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Total English - Upper-intermediate - Unit 5 - Vocabulary

Here you will find the words from Unit 5 - Vocabulary in the Total English Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "strategy", "long-term", "shallow", etc.

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Total English - Upper-intermediate
low-risk
low-risk
[Adjective]

having a very minimal likelihood of experiencing or causing danger, injury, harm, or death

Ex: Investing in government bonds is considered low-risk compared to investing in stocks. 
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high-risk
high-risk
[Adjective]

very likely to become or behave in a highly dangerous or harmful way

Ex: Investing in high-risk stocks can yield high returns, but it also comes with the potential for significant losses. 
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strategy
strategy
[noun]

an organized plan made to achieve a goal

Ex: Their marketing strategy increased sales last year. 
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long-term
long-term
[Adjective]

continuing or taking place over a relatively extended duration of time

Ex: Long-term planning is essential for achieving sustainable growth in any business. 
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short-term
short-term
[Adjective]

intended to last for a brief or limited period of time

Ex: The company offered a short-term contract to cover the employee's maternity leave. 
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plan
plan
[noun]

a chain of actions that will help us reach our goals

Ex: The project manager presented a detailed plan outlining the phases of the construction. 
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local
local
[Adjective]

related or belonging to a particular area or place that someone lives in or mentions

Ex: The local bakery is known for its freshly baked bread and pastries. 
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long-distance call

a telephone call made between different cities, regions, or countries

Ex: She made a long-distance call to her family overseas. 
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shortcut
shortcut
[noun]

a quicker or more direct way of reaching a destination

Ex: We took a shortcut through the park to reach our destination faster. 
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broad-minded
broad-minded
[Adjective]

able to consider and accept a wide range of opinions and beliefs

Ex: She is very broad-minded, always open to new ideas and perspectives. 
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narrow-minded
narrow-minded
[Adjective]

not open to new ideas, opinions, etc.

Ex: His narrow-minded views on politics made it difficult to have meaningful discussions with him. 
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skinny
skinny
[Adjective]

having a very low amount of body fat

Ex: She has always been naturally skinny, even though she eats well. 
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slim
slim
[Adjective]

thin in an attractive way

Ex: He followed a healthy diet to stay slim and healthy. 
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shallow
shallow
[Adjective]

lacking depth of character, seriousness, mindful thinking, or real understanding

Ex: He has a reputation for being shallow and only caring about superficial things. 
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deep
deep
[Adjective]

(of a person) difficult to fully understand or get close to, often refraining from sharing their true feelings or ideas with others

Ex: She's always been a deep person, never revealing her true emotions. 
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long
long
[Adjective]

(of two points) having an above-average distance between them

Ex: The necklace she wore had a long chain adorned with intricate charms. 
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length
length
[noun]

the distance from one end to the other end of an object that shows how long it is

Ex: What is the length of the hallway? 
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to lengthen

to increase the length or duration of something

Ex: They lengthened the runway at the airport for larger planes. 
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wide
wide
[Adjective]

having a large length from side to side

Ex: The river was wide, spanning several hundred meters across. 
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short
short
[Adjective]

having a below-average distance between two points

Ex: She wore a shirt with short sleeves to stay cool in the summer heat. 
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to shorten

to decrease the length of something

Ex: The tailor shortened the trousers to fit the customer's height. 
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width
width
[noun]

the distance of something from side to side

Ex: The width of the river is about 50 meters. 
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to widen
to widen
[Verb]

to become wider or broader in dimension, extent, or scope

Ex: The river widens as it flows towards the sea. 
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breadth
breadth
[noun]

the distance between two sides of something

Ex: The breadth of the river made it impossible to cross without a bridge. 
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broad
broad
[Adjective]

having a large distance between one side and another

Ex: His shoulders were broad, giving him a powerful and imposing appearance. 
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to broaden

to become larger in scope or range

Ex: As she explored different genres of music, her tastes began to broaden. 
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high
high
[Adjective]

having a relatively great vertical extent

Ex: The high mountain peaks were covered in snow. 
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height
height
[noun]

the distance from the top to the bottom of something or someone

Ex: He checked the height of the doorway to make sure the furniture would fit through. 
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to heighten

to raise something above its current position

Ex: To improve the view, the city decided to heighten the observation deck on the skyscraper. 
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deep
deep
[Adjective]

having a great distance from the surface to the bottom

Ex: The ocean is incredibly deep, with some parts reaching depths of over 36,000 feet. 
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depth
depth
[noun]

the distance below the top surface of something

Ex: The depth of the ocean is immeasurable in some areas. 
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to deepen
to deepen
[Verb]

to increase the depth or distance between the surface and a particular point or object, often through digging, cutting, or excavation

Ex: The construction crew deepened the foundation of the building to provide additional stability. 
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low
low
[Adjective]

small or below average in degree, value, level, or amount

Ex: She was raising three kids on a low income. 
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to lower
to lower
[Verb]

to reduce something in degree, amount, quality, or strength

Ex: The company decided to lower its prices to attract more customers. 
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to expand
to expand
[Verb]

to become something greater in quantity, importance, or size

Ex: The company's operations expanded rapidly, opening new branches in multiple cities. 
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to extend
to extend
[Verb]

to enlarge or lengthen something

Ex: She extends her hand for a friendly handshake. 
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to grow
to grow
[Verb]

to get larger and taller and become an adult over time

Ex: Our puppy will grow into a big dog one day. 
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to stretch

to make something longer, looser, or wider, especially by pulling it

Ex: She decided to stretch the fabric before sewing to ensure it would fit properly. 
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to spread
to spread
[Verb]

to extend or increase in influence or effect over a larger area or group of people

Ex: The flu virus can easily spread in crowded places. 
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to shrink
to shrink
[Verb]

(of clothes or fabric) to become smaller when washed with hot water

Ex: Be cautious with the new sweater; it tends to shrink in hot water. 
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to reduce
to reduce
[Verb]

to make something smaller in amount, degree, price, etc.

Ex: The company decided to reduce the prices of its products to attract more customers. 
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