Total English - Advanced - Unit 10 - Vocabulary

Here you will find the words from Unit 10 - Vocabulary in the Total English Advanced coursebook, such as "clam up", "soldier on", "lounge around", etc.

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Total English - Advanced

stressful or anxious due to having too many tasks or responsibilities to handle within a limited time

Ex: The athlete was under pressure to win the final match .

to experience financial failure or bankruptcy, often leading to the end or termination of a business or company

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to move with a lower speed or rate of movement

Ex: During the race , the sprinter started to slow down near the finish line .

to return to a person or place

Ex: The family decided to come back to their hometown after years of living abroad .

to decide the winner of a contest or competition by holding a second or subsequent round of voting or competition between the top candidates or teams

Ex: The election was so close they had to run off the vote between the two top candidates .

to start a journey

Ex: The explorers set off for the jungle , equipped with supplies and a sense of wonder .

to spend time relaxing or being idle, often in a comfortable and unhurried manner

Ex: Instead of going out , we decided to lounge around at home and enjoy the quiet evening .

to consume the entire contents of a glass, bottle, or other container that holds a beverage

Ex: At the party , everyone was encouraged to grab a cup and drink up in celebration .

to add up a group of items or numbers to determine the total

Ex: As the clock continued to tick , the audience watched the digital scoreboard count up the points in the intense basketball game .

to close or secure something in a place where it cannot be removed or accessed without the appropriate authorization, key, or combination

Ex: The store owner locked up the valuables in the safe .

to suddenly become silent or refuse to talk, often because of nervousness, fear, or a desire to keep information secret

Ex: When discussing her personal life , Sarah tends to clam up and change the subject .

to continue moving forward despite obstacles, challenges, or difficulties

Ex: Despite setbacks , she decided to soldier on with her ambitious project .

to lose consciousness

Ex: After standing for hours in the sun , he passed out from dehydration .

to operate a vehicle aimlessly or without a specific destination in mind

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to spend time in a place, often without a specific purpose or activity

Ex: On weekends , they often hang around the mall , browsing shops and chatting .

to reduce the amount, size, or number of something

Ex: Facing a tight schedule , she had to cut down the length of her presentation .

to put things into containers or bags in order to transport or store them

Ex: Can you help me pack up these files into boxes ?