Total English Upper-Intermediate "Unit 8 - Reference" Vocabulary

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 8 - Reference in the Total English Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "achiever", "opinionated", "manage", etc.

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Total English - Upper-intermediate
to succeed
to succeed [verb]

to reach or achieve what one desired or tried for

Ex: The student 's determination and hard work allowed her to succeed in passing the challenging exam .
to manage
to manage [verb]

to do something difficult successfully

Ex: The athlete managed to cross the finish line even with an injury .
to boast
to boast [verb]

to talk with excessive pride about one's achievements, abilities, etc. in order to draw the attention of others

Ex: At the family reunion , the proud grandmother could n't resist boasting about her grandchildren 's academic accomplishments and talents .
to [have] a go
to [have] a go [phrase]

to make an attempt to achieve or do something

Ex: I ’ve never played chess , but I ’ll have a go .
to give up
to give up [verb]

to stop trying when faced with failures or difficulties

Ex: The team was losing , but they did n't give up , and their determination led to a comeback victory .
proud
proud [adjective]

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

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

someone who reaches a high level of success, particularly in their occupation

Ex: He is recognized as a natural achiever , always finding innovative solutions to challenges .
achievement
achievement [noun]

something that has been successfully done, particularly through hard work

Ex: Despite the initial challenges , the team 's successful launch of the new product was a significant achievement .
proactive
proactive [adjective]

characterized by taking initiative to control or influence a situation rather than merely reacting to events

Ex: She adopted a proactive strategy to improve team performance .
headstrong
headstrong [adjective]

determined to do things in one's own way and often resistant to the opinions or suggestions of others

Ex: His headstrong attitude made compromise impossible.
opinionated
opinionated [adjective]

having strong opinions and not willing to change them

Ex: His opinionated remarks often led to arguments.
manipulative
manipulative [adjective]

influencing or controlling others in an unfair or deceptive way, often to achieve one's own goals

Ex: She was skilled at being manipulative , often twisting situations to her advantage .
selfish
selfish [adjective]

always putting one's interests first and not caring about the needs or rights of others

Ex: The selfish driver cut off other cars in traffic without a second thought .
single-minded
single-minded [adjective]

focusing on one particular goal or purpose, and determined to achieve it

Ex: Single-minded individuals may struggle with balancing other aspects of life .
open
open [adjective]

having a straightforward and honest attitude

Ex: They appreciated her open response when asked about the challenges she faced .
easygoing
easygoing [adjective]

calm and not easily worried or upset

Ex: The easygoing teacher created a relaxed classroom atmosphere where students felt comfortable expressing themselves .
witty
witty [adjective]

quick and clever with their words, often expressing humor or cleverness in a sharp and amusing way

Ex: She always has a witty remark ready , making everyone laugh with her clever humor .
outgoing
outgoing [adjective]

enjoying other people's company and social interactions

Ex: Despite being new to the neighborhood , the outgoing neighbor introduced himself to everyone on the block .
introverted
introverted [adjective]

preferring solitude over socializing

Ex: Despite being introverted, she excelled in creative pursuits, finding solace and inspiration in solitude.
aggressive
aggressive [adjective]

behaving in an angry way and having a tendency to be violent

Ex: She felt intimidated by his aggressive behavior during arguments .
important
important [adjective]

having a lot of value

Ex: Freedom of speech is an important right in democratic societies .
vital
vital [adjective]

absolutely necessary and of great importance

Ex: Oxygen is vital for sustaining life .
big
big [adjective]

above average in size or extent

Ex: The city has a big park .
huge
huge [adjective]

very large in size

Ex: She adopted a huge dog that was almost as big as she was .
happy
happy [adjective]

emotionally feeling good or glad

Ex: The students were happy to have a day off from school .
ecstatic
ecstatic [adjective]

extremely excited and happy

Ex: The children were ecstatic when they found out they were going to Disneyland .
upset
upset [adjective]

feeling disturbed or distressed due to a negative event

Ex: She tried to hide how upset she was during the meeting .
devastated
devastated [adjective]

experiencing great shock or sadness

Ex: After the earthquake destroyed their home , the family felt devastated and unsure of where to turn for help .
hungry
hungry [adjective]

