Total English - Advanced - Unit 4 - Lesson 3

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 4 - Lesson 3 in the Total English Advanced coursebook, such as "contemporary", "demanding", "in the making", etc.

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gifted

[Adjective]

having a natural talent, intelligence, or ability in a particular area or skill

Ex: She is a gifted pianist, captivating audiences with her virtuoso performances.

talented

[Adjective]

possessing a natural skill or ability for something

Ex: She is a talented dancer, known for her grace and precision on stage.

prodigy

[noun]

a person, typically a child, who demonstrates exceptional talent or ability in a particular area, often beyond what is considered normal for their age

Ex: The young pianist was a musical prodigy, performing at concerts by age six.

genius

[noun]

someone who is very smart or is very skilled in a specific activity

Ex: Albert Einstein is widely regarded as a genius in physics.

adulation

[noun]

excessive and sometimes insincere praise for someone, often to the point of worship

Ex: Despite the adulation from fans and critics alike, the author remained humble, always attributing her success to hard work and dedication.

admiration

[noun]

a feeling of much respect for and approval of someone or something

Ex: She looked at the artwork with great admiration, appreciating the artist's skill and creativity.

peer

[noun]

a person of the same age, social status, or capability as another specified individual

Ex: In high school, he struggled to find peers who shared his passion for classical literature.

contemporary

[noun]

a person living in the same period as another

Ex: Shakespeare was a contemporary of Cervantes, though they lived in different parts of Europe.

demanding

[Adjective]

(of a task) needing great effort, skill, etc.

Ex: His job as a project manager is demanding, requiring him to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines.

freak

[noun]

a person, animal, or plant that is abnormal or unusual in appearance or behavior, often considered a curiosity or an oddity

abnormal

[Adjective]

different from what is usual or expected

Ex: The abnormal behavior of the animal raised concerns among the researchers.

in the making

[phrase]

not yet completed, but is currently in the process of being made or developed

Ex: The young athlete is a champion in the making.

Total English - Advanced
Unit 1 - Lesson 1	Unit 1 - Lesson 2	Unit 1 - Lesson 3	Unit 1 - Vocabulary
Unit 1 - Reference	Unit 2 - Lesson 3	Unit 2 - Vocabulary	Unit 2 - Reference
Unit 3 - Lesson 1	Unit 3 - Lesson 2	Unit 3 - Lesson 3	Unit 3 - Vocabulary
Unit 3 - Reference	Unit 4 - Lesson 2	Unit 4 - Lesson 3	Unit 4 - Vocabulary
Unit 4 - Reference	Unit 5 - Lesson 1	Unit 5 - Lesson 2	Unit 5 - Lesson 3

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