Total English - Upper-intermediate - Unit 5 - Reference - Part 1

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

an official agreement between two or more sides that states what each of them has to do

to become something greater in quantity, importance, or size

to enlarge or lengthen something

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

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

to enlarge the area of effect of something or to make it affect more people

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

to put someone or something important in a situation where they could be harmed, lost, or destroyed

an act that someone does while knowing that there is a risk but also possible success

a situation or a chance where doing or achieving something particular becomes possible or easier

a possibility that something will happen

an amount of money invested in a business

something that is greatly desired

significant in amount or degree

to tolerate something or someone unpleasant, often without complaining

to take the necessary action regarding someone or something specific, especially as a part of your job

to pay full attention to someone or something specific

to allow the presence or actions of someone or something disliked without interference or complaint

a difficult and new task that puts one's skill, ability, and determination to the test

to overcome challenges, defend beliefs, or achieve a difficult thing

an attempt to do something, particularly something demanding

a series of organized activities that are intended to achieve a particular goal

the part of water in a river that runs very fast and looks foamy

the practice of using a raft to travel with the flow of a river as a sport or hobby

a type of sport in which a person climbs rock surfaces that are very steep

a sport that involves riders performing specific tasks like jumping over obstacles or showcasing their skills on horseback

able to be driven or ridden on rough ground

the activity or sport of riding a mountain bike over rough ground

a game played by two teams of thirteen or fifteen players, who kick or carry an oval ball over the other team’s line to score points

a martial art and sport that is practiced using arrows and bows

a hard hat worn by soldiers, bikers, etc. for protection

a supportive arrangement of straps or bands worn on the body to distribute weight or pressure evenly, provide stability for a body part or function, or secure an object in place

a piece of clothing worn for swimming, especially by women and girls

a tight-fitting piece of clothing made of rubber that is worn by underwater swimmers to remain warm

a special type of vest worn to help keep a person afloat in water, especially in case of an emergency

a sports shoe with a rubber sole that is worn casually or for doing exercise

a type of eyewear that are designed to protect the eyes from harm