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Total English - Upper-intermediate - Unit 6 - Reference

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 6 - Reference in the Total English Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "vague", "nostalgic", "uneasy", etc.

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Total English - Upper-intermediate
nostalgic
[Adjective]

bringing back fond memories of the past, often with a sense of longing or affection

Ex: nostalgic movie transported me back to my youth , evoking warm memories of simpler times .
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memorable
[Adjective]

easy to remember or worth remembering, particularly because of being different or special

Ex: That was the memorable concert I 've ever attended .
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forgetful
[Adjective]

likely to forget things or having difficulty to remember events

Ex: forgetful, she often leaves her phone at home .
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memory
[noun]

the ability of mind to keep and remember past events, people, experiences, etc.

Ex: Alzheimer 's disease can memory and cognitive functions .
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vivid
[Adjective]

producing lifelike and detailed mental images

Ex: The memoirvivid accounts of historical events provided readers with a compelling and immersive understanding of the past .
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vague
[Adjective]

not clear or specific, lacking in detail or precision

Ex: The directions to the restaurant vague, causing us to get lost on the way .
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memento
[noun]

an object that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event

Ex: The couple exchanged letters mementos of their time together .
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souvenir
[noun]

something that we usually buy and bring back for other people from a place that we have visited on vacation

Ex: They picked up some local chocolates souvenirs to share with friends and family back home .
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mnemonic
[Adjective]

relating to or aiding the memory, often by using memory-enhancing techniques or devices

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to remember past events, experiences, or memories with a sense of nostalgia

Ex: The siblings sat around the table reminisced over their shared childhood escapades .
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to remind someone of the the past

Ex: The familiar street took him back to his old neighborhood.
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to remind
[Verb]

to make a person remember an obligation, task, etc. so that they do not forget to do it

Ex: Right now , the colleague is reminding everyone to RSVP for the office event .
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to bring a type of information from the past to our mind again

Ex: remember our childhood memories fondly .
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to help someone remember something they forgot

Ex: She tried to jog his memory by describing the event in detail.
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straight
[Adjective]

(of hair) not curly or wavy

Ex: The doll had longstraight black hair .
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curly
[Adjective]

(of hair) having a spiral-like pattern

Ex: The babycurly hair was adorable and attracted lots of attention .
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wavy
[Adjective]

(of hair) having a slight curl or wave to it, creating a soft and gentle appearance

Ex: The modelwavy hair framed her face in a soft and flattering way .
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bald
[Adjective]

having little or no hair on the head

Ex: The older gentleman had a neat and bald head , which suited him well .
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mousy
[Adjective]

(of hair) pale brown in color that is considered to be too plain

Ex: He wished mousy hair had more character .
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spiky
[Adjective]

(of hair) sticking upward on the top of the head

Ex: A bit of hair wax was all he needed to give his hair a spiky texture.
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dyed
[Adjective]

colored in a way that is not natural, but done artificially

Ex: dyed wool felt soft and smooth to the touch .
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wrinkle
[noun]

a small fold or line in a piece of cloth or in the skin, particularly the face

Ex: wrinkle in her shirt was barely noticeable , but she quickly ironed it out before the meeting .
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clean-shaven
[Adjective]

(of a man) with a recently shaved beard or moustache

Ex: The actor looked completely different once he clean-shaven.
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chubby
[Adjective]

(particularly of a child or young adult) slightly overweight in a way that is considered cute or charming rather than unhealthy or unattractive

Ex: Despite chubby appearance , he was active and enjoyed outdoor activities with his family .
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round
[Adjective]

having a circular shape, often spherical in appearance

Ex: round pizza was divided into equal slices , ready to be shared among friends .
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beard
[noun]

the hair that grow on the chin and sides of a man’s face

Ex: The beard made him look more mature and distinguished .
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muscular
[Adjective]

(of a person) powerful with large well-developed muscles

Ex: muscular back rippled with strength as she lifted the heavy boxes effortlessly .
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stocky
[Adjective]

