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Total English - Upper-intermediate - Unit 7 - Vocabulary

Here you will find the words from Unit 7 - Vocabulary in the Total English Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "proud", "overtire", "retrain", etc.

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Total English - Upper-intermediate
annoying
[Adjective]

causing slight anger

Ex: The annoying buzzing of mosquitoes kept them awake all night .
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proud
[Adjective]

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

Ex: He felt proud of himself for completing his first marathon .
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embarrassing
[Adjective]

causing a person to feel ashamed or uneasy

Ex: His embarrassing behavior at the dinner table made the guests uncomfortable .
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un-
[prefix]

used to form negative or opposite meanings of root words

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unusual
[Adjective]

not commonly happening or done

Ex: The restaurant ’s menu features unusual dishes from around the world .
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uncomfortable
[Adjective]

feeling embarrassed, anxious, or uneasy because of a situation or circumstance

Ex: He shifted in his seat , feeling uncomfortable under the scrutiny of his peers .
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unnecessary
[Adjective]

not needed at all or more than what is required

Ex: Using overly complicated language in the presentation was unnecessary; the audience would have understood simpler terms .
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mono-
[prefix]

used to form words that relate to concepts or entities that are singular or alone

Ex: The company’s monolithic structure made change difficult.
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monotonous
[Adjective]

boring because of being the same thing all the time

Ex: The repetitive tasks at the assembly line made the job monotonous and uninteresting .
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monologue
[noun]

a speech spoken to oneself, often as a way of expressing thoughts or emotions aloud

Ex: His monologue helped him sort through his emotions .
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a person who speaks or is fluent in only one language

Ex: The country’s population is largely monolingual, with very few people speaking a second language.
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extra-
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used to indicate something additional or beyond the usual

Ex: In the term "extra-large," -extra is used to denote a size that is larger than just "large."
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(of a size) larger than large, often used for clothing, packaging, or other items

Ex: He bought an extra large suitcase for his long vacation .
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clothing or garments that are designed for individuals who require sizes beyond the standard range, typically larger or smaller than the average sizes available

Ex: She bought an extra small T-shirt because the small was too big .
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over-
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used to signify more than what is needed or considered appropriate

Ex: The movie was overhyped, and it didn't live up to expectations.
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to wake up later than one intended to

Ex: She often oversleeps and misses her morning bus .
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to exhaust someone excessively beyond normal limits

Ex: The constant stress has overtired him .
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to work too much, often to the point of exhaustion or burnout

Ex: Managers should be aware of signs that employees are overworking and encourage a healthy work-life balance .
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under-
[prefix]

used to indicate a position lower than or beneath something else

Ex: He ducked to avoid hitting the underpart of the bridge.
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to regard something or someone as smaller or less important than they really are

Ex: The artist 's talent was often underestimated until she showcased her work in a major gallery .
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to cook food for less time than necessary

Ex: She undercooked the potatoes, making them unpleasant to eat.
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to pay someone less than what is fair or reasonable for their work or services

Ex: She left the job because they continued to underpay her .
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re-
[prefix]

used to indicate a repeated action, a reversal of a previous action, or a return to a previous state or condition

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to teach someone new skills or knowledge for improvement in the current job, or to enable them to work in a different field

Ex: The company offered to retrain employees affected by automation , providing courses in digital marketing and data analysis .
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to reheat
[Verb]

to warm previously cooked food

Ex: They are reheating the soup on the stovetop .
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to write something differently, often in order to improve it

Ex: She decided to rewrite her essay to make it clearer .
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bi-
[prefix]

used to indicate the presence of two of something, or that something has two parts or aspects

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bilingual
[Adjective]

able to speak, understand, or use two languages fluently

Ex: The bilingual signage in airports and train stations facilitates communication for travelers from different linguistic backgrounds .
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bicycle
[noun]

a vehicle with two wheels that we ride by pushing its pedals with our feet

Ex: They are buying a new bicycle for their daughter 's birthday .
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biannual
[Adjective]

taking place twice a year

Ex: The biannual festival is a highlight of the community calendar , bringing together locals and tourists .
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multi-
[prefix]

used to denote a multitude or variety of something

Ex: The city is known for its multicultural population, bringing together diverse traditions.
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multinational
[Adjective]

involving or relating to multiple countries or nationalities

Ex: The multinational workforce brings together employees from various cultural backgrounds .
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the application of images, text, audio, and video files collectively

Ex: The multimedia department at the university offers courses in digital media production , graphic design , and audio engineering .
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multipurpose
[Adjective]

designed or intended for multiple uses or functions

Ex: The bag is lightweight and multipurpose, ideal for travel .
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ex-
[prefix]

used to describe a person or thing that was previously in a particular position or relationship but is not anymore

Ex: He still keeps in touch with his ex-colleague from his old job.
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a woman who was previously in a romantic relationship with someone but is no longer together with them

Ex: The song he wrote was inspired by his emotions after breaking up with his ex-girlfriend.
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a man who was previously married to someone but is no longer married to them

Ex: She avoided any contact with her ex-husband after the separation .
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