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: gifted athlete excels in multiple sports , demonstrating remarkable skill and agility .

talented

[Adjective]

possessing a natural skill or ability for something

Ex: The company is talented engineers to join their team .

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 art world celebrated the child prodigy, whose paintings sold for thousands.

genius

[noun]

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

Ex: Many consider Leonardo da Vinci genius for his contributions to art and science .

adulation

[noun]

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

Ex: adulation heaped upon the celebrity made her uncomfortable at times , as she preferred genuine connections over superficial praise .

admiration

[noun]

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

Ex: He spoke about his mentor with admiration, crediting her for his success and inspiration .

peer

[noun]

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

Ex: Despite being new to the company , she quickly established herself as peer to her colleagues through hard work and expertise .

contemporary

[noun]

a person living in the same period as another

Ex: His architectural style was very different from that of his contemporaries in the early 20th century.

demanding

[Adjective]

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

Ex: His demanding schedule made it difficult to find time for rest.

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: abnormal size of the tree ’s roots made it difficult to plant nearby shrubs .

in the making

[phrase]

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

Ex: His new book is a 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
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