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: Dealing with annoying telemarketing calls during dinner became a regular annoyance .
proud [adjective]

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

Ex: She felt proud of her artwork being displayed in the gallery .
embarrassing [adjective]

causing a person to feel ashamed or uneasy

Ex: Accidentally sending a private text message to the wrong person is always embarrassing .
un- [prefix]

used to form negative or opposite meanings of root words

unusual [adjective]

not commonly happening or done

Ex: The concert started at an unusual time , late in the afternoon .
uncomfortable [adjective]

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

Ex: The awkward silence made the situation even more uncomfortable .
unnecessary [adjective]

not needed at all or more than what is required

Ex: The additional security measures seemed unnecessary given the low risk of a security breach .
mono- [prefix]

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

Ex:
monotonous [adjective]

boring because of being the same thing all the time

Ex: The monotonous landscape of the desert seemed to stretch on forever without any notable features .

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

Ex: He paced the room , delivering a monologue to himself .

a person who speaks or is fluent in only one language

Ex: Being a monolingual in a multilingual city can sometimes be a challenge .
extra- [prefix]

used to indicate something additional or beyond the usual

Ex:

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

Ex: She prefers extra large sweaters for a loose and comfortable fit .

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 extra small suitcase fit perfectly in the overhead compartment .
over- [prefix]

used to signify more than what is needed or considered appropriate

Ex:

to wake up later than one intended to

Ex: After a late night , it is easy to accidentally oversleep the next day .

to exhaust someone excessively beyond normal limits

Ex: The demanding schedule is overtiring her .

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

Ex: Some individuals overwork to prove their dedication , but it can have detrimental effects in the long run .
under- [prefix]

used to indicate a position lower than or beneath something else

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

Ex: It 's easy to underestimate the impact of climate change until you see its effects firsthand .

to cook food for less time than necessary

Ex: They warned him not to undercook the fish for safety reasons .

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

Ex:
re- [prefix]

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

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 government launched a program to retrain workers in renewable energy technologies for a sustainable future .

to warm previously cooked food

Ex: The restaurant reheated the pasta dish for takeout orders .

to write something differently, often in order to improve it

Ex: He had to rewrite the report after receiving feedback from his supervisor .
bi- [prefix]

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

bilingual [adjective]

able to speak, understand, or use two languages fluently

Ex: The company prefers to hire bilingual employees to cater to a diverse customer base .
bicycle [noun]

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

Ex: I love the feeling of the wind in my hair when I ride my bicycle .
biannual [adjective]

taking place twice a year

Ex: The biannual sale at the department store attracts shoppers from all over the city .
multi- [prefix]

used to denote a multitude or variety of something

Ex:
multinational [adjective]

involving or relating to multiple countries or nationalities

Ex: The multinational corporation has subsidiaries and operations in several countries around the globe .

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

Ex: Educational software often includes multimedia components to enhance learning through visual and auditory stimuli .
multipurpose [adjective]

designed or intended for multiple uses or functions

Ex: The hall serves as a multipurpose event space .
ex- [prefix]

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

Ex:

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

Ex: Her ex-girlfriend sent her a heartfelt message on her birthday , showing that they still cared for each other .

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

Ex: He and his ex-husband remained good friends .