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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
achievable
[Adjective]

able to be carried out or obtained without much difficulty

Ex: Despite the challenges, the team remained optimistic and focused on finding achievable solutions. 
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goal
goal
[noun]

our purpose or desired result

Ex: Her goal is to become a successful entrepreneur and start her own business. 
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to face
to face
[Verb]

to deal with a given situation, especially an unpleasant one

Ex: Employees often face challenges in adapting to new workplace policies. 
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to [rise] to the (occasion|challenge)

to demonstrate one's ability in surpassing obstacles and dealing with difficult situations

Ex: When the manager quit suddenly, Maya rose to the occasion and led the team. 
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to [come] true
to come true
[phrase]

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

Ex: Her lifelong dream of becoming a published author finally came true when her book was released. 
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ambition
ambition
[noun]

something that is greatly desired

Ex: Her ambition was to write a novel and share her story with the world. 
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attitude
attitude
[noun]

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

Ex: Her positive attitude towards challenges helped her overcome obstacles and achieve her goals. 
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to daunt
to daunt
[Verb]

to cause a person to feel scared or unconfident

Ex: His initial failures did not daunt him; he simply viewed them as learning experiences. 
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to pick up

to acquire a new skill or language through practice and application rather than formal instruction

Ex: He picked up a bit of Italian while traveling through Italy. 
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to [let] {sth} slide

to intentionally not take action or not address an issue or problem, especially when one should have, often resulting in a negative consequence

Ex: He noticed the mistake but decided to let it slide. 
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to master
to master
[Verb]

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

Ex: The chef took the time to master the art of creating intricate desserts. 
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to garble
to garble
[Verb]

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

Ex: The poor phone connection garbled his message, making it impossible to understand. 
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overload
overload
[noun]

an excessive amount of something that exceeds normal limits or capacity

Ex: The overload of information on the internet can make it hard to find reliable sources. 
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to babble
to babble
[Verb]

to make random, meaningless sounds

Ex: The baby babbled happily, creating a stream of adorable but unintelligible sounds. 
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unintelligibly

difficult or impossible to understand or comprehend due to lacking clarity in speech, writing, or communication

Ex: He spoke so unintelligibly that no one could follow his argument. 
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dialect
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: A dialect is a variety of a language spoken by a particular group of people, characterized by unique vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. 
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clue
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. 
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off the top of {one's} head

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. 
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to hear of

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. 
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by heart
by heart
[phrase]

by relying only on one's memory

Ex: She learned the poem by heart. 
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to [know] {sth} like the back of {one's} hand

to be well-informed about or completely familiar with something

Ex: She knows this neighborhood like the back of her hand. 
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to [know] {sb/sth} inside out

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. 
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offhand
offhand
[Adverb]

without any preparation or prior thought

Ex: The suggestion was given offhand, without considering its impact. 
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next to nothing

to a degree that is very little and close to nothing

Ex: The cost of repairs was next to nothing, thanks to the warranty. 
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positive
positive
[Adjective]

(of a person) having no doubt about something

Ex: She was positive that she had left her keys on the kitchen counter. 
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to head
to head
[Verb]

to move toward a particular direction

Ex: Every morning, the commuters head to the train station for their daily commute. 
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to pursue
to pursue
[Verb]

to go after someone or something, particularly to catch them

Ex: The police officer pursued the speeding car, signaling for it to pull over. 
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to deal with

to take the necessary action regarding someone or something specific

Ex: As a teacher, she needs to deal with various student behaviors. 
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to believe in

to firmly trust in the goodness or value of something

Ex: We should all believe in the power of kindness to make the world a better place. 
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potential
potential
[noun]

the inherent capability or ability to develop, achieve, or succeed in the future

Ex: The young athlete showed great potential to become a world-class competitor. 
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to persevere

to continue a course of action, especially in the face of difficulty or with little or no prospect of success

Ex: Despite facing numerous rejections, she persevered in her writing career. 
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to keep
to keep
[Verb]

to do something many times or continue doing something

Ex: Keep practicing to improve your skills. 
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unfit
unfit
[Adjective]

not suitable or capable enough for a specific task or purpose

Ex: The old shoes were unfit for hiking, lacking proper traction and support. 
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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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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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mono-
mono-
[prefix]

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

Ex: The city built a monorail to reduce traffic congestion. 
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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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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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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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mis-
mis-
[prefix]

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

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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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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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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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