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Total English - Advanced - Unit 9 - Lesson 3

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 9 - Lesson 3 in the Total English Advanced coursebook, such as "evocative", "unconventional", "pique", etc.

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Total English - Advanced
evocative
[Adjective]

bringing strong memories, emotions, or images to mind

Ex: The artist 's work was evocative, it brought forth memories of lost love .
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intriguing
[Adjective]

arousing interest and curiosity due to being strange or mysterious

Ex: His peculiar habits and eccentric personality made him intriguing character to his neighbors .
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cliched
[Adjective]

lacking originality or freshness

Ex: The comedian relied on clichéd jokes that didn't resonate with the modern audience.
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quirky
[Adjective]

having distinctive or peculiar habits, behaviors, or features that are unusual but often appealing

Ex: The moviequirky characters added a touch of humor to the plot .
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breathtaking
[Adjective]

incredibly impressive or beautiful, often leaving one feeling amazed

Ex: Walking through the ancient ruins, I was struck by the breathtaking scale of the architecture and the rich history that surrounded me.
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novel
[Adjective]

new and unlike anything else

Ex: He came up with novel strategy to improve sales .
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a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing

Ex: The ad challenged stereotype that certain jobs are only for men .
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unconventional
[Adjective]

not following established customs or norms

Ex: unconventional lifestyle choices often led to interesting conversations at social gatherings .
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to pique
[Verb]

to trigger a strong emotional reaction in someone, such as anger, resentment, or offense

Ex: Her critical piqued his annoyance .
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curiosity
[noun]

a strong wish to learn something or to know more about something

Ex: The childcuriosity about how things worked often led to hours of experimentation and learning .
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to suddenly become attentive or alert, often due to something surprising or remarkable

Ex: His exceptional performance in the competition caused everyone sit up and take notice.
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