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Total English - Advanced - Unit 2 - Reference

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 2 - Reference in the Total English Advanced coursebook, such as "cosmopolitan", "healthcare", "catch on", etc.

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Total English - Advanced
cost of living

the amount of money required to maintain basic needs and expenses in a particular place or location

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cosmopolitan

including a wide range of people with different nationalities and cultures

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infrastructure

the basic physical structures and systems that support and enable the functioning of a society or organization, such as roads and bridges

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mild

(of weather) pleasantly warm and less cold than expected

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freedom

the right to act, say, or think as one desires without being stopped, controlled, or restricted

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healthcare

the health services and treatments given to people

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standard of living

the level of wealth, welfare, comfort, and necessities available to an individual, group, country, etc.

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monument

a structure built in honor of a public figure or a special event

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crime rate

the number or frequency of criminal offenses that occur within a specific population or geographic area over a particular period of time, often expressed as a ratio or percentage

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unemployment

the state of being without a job

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congestion

a state of being overcrowded or blocked, particularly in a street or road

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pollution

a change in water, air, etc. that makes it harmful or dangerous

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racial

related to the way humankind is sometimes divided into, which is based on physical attributes or shared ancestry

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no-go area

a potentially dangerous area that people are not allowed to go in

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nightlife

the social activities and entertainment options that take place after dark, typically involving bars, clubs, live music, and other forms of entertainment

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off the beaten track

in a place that is very far from where people usually go to

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unspoilt

remaining in a natural or original state without any alteration, damage, or decay

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diverse

showing a variety of distinct types or qualities

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tranquil

feeling calm and peaceful, without any disturbances or things that might be upsetting

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side by side

describing two or more things that are positioned next to each other

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vast

extremely great in extent, size, or area

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rundown

(of a place or building) in a very poor condition, often due to negligence

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stunning

very beautiful, attractive, or impressive

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packed

densely filled or crowded with people or things

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bustling

(of a place or environment) full of activity, energy, and excitement, often with a lot of people moving around and engaged in various tasks or social interactions

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to catch on

(of a concept, trend, or idea) to become popular

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to turn up

to arrive at a location or event, often unexpectedly and without prior notice

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to get by

to be capable of living or doing something using the available resources, knowledge, money, etc.

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to fit in

to be socially fit for or belong within a particular group or environment

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to do up

to make oneself look neat or stylish, especially by dressing up or putting on makeup

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to fill in

to write all the information that is needed in a form

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hold up

used to ask someone to wait or momentarily stop what they are doing

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to carry out

to complete or conduct a task, job, etc.

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to come across

to discover, meet, or find someone or something by accident

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to take to

to start to like someone or something

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to see to

to attend to a specific task or responsibility

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to get through

to succeed in passing or enduring a difficult experience or period

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to come up with

to create something, usually an idea, a solution, or a plan, through one's own efforts or thinking

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to keep up

to stay knowledgeable and informed about current events or developments in a specific field or area of interest

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to come down to

to be the most important factor in a situation

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to get away

to escape from someone or somewhere

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to take off

to leave a surface and begin flying

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to pay back

to return an amount of money that was borrowed

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to look after

to take care of someone or something and attend to their needs, well-being, or safety

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to catch up

to reach the same level or status as someone or something else, especially after falling behind

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to stay on

to remain in a specific place, job, or program for a longer period

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