Total English - Intermediate - Unit 2 - Reference - Part 2

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 2 - Reference - Part 2 in the Total English Intermediate coursebook, such as "unrealistic", "strike", "commit", etc.

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Total English - Intermediate
nauseating [adjective]

causing or capable of provoking a sensation of disgust or nausea

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nonsense [adjective]

lacking in logic, coherence, meaning, or rationality

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unrealistic [adjective]

not in any way accurate or true to life

Ex: Setting a goal to become a millionaire overnight is unrealistic without a solid plan or significant luck .
unwatchable [adjective]

difficult, unpleasant, or unbearable to watch

Ex: The game was unwatchable due to constant buffering .
art [noun]

the use of creativity and imagination to express emotions and ideas by making things like paintings, sculptures, music, etc.

Ex: Her art of sculpting allows her to express her deepest emotions .
business [noun]

the activity of providing services or products in exchange for money

Ex: She invested her savings in a start-up business .
section [noun]

each of the parts into which a place or object is divided

Ex: The car 's manual includes a troubleshooting section for common issues that owners may encounter .

important social or political events that are happening and are covered in the news

Ex: Discussions on current affairs often dominate the morning talk shows .
gossip [noun]

informal or idle talk about others, especially their personal lives, typically involving details that may not be confirmed or verified

Ex: He ’s always the first one to spread gossip , but it ’s not always reliable .

the aspect of a story in the media that the audience can relate to because it describes people's lived experiences, feelings, etc.

Ex: The reporter 's human interest story brought attention to a community coming together to support a sick neighbor .
sport [noun]

a physical activity or competitive game with specific rules that people do for fun or as a profession

Ex: Football is a popular sport that is played with a round ball and two teams .
strike [noun]

a collective refusal to work by employees to protest conditions, pay, or policies

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holiday [noun]

a period of time away from home or work, typically to relax, have fun, and do activities that one enjoys

Ex: Many families plan a holiday at the beach during school breaks .

the act of finding something for the first time and before others

Ex: The discovery of a lost manuscript by a famous author thrilled literary scholars and enthusiasts alike .
profit [noun]

the sum of money that is gained after all expenses and taxes are paid

Ex: Last year ’s profit was reinvested into expanding the company .
fashion [noun]

the styles and trends of clothing, accessories, makeup, and other items that are popular in a certain time and place

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to win [verb]

to become the most successful, the luckiest, or the best in a game, race, fight, etc.

Ex: Did the home team win the basketball game last night ?
race [noun]

a competition between people, vehicles, animals, etc. to find out which one is the fastest and finishes first

Ex: The marathon is the longest race I 've ever run .

an event or contest in which individuals or teams compete against each other

Ex: The city will host a soccer competition next month .

to do a particular thing that is unlawful or wrong

Ex: She admitted to committing perjury during the trial by providing false testimony under oath .
crime [noun]

an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system

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suicide [noun]

the act of intentionally taking one's own life

Ex: The documentary addressed the rising rates of suicide among teenagers .

to change and become stronger or more advanced

Ex: Over time , economies can develop and become more resilient to external shocks .
duty [noun]

an obligatory task that must be done as one's job

Ex: They discussed the duties of each team member during the meeting .

a medical operation performed on a part of the body in order to improve its appearance or repair skin injury

Ex: Many celebrities opt for plastic surgery to enhance their appearance .
to cause [verb]

to make something happen, usually something bad

Ex: Are you trying to cause a misunderstanding with your words ?
trouble [noun]

a difficult or problematic situation that can cause stress, anxiety or harm

Ex: She knew she was in trouble when she saw the stern look on her teacher 's face .
accident [noun]

a situation where vehicles hit each other or a person is hit by a vehicle

Ex: The insurance company investigated the accident to determine liability .

to give a performance of something such as a play or a piece of music for entertainment

Ex: The magician performed an incredible trick .
play [noun]

a written story that is meant to be performed on a stage, radio, or television

Ex: They adapted the popular novel into a television play , bringing the story to life on screen .
record [noun]

the best performance or result, or the highest or lowest level that has ever been reached, especially in sport

Ex: The weightlifter lifted an astonishing amount of weight , breaking the national record in his weight class .
promise [noun]

an assurance or declaration indicating the possible success or occurrence of something in the future

Ex: His academic performance this semester has shown promise , indicating future success .