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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
annoying
[Adjective]

causing slight anger

Ex: The annoying sound of construction outside disrupted her concentration. 
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proud
proud
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She felt proud of her daughter's academic achievements. 
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embarrassing
embarrassing
[Adjective]

causing a person to feel ashamed or uneasy

Ex: His embarrassing slip on the banana peel in front of everyone made him blush with embarrassment. 
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un-
un-
[prefix]

used to form negative or opposite meanings of root words

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unusual
unusual
[Adjective]

not commonly happening or done

Ex: His quiet behavior at the party was unusual. 
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uncomfortable
uncomfortable
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She felt uncomfortable when everyone stared at her during the presentation. 
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unnecessary
unnecessary
[Adjective]

not needed at all or more than what is required

Ex: His comments during the meeting were unnecessary and only served to prolong the discussion. 
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mono-
mono-
[prefix]

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

Ex: The city built a monorail to reduce traffic congestion. 
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monotonous
monotonous
[Adjective]

boring because of being the same thing all the time

Ex: The endless hours of data entry made her workday feel monotonous and never-ending. 
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monologue
monologue
[noun]

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

Ex: Lost in thought, he muttered a quiet monologue. 
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monolingual

a person who speaks or is fluent in only one language

Ex: As a monolingual, she had to rely on a translator during her travels abroad. 
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extra-
extra-
[prefix]

used to indicate something additional or beyond the usual

Ex: She participates in many extracurricular activities, including soccer and drama club. 
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extra large

(of a size) larger than large, often used for clothing, packaging, or other items

Ex: He ordered an extra large coffee to start his day. 
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extra small

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: The café served coffee in an extra small cup. 
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over-
over-
[prefix]

used to signify more than what is needed or considered appropriate

Ex: She is overambitious and often sets unrealistically high goals. 
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to oversleep

to wake up later than one intended to

Ex: Many people tend to oversleep on weekends after a busy week. 
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to overtire

to exhaust someone excessively beyond normal limits

Ex: She overtires herself by taking on too many tasks. 
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to overwork

to work too much, often to the point of exhaustion or burnout

Ex: Despite feeling tired, she tends to overwork herself to meet tight deadlines. 
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under-
under-
[prefix]

used to indicate a position lower than or beneath something else

Ex: She packed her underclothes neatly into the suitcase. 
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to underestimate

to regard something or someone as smaller or less important than they really are

Ex: She warned him not to underestimate the challenges of starting a new business from scratch. 
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to undercook

to cook food for less time than necessary

Ex: He accidentally undercooked the chicken, so it had to go back in the oven. 
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to underpay

to pay someone less than what is fair or reasonable for their work or services

Ex: The company was criticized for underpaying its employees. 
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re-
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 retrain

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 decided to retrain its employees in digital marketing to adapt to the evolving industry trends. 
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to reheat
to reheat
[Verb]

to warm previously cooked food

Ex: She reheated yesterday's leftovers for lunch. 
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to rewrite

to write something differently, often in order to improve it

Ex: She rewrote the lyrics to fit the new melody. 
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bi-
bi-
[prefix]

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

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bilingual
bilingual
[Adjective]

able to speak, understand, or use two languages fluently

Ex: Growing up in a bilingual household, she effortlessly switched between English and Spanish. 
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bicycle
bicycle
[noun]

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

Ex: He enjoys going on long bicycle rides in the countryside. 
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biannual
biannual
[Adjective]

taking place twice a year

Ex: The company holds biannual meetings to review progress and set new goals. 
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multi-
multi-
[prefix]

used to denote a multitude or variety of something

Ex: The company operates in multiple countries across the globe. 
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multinational
multinational
[Adjective]

involving or relating to multiple countries or nationalities

Ex: The multinational team collaborated on a project that spanned different countries. 
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multimedia

the application of images, text, audio, and video files collectively

Ex: Multimedia presentations engage audiences by incorporating various elements like images, animations, and sound effects. 
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multipurpose
multipurpose
[Adjective]

designed or intended for multiple uses or functions

Ex: They bought a multipurpose tool for camping and repairs. 
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ex-
ex-
[prefix]

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

Ex: My ex-boyfriend and I are still friends, even though we're no longer dating. 
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ex-girlfriend

a woman who was previously in a romantic relationship with someone but is no longer together with them

Ex: After their breakup, he and his ex-girlfriend decided to remain friends and stay in touch. 
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ex-husband

a man who was previously married to someone but is no longer married to them

Ex: She still talks to her ex-husband occasionally. 
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