Total English - Advanced - Unit 5 - Lesson 3

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 5 - Lesson 3 in the Total English Advanced coursebook, such as "recognition", "prospect", "supportive", etc.

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Total English - Advanced

a feeling of pleasure that one experiences after doing or achieving what one really desired

Ex: He devoured the last bite of pizza with a sigh of satisfaction , finally feeling full after a long day .

the act of accepting that something exists, is true or legal

salary [noun]

an amount of money we receive for doing our job, usually monthly

Ex: Her new job offers a higher salary .

an act of raising someone to a higher rank or position

Ex: His hard work and dedication led to a quick promotion .
prospect [noun]

the likelihood or possibility of something becoming successful in the future

Ex: The startup had a promising prospect for becoming a leader in renewable energy .

a situation or a chance where doing or achieving something particular becomes possible or easier

Ex: Joining the volunteer program abroad offered her the opportunity to immerse herself in a new culture .
supportive [adjective]

giving encouragement or providing help

Ex: The manager was known for creating a supportive work environment where employees felt valued and empowered to succeed .

someone with whom one works

Ex: During the annual company retreat , I had the chance to bond with colleagues from different departments , which helped strengthen our professional network .

a retirement savings plan in which an employer or organization contributes money on behalf of its employees, to be used to provide income to those employees during their retirement years

Ex: Without a solid pension plan , retirement can be financially challenging .
freedom [noun]

the right to act, say, or think as one desires without being stopped, controlled, or restricted

Ex:
autonomy [noun]

(of a country, region, etc.) the state of being independent and free from external control

Ex: Many people believe that granting autonomy to the province would lead to greater stability .
flexible [adjective]

capable of adjusting easily to different situations, circumstances, or needs

Ex: He is known for being flexible with his schedule , accommodating others needs .
professional [adjective]

doing an activity as a job and not just for fun

Ex: The company hired a professional consultant to improve their business operations .

a process or state in which something becomes more advanced, stronger, etc.

Ex: The child 's language development was impressive for his age .
perk [noun]

an extra benefit that one receives in addition to one's salary due to one's job

Ex: As a senior executive , he enjoys many perks , such as a company car and exclusive travel opportunities .

the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates

Ex: Pollution poses a serious threat to the marine environment .

the state of being helpful or useful for a specific situation

Ex: The convenience of not having to cook every meal makes takeout very popular .
challenging [adjective]

difficult to accomplish, requiring skill or effort

Ex:
task [noun]

a piece of work for someone to do, especially as an assignment

Ex: Cleaning the garage was a daunting task , but they managed to finish it .
many [determiner]

used to indicate a large number of people or things

Ex: Many people came to the concert despite the rain .
little [determiner]

used to indicate a small degree, amount, etc.

Ex: There is little milk left in the fridge .
most [determiner]

used to refer to the largest number or amount

Ex: Most students find this topic challenging .
plenty [pronoun]

a plentiful or abundant amount of something

Ex: With plenty of sunshine this week , the gardens are thriving .
majority [noun]

the larger part or number of a given set or group

Ex: The majority of the class agreed on extending the deadline for the assignment .
awful [adjective]

extremely unpleasant or disagreeable

Ex: The movie was awful , so we left the theater early .
handful [noun]

a small number of people or things

Ex: A handful of people showed up to the meeting despite the bad weather .
few [determiner]

a small unspecified number of people or things

Ex:
much [determiner]

used to refer to a large degree or amount of a thing

Ex: There 's much excitement about the upcoming concert .
deal [noun]

a large quantity, number, or extent of something

bit [noun]

a small amount, quantity, or piece of something

Ex: