Total English - Upper-intermediate - Unit 10 - Reference

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 10 - Reference in the Total English Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "willpower", "intuition", "grate", etc.

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Total English - Upper-intermediate

the ability to control one's own behavior, actions, and decision-making through the exercise of conscious effort and self-discipline

Ex: His willpower allowed him to complete the marathon despite the pain .

the willpower to overcome one's problems or control one's physical condition

Ex: He had used mind over matter to overcome his fear of heights , conquering the challenge with sheer determination .

the process or act of persuading someone to do or believe something particular

Ex: Advertising relies heavily on psychological persuasion .

a strong feeling or sense that something unpleasant is going to happen, often without clear evidence or reason

Ex: The dark clouds gave me a premonition of a storm .
deja vu [noun]

the feeling that a current situation has happened before, even though it is new

Ex: Every time he visited the city , a strange deja vu crept over him .
to trust [verb]

to believe that someone is sincere, reliable, or competent

Ex: Yesterday , he trusted his friend to handle an important project .

the ability to understand or know something immediately, without conscious reasoning or evidence

Ex: Intuition can guide decision-making when data is limited .

a general sense of intuition or perception that is not based on rational or empirical evidence

Ex: Thanks to her sixth sense , she avoided a risky situation .

the part of the mind where thoughts, feelings, and memories exist without a person being aware of them

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the part of the mind that is not currently in focused awareness, but still influences thoughts, feelings, and behavior, often through automatic or involuntary processes

Ex: Dreams are often influenced by the subconscious .

any movie, picture, note, etc. designed to promote products or services to the public

Ex: She saw an advertisement for a job vacancy in the local newspaper .
trailer [noun]

a selection from different parts of a movie, TV series, games, etc. shown before they become available to the public

Ex: After watching the trailer , she could n't wait to see the film and learn more about the intriguing storyline .

the activity or profession of making commercial announcements to promote a product or service

Ex: Without effective advertising , new products struggle to gain recognition .

the act or process of selling or advertising a product or service, usually including market research

Ex: Her job involves designing marketing strategies for new products .

the ability to correctly utilize thought and reason, learn from experience, or to successfully adapt to the environment

Ex: His intelligence allowed him to excel in both science and art .
interesting [adjective]

catching and keeping our attention because of being unusual, exciting, etc.

Ex: My neighbor has an interesting collection of vintage cars .
library [noun]

a place in which collections of books and sometimes newspapers, movies, music, etc. are kept for people to read or borrow

Ex: The university library has an extensive collection of academic journals .
necessary [adjective]

needed to be done for a particular reason or purpose

Ex: Proper hydration is necessary for maintaining good health .

not on a regular basis

Ex: She reads novels , and occasionally , she writes short stories .

a professional who studies behavior and mental processes to understand and treat psychological disorders and improve overall mental health

Ex: Psychologists often use standardized tests to assess cognitive abilities and personality traits .

the obligation to perform a particular duty or task that is assigned to one

Ex: The teacher emphasized the responsibility of students to complete their homework on time .
separate [adjective]

not connected to anything, and forming a unit by itself

Ex: After the argument , they slept in separate beds .
weird [adjective]

strange in a way that is difficult to understand

Ex: She 's a little weird , always wearing mismatched socks on purpose .

a pause in a television or radio program during which advertisements or commercials are shown

Ex: The show was interrupted by a commercial break right after the exciting moment .

a specific group of consumers or customers that a business or organization aims to reach and serve with its products or services

Ex: With teenagers as their target market , the brand focused on social media ads .
brand [noun]

the name that a particular product or service is identified with

Ex: As a luxury brand , Rolex commands a premium price for its watches .
hype [noun]

exaggerated promotion meant to attract attention or excitement

Ex: Despite the hype , the event was disappointing .
slogan [noun]

a short memorable phrase that is used in advertising to draw people's attention toward something

Ex: The marketing team spent weeks brainstorming the perfect slogan to capture the essence of their new product .
logo [noun]

a symbol or design used to represent a company or organization

Ex: Every time I see that logo , I think of quality and reliability .

to change one's opinion or decision regarding something

Ex: If you change your mind about coming tonight , just give me a call .

to come into one's thoughts or mind momentarily

Ex: It never crossed my mind that I would meet my old friend at the event .

(of an idea or thought) to suddenly be remembered or thought of

Ex: When asked about my favorite book , " To Kill a Mockingbird " always comes to mind .

to express one's opinions in an honest or fearless way

Ex: The outspoken activist was not afraid to speak her mind about the injustices she witnessed .

to remember or consider a particular piece of information or advice

Ex: Keeping the budget in mind , we should be mindful of our spending .

a place where people live, stay, or work in

Ex: The university provides accommodation for students in dormitories and off-campus housing options .

the point at which something, such as an event, a story, etc. begins

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to accept something to be true even without proof

Ex: I find it hard to believe that she won the lottery twice in a row .
changeable [adjective]

characterized by frequent or unpredictable changes

Ex: The political climate was highly changeable , making predictions difficult .
definitely [adverb]

in a certain way

Ex: We are definitely going on vacation next month .
doubt [noun]

a feeling of disbelief or uncertainty about something

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the fact or state of existing or being objectively real

Ex: His existence was a subject of intense speculation after he disappeared without a trace .
friend [noun]

someone we like and trust

Ex:

a person who lives in a country where they are not a citizen or permanent resident

Ex: Tourists and foreigners often visit that historic site .
great [adjective]

exceptionally large in degree or amount

Ex: His great courage in the face of danger inspired everyone .
grate [noun]

a metal framework of bars or wires used to cover or partition openings or enclosures, such as a fireplace, drain, vent, or window

Ex: A rusted grate blocked the entrance to the old tunnel .
generous [adjective]

having a willingness to freely give or share something with others, without expecting anything in return

Ex: The host was incredibly generous , offering us plenty of food and drinks .

to distract someone's attention or thoughts away from something, typically something stressful, worrisome, or unpleasant

Ex: After a long day at work , she decided to take a bubble bath to get her mind off the stress and unwind .