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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to set off [verb]

to start a journey

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

to come back [verb]

to return to a person or place

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

to carry on [verb]

to choose to continue an ongoing activity

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to lounge around [verb]

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 slow down [verb]

to move with a lower speed or rate of movement

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

at {one's} wit's end [phrase]

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

Ex: They are at their wit 's end trying to manage their overwhelming workload .

in two minds [phrase]

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

Ex: He was in two minds about attending the party , as he wanted to socialize but also needed time alone to recharge .

wound up [adjective]

tense, anxious, or agitated due to stress or nervousness

Ex: The kids were wound up after eating too much candy and could n’t sit still .

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 .

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 .

(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 .

thrilled [adjective]

feeling intense excitement or pleasure

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furious [adjective]

(of a person) feeling great anger

Ex: She was furious at her colleague for taking credit for her work .

to take aback [verb]

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

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ecstatic [adjective]

extremely excited and happy

Ex: The children were ecstatic when they found out they were going to Disneyland .

indifferent [adjective]

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

Ex: The politician 's indifferent response to the community 's concerns angered many constituents .

miserable [adjective]

feeling very unhappy or uncomfortable

Ex: He looked miserable sitting alone in the corner .

chuffed [adjective]

very pleased, proud, or delighted about something

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uninterested [adjective]

lacking interest or enthusiasm toward something

Ex: He was uninterested in sports , preferring to spend his time reading books instead .

terrified [adjective]

feeling extremely scared

Ex: She felt terrified by the thought of speaking in front of a large audience .

flabbergasted [adjective]

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

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dumbstruck [adjective]

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

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outraged [adjective]

feeling very angry or deeply offended

Ex: She felt outraged by the offensive comments made by the politician .

delighted [adjective]

filled with great pleasure or joy

Ex: The children looked delighted as they opened their Christmas presents .

livid [adjective]

extremely angry, furious, or emotionally agitated

Ex: He became livid when he realized his flight had been canceled without any prior notice .

petrified [adjective]

frozen in place, often due to shock or fear

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upset [adjective]

feeling disturbed or distressed due to a negative event

Ex: She tried to hide how upset she was during the meeting .

under pressure [phrase]

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 go under [verb]

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

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under {one's} thumb [phrase]

completely under one's direct control

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to hand out [verb]

to provide someone or each person in a group with something

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to wear out [verb]

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

Ex: Excessive heat can wear out electronic devices , so keep them well-ventilated .

to count up [verb]

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 lock up [verb]

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 [be] over the moon [phrase]

to be extremely happy or excited about something

Ex: When she found out she won the lottery , she was over the moon with joy .

Total English - Advanced
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Unit 1 - Reference	Unit 2 - Lesson 3	Unit 2 - Vocabulary	Unit 2 - Reference
Unit 3 - Lesson 1	Unit 3 - Lesson 2	Unit 3 - Lesson 3	Unit 3 - Vocabulary
Unit 3 - Reference	Unit 4 - Lesson 2	Unit 4 - Lesson 3	Unit 4 - Vocabulary
Unit 4 - Reference	Unit 5 - Lesson 1	Unit 5 - Lesson 2	Unit 5 - Lesson 3
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Unit 10 - Reference