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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
itchy feet

a strong urge to travel or leave somewhere

Ex: Even though she had a comfortable home , her itchy feet drove her to go on a backpacking adventure across Europe .
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travel bug

a strong desire to travel and explore new places

Ex: His parents ’ adventures gave him the travel bug from a young age .
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independent
independent
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The independent thinker challenges conventional wisdom and forges her own path in life .
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to experience

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

Ex: They experienced a power outage during the storm .
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culture shock

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

Ex: Studying abroad helped her overcome her initial culture shock.
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to wander
to wander
[Verb]

to move in a relaxed or casual manner

Ex: As the evening breeze picked up , they wandered along the riverbank , chatting idly and enjoying the cool air .
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homesick
homesick
[Adjective]

feeling sad because of being away from one's home

Ex: They tried to help her feel less homesick by planning video calls with her family .
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fascinated
fascinated
[Adjective]

intensely interested or captivated by something or someone

Ex: He became fascinated with the process of making pottery after taking a class .
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fascinating
fascinating
[Adjective]

extremely interesting or captivating

Ex: The magician 's tricks are fascinating to watch , leaving audiences spellbound .
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daunted
daunted
[Adjective]

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

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daunting
daunting
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Writing a novel can be daunting, but with dedication and perseverance, it's achievable.
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challenging
challenging
[Adjective]

difficult to accomplish, requiring skill or effort

Ex: Completing the obstacle course was challenging, pushing participants to their physical limits.
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petrified
petrified
[Adjective]

frozen in place, often due to shock or fear

Ex: In the presence of the giant waves , the beachgoers were left petrified and speechless .
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petrifying
petrifying
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Walking alone at night in the forest was a petrifying experience .
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annoyed
annoyed
[Adjective]

feeling slightly angry or irritated

Ex: She looked annoyed when her meeting was interrupted again .
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annoying
annoying
[Adjective]

causing slight anger

Ex: The annoying buzzing of mosquitoes kept them awake all night .
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disgusted
disgusted
[Adjective]

having or displaying great dislike for something

Ex: He was thoroughly disgusted by their cruel behavior.
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disgusting
disgusting
[Adjective]

extremely unpleasant

Ex: That was a disgusting comment to make in public .
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inspired
inspired
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The film 's ending was an inspired twist .
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inspiring
inspiring
[Adjective]

producing feelings of motivation, enthusiasm, or admiration

Ex: The teacher gave an inspiring lesson that sparked a love for science in her students.
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worried
worried
[Adjective]

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

Ex: He was worried about his job security , feeling uneasy about the company 's recent layoffs .
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worrying
worrying
[Adjective]

creating a sense of unease or distress about potential negative outcomes

Ex: The worrying behavior of her pet , refusing to eat and sleep , led her to consult a veterinarian .
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cool
cool
[Adjective]

having a pleasantly mild, low temperature

Ex: They relaxed in the cool shade of the trees during the picnic .
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chilly
chilly
[Adjective]

cold in an unpleasant or uncomfortable way

Ex: A chilly breeze swept through the empty streets .
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sub-zero
sub-zero
[Adjective]

having below zero degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit

Ex: Arctic animals are adapted to survive in sub-zero environments year-round .
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mild
mild
[Adjective]

(of weather) pleasantly warm and less cold than expected

Ex: A mild autumn day is perfect for a walk in the park .
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scorching
scorching
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The scorching air made it difficult to breathe, even in the shade.
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to pour
to pour
[Verb]

to rain heavily and in a large amount

Ex: The monsoon season causes it to pour almost every afternoon .
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drizzle
drizzle
[noun]

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

Ex: After the heavy rain , a drizzle continued into the evening .
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to shower
to shower
[Verb]

to rain or snow as if in a shower

Ex: The children played outside as snow showered , making it feel like a winter wonderland .
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showery
showery
[Adjective]

having occasional or brief periods of rain

Ex: The showery afternoon kept most people indoors, seeking shelter from the rain.
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breeze
breeze
[noun]

a gentle and usually pleasant wind

Ex: They enjoyed the sea breeze during their boat ride.
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breezy
breezy
[Adjective]

having a gentle, refreshing wind

Ex: The breezy conditions made outdoor activities like hiking more enjoyable .
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overcast
overcast
[Adjective]

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

Ex: We decided to postpone our hike because the sky was completely overcast, and a storm seemed imminent .
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bright
bright
[Adjective]

(of weather) sunny and without many clouds

Ex: Children played joyfully in the park under the bright blue sky.
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to emigrate

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

Ex: In the 19th century , large numbers of Europeans chose to emigrate to the United States in pursuit of a brighter future .
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abroad
abroad
[Adverb]

in or traveling to a different country

Ex: The company sent several employees abroad for the conference .
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to move
to move
[Verb]

to change one's place of residence or work

Ex: We 're planning to move to a different state for a fresh start .
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to leave
to leave
[Verb]

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

Ex: The teacher 's announcement to leave the school surprised the students .
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to roam
to roam
[Verb]

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

Ex: The curious cat likes to roam through the neighborhood , investigating every nook and cranny .
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to set off

to start a journey

Ex: The cyclists set off on their long ride through the countryside , enjoying the fresh air .
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to see off

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

Ex: The school staff and students saw off their retiring principal with a heartfelt ceremony .
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off
off
[Adverb]

at or to a certain distance away in physical space

Ex: They built the new barn a bit off from the old one.
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to go away

to move from a person or place

Ex: The rain had finally stopped , and the clouds began to go away.
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to go on
to go on
[Verb]

to come to be or to happen

Ex: Can you tell me what's going on with the construction work next door?
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to go for
to go for
[Verb]

to choose something among other things

Ex: I 'll go for the salmon from the menu ; it 's my favorite dish .
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to [go] back on a (promise|deal|pledge)

to fail to keep or fulfill a commitment or assurance made to someone

Ex: The politician made a public pledge to prioritize environmental issues, but unfortunately, he went back on his pledge after taking office.
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to go down with

to become affected by an illness

Ex: He went down with a bad case of bronchitis and had to stay home for a week .
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to [have] a go
to have a go
[phrase]

to make an attempt to achieve or do something

Ex: He had a go at the competition, even though he was new to the sport.
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to [make] a go of {sth}

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

Ex: If we both try, we can make a go of this relationship.
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on the go
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 new manager likes to stay on the go and hates sitting still.
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to [go] without saying

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

Ex: Respect for the guests goes without saying.
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to [go] back on {one's} word

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

Ex: He went back on his word by not showing up at the event as he had promised.
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