(especially of a man) having a short but quite solid figure with thick muscles

Ex: Despite stocky stature , he moved with surprising agility on the basketball court .
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a bit
[Adverb]

to a small extent or degree

Ex: His explanation clarified the concept a bit, but I still have some questions.
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overweight
[Adjective]

weighing more than what is considered healthy or desirable for one's body size and build

Ex: Many people struggle with losing weight once they overweight due to unhealthy eating habits .
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fat
[Adjective]

(of people or animals) weighing much more than what is thought to be healthy for their body

Ex: The fat cat lounged on the windowsill.
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slim
[Adjective]

thin in an attractive way

Ex: slim model walked confidently on the runway .
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skinny
[Adjective]

having a very low amount of body fat

Ex: The skinny teenager was mistaken for being much younger than her actual age.
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good-looking
[Adjective]

possessing an attractive and pleasing appearance

Ex: The new actor in the movie is good-looking, and many people admire his appearance .
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scruffy
[Adjective]

(of a man's face) not having been shaved for a long time

Ex: Despite scruffy appearance , he had a warm smile that instantly put people at ease .
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elegant
[Adjective]

having a refined and graceful appearance or style

Ex: The bride 's hairstyle was simple elegant, with cascading curls framing her face in soft waves .
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tanned
[Adjective]

(of skin) having a dark shade because of direct exposure to sunlight

Ex: His arms were tanned from working in the garden every weekend.
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confused
[Adjective]

feeling uncertain or not confident about something because it is not clear or easy to understand

Ex: The instructions were so unclear that they left everyone confused.
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suspicious
[Adjective]

doubtful about the honesty of what someone has done and having no trust in them

Ex: Isuspicious of deals that seem too good to be true .
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uneasy
[Adjective]

feeling nervous or worried, especially about something unpleasant that might happen soon

Ex: He uneasy about the strange noises coming from the basement , fearing there might be an intruder .
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curious
[Adjective]

(of a person) interested in learning and knowing about things

Ex: She was curious about different cultures and loved traveling to new places .
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annoyed
[Adjective]

feeling slightly angry or irritated

Ex: She annoyed when her meeting was interrupted again .
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excited
[Adjective]

feeling very happy, interested, and energetic

Ex: They excited to try the new roller coaster at the theme park .
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uninterested
[Adjective]

lacking interest or enthusiasm toward something

Ex: The cat uninterested in the new toy and walked away after sniffing it once .
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optimistic
[Adjective]

having a hopeful and positive outlook on life, expecting good things to happen

Ex: Optimistic investors continued to pour money into the startup despite the risks .
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shocked
[Adjective]

very surprised or upset because of something unexpected or unpleasant

Ex: She was shocked when she heard the news of her friend's sudden move abroad.
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relieved
[Adjective]

feeling free from worry, stress, or anxiety after a challenging or difficult situation

Ex: He was relieved to have his car fixed after it broke down on the highway.
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cold fish
[noun]

someone who does not express emotions and is considered unfriendly

Ex: He rarely smiles , making him seem like cold fish.
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a tough person who is not easily affected by emotions

Ex: The boxer hard as nails and never backed down from a fight .
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a person or thing that causes one great annoyance or a lot of difficulty

Ex: Running into traffic on my way to an important meeting was a major pain in the neck; I ended up being late.
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having good intentions, even if the results are not perfect

Ex: Even though he didn’t solve the issue, his heart was in the right place.
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know-all
[noun]

a person who claims to know everything about a particular topic or in general, often in a way that is arrogant, irritating, or condescending to others

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someone who is likely to succeed because of their ambitiousness or capabilities, particularly in their career or education

Ex: The young scientist became a high-flier in medical research.
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loner
[noun]

a person who actively avoids having any interaction with others

Ex: Some people mistakenly assume loners are unfriendly , but they may simply prefer solitude .
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skeptical
[Adjective]

having doubts about something's truth, validity, or reliability

Ex: The journalist maintained skeptical perspective , critically examining the sources before publishing the controversial story .
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someone who is difficult to please or deal with, and is often demanding or critical in their expectations

Ex: His reputation as tricky customer made people cautious around him .
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