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 [adjective]

displaying friendliness, kindness, or enthusiasm

Ex: The warm welcome we received from the staff made our visit to the hotel memorable .

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

Ex: She struggled to overcome her fear of public speaking , but with practice and support , she improved .
stormy [adjective]

involving bitter arguments and angry feelings

Ex: The board meeting took a stormy turn when the CEO 's proposal was challenged .
dead end [noun]

a situation that shows no signs of progress or improvement

Ex: The negotiations have reached a dead end , with no progress made on either side .

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

Ex: The director calls the tune during the film production , deciding on scenes , camera angles , and overall creative vision .

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

Ex: The new policy placed the CEO in the firing line of public criticism .

the place where a road is crossed by another

Ex: The car stopped at the crossroad to check for oncoming traffic .
frosty [adjective]

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

Ex: After their disagreement , their conversations turned frosty and brief .

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 new policy faced a cold reception from employees .

feeling unwell or slightly ill

Ex: She stayed home from work because she was feeling under the weather .