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: He sounded interested when I mentioned the project .
modest [adjective]

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

Ex: The modest scientist downplayed her groundbreaking research , attributing it to collaboration and teamwork .
afraid [adjective]

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

Ex: They were afraid of getting lost in the forest .
worried [adjective]

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

Ex: She was worried about her financial situation , feeling uneasy about her mounting debts .
keen [adjective]

having the ability to learn or understand quickly

Ex: With a keen mind for languages , he became fluent in Spanish after just a few months of study .
similar [adjective]

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

Ex: The two cars had similar features , both having leather seats and a sunroof .
different [adjective]

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

Ex: She tried different hairstyles to change her look .
proud [adjective]

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

Ex: She felt proud of her artwork being displayed in the gallery .
passionate [adjective]

showing or having enthusiasm or strong emotions about something one care deeply about

Ex: The passionate chef poured her heart into creating innovative dishes that delighted diners .
to apply [verb]

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

Ex: She decided to apply for the scholarship to support her education .

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

Ex: They resigned from the board of directors due to conflicts of interest .

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

Ex: The teacher insisted that students submit their assignments on time .

to firmly trust in the goodness or value of something

Ex: In challenging times , it 's important to believe in the resilience of the human spirit .

to express your annoyance, unhappiness, or dissatisfaction about something

Ex: Instead of complaining , try to find constructive solutions to the challenges you face .

to give money or something else of value in exchange for goods or services

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to be determined or affected by something else

Ex: The performance of the stock market depends on various economic indicators and global events .

to reach or achieve what one desired or tried for

Ex: The student 's determination and hard work allowed her to succeed in passing the challenging exam .

to be formed from particular parts or things

Ex: The novel consists of three main plotlines that intertwine throughout the narrative .

to get ready for an event, activity, or situation, either mentally or physically

Ex: The band members prepared for the gig by arranging their setlist and rehearsing transitions between songs .