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Total English - Upper-intermediate - Unit 1 - Reference - Part 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 1 - Reference - Part 1 in the Total English Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "chat", "gossip", "boast", etc.

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Total English - Upper-intermediate
partner
partner
[noun]

the person that you are married to or having a romantic relationship with

Ex: Emily and her partner are planning a romantic getaway for their anniversary. 
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wife
wife
[noun]

the lady you are officially married to

Ex: As a devoted wife, she takes care of the household chores and ensures a comfortable home for her family. 
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husband
husband
[noun]

the man you are officially married to

Ex: As a loving husband, he surprises his wife with romantic gestures on special occasions. 
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stepsister

the daughter of one's stepfather or stepmother from a previous relationship

Ex: She and her stepsister became best friends, sharing secrets and dreams. 
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half-brother

a brother that shares only one biological parent with one

Ex: My half-brother and I share the same father, but we grew up in different households. 
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sibling
sibling
[noun]

one's brother or sister

Ex: She has a close relationship with her sibling and talks to her every day. 
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colleague
colleague
[noun]

someone with whom one works

Ex: My colleague and I collaborated on a project that received high praise from our manager for its innovative approach. 
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soulmate
soulmate
[noun]

the perfect romantic partner for a person

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close friend

a friend that one has a strong relationship with

Ex: My close friend and I have known each other since childhood, and we share countless memories that always make me smile. 
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neighbor
neighbor
[noun]

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

Ex: I noticed my neighbor's mailbox was overflowing, so I let them know. 
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acquaintance

a person whom one knows but is not a close friend

Ex: She bumped into an old acquaintance at the grocery store and exchanged pleasantries. 
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to come across

to discover, meet, or find someone or something by accident

Ex: While cleaning out the attic, I came across an old box of photographs from my childhood. 
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to bump into

to unexpectedly meet someone, particularly someone familiar

Ex: We bumped into each other at the coffee shop, and it was a pleasant surprise. 
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impression

an opinion or feeling that one has about someone or something, particularly one formed unconsciously

Ex: Her cheerful demeanor gave me the impression that she was always happy. 
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to [see] eye to eye

to completely agree with someone and understand their point of view

Ex: Despite their different backgrounds, the two politicians were able to see eye to eye on the need for educational reform. 
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to [judge] a book by its cover

to form an opinion or make a judgment about something or someone based solely on its outward appearance or initial impression

Ex: Don't judge a book by its cover; she may seem reserved, but she has a wealth of knowledge and experiences to share. 
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to click
to click
[Verb]

to become friendly with someone in a short period of time, particularly due to sharing the same views or opinions

Ex: We had so much in common that we clicked as soon as we started talking. 
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to chat
to chat
[Verb]

to send and receive messages on an online platform

Ex: She enjoys chatting with her friends late into the night. 
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to gossip
to gossip
[Verb]

to talk about the private lives of others with someone, often sharing secrets or spreading untrue information

Ex: During lunch, the coworkers gossiped about a colleague's sudden resignation, speculating about the reasons behind it. 
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small talk

brief and polite conversation about random subjects, often in a social setting

Ex: During the reception, they engaged in small talk about the weather and local events. 
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to greet
to greet
[Verb]

to give someone a sign of welcoming or a polite word when meeting them

Ex: People commonly greet each other with a friendly "hello" or a warm smile. 
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compliment

a comment on a person's looks, behavior, achievements, etc. that expresses one's admiration or praise for them

Ex: Giving someone a genuine compliment can brighten their day. 
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to boast
to boast
[Verb]

to talk with excessive pride about one's achievements, abilities, etc. in order to draw the attention of others

Ex: During the interview, the candidate couldn't help but boast about their extensive experience and impressive track record 
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to mumble
to mumble
[Verb]

to speak in a low or unclear voice, often so that the words are difficult to understand

Ex: He tends to mumble when he's nervous, making it challenging to follow his speech. 
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to speak up

to speak in a louder voice

Ex: Even in a crowded room, he managed to speak up and be heard. 
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to talk down

to speak to someone in a way that suggests they are inferior or less intelligent than the speaker

Ex: Instead of talking down, offer constructive feedback for improvement. 
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to stumble

to make an error or repeated errors while speaking

Ex: The nervous speaker tended to stumble when asked unexpected questions during the interview. 
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intellectual
intellectual
[Adjective]

relating to or involving the use of reasoning and understanding capacity

Ex: She enjoys engaging in intellectual debates with her colleagues. 
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intellect
intellect
[noun]

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

Ex: Her sharp intellect made her a great problem-solver. 
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artistic
artistic
[Adjective]

involving artists or their work

Ex: The artistic expression of the painting captured the beauty of nature. 
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