Total English - Upper-intermediate - Unit 5 - Reference - Part 1
Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 5 - Reference - Part 1 in the Total English Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "expand", "stake", "gamble", etc.
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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 make something smaller in amount, degree, price, etc.
(of clothes or fabric) to become smaller when washed with hot water
to cause something to reach or affect a larger area or group of 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 arising from favorable circumstances
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
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 system of straps worn on the human body to provide support, distribute weight, or secure an object
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
