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

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

Ex: Students struggle to manage expenses due to the increasing cost of living .
cosmopolitan [adjective]

including a wide range of people with different nationalities and cultures

Ex: The hotel offered a cosmopolitan experience with guests from around the world .

the physical and organizational assets, such as roads, bridges, utilities, and public services, that support economic activity and daily life

Ex: The city 's infrastructure includes highways , water systems , and public transit .
mild [adjective]

(of weather) pleasantly warm and less cold than expected

Ex: The forecast predicted a mild weekend ahead .
freedom [noun]

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

Ex:

the health services and treatments given to people

Ex: She decided to pursue a career in healthcare because she wanted to help others .

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

Ex: Many people seek job opportunities abroad to achieve a higher standard of living for their families .
monument [noun]

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

Ex: The local community raised funds to build a monument dedicated to the town ’s founder .

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

Ex: Officials implemented new policies to reduce the crime rate .

the state of being without a job

Ex: He took on temporary work to make ends meet during a period of unemployment .

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

Ex: The road was completely blocked due to congestion from an accident .

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

Ex: Due to the severe pollution , many species of birds no longer visit the area .
racial [adjective]

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

Ex: The organization works to promote racial equality and social justice .

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

Ex: The contaminated site is a no-go area due to the risk of toxic exposure .

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

Ex: The local guide recommended several hotspots for experiencing the best nightlife .

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

Ex: We decided to take a hike off the beaten route and explore the remote wilderness .
unspoiled [adjective]

remaining fresh, pure, and unharmed, without any signs of decay or damage

Ex: The old photograph had been kept in a frame and remained unspoiled despite its age .
diverse [adjective]

showing a variety of distinct types or qualities

Ex: She enjoys listening to diverse genres of music , from classical to jazz .
tranquil [adjective]

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

Ex:
side by side [adjective]

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

Ex: The soldiers marched side by side in perfect formation .
vast [adjective]

extremely great in extent, size, or area

Ex: She inherited a vast estate that included forests , lakes , and farmland .
rundown [adjective]

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

Ex: The rundown neighborhood had a high crime rate and few residents .
stunning [adjective]

causing strong admiration or shock due to beauty or impact

Ex: The view from the mountaintop was absolutely stunning .
packed [adjective]

densely filled or crowded with people or things

Ex: The theater was so packed that latecomers had to stand at the back .
bustling [adjective]

(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

Ex: The bustling café was packed with students studying , friends chatting , and baristas preparing coffee .

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

Ex: She introduced a unique fashion style that caught on , inspiring many to adopt a similar look .

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

Ex: The unexpected guest turned up at the family reunion .

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

Ex: They had to get by on a tight budget while they were between jobs .

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

Ex: It took a while for the new employee to fit in with the team , but eventually , they became close-knit .
to do up [verb]

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

Ex: The actors spent hours in the dressing room getting done up in elaborate costumes and makeup for the performance .

to write all the information that is needed in a form

Ex:
hold up [sentence]

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

Ex: Hold up , I think we are going in the wrong direction .

to complete or conduct a task, job, etc.

Ex: The detective was assigned to carry out the investigation into the mysterious disappearance .

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

Ex: I was browsing through a bookstore when I came across a novel that caught my attention .

to start to like someone or something

Ex: She took to her new neighbor after a few friendly conversations .

to attend to a specific task or responsibility

Ex: Could you see to the paperwork while I 'm away ?

to succeed in passing or enduring a difficult experience or period

Ex: The therapy sessions helped him get through his emotional struggles .

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

Ex: I am trying to come up with a new marketing strategy for the company .

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

Ex: As a journalist , she reads multiple newspapers daily to keep up with current events .

to be the most important factor in a situation

Ex: The decision to move forward came down to the budget constraints .

to leave a surface and begin flying

Ex: Birds effortlessly take off into the sky with a flap of their wings .

to return an amount of money that was borrowed

Ex: The company agreed to pay back the investment over a period of five years .

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

Ex: The gardener looks after the garden by weeding , watering , and pruning the plants .

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

Ex:

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

Ex: I plan to stay on at the company until I reach retirement age .