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Total English - Advanced - Unit 4 - Reference

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 4 - Reference in the Total English Advanced coursebook, such as "launch", "cloning", "hacker", etc.

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Total English - Advanced
talented

possessing a natural skill or ability for something

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admiration

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

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genius

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

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law and order

a situation where people obey and respect the rules of a place, society, or country

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facts and figures

full and exact information about something

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trial and error

the process of testing a method, an idea, etc. in several ways to achieve the desired outcome

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by and large

used to indicate that something is mostly the case or generally true

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tried and tested

proven to be effective, reliable, or trustworthy through experience, testing, or a history of success

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once and for all

in a way that finalizes and completes the matter at hand

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now and again

on occasions that are not regular or frequent

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ready and waiting

fully prepared and available for something that is expected to happen or occur

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sick and tired

annoyed or disgusted by someone or something one has been dealing with for a long time

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antibiotic

a drug that is used to destroy bacteria or stop their growth, like Penicillin

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virus

a microscopic agent that causes disease in people, animals, and plants

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cloning

the scientific process of creating an identical or near-identical copy of a living organism, cell, or DNA sequence through asexual reproduction or genetic engineering techniques

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mission

an important task that people are assigned to do, particularly one that involves travel abroad

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network

a number of interconnected electronic devices such as computers that form a system so that data can be shared

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cell

an organism's smallest unit, capable of functioning on its own

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organ

any vital part of the body which has a particular function

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hacker

someone who uses computers to illegally access someone else's computer or phone

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tissue

a group of cells in the body of living things, forming their different parts

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gene

(genetics) a basic unit of heredity and a sequence of nucleotides in DNA that is located on a chromosome in a cell and controls a particular quality

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test tube

a cylindrical glass or plastic tube used to hold, mix, or heat small amounts of liquids or gases in a laboratory setting

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software

the programs that a computer uses to perform specific tasks

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microchip

a small piece of material that is a semiconductor, used to make an integrated circuit

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firewall

(computing) a computer program whose task is providing protection against cyber attacks by limiting outside access of data

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scan

a medical test during which data is obtained by the images produced using a sensing device that examines organs or regions of the body

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genetic engineering

the science or process of deliberately modifying the features of a living organism by changing its genetic information

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superbug

a type or variety of bacteria or virus that has developed a resistance to multiple types of antibiotics or other treatments, making it difficult to control or eliminate

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to launch

to start an organized activity or operation

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analysis

a methodical examination of the whole structure of something and the relation between its components

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at a loose end

used to describe someone who has no plans or obligations, often feeling uncertain about how to spend their time

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to snow under

to overwhelm someone or something with an excessive amount of work, tasks, requests, or messages, often causing a feeling of being stressed

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to line up

to stand in a line or row extending in a single direction

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tied up

occupied or unavailable due to being busy, engaged, or involved in some activity or task

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to fall through

(of a deal, plan, arrangement, etc.) to fail to happen or be completed

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to go ahead

to initiate an action or task, particularly when someone has granted permission or in spite of doubts or opposition

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to get out of

to escape a responsibility

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to call off

to cancel what has been planned

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to wind down

to relax after a period of stress or excitement, often by engaging in soothing activities

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to crop up

to appear or arise unexpectedly, often referring to a problem, issue, or situation that was not previously anticipated or planned for

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to put one's foot up

to elevate one's foot in order to rest or relax

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gifted

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

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prodigy

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

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adulation

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

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peer

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

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demanding

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

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freak

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

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abnormal

different from what is usual or expected, often indicating an irregularity

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in the making

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

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aches and pains

general discomfort or soreness in various parts of the body

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out and about

out of the house or office, and actively engaged in various activities, especially outdoors

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to be up to something

to be involved in a particular activity or to be planning something, often with a sense of secrecy or suspicion

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