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Total English - Advanced - Unit 10 - Reference

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 10 - Reference in the Total English Advanced coursebook, such as "outraged", "go under", "in two minds", etc.

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Total English - Advanced
to set off

to start a journey

Ex: The cyclists set off on their long ride through the countryside , enjoying the fresh air .
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to come back

to return to a person or place

Ex: We visited the beach and will come back next summer .
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to carry on

to choose to continue an ongoing activity

Ex: The teacher asked the students to carry on with the experiment during the next class .
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to lounge around

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

Ex: He has no plans today , so he ’s just going to lounge around and read a book .
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to slow down

to move with a lower speed or rate of movement

Ex: The train started to slow down as it reached the station .
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at  {one's} wit's end

in a state where a person is so confused or frustrated that they are unable to decide what to do anymore

Ex: He was at his wit's end with the noisy neighbors next door.
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in two minds
in two minds
[phrase]

in a state of uncertainty in which it is difficult for one to choose between two courses of action

Ex: She found herself in two minds when it came to deciding between two potential romantic partners, torn between the excitement of new possibilities and the comfort of a familiar connection.
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wound up
wound up
[Adjective]

tense, anxious, or agitated due to stress or nervousness

Ex: He was so wound up about the exam results that he could n’t sleep all night .
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tendency
tendency
[noun]

a mental disposition or attitude that favors one option over others

Ex: His tendency to procrastinate affects his work .
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gut (feeling|reaction)
gut feeling
[phrase]

a belief that is strong, yet without any explainable reason

Ex: The investor made a gut decision to invest in the start-up, even though it was a risky venture.
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hunch
hunch
[noun]

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

Ex: He could n’t explain why , but he had a strong hunch that they would win the game .
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intuition
intuition
[noun]

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

Ex: The artist 's intuition informed the composition of the painting .
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to dwell on

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

Ex: To maintain a positive mindset , it 's crucial not to dwell on the challenges but rather seek opportunities for growth .
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(in|over) the long run

in the end of or over a long period of time

Ex: Over the long run, trust matters more than quick profits.
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thrilled
thrilled
[Adjective]

feeling intense excitement or pleasure

Ex: The audience was thrilled by the breathtaking performance of the acrobats at the circus.
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furious
furious
[Adjective]

(of a person) feeling great anger

Ex: He was furious with himself for making such a costly mistake .
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to take aback

to surprise someone so much that they are unable to react quickly

Ex: The startling revelation in the investigation report took the committee aback.
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ecstatic
ecstatic
[Adjective]

extremely excited and happy

Ex: The couple was ecstatic upon learning they were expecting their first child .
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indifferent
indifferent
[Adjective]

not showing any concern in one's attitude or actions toward a particular person, situation, or outcome

Ex: Despite the urgency of the situation , he remained indifferent to his friend 's pleas for help .
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miserable
miserable
[Adjective]

feeling very unhappy or uncomfortable

Ex: She looked miserable after the argument , her face pale and tear-streaked .
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chuffed
chuffed
[Adjective]

very pleased, proud, or delighted about something

Ex: The parents felt chuffed watching their child graduate with honors.
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uninterested
uninterested
[Adjective]

lacking interest or enthusiasm toward something

Ex: The cat was uninterested in the new toy and walked away after sniffing it once .
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terrified
terrified
[Adjective]

feeling extremely scared

Ex: The terrified puppy cowered behind the couch during the fireworks .
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flabbergasted
flabbergasted
[Adjective]

extremely surprised or astonished to the point of being speechless or confused

Ex: She felt flabbergasted when she found out her favorite band was performing in town.
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dumbstruck
dumbstruck
[Adjective]

so surprised or shocked that one is temporarily unable to speak or react

Ex: I was dumbstruck when I saw my childhood friend after 20 years ; I could n’t believe it was really them .
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outraged
outraged
[Adjective]

feeling very angry or deeply offended

Ex: He looked outraged when he read the false accusations online .
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delighted
delighted
[Adjective]

filled with great pleasure or joy

Ex: They were delighted by the stunning view from the mountaintop.
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livid
livid
[Adjective]

extremely angry, furious, or emotionally agitated

Ex: The customer was livid because the restaurant got his order wrong for the third time .
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petrified
petrified
[Adjective]

frozen in place, often due to shock or fear

Ex: In the presence of the giant waves , the beachgoers were left petrified and speechless .
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upset
upset
[Adjective]

feeling disturbed or distressed due to a negative event

Ex: Upset by the criticism, she decided to take a break from social media.
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under pressure

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

Ex: Working under pressure can sometimes lead to better results.
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to go under

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

Ex: High operating costs forced the restaurant to go under within a year.
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under {one's} thumb

completely under one's direct control

Ex: He wanted independent advisers, not people under his thumb.
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to hand out

to provide someone or each person in a group with something

Ex: The school principal will hand awards out to outstanding students at the graduation ceremony.
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to wear out

to cause something to lose its functionality or good condition over time or through extensive use

Ex: The frequent washing and drying wore the delicate fabric of the dress out.
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to count up

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

Ex: She counted up the receipts to see how much they had spent .
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to lock up

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

Ex: The librarian locked the rare books up in a special archive.
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to [be] over the moon

to be extremely happy or excited about something

Ex: They were over the moon celebrating their wedding anniversary.
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