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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
[Verb]

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

Ex: As the deadline approached , more candidates began to apply for the available positions .
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to employ
[Verb]

to give work to someone and pay them

Ex: We are planning to employ a gardener to maintain our large yard .
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pay rise
[noun]

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

Ex: She felt her hard work deserved a pay rise after completing the challenging project .
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to move to a higher position or rank

Ex: After the successful project , he was promoted to vice president .
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vacancy
[noun]

a position or job that is available

Ex: The newspaper advertisement listed several vacancies in customer service roles .
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overtime
[noun]

the extra hours a person works at their job

Ex: They agreed to finish the task even if it required overtime.
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perk
[noun]

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

Ex: The perks of the internship include free access to professional development courses and networking events .
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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: Before leaving her old job , she made sure to ask for a written reference from her supervisor .
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self-employed
[Adjective]

working for oneself rather than for another

Ex: She transitioned from a corporate job to being self-employed.
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flexitime
[noun]

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

Ex: The company introduced flexitime to improve work-life balance .
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freelance
[noun]

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

Ex: Many people are switching to freelance careers , attracted by the ability to manage their own schedules and workloads .
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annoyed
[Adjective]

feeling slightly angry or irritated

Ex: She looked annoyed when her meeting was interrupted again .
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annoying
[Adjective]

causing slight anger

Ex: The annoying buzzing of mosquitoes kept them awake all night .
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exhausted
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The exhausted students struggled to stay awake during the late-night study session .
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exhausting
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causing one to feel very tired and out of energy

Ex: Studying all night for the exam was completely exhausting.
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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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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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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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film
[noun]

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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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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petrol
[noun]

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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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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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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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 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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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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motivated
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Despite setbacks , he remained motivated to pursue his dreams .
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motivating
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encouraging action or effort by providing energy, drive, or enthusiasm

Ex: His motivating efforts at work led the team to achieve their goals faster than expected.
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budget
[noun]

the sum of money that is available to a person, an organization, etc. for a particular purpose and the plan according to which it will be spent

Ex: The project ran over budget, leading to cuts in other areas .
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to make a person do something through reasoning or other methods

Ex: He was easily persuaded by the idea of a weekend getaway .
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the act of assigning authority or tasks to subordinates to improve efficiency and decision-making

Ex: Successful delegating requires trust in employees .
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fit
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She follows a balanced diet , and her doctor says she 's very fit.
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flexible
[Adjective]

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

Ex: His flexible attitude made it easy for friends to rely on him in tough times .
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to solve
[Verb]

to find an answer or solution to a question or problem

Ex: Can you solve this riddle before the time runs out ?
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stamina
[noun]

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

Ex: The long hours of rehearsals tested the dancers ' stamina, but they delivered a flawless performance .
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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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motorway
[noun]

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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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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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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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 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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