Total English - Upper-intermediate - Unit 3 - Vocabulary

to make letters, words, or numbers on a surface, usually on a piece of paper, with a pen or pencil

someone whose job involves writing articles, books, stories, etc.

to create or design something new that did not previously exist

someone who makes or designs something that did not exist before

something new, especially a device, method, or process, that has been created or developed

to move something like a window or door into a position that people, things, etc. can pass through or use

a small tool used to open the metal top of a bottle

a written record of daily events, experiences, etc. that is kept for personal use

someone who prepares news to be broadcast or writes for newspapers, magazines, or news websites

a large keyboard instrument in which pressing the keys causes hammers to strike strings

someone who plays the piano, particularly a professional one

related to society and the lives of its citizens in general

a person who supports a system where the community collectively owns and controls the means of production, distribution, and exchange, known as socialism

to damage the environment by releasing harmful chemicals or substances to the air, water, or land

a change in water, air, etc. that makes it harmful or dangerous

emotionally feeling good or glad

the feeling or state of being happy

structurally fragile or lacking durability

a lack of power, influence, or ability to act effectively

able to be seen with the eyes

the distance that is possible or clear for one to see, particularly because of the weather conditions

certain to happen and impossible to prevent or avoid

the quality or state of being unavoidable, often in reference to an event, outcome, or consequence that cannot be prevented or changed

to make a person feel interested or happy, particularly about something that will happen soon

a strong feeling of enthusiasm, eagerness, or emotional stimulation

something that is created or grown for sale

the ability to produce useful results efficiently, especially in relation to the time or effort used

the state of being a mother to a child or children

someone we like and trust

a relationship between people who are friends