Total English - Advanced - Unit 4 - Reference

possessing a natural skill or ability for something

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

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

a state of society where laws are followed, and public safety is maintained

full and exact information about something

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

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

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

in a way that finalizes and completes the matter at hand

on occasions that are not regular or frequent

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

any vital part of the body which has a particular function

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

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

(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

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

the programs that a computer uses to perform specific tasks

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

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

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

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

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

to start an organized activity or operation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

to escape a responsibility

to cancel what has been planned

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

different from what is usual or expected

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

general discomfort or soreness in various parts of the body

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

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