ex: Crossing the border without proper documentation is considered illegal immigration .

the study or art of building and designing houses

Ex: Many students choose to study architecture to learn how to design buildings that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing .
building [noun]

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

Ex: The school building has a playground for the students .

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

Ex: The road was completely blocked due to congestion from an accident .

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

Ex: Safety regulations are critical during construction projects .
to drill [verb]

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

Ex:

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

Ex: Cyclists in the city wear masks to filter out harmful exhaust fumes .

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

Ex: Many schools canceled outdoor activities due to the dangerous conditions brought on by the heat wave .
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: The horn blared as the truck drove past .
to honk [verb]

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

Ex: The referee honked the air horn to signal the end of the game .

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

Ex: The local news reported on the construction project affecting rush hour traffic patterns .
terribly [adverb]

in a very unpleasant, poor, or painful manner

Ex: He played terribly during the tournament .

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

Ex: The council decided to renovate the tower block to improve living conditions .

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

Ex: The traffic jam stretched for miles , causing frustration among drivers .
conflict [noun]

tension or opposition between two simultaneous, incompatible feelings

Ex: The character 's conflict between love and duty drove the plot of the novel .
to cure [verb]

to make someone regain their health

Ex: Proper medication and lifestyle changes can help cure certain health conditions .
debt [noun]

an amount of money or a favor that is owed

Ex: She felt a deep sense of debt to her mentor , who had guided her throughout her career .
disease [noun]

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

Ex: She campaigns for awareness of the disease .

trading practices that do not put consumers at a disadvantage

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

Ex: Global warming is causing glaciers to melt at an alarming rate .
farming [noun]

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

Ex: In rural areas , farming is often the primary means of livelihood .

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

organic [adjective]

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

Ex: Many consumers prefer organic food due to its perceived health benefits and lower environmental impact .
peace [noun]

a period or state where there is no war or violence

Ex: The treaty brought a long-awaited peace to the region .

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

Ex: Due to the severe pollution , many species of birds no longer visit the area .
poverty [noun]

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

Ex: Education is seen as a key to escaping the cycle of poverty .

the process of making waste products usable again

Ex: Factories use advanced recycling methods for metals .

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

Ex: They installed solar panels to harness solar power for their farm .

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

Ex: Many people seek job opportunities abroad to achieve a higher standard of living for their families .
war [noun]

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

Ex: The impact of war on civilians is often devastating , leading to displacement , injury , and loss .
wealth [noun]

abundance of money, property or valuable possessions

to move to a higher position or rank

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

to present or propose something to someone

Ex: The teacher offered valuable feedback to help the students improve their work .

an act of raising someone to a higher rank or position

Ex: His hard work and dedication led to a quick promotion .

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 quit [verb]

to give up your job, school, etc.

Ex: Many advised her not to quit , but she felt it was right .

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 .

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 .

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 .