Total English - Upper-intermediate - Unit 2 - Reference

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 2 - Reference in the Total English Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "travel bug", "wander", "petrified", etc.

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Total English - Upper-intermediate

a strong urge to travel or leave somewhere

Ex: His constant itchy feet led him to change jobs frequently , seeking new challenges and experiences .

a strong desire to travel and explore new places

Ex: The travel bug kept him planning trips every few months .
independent [adjective]

able to do things as one wants without needing help from others

Ex: He 's known for his independent spirit , preferring to work alone rather than in a team .

to personally be involved in and understand a particular situation, event, etc.

Ex: It 's essential to experience failure to truly appreciate success .

the feeling of disorientation and confusion that people experience when they are in a new and unfamiliar cultural environment

Ex: Culture shock can make adjusting to a new environment difficult .

to move in a relaxed or casual manner

Ex: They spent the afternoon wandering through the art museum , admiring the paintings at their own pace .
homesick [adjective]

feeling sad because of being away from one's home

Ex: After months overseas , he became deeply homesick and wanted to return .
fascinated [adjective]

intensely interested or captivated by something or someone

Ex: Their fascinated chatter filled the room as they discussed the latest scientific discovery .
fascinating [adjective]

extremely interesting or captivating

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

feeling intimidated, discouraged, or overwhelmed by a task or situation

daunting [adjective]

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

Ex:
challenging [adjective]

difficult to accomplish, requiring skill or effort

Ex:
petrified [adjective]

frozen in place, often due to shock or fear

Ex:
petrifying [adjective]

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

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annoyed [adjective]

feeling slightly angry or irritated

Ex: She felt annoyed when someone repeatedly interrupted her during the meeting .
annoying [adjective]

causing slight anger

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

having or displaying great dislike for something

Ex: The disgusted expression on her face revealed her distaste for the offensive joke .
inspired [adjective]

impressive or exceptional in a way that seems the result of a sudden creative impulse

Ex: The painting is an inspired work of art .
inspiring [adjective]

producing feelings of motivation, enthusiasm, or admiration

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worried [adjective]

feeling unhappy and afraid because of something that has happened or might happen

Ex: She was worried about her financial situation , feeling uneasy about her mounting debts .
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 .
cool [adjective]

having a pleasantly mild, low temperature

Ex: The cool weather in the morning is perfect for jogging .
chilly [adjective]

cold in an unpleasant or uncomfortable way

Ex: They put on sweaters to combat the chilly night .
sub-zero [adjective]

having below zero degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit

Ex: The freezer keeps food at sub-zero temperatures to preserve freshness .
mild [adjective]

(of weather) pleasantly warm and less cold than expected

Ex: The forecast predicted a mild weekend ahead .
scorching [adjective]

(of weather or temperature) extremely hot, causing intense heat and discomfort

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to pour [verb]

to rain heavily and in a large amount

Ex: The rain began to pour , turning the streets into rivers .
drizzle [noun]

rain that falls in small, fine drops, creating a gentle and steady rainfall

Ex: Drizzle is often accompanied by overcast skies and a mild chill in the air .

to rain or snow as if in a shower

Ex: The sky darkened , and rain began to shower in quick bursts .
showery [adjective]

having occasional or brief periods of rain

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breeze [noun]

a gentle and usually pleasant wind

Ex: The cool breeze made the hot day more bearable .
breezy [adjective]

having a gentle, refreshing wind

Ex: The breezy weather made it perfect for flying kites at the beach .
overcast [adjective]

(of weather or the sky) filled with a lot of dark clouds

Ex: The overcast morning gradually gave way to clearing skies in the afternoon .
bright [adjective]

(of weather) sunny and without many clouds

Ex: After several days of rain , the bright skies brought a sense of relief and optimism .

to leave one's own country in order to live in a foreign country

Ex: After years of careful planning , the Smith family decided to emigrate from their homeland .
abroad [adverb]

in or traveling to a different country

Ex: Many students study abroad to experience different cultures .
to move [verb]

to change one's place of residence or work

Ex: We 'll be moving to a different office building next month .
to leave [verb]

to stop living, working, or being a part of a particular place or group

Ex: He left the band to focus on his solo career .
to roam [verb]

to go from one place to another with no specific destination or purpose in mind

Ex: In the vast national park , you can roam for hours without encountering another soul .

to start a journey

Ex: The explorers set off for the jungle , equipped with supplies and a sense of wonder .

to accompany someone to their point of departure and say goodbye to them

Ex: The whole family gathered to see off their son as he left for military service .
off [adverb]

at or to a certain distance away in physical space

Ex: The enemy camp was positioned a few hundred yards off .

to move from a person or place

Ex: She told the persistent salesperson to go away because she was n't interested .

to choose something among other things

Ex: He knew he had to go for the best solution among the available options .

to make an attempt to achieve or do something

Ex: I ’ve never played chess , but I ’ll have a go .

to try to make something successful, often with a significant degree of effort or determination

Ex: Despite the challenges , they made a go of their marriage .
on the go [phrase]

in a state of being actively engaged in various activities or constantly in motion, typically indicating a busy and active lifestyle

Ex: The mobile app allows you to manage tasks on the go .

used to say that something is so obvious that there is no need for further explanation

Ex: It should go without saying that safety is a top priority in any workplace .

to fail to keep a promise or commitment that was previously made

Ex: It 's important not to go back on your word , especially in business deals .