Total English - Upper-intermediate - Unit 9 - Vocabulary

Here you will find the words from Unit 9 - Vocabulary in the Total English Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "plea", "blaze", "drama", etc.

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drama

[noun]

a situation or event involving a lot of action and excitement, rooted in contrasting elements or forces

to quit

[Verb]

to stop engaging in an activity permanently

Ex: After ten years in the company , she chose to quit and start her own business .

to back

[Verb]

to support someone or something

Ex: While they were facing difficulties , we were backing them with emotional support .

to bid

[Verb]

to try to achieve something

Ex: Several startups are bidding to attract investors at the upcoming tech conference .

blast

[noun]

an explosion of something

Ex: Scientists studied the effects of the blast on nearby structures .

blaze

[noun]

a bright, intense flame or fire that burns strongly and produces a lot of light and heat

Ex: The wildfire left a trail of charred trees in its blaze.

to ax

[Verb]

to chop or cut with an axe or similar tool

Ex: They axed the old wooden door to break through.

clash

[noun]

a serious argument between two sides caused by their different views and beliefs

Ex: The board meeting ended abruptly due to a clash among the members about the future direction of the company .

to aid

[Verb]

to help or support others in doing something

Ex: He aided his friend in preparing for the exam .

to hit

[Verb]

to affect someone or something, especially in a bad way

Ex: Rural communities have been severely hit by the lack of healthcare access .

key

[Adjective]

essential and highly important to a particular process, situation, or outcome

Ex: Building trust is key to maintaining long-term relationships with clients .

plea

[noun]

(law) a formal statement made by someone confirming or denying their accusation

Ex: The defense attorney argued for a reduction in charges based on the plea bargain negotiated with the prosecution.

Total English - Upper-intermediate

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