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Total English - Upper-intermediate - Unit 9 - Lesson 2

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 9 - Lesson 2 in the Total English Upper-Intermediate coursebook, like "far-fetched", "gift-wrap", "fireproof", etc.

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Total English - Upper-intermediate
middle-aged
[Adjective]

(of a person) approximately between 45 to 65 years old, typically indicating a stage of life between young adulthood and old age

Ex: A middle-aged woman was running for office in the upcoming election.
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well-dressed
[Adjective]

wearing clothes that are stylish or expensive

Ex: The magazine featured articles on how to well-dressed for any occasion .
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far-fetched
[Adjective]

not probable and difficult to believe

Ex: The idea of time travel still far-fetched to most scientists .
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tongue-tied
[Adjective]

unable to speak clearly or express oneself due to nervousness, shyness, or confusion

Ex: He always tongue-tied when talking to his crush .
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pig-headedly
[Adverb]

in a stubborn, unyielding, and inflexible manner

Ex: No matter how much evidence was presented , pig-headedly held onto her belief .
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to wrap something, usually a present, in decorative paper or packaging

Ex: She asked the cashier to gift-wrap the package before delivery.
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fireproof
[Adjective]

resistant to melting under high temperatures, catching fire, or burning

Ex: He fireproof doors in his house for extra safety .
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a system of using different colors to represent or indicate different categories, values, or information

Ex: The teacher created color code to organize classroom materials .
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to arrest or see someone the moment they are doing something that is illegal or dishonest

Ex: The police caught the burglar red-handed as he was attempting to pick the lock of the house.
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