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Total English - Advanced - Unit 1 - Reference

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 1 - Reference in the Total English Advanced coursebook, such as "daunt", "attitude", "positive", etc.

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Total English - Advanced
achievable
[Adjective]

able to be carried out or obtained without much difficulty

Ex: Regular practice makes fluency in a new language achievable.
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goal
[noun]

our purpose or desired result

Ex: Setting short-term goals can help break down larger tasks into manageable steps .
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to face
[Verb]

to deal with a given situation, especially an unpleasant one

Ex: Right now , the organization is actively facing public scrutiny for its controversial decisions .
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to demonstrate one's ability in surpassing obstacles and dealing with difficult situations

Ex: The rose to the challenge and saved the patient ’s life .
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to come true
[phrase]

to become a reality or be realized, typically in reference to a previously hoped for or desired outcome

Ex: Despite the challenges , his aspiration to start his own business come true.
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ambition
[noun]

something that is greatly desired

Ex: My ambition is to one day climb Mount Everest .
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attitude
[noun]

the typical way a person thinks or feels about something or someone, often affecting their behavior and decisions

Ex: A good attitude can make a big difference in team dynamics .
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to daunt
[Verb]

to cause a person to feel scared or unconfident

Ex: The prospect of giving a speech in front of a large audience daunted the shy student , leading to anxiety and self-doubt .
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to acquire a new skill or language through practice and application rather than formal instruction

Ex: Many immigrants pick up the local dialect just by conversing with neighbors .
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to intentionally not take action or not address an issue or problem, especially when one should have, often resulting in a negative consequence

Ex: Ignoring deadlines letting things slide caused serious delays .
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to master
[Verb]

to learn to perform or use a skill or ability thoroughly and completely

Ex: The athlete mastered her routine , making it flawless in the competition .
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to garble
[Verb]

to mix up, distort, or confuse information, typically in a way that makes it difficult to understand or use

Ex: The old recording was garbled, with parts of the conversation completely unintelligible .
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overload
[noun]

an excessive amount of something that exceeds normal limits or capacity

Ex: The overload of emails in her inbox made it hard to find important messages .
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to babble
[Verb]

to make random, meaningless sounds

Ex: He was too nervous and babbled instead of answering clearly .
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difficult or impossible to understand or comprehend due to lacking clarity in speech, writing, or communication

Ex: The old recording played unintelligibly, filled with static and distortion .
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dialect
[noun]

the spoken form of a language specific to a certain region or people which is slightly different from the standard form in words and grammar

Ex: Linguists study dialects to better understand language variation and change , as well as the social and cultural factors that shape linguistic diversity .
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clue
[noun]

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

Ex: The broken lock on the gate gave the police a clue about how the thief had entered the property .
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from one's memory, without spending time to carefully consider or think

Ex: During the meeting , he provided an off the top of his head for the project 's completion time .
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to know about somebody or something because one has received information or news about them

Ex: I never heard of such a thing .
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by heart
[phrase]

by relying only on one's memory

Ex: He studied the song lyrics until he knew by heart.
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to be well-informed about or completely familiar with something

Ex: As a history professor, she knows historical events and dates like the back of her hand.
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to have very good knowledge or understanding about someone or something

Ex: After so many rehearsals, the actors know their lines and characters inside out.
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offhand
[Adverb]

without any preparation or prior thought

Ex: She answered the question offhand, not realizing the importance of her response.
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to a degree that is very little and close to nothing

Ex: The chances of success next to nothing given the challenging circumstances .
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positive
[Adjective]

(of a person) having no doubt about something

Ex: The team remained positive despite the setbacks .
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to head
[Verb]

to move toward a particular direction

Ex: Right now , the students are actively heading to the library to study .
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to pursue
[Verb]

to go after someone or something, particularly to catch them

Ex: The dog enthusiastically pursued the bouncing tennis ball .
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to take the necessary action regarding someone or something specific

Ex: As a therapist , she helps individuals deal with emotional challenges and personal growth .
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to firmly trust in the goodness or value of something

Ex: He does n't believe in the imposition of strict dress codes in schools .
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potential
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the inherent capability or ability to develop, achieve, or succeed in the future

Ex: She has the potential to become a great leader with the right guidance .
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to continue a course of action, especially in the face of difficulty or with little or no prospect of success

Ex: The athletes were inspired to persevere in their training , aiming for the upcoming competition .
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to keep
[Verb]

to do something many times or continue doing something

Ex: Why does he keep interrupting me ?
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unfit
[Adjective]

not suitable or capable enough for a specific task or purpose

Ex: The unstable ladder was unfit for reaching high shelves safely .
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multi-
[prefix]

used to denote a multitude or variety of something

Ex: The city is known for its multicultural population, bringing together diverse traditions.
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under-
[prefix]

used to indicate a position lower than or beneath something else

Ex: He ducked to avoid hitting the underpart of the bridge.
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mono-
[prefix]

used to form words that relate to concepts or entities that are singular or alone

Ex: The company’s monolithic structure made change difficult.
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over-
[prefix]

used to signify more than what is needed or considered appropriate

Ex: The movie was overhyped, and it didn't live up to expectations.
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out-
[prefix]

used to form verbs meaning to exceed or outperform

Ex: The young artist may soon outshine the masters who trained her.
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arch-
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used to intensify or elevate the meaning of the word, making it more prominent or significant

Ex: An archenemy is a rival or opponent who is especially significant or dangerous.
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mis-
[prefix]

used to imply an incorrect or mistaken action, or a negative or unfavorable outcome

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ir-
[prefix]

used to indicate the opposite or absence of something

Ex: The plan was irrevocable, meaning it couldn't be undone.
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sub-
[prefix]

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

Ex: In large organizations, a subcommittee handles specific tasks under the main committee.
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super-
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used to form words meaning situated above or beyond something

Ex: The superstructure of the ship towers over the main deck.
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