Total English - Upper-intermediate - Unit 3 - Vocabulary

Here you will find the words from Unit 3 - Vocabulary in the Total English Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "invent", "journal", "inevitable", etc.

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to write [verb]

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

Ex: They grabbed a marker to write a message on the whiteboard .

writer [noun]

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

Ex: She is a writer who uses vivid descriptions in her works .

to invent [verb]

to make or design something that did not exist before

Ex: The inventor spent years working to invent a device that could automate common household tasks .

inventor [noun]

someone who makes or designs something that did not exist before

Ex: The inventor of the smartphone revolutionized the way we communicate and access information .

invention [noun]

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

Ex: Her latest invention aims to reduce energy consumption in households by using innovative technology .

to open [verb]

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

Ex: She opened the door and welcomed her guests inside .

bottle opener [noun]

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

Ex: She bought a keychain with a built-in bottle opener .

journal [noun]

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

Ex: He found an old journal from his school days .

journalist [noun]

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

Ex: My sister is a journalist for a major newspaper .

piano [noun]

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

Ex: She played a soft lullaby on the piano to put the baby to sleep .

pianist [noun]

someone who plays the piano, particularly a professional one

Ex: He 's known for his virtuosic technique and emotional depth as a jazz pianist .

social [adjective]

related to society and the lives of its citizens in general

Ex:

socialist [noun]

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

Ex:

to pollute [verb]

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

Ex: Pesticides used in agriculture can pollute soil and groundwater if not applied responsibly .

pollution [noun]

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

Ex: Due to the severe pollution , many species of birds no longer visit the area .

happy [adjective]

emotionally feeling good or glad

Ex: The students were happy to have a day off from school .

happiness [noun]

the feeling of being happy and well

Ex: The laughter of children filled the room with happiness and joy .

weak [adjective]

structurally fragile or lacking durability

Ex: The table leg was weak and wobbled dangerously .

weakness [noun]

lack of power or ability to act effectively

Ex: He acknowledged his weakness in time management during the meeting .

visible [adjective]

able to be seen with the eyes

Ex: The writing on the board was clearly visible from the back of the classroom .

visibility [noun]

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

Ex: During the snowstorm , visibility dropped to just a few feet , making driving extremely hazardous .

inevitable [adjective]

unable to be prevented

Ex: Given the current trajectory of climate change , it 's inevitable that sea levels will continue to rise .

inevitability [noun]

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

Ex: The war ’s inevitability became clear as tensions rose .

to excite [verb]

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

Ex: The anticipation of meeting her favorite author excited the young bookworm .

excitement [noun]

a strong feeling of enthusiasm and happiness

Ex: Despite the rainy weather , Tom 's excitement about his upcoming vacation to the beach remained undiminished .

product [noun]

something that is created or grown for sale

Ex: Farmers in the region grow a variety of agricultural products , including fruits and vegetables .

productivity [noun]

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

Ex: She was praised for her productivity in completing the project ahead of schedule .

motherhood [noun]

the state of being a mother to a child or children

Ex: Despite the challenges , she navigated the journey of motherhood with grace and determination .

friend [noun]

someone we like and trust

Ex:

friendship [noun]

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

Ex: In times of need , true friendship shines through with unwavering support and understanding .

Total English - Upper-intermediate
Unit 1 - Lesson 1	Unit 1 - Lesson 2	Unit 1 - Lesson 3	Unit 1 - Vocabulary
Unit 1 - Reference - Part 1	Unit 1 - Reference - Part 2	Unit 2 - Lesson 1	Unit 2 - Lesson 2
Unit 2 - Lesson 3	Unit 2 - Vocabulary	Unit 2 - Reference	Unit 3 - Lesson 1
Unit 3 - Lesson 2	Unit 3 - Lesson 3	Unit 3 - Vocabulary	Unit 3 - Reference
Unit 4 - Lesson 1	Unit 4 - Lesson 2	Unit 4 - Lesson 3	Unit 4 - Vocabulary
Unit 4 - Reference	Unit 5 - Lesson 1	Unit 5 - Lesson 2	Unit 5 - Lesson 3
Unit 5 - Vocabulary	Unit 5 - Communication	Unit 5 - Reference - Part 1	Unit 5 - Reference - Part 2
Unit 6 - Lesson 1	Unit 6 - Lesson 3	Unit 6 - Vocabulary	Unit 6 - Reference
Unit 7 - Lesson 1	Unit 7 - Lesson 2	Unit 7 - Lesson 3	Unit 7 - Vocabulary
Unit 7 - Reference - Part 1	Unit 7 - Reference - Part 2	Unit 8 - Lesson 1	Unit 8 - Lesson 2
Unit 8 - Vocabulary	Unit 8 - Reference	Unit 9 - Lesson 1	Unit 9 - Lesson 2
Unit 9 - Vocabulary	Unit 9 - Reference	Unit 10 - Lesson 2	Unit 10 - Lesson 3
Unit 10 - Vocabulary	Unit 10 - Reference