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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: Ever since he was a child, he had itchy feet and dreamt of exploring distant lands. 
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travel bug

a strong desire to travel and explore new places

Ex: After her trip to Asia, she caught the travel bug. 
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independent
independent
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She's an independent woman, capable of making her own decisions and taking care of herself. 
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to experience

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

Ex: Traveling to a new country allows you to experience different cultures. 
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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: Moving to a new country gave her a serious case of culture shock. 
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to wander
to wander
[Verb]

to move in a relaxed or casual manner

Ex: I wandered through the narrow streets, enjoying the sights and sounds of the city. 
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homesick
homesick
[Adjective]

feeling sad because of being away from one's home

Ex: She felt homesick after spending only a week away at college. 
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fascinated
fascinated
[Adjective]

intensely interested or captivated by something or someone

Ex: His fascinated gaze lingered on the intricate design of the antique clock. 
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fascinating
fascinating
[Adjective]

extremely interesting or captivating

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

frozen in place, often due to shock or fear

Ex: The petrified deer remained still, sensing danger nearby. 
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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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annoyed
annoyed
[Adjective]

feeling slightly angry or irritated

Ex: She felt annoyed when her computer froze in the middle of her work. 
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annoying
annoying
[Adjective]

causing slight anger

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

having or displaying great dislike for something

Ex: She was disgusted by the sight and smell of the spoiled food in the refrigerator. 
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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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inspired
inspired
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The concert was an inspired performance that left the audience in awe. 
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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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worried
worried
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She was worried about her upcoming exams, feeling anxious about whether she had studied enough. 
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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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cool
cool
[Adjective]

having a pleasantly mild, low temperature

Ex: She appreciated the cool interior of the museum on the hot day. 
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chilly
chilly
[Adjective]

cold in an unpleasant or uncomfortable way

Ex: She put on a jacket to protect against the chilly wind. 
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sub-zero
sub-zero
[Adjective]

having below zero degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit

Ex: The Antarctic winter brings sub-zero temperatures that challenge even the most prepared researchers. 
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mild
mild
[Adjective]

(of weather) pleasantly warm and less cold than expected

Ex: After weeks of cold, the mild day felt like a gift. 
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scorching
scorching
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The scorching sun beat down on the desert sands, creating a shimmering heat haze. 
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to pour
to pour
[Verb]

to rain heavily and in a large amount

Ex: It started to pour just as we left the house, drenching us completely. 
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drizzle
drizzle
[noun]

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

Ex: The morning began with a light drizzle that refreshed the garden. 
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to shower
to shower
[Verb]

to rain or snow as if in a shower

Ex: It began to shower just as we were leaving the house, soaking us in seconds. 
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showery
showery
[Adjective]

having occasional or brief periods of rain

Ex: The forecast predicted showery weather throughout the day, with scattered rain showers. 
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breeze
breeze
[noun]

a gentle and usually pleasant wind

Ex: He took a deep breath, enjoying the fresh mountain breeze. 
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breezy
breezy
[Adjective]

having a gentle, refreshing wind

Ex: The day was breezy, with a gentle wind rustling through the trees. 
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overcast
overcast
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Today's forecast predicts an overcast sky, with little chance of sunshine. 
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bright
bright
[Adjective]

(of weather) sunny and without many clouds

Ex: The bright morning greeted her with clear skies and a warm sun. 
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to emigrate

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

Ex: Many Irish emigrated to America in the 19th century due to poverty and famine in their homeland. 
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abroad
abroad
[Adverb]

in or traveling to a different country

Ex: They plan to travel abroad next summer to explore Europe. 
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to move
to move
[Verb]

to change one's place of residence or work

Ex: He is moving to a different country to pursue his career. 
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to leave
to leave
[Verb]

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

Ex: After graduating high school, she left home to attend college. 
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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: On lazy Sunday afternoons, I love to roam through the quiet streets of the old town. 
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to set off

to start a journey

Ex: We'll set off on our cross-country journey early in the morning to avoid traffic. 
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to see off

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

Ex: She asked her sister to come and see her off at the train station. 
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off
off
[Adverb]

at or to a certain distance away in physical space

Ex: He watched silently from ten feet off. 
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to go away

to move from a person or place

Ex: Children often cry when their parents have to go away for work. 
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to go on
to go on
[Verb]

to come to be or to happen

Ex: I'm not sure what's going on with all the commotion outside. 
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to go for
to go for
[Verb]

to choose something among other things

Ex: She couldn't decide between the two dresses, so she went for the one with the floral pattern. 
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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: She went back on her promise to help with the charity event. 
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to go down with

to become affected by an illness

Ex: She suddenly went down with the flu and had to take a few days off work. 
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to [have] a go
to have a go
[phrase]

to make an attempt to achieve or do something

Ex: I've never baked bread before, but I'll have a go. 
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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: They worked hard to make a go of their small café. 
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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: She is always on the go, rushing from one meeting to another. 
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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: It goes without saying that safety comes first. 
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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 had promised to help me with the project, but he ended up going back on his word. 
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