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 make or design something that did not exist before

someone who makes or designs something that did not exist before

a brand new machine, tool, or process that is made after study and experiment

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 musical instrument we play by pressing the black and white keys on the keyboard

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

the feeling of being happy and well

lacking physical strength or energy

a vulnerability or limitation that makes you less strong or effective

able to be seen with the eyes

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

unable to be prevented

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 and happiness

something that is created or grown for sale

the state or condition of being productive, or the ability to produce or generate goods, services, or results efficiently and effectively

the state of being a mother to a child or children

someone we know well and trust, but normally they are not part of our family

a close relationship between two or more people characterized by trust, loyalty, and support