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Total English - Advanced - Unit 9 - Reference

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 9 - Reference in the Total English Advanced coursebook, such as "abstract", "intriguing", "sympathetic", etc.

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Total English - Advanced
abstract

existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence

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striking

very attractive in an unusual way

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avant-garde

innovative, experimental, or unconventional in style or approach, especially in the arts

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tranquil

feeling calm and peaceful, without any disturbances or things that might be upsetting

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colorful

having a lot of different and often bright colors

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plain

simple in design, without a specific pattern

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traditional

belonging to or following the methods or thoughts that are old as opposed to new or different ones

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monochrome

(of a picture or photograph) containing or portraying images in black and white or different shades of a single color only

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disturbing

causing feelings of unease, discomfort, or concern

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figurative

representing people, animals and objects and forms as they appear in the real world

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dull

(of colors) not very bright or vibrant

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stunning

very beautiful, attractive, or impressive

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taste

the ability to recognize something with good quality or high standard, especially in art, style, beauty, etc., based on personal preferences

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to be into somebody or something

to have a strong interest or attraction towards a particular person or thing

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one's cup of tea

a type of activity, subject, etc. that one is very good at or enjoys very much

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evocative

bringing strong memories, emotions, or images to mind

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intriguing

arousing interest and curiosity due to being strange or mysterious

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quirky

characterized by peculiar or unconventional traits, often in an endearing or charming way

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cliched

lacking originality or freshness

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breathtaking

incredibly impressive or beautiful, often leaving one feeling amazed

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novel

new and unlike anything else

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stereotype

a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing

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unconventional

not following typical or commonly accepted practices or norms

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to break new ground

to start something new and innovative that sets an example or leads to significant advancements in a particular field or industry

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to pique

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

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curiosity

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

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to sit up and take notice

to suddenly become attentive or alert, often due to something surprising or remarkable

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classic

simple, traditional, and appealing, with a timeless quality that stays in fashion regardless of trends

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classical

following a long-established, highly regarded, and standard form, style, or set of ideas

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opportunity

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

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possibility

the quality of having the capacity to improve, succeed, or develop into something in the future

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in the end

used to refer to the conclusion or outcome of a situation or event

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to fit into

to be accepted or integrated into a group of people who share a common cultural, social, or economic status

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to suit

to be a good or acceptable match for someone or something's preferences, needs, or circumstances

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vacation

a span of time which we do not work or go to school, and spend traveling or resting instead, particularly in a different city, country, etc.

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vacancy

(in a hotel, etc.) an available room

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propaganda

information and statements that are mostly biased and false and are used to promote a political cause or leader

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advertising

a paid announcement that draws public attention to a product or service

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sensible

possessing or displaying good judgment and practicality

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sensitive

capable of understanding other people's emotions and caring for them

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at the moment

at the same time as what is being stated

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actually

used to emphasize a fact or the truth of a situation

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friendly

kind and nice toward other people

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sympathetic

showing care and understanding toward other people, especially when they are not feeling good

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to assist

to help a person in performing a task, achieving a goal, or dealing with a problem

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to attend

to be present at a meeting, event, conference, etc.

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reunion

the act or process of coming together again after being separated

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meeting

an event in which people meet, either in person or online, to talk about something

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to prove

to show that something is true through the use of evidence or facts

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to test

to take actions to check the quality, reliability, or performance of something

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