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Total English - Upper-intermediate - Unit 4 - Vocabulary

Here you will find the words from Unit 4 - Vocabulary in the Total English Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "modest", "insist", "proud", etc.

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Total English - Upper-intermediate
interested
[Adjective]

having a feeling of curiosity or attention toward a particular thing or person because one likes them

Ex: The children were very interested in the magician 's tricks .
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modest
[Adjective]

not boasting about one's abilities, achievements, or belongings

Ex: He gave a modest reply when asked about his success .
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afraid
[Adjective]

getting a bad and anxious feeling from a person or thing because we think something bad or dangerous will happen

Ex: He 's always been afraid of the dark .
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worried
[Adjective]

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

Ex: He was worried about his job security , feeling uneasy about the company 's recent layoffs .
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keen
[Adjective]

having the ability to learn or understand quickly

Ex: The keen apprentice absorbed the techniques of the trade with remarkable speed .
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similar
[Adjective]

(of two or more things) having qualities in common that are not exactly the same

Ex: The two sisters had similar hairstyles , both wearing their hair in braids .
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different
[Adjective]

not like another thing or person in form, quality, nature, etc.

Ex: The book had a different ending than she expected .
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proud
[Adjective]

feeling satisfied with someone or one's possessions, achievements, etc.

Ex: He felt proud of himself for completing his first marathon .
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passionate
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showing or having enthusiasm or strong emotions about something one care deeply about

Ex: Her passionate love for literature led her to pursue a career as an English teacher .
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to apply
[Verb]

to formally request something, such as a place at a university, a job, etc.

Ex: As the deadline approached , more candidates began to apply for the available positions .
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to resign
[Verb]

to officially announce one's departure from a job, position, etc.

Ex: They resigned from the committee in protest of the decision .
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to insist
[Verb]

to urgently demand someone to do something or something to take place

Ex: Despite his injuries , he insisted on finishing the race .
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to firmly trust in the goodness or value of something

Ex: He does n't believe in the imposition of strict dress codes in schools .
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to express your annoyance, unhappiness, or dissatisfaction about something

Ex: Rather than complaining about the weather , Sarah decided to make the best of the rainy day and stayed indoors reading a book .
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to give money or something else of value in exchange for goods or services

Ex: Will pay for my movie ticket?
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to be determined or affected by something else

Ex: The success of a healthy lifestyle depends on a balanced diet , regular exercise , and sufficient sleep .
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to reach or achieve what one desired or tried for

Ex: He succeeded in winning the championship after years of rigorous training and competition .
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to be formed from particular parts or things

Ex: The success of the recipe largely consists of the unique combination of spices used .
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to get ready for an event, activity, or situation, either mentally or physically

Ex: He was n’t prepared for the amount of work it would take .
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