Total English - Advanced - Unit 1 - Vocabulary
Here you will find the words from Unit 1 - Vocabulary in the Total English Advanced coursebook, such as "overcautious", "outplay", "superhuman", etc.
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semi-
[prefix]
used to indicate that the thing being described is only part of the whole or incomplete in some way
Ex:
overcautious
[adjective]
excessively or unnecessarily cautious or careful, often to the point of being overly restrictive or hesitant
Ex:
Her
overcautious
driving
annoyed
other
motorists
.
superhuman
[adjective]
having abilities or qualities that go beyond what is considered normal or humanly possible
Ex:
Sarah
's
ability
to
multitask
and
juggle
multiple
responsibilities
made
her
seem
almost
superhuman
to
her
coworkers
.
arch-
[prefix]
used to intensify or elevate the meaning of the word, making it more prominent or significant
Ex:
to outplay
[verb]
to perform at a higher level than someone else in a competitive activity
Ex:
With
careful
planning
,
they
outplayed
their
competitors
at
every
turn
.