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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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Total English - Advanced
multi-
multi-
[prefix]

used to denote a multitude or variety of something

Ex: The company operates in multiple countries across the globe. 
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semi-
semi-
[prefix]

used to indicate that the thing being described is only part of the whole or incomplete in some way

Ex: The house had a semi-circular driveway at the entrance. 
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sub-
sub-
[prefix]

used to imply a position or status that is lower or beneath something else

Ex: Submarine moves beneath the surface of the water. 
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under-
under-
[prefix]

used to indicate a position lower than or beneath something else

Ex: She packed her underclothes neatly into the suitcase. 
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un-
un-
[prefix]

used to form negative or opposite meanings of root words

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over-
over-
[prefix]

used to signify more than what is needed or considered appropriate

Ex: She is overambitious and often sets unrealistically high goals. 
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overcautious
overcautious
[Adjective]

excessively or unnecessarily cautious or careful, often to the point of being overly restrictive or hesitant

Ex: He was so overcautious that he double-checked every small detail. 
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super-
super-
[prefix]

used to form words meaning situated above or beyond something

Ex: The painting had another layer superimposed on top of the original. 
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superhuman
superhuman
[Adjective]

having abilities or qualities that go beyond what is considered normal or humanly possible

Ex: The superhuman speed of the world-class sprinter set new records in every competition. 
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arch-
arch-
[prefix]

used to intensify or elevate the meaning of the word, making it more prominent or significant

Ex: He has an arch-nemesis who has been trying to defeat him for years. 
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out-
out-
[prefix]

used to form verbs meaning to exceed or outperform

Ex: The underdog team managed to outplay the champions in every quarter. 
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to outplay

to perform at a higher level than someone else in a competitive activity

Ex: She managed to outplay her opponent in the final match. 
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im-
im-
[prefix]

used to indicate the opposite or absence of something

Ex: It seemed impossible to finish the project in one day. 
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ir-
ir-
[prefix]

used to indicate the opposite or absence of something

Ex: The idea of returning to the old system seemed irrational to the team. 
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