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

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 2 - Lesson 1 in the Total English Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "daunting", "plummet", "get used to", etc.

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Total English - Upper-intermediate
fascinating [adjective]

extremely interesting or captivating

Ex: The intricate details of the artwork make it fascinating to study .
annoying [adjective]

causing slight anger

Ex: Dealing with annoying telemarketing calls during dinner became a regular annoyance .
daunting [adjective]

intimidating, challenging, or overwhelming in a way that creates a sense of fear or unease

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challenging [adjective]

difficult to accomplish, requiring skill or effort

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inspiring [adjective]

producing feelings of motivation, enthusiasm, or admiration

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petrifying [adjective]

causing extreme fear or terror, often to the point of paralysis or immobility

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worrying [adjective]

creating a sense of unease or distress about potential negative outcomes

Ex: The worrying trend of declining academic performance among students raised concerns among educators .
interesting [adjective]

catching and keeping our attention because of being unusual, exciting, etc.

Ex: My neighbor has an interesting collection of vintage cars .
difficult [adjective]

needing a lot of work or skill to do, understand, or deal with

Ex: Memorizing multiplication tables can be difficult for elementary school students .

to fall to the ground rapidly

Ex: The climber lost their footing on the steep slope , causing them to plummet down the mountainside .
to fall [verb]

to quickly move from a higher place toward the ground

Ex: She loses her balance and falls backwards .

to become accustomed or familiar with something, especially something that was previously unfamiliar or uncomfortable

Ex: He never got used to her way of speaking so bluntly .
accustomed [adjective]

familiar with something, often through repeated experience or exposure

Ex: Moving to a new country , it took some time for him to become accustomed to the local customs and traditions .