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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
apartment
[noun]

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: The apartment has a secure entry system .
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flat
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a place with a few rooms in which people live, normally part of a building with other such places on each floor

Ex: The real estate agent showed them several flats, each with unique features and layouts .
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a phone that we can carry with us and use anywhere because it has no wires

Ex: She rarely uses her cell phone for making calls , mostly for texting .
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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: Mobile phone plans can vary widely in terms of data limits , calling minutes , and monthly costs .
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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: The waiter forgot to bring the check, so we reminded him .
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bill
[noun]

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

Ex: The bill included detailed charges for each item they ordered .
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freeway
[noun]

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

Ex: She was speeding down the freeway when a police car appeared .
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motorway
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a very wide road that has no intersections or cross-traffic and is designed for high-speed travel

Ex: She accidentally took the wrong exit off the motorway and ended up on a scenic backroad .
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fries
[noun]

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

Ex: They shared a large portion of fries at the table .
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chips
[noun]

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

Ex: She loves dipping her chips in salsa for extra flavor .
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petrol
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a liquid fuel that is used in internal combustion engines such as car engines, etc.

Ex: The engine requires unleaded petrol for better performance.
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mail
[noun]

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

Ex: There was a disruption in mail delivery due to the snowstorm .
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the post
[noun]

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

Ex: He sent a birthday card via post to make it more personal .
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mall
[noun]

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

Ex: The mall offers a wide variety of stores , from high-end boutiques to budget-friendly shops .
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an area of stores or a group of stores built together in one area

Ex: They spent their Saturday afternoon at the shopping center.
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movie
[noun]

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

Ex: We discussed our favorite movie scenes with our friends after watching a film .
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film
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a story that we can watch on a screen, like a TV or in a theater, with moving pictures and sound

Ex: This year 's film festival showcased a diverse range of independent films from both emerging and established filmmakers around the world .
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restroom
[noun]

a room in a public place with a toilet in it

Ex: Public restrooms are usually marked with gender-specific signs .
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toilet
[noun]

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

Ex: She stocked the toilet with fresh towels , soap , and other essentials .
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resume
[noun]

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

Ex: The company requested applicants to submit their resumes online .
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a journey to a destination and back to the point of departure

Ex: The round trip from New York to Boston takes about four hours .
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a ticket for a journey from one place to another and back again

Ex: He misplaced his return ticket and had to buy another one .
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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: We cheer loudly for our favorite soccer team during the match .
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football
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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: The football player kicked the ball past the goalkeeper into the net.
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subway
[noun]

an underground railroad system, typically in a big city

Ex: There are designated seats for elderly and pregnant passengers on the subway.
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a city's railway system that is below the ground, usually in big cities

Ex: The city has made significant investments in upgrading the underground infrastructure to improve safety and service.
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vacation
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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: I need a vacation to relax and recharge my batteries .
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holiday
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a period of time away from home or work, typically to relax, have fun, and do activities that one enjoys

Ex: I ca n’t wait for the holiday to relax and unwind .
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to give a higher level of importance or urgency to a particular task, goal, or objective compared to others

Ex: She prioritizes her health over everything else .
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to give a short and simplified version that covers the main points of something

Ex: The journalist wrote an article to summarize the events of the protest for the newspaper .
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meter
[noun]

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

Ex: The hiking trail is marked every 100 meters for navigation .
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a document that summarizes a person's academic and work history, often used in job applications or academic pursuits

Ex: The university asked for a curriculum vitae along with the application .
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gasoline
[noun]

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

Ex: The car would n’t start because it ran out of gasoline.
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theater
[noun]

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

Ex: We 've got tickets for the new musical at the theater.
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neighbor
[noun]

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

Ex: The new neighbor has moved in next door with her three kids .
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humor
[noun]

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

Ex: She uses humor to connect with her students and make learning fun .
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flavor
[noun]

the specific taste that a type of food or drink has

Ex: The flavor of the soup was enhanced with fresh herbs .
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to have a sudden or complete understanding of a fact or situation

Ex: It was n’t until the lights went out that we realized that the power had been cut .
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to point out the faults or weaknesses of someone or something

Ex: It 's unfair to criticize someone without understanding the challenges they face .
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