Total English - Advanced - Unit 10 - Lesson 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 10 - Lesson 1 in the Total English Advanced coursebook, such as "hunch", "dwell on", "tendency", etc.

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tendency [noun]

a natural inclination or disposition toward a particular behavior, thought, or action

Ex: There is a natural tendency for people to resist change .

gut (feeling|reaction) [phrase]

a belief that is strong, yet without any explainable reason

Ex: The detective had a gut feeling that the suspect was guilty , even though there was no concrete evidence

hunch [noun]

a feeling or intuition about something, often without conscious reasoning or evidence

Ex: Even though there was no proof , the detective had a hunch that the suspect was lying .

intuition [noun]

the ability to understand or know something immediately, without conscious reasoning or evidence

Ex: Intuition can guide decision-making when data is limited .

chance [noun]

a possibility arising from favorable circumstances

Ex: Winning the lottery is a small chance , but it 's possible .

slim [adjective]

small in size or width

Ex: She wore a slim silver necklace that matched her earrings perfectly .

to work out [verb]

to conclude in a positive outcome

Ex: Efficient communication ensures that tasks work out seamlessly .

(in|over) the long run [phrase]

in the end of or over a long period of time

Ex: Over the long run , technological advancements have revolutionized industries and transformed the way we live .

to dwell on [verb]

to think or talk about something at length, often to the point of overthinking or obsessing about it

Ex: The therapist advised him not to dwell on anxious thoughts and redirect his mind towards positive affirmations .