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Total English - Advanced - Unit 3 - Vocabulary

Here you will find the words from Unit 3 - Vocabulary in the Total English Advanced coursebook, such as "dead end", "frosty", "struggle", etc.

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Total English - Advanced
warm
warm
[Adjective]

displaying friendliness, kindness, or enthusiasm

Ex: She greeted us with a warm smile and made us feel right at home. 
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to struggle

to put a great deal of effort to overcome difficulties or achieve a goal

Ex: He struggled to lift the heavy box onto the shelf, but with determination, he eventually succeeded. 
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stormy
stormy
[Adjective]

involving bitter arguments and angry feelings

Ex: The debate became stormy as the two sides clashed over key issues. 
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to [follow] in {one's} footsteps

to try to do the exact same things as others did before one

Ex: She decided to follow in her father's footsteps and pursue a career in medicine. 
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dead end
dead end
[noun]

a situation that shows no signs of progress or improvement

Ex: The investigation reached a dead end when the witness disappeared. 
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to [call] the (shots|tune)

to be in control of a particular situation and be the one who decides what needs to be done

Ex: In this project, Maria calls the shots. 
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firing line

the position of being directly involved in a challenging or risky situation

Ex: As the spokesperson, she was in the firing line when the scandal broke. 
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crossroad
crossroad
[noun]

the place where a road is crossed by another

Ex: The small village is located at the crossroad of two major highways. 
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frosty
frosty
[Adjective]

unfriendly or distant in one's manner or interactions with others

Ex: His frosty response made it clear that he was not interested in making new friends. 
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reception
reception
[noun]

the way in which something is perceived or received by others, often referring to the response or reaction to an idea, message, or product

Ex: The movie had a mixed reception, with some critics praising it and others disappointed. 
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under the weather

feeling unwell or slightly ill

Ex: I'm feeling a bit under the weather today, so I'll stay home. 
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to set {one's} sights on {sth}

to aim or target something with a specific goal or objective in mind

Ex: She set her sights on becoming a doctor and never wavered. 
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