needing or wanting something to eat

Ex: She felt hungry and decided to make a sandwich .
starving
starving [adjective]

desperately needing or wanting food

Ex: She felt starving after fasting for 24 hours.
tired
tired [adjective]

needing to sleep or rest because of not having any more energy

Ex: She was tired but satisfied after cleaning the whole house .
exhausted
exhausted [adjective]

feeling extremely tired physically or mentally, often due to a lack of sleep

Ex: She felt mentally exhausted after dealing with a challenging project at work .
very
very [adverb]

to a great extent or degree

Ex: She was very excited to start her new job .
really
really [adverb]

to a high degree, used for emphasis

Ex: She 's really good at chess .
extremely
extremely [adverb]

to a very great amount or degree

Ex: She is extremely friendly and easily makes new friends .
absolutely
absolutely [adverb]

in a total or complete way

Ex: They absolutely believed in the cause .
completely
completely [adverb]

to the greatest amount or extent possible

Ex: My view of the stage was completely blocked by a tall man .
to catch up
to catch up [verb]

to reach the same level or status as someone or something else, especially after falling behind

Ex: Despite the initial delays, the construction crew managed to catch up on the timeline.
to get away with
to get away with [verb]

to escape punishment for one's wrong actions

Ex: The con artist tried to get away with scamming innocent people, but justice caught up to him.
to keep up
to keep up [verb]

to move or progress at the same rate as someone or something else

Ex: To succeed in the market , businesses need to keep up with consumer trends .
to put in
to put in [verb]

to submit a formal application or request for something

Ex: The university has put in a request for additional research funding .
to come up with
to come up with [verb]

to create something, usually an idea, a solution, or a plan, through one's own efforts or thinking

Ex: I am trying to come up with a new marketing strategy for the company .
to cut down
to cut down [verb]

to reduce the amount, size, or number of something

Ex: Facing a tight schedule , she had to cut down the length of her presentation .
to look up to
to look up to [verb]

to have a great deal of respect, admiration, or esteem for someone

Ex: He looks up to his mentor for guidance in his career.
to look forward to
to look forward to [verb]

to wait with satisfaction for something to happen

Ex: I always look forward to the holidays , especially the festive atmosphere and delicious meals .
to put up with
to put up with [verb]

to tolerate something or someone unpleasant, often without complaining

Ex: Friends put up with each other 's quirks and differences to maintain strong relationships .
to make up for
to make up for [verb]

to do something in order to replace something lost or fix something damaged

Ex: They have made up for their previous disagreements by attending couples therapy .
Total English - Upper-intermediate
Unit 1 - Lesson 1 Unit 1 - Lesson 2 Unit 1 - Lesson 3 Unit 1 - Vocabulary
Unit 1 - Reference - Part 1 Unit 1 - Reference - Part 2 Unit 2 - Lesson 1 Unit 2 - Lesson 2
Unit 2 - Lesson 3 Unit 2 - Vocabulary Unit 2 - Reference Unit 3 - Lesson 1
Unit 3 - Lesson 2 Unit 3 - Lesson 3 Unit 3 - Vocabulary Unit 3 - Reference
Unit 4 - Lesson 1 Unit 4 - Lesson 2 Unit 4 - Lesson 3 Unit 4 - Vocabulary
Unit 4 - Reference Unit 5 - Lesson 1 Unit 5 - Lesson 2 Unit 5 - Lesson 3
Unit 5 - Vocabulary Unit 5 - Communication Unit 5 - Reference - Part 1 Unit 5 - Reference - Part 2
Unit 6 - Lesson 1 Unit 6 - Lesson 3 Unit 6 - Vocabulary Unit 6 - Reference
Unit 7 - Lesson 1 Unit 7 - Lesson 2 Unit 7 - Lesson 3 Unit 7 - Vocabulary
Unit 7 - Reference - Part 1 Unit 7 - Reference - Part 2 Unit 8 - Lesson 1 Unit 8 - Lesson 2
Unit 8 - Vocabulary Unit 8 - Reference Unit 9 - Lesson 1 Unit 9 - Lesson 2
Unit 9 - Vocabulary Unit 9 - Reference Unit 10 - Lesson 2 Unit 10 - Lesson 3
Unit 10 - Vocabulary Unit 10 - Reference