Total English - Advanced - Unit 6 - Lesson 2

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 6 - Lesson 2 in the Total English Advanced coursebook, such as "kick off", "fad", "come up", etc.

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fad [noun]

an interest, activity, or style that becomes popular for a short time and is followed with exaggerated enthusiasm

Ex: Many fashion trends start as a fad before fading away .

in [adjective]

currently popular, trendy, or in style

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to kick off [verb]

to cause something to begin, particularly initiating an event or process

Ex: They decided to kick off the celebration with a fireworks display .

to [home] in on {sb/sth} [phrase]

to aim or move straight towards a specific target or objective, often with precision or accuracy

Ex: The marketing team homed in on their ideal customer base .

out [adjective]

outdated and no longer considered in style or popular

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to catch on [verb]

(of a concept, trend, or idea) to become popular

Ex: She introduced a unique fashion style that caught on , inspiring many to adopt a similar look .

to come about [verb]

to happen, often unexpectedly

Ex: The error in the report came about due to a miscommunication .

to come up [verb]

to arise or occur, especially unexpectedly or suddenly

Ex: I had planned to go out tonight , but a family emergency came up , so I have to stay home .

to keep up [verb]

to stay knowledgeable and informed about current events or developments in a specific field or area of interest

Ex: As a journalist , she reads multiple newspapers daily to keep up with current events .