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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
fascinating
[Adjective]

extremely interesting or captivating

Ex: The history of ancient civilizations is endlessly fascinating to archaeologists. 
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annoying
annoying
[Adjective]

causing slight anger

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

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

Ex: The idea of moving to a new country, learning a new language, and starting from scratch can be daunting for many. 
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disgusting
disgusting
[Adjective]

extremely unpleasant

Ex: The thought of eating insects may be delicious to some, but to others, it's absolutely disgusting. 
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challenging
challenging
[Adjective]

difficult to accomplish, requiring skill or effort

Ex: Solving the puzzle proved to be challenging, requiring creative thinking and problem-solving skills. 
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inspiring
inspiring
[Adjective]

producing feelings of motivation, enthusiasm, or admiration

Ex: Her journey of resilience and determination was truly inspiring to everyone who knew her. 
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petrifying
petrifying
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The petrifying scream sent chills down his spine. 
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worrying
worrying
[Adjective]

creating a sense of unease or distress about potential negative outcomes

Ex: The worrying news about the economy's downturn affected investors' confidence. 
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interesting
interesting
[Adjective]

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

Ex: I read an interesting article about space exploration in the newspaper. 
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difficult
difficult
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Solving complex mathematical equations can be difficult without a strong understanding of mathematical principles. 
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to plummet

to fall to the ground rapidly

Ex: The elevator malfunctioned and began to plummet to the ground, causing panic among the passengers. 
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to fall
to fall
[Verb]

to quickly move from a higher place toward the ground

Ex: Be careful not to slip and fall on the wet floor. 
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to [get] used to

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

Ex: It took some time, but I finally got used to waking up early for work. 
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accustomed
accustomed
[Adjective]

familiar with something, often through repeated experience or exposure

Ex: Living in a bilingual household, she became accustomed to switching between languages effortlessly. 
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