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Total English - Advanced - Unit 3 - Lesson 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 3 - Lesson 1 in the Total English Advanced coursebook, such as "allegedly", "spawn", "liberated", etc.

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Total English - Advanced
invasion
invasion
[noun]

the act of invading or entering a territory, country, or region by force or without permission, often with the intent to control or dominate the area and its inhabitants

Ex: The invasion of Normandy was a turning point in World War II. 
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authentic
authentic
[Adjective]

real and not an imitation

Ex: The antique vase was confirmed as authentic by experts, ensuring its historical value. 
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genuine
genuine
[Adjective]

truly what something appears to be, without any falseness, imitation, or deception

Ex: The diamond ring was confirmed to be genuine, with authentic gemstones and precious metals. 
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to carry out

to complete or conduct a task, job, etc.

Ex: The research team will carry out experiments to test the hypothesis and gather data. 
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to fool
to fool
[Verb]

to trick someone by making them believe something false or absurd

Ex: He fooled everyone with his elaborate story about winning the lottery. 
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isolated
isolated
[Adjective]

(of a place or building) far away from any other place, building, or person

Ex: The isolated cabin in the mountains offered solitude and tranquility. 
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hoax
hoax
[noun]

a deceptive act or scheme intended to trick people

Ex: The news about the celebrity’s death turned out to be a hoax. 
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to ruin
to ruin
[Verb]

to cause severe damage or harm to something, usually in a way that is beyond repair

Ex: The flood had the power to ruin the foundation of the house. 
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to destroy

to cause damage to something in a way that it no longer exists, works, etc.

Ex: Environmental pollution often destroys delicate ecosystems and harms wildlife. 
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to pretend

to act in a specific way in order to make others believe that something is the case when actually it is not so

Ex: He pretended to enjoy the meal, even though it didn't taste good, to avoid causing offense. 
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ancient
ancient
[Adjective]

related or belonging to a period of history that is long gone

Ex: She studied ancient civilizations like the Egyptians and Greeks in her history class. 
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vital
vital
[Adjective]

absolutely necessary and of great importance

Ex: Adequate hydration is vital for maintaining overall health. 
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liberated
liberated
[Adjective]

free from traditional or conventional social norms or expectations, often suggesting a sense of empowerment or rebellion

Ex: She felt truly liberated after breaking away from outdated expectations. 
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to extend
to extend
[Verb]

to enlarge or lengthen something

Ex: She extends her hand for a friendly handshake. 
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tragic
tragic
[Adjective]

extremely sad or unfortunate, often because of a terrible event or circumstances

Ex: The tragic accident claimed the lives of several young students. 
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to announce

to make plans or decisions known by officially telling people about them

Ex: The CEO announces the company's quarterly results during the board meeting. 
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herald
herald
[noun]

a person or thing that announces or signals an important or significant event, development, or message

Ex: The royal herald announced the arrival of the king. 
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allegedly
allegedly
[Adverb]

used to say that something is the case without providing any proof

Ex: The suspect allegedly stole valuable items from the store. 
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supposedly
supposedly
[Adverb]

used to suggest that something is assumed to be true, often with a hint of doubt

Ex: She was supposedly the last person to leave the building, according to eyewitnesses. 
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appearance

the act of showing oneself to the public

Ex: The politician made a brief appearance at the rally. 
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arrival
arrival
[noun]

the act of arriving at a place from somewhere else

Ex: The train's arrival was announced on the station's loudspeaker. 
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attack
attack
[noun]

an act of violence or aggression against a place or a person

Ex: The city was devastated by a sudden terrorist attack. 
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to perpetrate

to commit a harmful, illegal, or immoral act, such as a crime or an offense

Ex: The investigation revealed a network of individuals who conspired to perpetrate fraud against the company. 
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to chase
to chase
[Verb]

to follow a person or thing and see where they go, often for the purpose of catching them

Ex: The police officer chased the suspect through the narrow alleys, determined to apprehend him. 
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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 deceive

to make a person believe something untrue

Ex: He tried to deceive his friends by pretending to be a millionaire. 
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to con
to con
[Verb]

to deceive someone in order to deprive them of something, such as money, property, or information

Ex: The scammer conned elderly individuals into giving them their life savings by posing as a bank representative over the phone. 
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to perform

to carry out or execute a task, duty, action, or ceremony, often in a formal or official capacity

Ex: As part of the maintenance schedule, technicians will perform regular checks on the machinery to ensure optimal performance. 
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to do
to do
[Verb]

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

Ex: What are you doing tomorrow? 
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to instruct

to tell someone to do something, particularly in an official manner

Ex: The supervisor instructed the employees to complete their timesheets by the end of the day. 
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to order
to order
[Verb]

to give an instruction to someone to do something through one's authority

Ex: The general ordered the troops to advance to the front lines. 
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to lead
to lead
[Verb]

to guide or show the direction for others to follow

Ex: The tour guide led us through the museum. 
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to spawn
to spawn
[Verb]

to cause something to be created, particularly in large numbers

Ex: The new policy is expected to spawn numerous job opportunities in the tech sector. 
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to rise
to rise
[Verb]

to grow in number, amount, size, or value

Ex: The temperature will rise by several degrees tomorrow. 
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to float
to float
[Verb]

to be in motion on a body of water or current of air at a slow pace

Ex: As the paper boat was set adrift, it started to float lazily along the tranquil pond. 
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