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Total English - Intermediate - Unit 9 - Reference

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 9 - Reference in the Total English Intermediate coursebook, such as "vacancy", "perk", "stamina", etc.

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Total English - Intermediate
to apply
to apply
[Verb]

to formally request something, such as a place at a university, a job, etc.

Ex: Students often apply to multiple universities to increase their chances of acceptance. 
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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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pay rise
pay rise
[noun]

an increase in salary or wages that an employee receives from their employer

Ex: She received a pay rise after her successful performance review. 
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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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vacancy
vacancy
[noun]

a position or job that is available

Ex: The company announced a vacancy for a senior marketing manager. 
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overtime
overtime
[noun]

the extra hours a person works at their job

Ex: Due to the deadline, the team put in several hours of overtime. 
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perk
perk
[noun]

an extra benefit that one receives in addition to one's salary due to one's job

Ex: One of the best perks of working at the tech company is the free gym membership. 
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reference
reference
[noun]

a letter written by a former employer about a former employee who has applied for a new job, giving information about them

Ex: She requested a reference from her previous manager to support her job application. 
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self-employed
self-employed
[Adjective]

working for oneself rather than for another

Ex: She is self-employed and runs her own catering business from home. 
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flexitime
flexitime
[noun]

a flexible work schedule in which employees can set their own working hours within a certain framework or range of hours

Ex: She enjoys the freedom of working on a flexitime schedule. 
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freelance
freelance
[noun]

an individual who works independently without having a long-term contract with companies

Ex: She decided to go freelance so she could have more flexibility and choose her own projects. 
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annoyed
annoyed
[Adjective]

feeling slightly angry or irritated

Ex: She felt annoyed when her computer froze in the middle of her work. 
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annoying
annoying
[Adjective]

causing slight anger

Ex: The annoying sound of construction outside disrupted her concentration. 
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exhausted
exhausted
[Adjective]

feeling extremely tired physically or mentally, often due to a lack of sleep

Ex: She felt exhausted after working a double shift at the hospital. 
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exhausting
exhausting
[Adjective]

causing one to feel very tired and out of energy

Ex: The exhausting hike up the mountain left them drained but exhilarated. 
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check
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: He left the restaurant without paying the check. 
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chips
chips
[noun]

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

Ex: She opened a bag of chips to go with her sandwich at lunch. 
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fries
fries
[noun]

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

Ex: She ordered a burger with a side of fries. 
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film
film
[noun]

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

Ex: The film we watched last night was a gripping thriller that kept us on the edge of our seats until the very end. 
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movie
movie
[noun]

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

Ex: He watched a scary movie and got scared during the suspenseful scenes. 
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petrol
petrol
[noun]

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

Ex: The car stopped on the highway because it ran out of petrol. 
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the post
the post
[noun]

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

Ex: I need to send this letter via the post to ensure it gets to the recipient. 
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return ticket

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

Ex: She bought a return ticket for her trip to London. 
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round trip

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

Ex: We booked a round trip to Paris for the weekend. 
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underground

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

Ex: The underground system in London is one of the oldest and most extensive in the world. 
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subway
subway
[noun]

an underground railroad system, typically in a big city

Ex: I like reading a book during my subway ride. 
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motivated
motivated
[Adjective]

having a strong desire or ambition to achieve a goal or accomplish a task

Ex: She was motivated to excel in her career and worked hard to achieve success. 
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motivating
motivating
[Adjective]

encouraging action or effort by providing energy, drive, or enthusiasm

Ex: His motivating speech before the race pushed the athletes to do their best. 
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budget
budget
[noun]

a specific amount of money set aside for a particular use

Ex: The project has a strict budget for equipment. 
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to persuade

to make a person do something through reasoning or other methods

Ex: The company used a compelling advertising campaign to persuade consumers to try their new product. 
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delegating

the act of assigning authority or tasks to subordinates to improve efficiency and decision-making

Ex: Delegating is essential for effective management. 
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fit
fit
[Adjective]

healthy and strong, especially due to regular physical exercise or balanced diet

Ex: Doctors often recommend regular exercise and a healthy diet to stay fit and prevent illness. 
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flexible
flexible
[Adjective]

capable of adjusting easily to different situations, circumstances, or needs

Ex: Her flexible approach to problem-solving made her an excellent team member. 
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to solve
to solve
[Verb]

to find an answer or solution to a question or problem

Ex: A positive attitude can often help you solve various challenges in life. 
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stamina
stamina
[noun]

the mental or physical strength that makes one continue doing something hard for a long time

Ex: Marathon runners need exceptional stamina to complete the 26.2-mile race. 
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bill
bill
[noun]

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

Ex: She asked the waiter for the bill after finishing her meal. 
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motorway
motorway
[noun]

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

Ex: The motorway was congested with traffic during the holiday weekend, causing delays for travelers. 
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freeway
freeway
[noun]

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

Ex: We drove for hours on the freeway without any stops. 
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mobile phone

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: She always carries her mobile phone with her to stay connected with friends and family. 
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cell phone

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

Ex: Can you please mute your cell phone during the movie? 
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curriculum vitae

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

Ex: She updated her CV before applying for the job. 
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