Total English - Upper-intermediate - Unit 1 - Lesson 2

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 1 - Lesson 2 in the Total English Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "loneliness", "intellect", "artistic", etc.

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Total English - Upper-intermediate
art [noun]

the use of creativity and imagination to express emotions and ideas by making things like paintings, sculptures, music, etc.

Ex: Her art of sculpting allows her to express her deepest emotions .
artistic [adjective]

involving artists or their work

Ex: She possessed an artistic flair , effortlessly creating stunning sculptures from clay .
jealousy [noun]

the state of being angry or unhappy because someone else has what one desires

jealous [adjective]

feeling angry and unhappy because someone else has what we want

Ex: I 'm so jealous of your vacation plans .

the state of not having any companions or company

Ex: The loneliness of the mountain cabin was both peaceful and unsettling at times .
lonely [adjective]

feeling unhappy due to being alone or lacking companionship

Ex: The traveler admitted to feeling lonely during his solo journey .

the obligation to perform a particular duty or task that is assigned to one

Ex: The teacher emphasized the responsibility of students to complete their homework on time .
responsible [adjective]

(of a person) having an obligation to do something or to take care of someone or something as part of one's job or role

Ex: The company is responsible for maintaining safety standards in the workplace .
success [noun]

the fact of reaching what one tried for or desired

Ex: Achieving success in one 's career requires setting clear goals and consistently working towards them .
successful [adjective]

getting the results you hoped for or wanted

Ex: His new business venture is highly successful .

the feeling of being impatient, annoyed, or upset because of being unable to do or achieve what is desired

Ex: The constant traffic jams were a source of daily frustration for commuters .
frustrating [adjective]

causing feelings of disappointment or annoyance by stopping someone from achieving their desires or goals

Ex: She found it frustrating when her internet connection dropped during important calls .
skill [noun]

an ability to do something well, especially after training

Ex: The chef 's skill in culinary arts resulted in mouthwatering dishes .
skillful [adjective]

very good at doing something particular

Ex: The skillful artist creates intricate paintings that showcase their mastery of color and form .

the ability to reason, understand, and learn, often associated with intelligence or mental capacity

Ex: A strong intellect is essential for scientific research .
intellectual [adjective]

relating to or involving the use of reasoning and understanding capacity

Ex: The university offers a range of intellectual programs to stimulate critical thinking .