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Total English - Advanced - Unit 8 - Vocabulary

Here you will find the words from Unit 8 - Vocabulary in the Total English Advanced coursebook, such as "imply", "in particular", "infer", etc.

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Total English - Advanced
nevertheless
nevertheless
[Adverb]

used to introduce an opposing statement

Ex: The plan was risky; they proceeded nevertheless. 
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on the other (hand|)

used to introduce a contrasting aspect of a situation, especially when comparing it to a previous point

Ex: The job pays well; on the other hand, the hours are extremely long. 
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yet
yet
[Adverb]

up until the current or given time

Ex: She has been studying for hours, and she isn't finished yet. 
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however
however
[Adverb]

used to add a statement that contradicts what was just mentioned

Ex: The weather forecast predicted rain; however, the sun is shining brightly. 
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in addition to
in addition to
[preposition]

used to add extra or supplementary information

Ex: In addition to his degree in engineering, he also has a diploma in music. 
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to highlight

to bring attention to something by making it more visible or important

Ex: The artist used vibrant colors to highlight the focal point of the painting. 
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to hint
to hint
[Verb]

to indirectly suggest something

Ex: The teacher hinted at the upcoming exam by discussing the importance of consistent studying. 
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to imply
to imply
[Verb]

to suggest without explicitly stating

Ex: The politician's statement seemed to imply that there was more to the story than what was being revealed. 
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to point out

to show something to someone by pointing one's finger toward it

Ex: He pointed out the star constellation to his children. 
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to emphasize

to highlight something and make it easier to notice by drawing attention toward it

Ex: The bold belt emphasized the waistline of the dress, creating an hourglass silhouette. 
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to infer
to infer
[Verb]

to reach an opinion or decision based on available evidence and one's understanding of the matter

Ex: After observing the pattern of behavior, the detective could infer that the suspect was familiar with the victim. 
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to stress
to stress
[Verb]

to emphasize a particular point or aspect

Ex: The teacher stressed the need for thorough preparation before the exam. 
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to underline

to emphasize the importance of something by making it seem more noticeable

Ex: In the memo, the manager underlined the urgency of completing the project by the end of the week. 
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to focus on

to direct one's attention, energy, or efforts toward a particular goal, task, or objective

Ex: The students were focusing on their final exams this past month. 
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to suggest

to mention an idea, proposition, plan, etc. for further consideration or possible action

Ex: The committee suggested changes to improve the efficiency of the process. 
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to generate

to cause or give rise to something

Ex: The artist's provocative work generated controversy and debate, challenging societal norms and perceptions. 
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to assess
to assess
[Verb]

to form a judgment on the quality, worth, nature, ability or importance of something, someone, or a situation

Ex: The manager assesses employees' performance during quarterly reviews. 
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to construct

to create something by organizing and combining ideas or components in a logical and coherent way

Ex: The author constructed a compelling narrative by carefully weaving together multiple plotlines and character arcs. 
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to evaluate

to calculate or judge the quality, value, significance, or effectiveness of something or someone

Ex: The teacher evaluates students' performance through tests and assignments. 
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to appraise

to carefully examine something and judge its value, often in terms of money or quality

Ex: The real estate agent will appraise the house to determine its market value. 
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to formulate

to thoughtfully prepare or create something, paying close attention to its details

Ex: The scientist spent months formulating a precise hypothesis for the experiment. 
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notably
notably
[Adverb]

used to introduce the most important part of what is being said

Ex: The city is known for its rich history, notably its ancient architecture. 
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namely
namely
[Adverb]

used to give more specific information or examples regarding what has just been mentioned

Ex: She had several hobbies, namely painting, gardening, and playing the piano. 
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in particular

used to specify or emphasize a particular aspect or detail within a broader context

Ex: The study found several benefits of the new technology, in particular, its impact on productivity and cost savings. 
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to be precise

used to indicate that the speaker or writer is providing an exact or accurate version of something, often to clarify, specify, or emphasize a particular point

Ex: The distance between the two cities is 50 miles, to be precise. 
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furthermore
furthermore
[Adverb]

used to introduce additional information

Ex: The research findings supported the hypothesis, and furthermore, they provided valuable insights into potential applications. 
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