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Total English - Upper-intermediate - Unit 3 - Lesson 2

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 3 - Lesson 2 in the Total English Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "porcelain", "silk", "bronze", etc.

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Total English - Upper-intermediate
rubber
[noun]

a material that is elastic, water-resistant, and often used in various products such as tires, gloves, and erasers

Ex: He used a rubber eraser to correct the pencil marks on his paper.
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wood
[noun]

the hard material that the trunk and branches of a tree or shrub are made of, used for fuel or timber

Ex: They used wood to build a fire .
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gunpowder
[noun]

a type of powder that is explosive, used in making bullets, bombs, etc.

Ex: Historicallygunpowder was used in early rocket propulsion experiments before the development of modern solid and liquid fuels .
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glass
[noun]

a hard material that is often clear and is used for making windows, bottles, etc.

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leather
[noun]

strong material made from animal skin and used for making clothes, bags, shoes, etc.

Ex: After years of use , leather shoes had developed a rich patina that added character and charm .
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metal
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a usually solid and hard substance that heat and electricity can move through, such as gold, iron, etc.

Ex: Mercury is a metal that is liquid at room temperature , commonly used in thermometers and barometers .
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paper
[noun]

the thin sheets on which one can write, draw, or print things, also used as wrapping material

Ex: The printer ran out paper, so he had to refill it to continue printing .
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plastic
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a light substance produced in a chemical process that can be formed into different shapes when heated

Ex: The dentist fashioned a temporary crown out of plastic.
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porcelain
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a hard, white, translucent ceramic material that is known for its strength, durability, and translucency

Ex: Porcelain is often used for high-quality dinnerware .
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bronze
[noun]

a metallic alloy that is made primarily of copper, with varying proportions of other metals such as tin, zinc, or nickel

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cotton
[noun]

soft and white material that comes from a plant called cotton and is used to make clothing

Ex: She examined the cotton before it was processed into yarn .
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denim
[noun]

strong cotton cloth that is usually blue in color, particularly used in making jeans

Ex: Many fashion designers are now experimenting with denim, focusing on eco-friendly production methods .
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gold
[noun]

a valuable yellow-colored metal that is used for making jewelry

Ex: The Olympic medals are traditionally gold, silver , and bronze .
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iron
[noun]

a metallic chemical element with a silvery-gray appearance, widely used for making tools, steel, buildings, and various industrial products

Ex: Children need iron for proper growth and development .
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lycra
[noun]

a type of fabric that is stretchy and used to make tight fitting clothes such as athletic wear

Ex: Fashion designers often lycra into their sportswear collections to create form-fitting and flexible pieces .
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silk
[noun]

a type of smooth soft fabric made from the threads that silkworms produce

Ex: They decided to silk curtains for the living room to give it a more refined look .
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silver
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a shiny grayish-white metal of high value that heat and electricity can move through it and is used in jewelry making, electronics, etc.

Ex: The Olympic medal for second place is traditionally silver.
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wool
[noun]

the soft and thick hair that grows on the body of sheep and goats

Ex: The wool from the sheep was used to make warm blankets .
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