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Total English - Advanced - Unit 7 - Reference

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 7 - Reference in the Total English Advanced coursebook, such as "habitat", "sanctuary", "rare", etc.

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Total English - Advanced
mammal
mammal
[noun]

a class of animals to which humans, cows, lions, etc. belong, have warm blood, fur or hair and typically produce milk to feed their young

Ex: The bat is the only mammal capable of sustained flight. 
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trade
trade
[noun]

the activity of exchanging goods or services

Ex: The trade between the two countries has increased significantly over the past decade. 
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carnivore
carnivore
[noun]

an animal that feeds on the flesh of other animals

Ex: Lions are powerful carnivores that hunt in prides. 
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tame
tame
[Adjective]

brought from a wild state under human control or accustomed to humans

Ex: The lion was surprisingly tame after years in captivity. 
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to stalk
to stalk
[Verb]

to move stealthily or quietly towards prey or a target, typically in a deliberate and calculated manner

Ex: The lion carefully stalked its prey, crouching low in the grass before making a sudden dash. 
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habitat
habitat
[noun]

the place or area in which certain animals, birds, or plants naturally exist, lives, and grows

Ex: Coral reefs provide a rich habitat for thousands of marine species. 
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breed
breed
[noun]

a particular type of animal or plant that has typically been domesticated by people in a certain way

Ex: The Border Collie breed is renowned for its intelligence and herding instincts. 
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to hibernate

(of some animals or plants) to spend the winter sleeping deeply

Ex: Bears hibernate in caves during the cold winter months to conserve energy. 
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sanctuary
sanctuary
[noun]

an area for birds and animals to live and to be protected from dangerous conditions and being hunted

Ex: The wildlife sanctuary provides a safe habitat for endangered species to thrive. 
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nature reserve

a protected area of land or water that is set aside for the preservation and protection of natural habitats, wildlife, and plant species

Ex: The government established a nature reserve to protect endangered species. 
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endangered
endangered
[Adjective]

(of an animal, plant, etc.) being at risk of extinction

Ex: The endangered sea turtle population is declining rapidly due to pollution and habitat destruction. 
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reptile
reptile
[noun]

a class of animals to which crocodiles, lizards, etc. belong, characterized by having cold blood and scaly skin

Ex: A reptile like a snake can survive in a wide range of environments. 
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rare
rare
[Adjective]

happening infrequently or uncommon in occurrence

Ex: Seeing a shooting star is a rare occurrence that fills people with wonder and awe. 
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exotic
exotic
[Adjective]

originating in another country, particularly a tropical one

Ex: She loves to collect exotic plants from tropical regions for her greenhouse. 
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cage
cage
[noun]

a framework made of metal bars or wires in which animals or birds can be kept

Ex: The parrot happily chirped inside its spacious cage, enjoying the view from the window. 
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predator
predator
[noun]

any animal that lives by hunting and eating other animals

Ex: The lion is a formidable predator, using its strength and agility to hunt large herbivores such as zebras and wildebeests. 
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nest
nest
[noun]

a structure that a bird makes for laying eggs or keeping the hatchlings in

Ex: The sparrow built its nest under the roof using twigs and grass. 
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permanent
permanent
[Adjective]

continuing to exist all the time, without significant changes

Ex: The museum's permanent collection includes timeless masterpieces from around the world. 
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ghost town

a once-thriving town or community that has been abandoned or largely deserted, often due to economic or environmental factors

Ex: After the mine shut down, the once-thriving village became a ghost town. 
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spectacular
spectacular
[Adjective]

extremely impressive and beautiful, often evoking awe or excitement

Ex: The spectacular fireworks display illuminated the night sky with bursts of color and light. 
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landscape
landscape
[noun]

an area of scenery visible in a single view

Ex: The hikers admired the mountain landscape at sunrise. 
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active
active
[Adjective]

(of a volcano) currently showing signs of volcanic activity or having the potential to become active soon

Ex: Mount Etna is one of the most active volcanoes in Europe, frequently spewing lava and ash. 
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volcano
volcano
[noun]

a mountain with an opening on its top, from which melted rock and ash can be pushed out into the air

Ex: The volcano erupted, sending ash into the sky. 
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inhospitable
inhospitable
[Adjective]

providing an environment where life or growth is difficult or impossible

Ex: The planet's inhospitable atmosphere rendered it unfit for human habitation. 
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state of the art

the latest or most advanced level of technology, design, or knowledge in a particular field

Ex: The laboratory is equipped with the state of the art in medical technology. 
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secondhand
secondhand
[Adjective]

previously owned or used by someone else

Ex: She bought a secondhand car to save money. 
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available
available
[Adjective]

ready for being used or acquired

Ex: Is there a table available for dinner reservations tonight? 
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handcrafted
handcrafted
[Adjective]

made by hand using traditional or artisanal methods rather than by automated or mass-production processes

Ex: The shop sells handcrafted jewelry made by local artisans. 
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brand-new
brand-new
[Adjective]

having never been used or worn before

Ex: He proudly displayed his brand-new bicycle, still shiny and untouched. 
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wear and tear

the gradual damage or deterioration that occurs to an object or property as a result of normal use or aging

Ex: In addition, road conditions were very poor, which led to greater wear and tear. 
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on the market

used to refer to the availability of a product or property for purchase, sale, or rental

Ex: I am planning to put my house on the market next month. 
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