Total English - Advanced - Unit 1 - Lesson 2

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 1 - Lesson 2 in the Total English Advanced coursebook, such as "offhand", "hear of", "faint", etc.

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idea

[noun]

a suggestion or thought about something that we could do

Ex: Sarah proposed a brilliant idea for the upcoming fundraiser

clue

[noun]

a piece of evidence that leads someone toward the solution of a crime or problem

Ex: The detective found a clue at the crime scene—a fingerprint on the window.

off the top of one's head

[phrase]

from one's memory, without spending time to carefully consider or think

Ex: Off the top of my head, there were about forty people at the meeting.

offhand

[Adverb]

without any preparation or prior thought

Ex: The suggestion was given offhand, without considering its impact.

to hear of

[Verb]

to know about somebody or something because one has received information or news about them

Ex: Have you heard of the recent company merger? It's making headlines.

to [know] {sth} like the back of {one's} hand

to know something like the back of one's hand

[phrase]

to be well-informed about or completely familiar with something

Ex: She knows this neighborhood like the back of her hand.

sure

[Adjective]

(of a person) feeling confident about something being correct or true

Ex: Being sure of his memory, he recited the poem flawlessly in front of the audience.

positive

[Adjective]

(of a person) having no doubt about something

Ex: She was positive that she had left her keys on the kitchen counter.

by heart

[phrase]

by relying only on one's memory

Ex: She learned the poem by heart.

to know somebody or something inside out

[phrase]

to have very good knowledge or understanding about someone or something

Ex: She knows the company inside out, so she'll spot any problem quickly.

next to nothing

[phrase]

to a degree that is very little and close to nothing

Ex: The cost of repairs was next to nothing, thanks to the warranty.

faint

[Adjective]

difficult to see, hear, smell, etc.

Ex: The faint sound of music could be heard from the distant house.

certain

[Adjective]

feeling completely sure about something and showing that you believe it

Ex: Being certain of her feelings, she decided to confess her love.

Total English - Advanced
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Unit 1 - Reference	Unit 2 - Lesson 3	Unit 2 - Vocabulary	Unit 2 - Reference
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