Total English - Intermediate - Unit 9 - Vocabulary

Here you will find the words from Unit 9 - Vocabulary in the Total English Intermediate coursebook, such as "petrol", "freeway", "prioritise", etc.

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Total English - Intermediate

a place that has a few rooms for people to live in, normally part of a building that has other such places on each floor

Ex: She invited her friends over to her apartment for a movie night .
flat [noun]

a place with a few rooms in which people live, normally part of a building with other such places on each floor

Ex:

a phone that we can carry with us and use anywhere because it has no wires

Ex: I forgot to bring my cell phone to the meeting .

a cellular phone or cell phone; ‌a phone without any wires and with access to a cellular radio system that we can carry with us and use anywhere

Ex: Many people use their mobile phones for more than just calling ; they also access the internet and use various apps .
check [noun]

a small piece of paper showing the foods and drinks that we have ordered in a restaurant, cafe, etc. and the amount that we have to pay

Ex: She left her credit card with the waiter to pay the check .
bill [noun]

a piece of printed paper that shows the amount of money a person has to pay for goods or services received

Ex: He left a generous tip with the bill before leaving the restaurant .
freeway [noun]

a controlled-access highway that has no intersections or cross-traffic and is designed for high-speed travel

Ex: The exit to the freeway was clearly marked with signs .
motorway [noun]

a very wide road that has no intersections or cross-traffic and is designed for high-speed travel

Ex: There are several service stations along the motorway where drivers can stop for fuel and food .
fries [noun]

thin slices of potato that have been cooked in hot oil until they are crispy and golden brown

Ex: He dipped his fries in ketchup .
chips [noun]

thin slices of potato that are fried or baked until crispy and eaten as a snack

Ex: He grabbed a handful of chips from the party snack table .
petrol [noun]

a liquid fuel that is used in internal combustion engines such as car engines, etc.

Ex: The price of petrol has risen significantly this month .
mail [noun]

the system used for sending and delivering letters, packages, etc.

Ex:
the post [noun]

the official service or system responsible for delivering letters, parcels, and other mail to their intended recipients

Ex: I ’ll be waiting for an important letter in the post this week .
mall [noun]

‌a large building or enclosed area, where many stores are placed

Ex: They opened a gourmet food court in the center of the mall .

an area of stores or a group of stores built together in one area

Ex: The shopping center is just a five-minute drive from our house .
movie [noun]

a story told through a series of moving pictures with sound, usually watched via television or in a cinema

Ex: She downloaded a new movie to watch on her laptop during the flight .
film [noun]

a story that we can watch on a screen, like a TV or in a theater, with moving pictures and sound

Ex: As part of their film studies course , students analyzed the cinematography and narrative structure of various iconic films .
restroom [noun]

a room in a public place with a toilet in it

Ex: The mall has restrooms on every floor for convenience .
toilet [noun]

the complete bathroom or restroom area, including facilities for personal hygiene and grooming

Ex: He went to the toilet to freshen up before the meeting .
resume [noun]

a short written note of our education, skills, and job experiences that we send when trying to get a job

Ex: His resume highlights his experience in software development .

a journey to a destination and back to the point of departure

Ex: I prefer a round trip because it ’s more convenient .

a ticket for a journey from one place to another and back again

Ex: The bus driver asked if she needed a single or return ticket .
soccer [noun]

a type of sport where two teams, with eleven players each, try to kick a ball into a specific area to win points

Ex: She joined a soccer league to compete against other teams .
football [noun]

a sport played with a round ball between two teams of eleven players each, aiming to score goals by kicking the ball into the opponent's goalpost

Ex: Football matches are divided into two halves of 45 minutes each .
subway [noun]

an underground railroad system, typically in a big city

Ex: The subway map helped me navigate the different lines .

a city's railway system that is below the ground, usually in big cities

Ex:
vacation [noun]

a span of time which we do not work or go to school, and spend traveling or resting instead, particularly in a different city, country, etc.

Ex: After working hard for months , I finally took a vacation to the mountains .
holiday [noun]

a period of time away from home or work, typically to relax, have fun, and do activities that one enjoys

Ex: Many families plan a holiday at the beach during school breaks .

to give a higher level of importance or urgency to a particular task, goal, or objective compared to others

Ex: He prioritized saving money for his future over spending on luxuries .

to give a short and simplified version that covers the main points of something

Ex: The presenter used bullet points to summarize the key points of the presentation for the audience .
meter [noun]

the basic unit of measuring length that is equal to 100 centimeters

Ex: The flagpole stands at a height of 10 meters .

a document that summarizes a person's academic and work history, often used in job applications or academic pursuits

Ex:
gasoline [noun]

a liquid used by cars, trucks, etc. as a fuel

Ex: Prices for gasoline have gone up this month .
theater [noun]

a place, usually a building, with a stage where plays and shows are performed

Ex: The theater downtown is putting on a Shakespeare production .
neighbor [noun]

someone who is living next to us or somewhere very close to us

Ex: My neighbor 's car broke down , so I gave him a lift to work .
humor [noun]

the ability to understand, enjoy, or communicate what is funny or amusing

Ex: The comedian 's humor resonated with the audience .
flavor [noun]

the specific taste that a type of food or drink has

Ex: The cake had a rich chocolate flavor .

to have a sudden or complete understanding of a fact or situation

Ex: They only realized the importance of the meeting once it was too late .

to point out the faults or weaknesses of someone or something

Ex: It 's easy to criticize the government 's policies , but coming up with viable alternatives is more challenging .