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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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nauseating
[Adjective]

causing or capable of provoking a sensation of disgust or nausea

Ex: The nauseating smell from the overflowing trash can made everyone feel queasy.
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nonsense
[Adjective]

lacking in logic, coherence, meaning, or rationality

Ex: He made a nonsense excuse to avoid work.
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unrealistic
[Adjective]

not in any way accurate or true to life

Ex: Expecting to achieve perfection in every aspect of life is unrealistic and can lead to unnecessary stress and anxiety .
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unwatchable
[Adjective]

difficult, unpleasant, or unbearable to watch

Ex: The low-quality stream made the match unwatchable.
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art
[noun]

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

Ex: I enjoy visiting museums to see the beauty of art from different cultures .
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business
[noun]

the activity of providing services or products in exchange for money

Ex: He started a landscaping business after graduating from college .
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section
[noun]

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

Ex: In the grocery store , you can find fresh produce in the produce section near the entrance .
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important social or political events that are happening and are covered in the news

Ex: The magazine publishes insightful articles on current affairs each week .
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gossip
[noun]

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

Ex: It ’s hard to avoid gossip at family gatherings , especially when everyone knows each other so well .
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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 magazine featured a human interest article about a family who rebuilt their home after a natural disaster .
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sport
[noun]

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

Ex: Hockey is an exciting sport played on ice or field , with sticks and a small puck or ball .
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strike
[noun]

a collective action by workers who refuse to work until certain demands are met

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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: I ca n’t wait for the holiday to relax and unwind .
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discovery
[noun]

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

Ex: The discovery of a hidden chamber in the pyramid opened up new avenues of exploration for archaeologists .
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profit
[noun]

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

Ex: Without careful budgeting , it ’s difficult to achieve consistent profit.
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fashion
[noun]

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

Ex: They opened a boutique that sells high-end fashion brands .
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to win
[Verb]

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

Ex: They won the game in the last few seconds with a spectacular goal .
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race
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a competition between people, vehicles, animals, etc. to find out which one is the fastest and finishes first

Ex: I bought tickets to the motorcycle race next month .
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an event or contest in which individuals or teams compete against each other

Ex: The dance competition at the festival was the highlight of the night .
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to commit
[Verb]

to do a particular thing that is unlawful or wrong

Ex: The hacker was apprehended for committing cybercrimes , including unauthorized access to sensitive information .
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crime
[noun]

an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system

Ex: The increase in violent crime has made residents feel unsafe .
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suicide
[noun]

the act of intentionally taking one's own life

Ex: They created a support group for families affected by suicide.
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to change and become stronger or more advanced

Ex: As the disease progresses , symptoms may develop in more severe forms .
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duty
[noun]

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

Ex: They emphasized the importance of performing one 's duty with integrity .
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a medical operation performed on a part of the body in order to improve its appearance or repair skin injury

Ex: The demand for plastic surgery has increased in recent years .
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to cause
[Verb]

to make something happen, usually something bad

Ex: Smoking is known to cause various health problems .
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trouble
[noun]

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

Ex: The company faced legal trouble after it was discovered they had violated several regulations .
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accident
[noun]

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

Ex: He called emergency services immediately after seeing the accident on the road .
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to give a performance of something such as a play or a piece of music for entertainment

Ex: They perform a traditional dance at the festival every year .
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play
[noun]

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

Ex: Her award-winning play received rave reviews from both critics and audiences .
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record
[noun]

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

Ex: The swimmer broke the world record for the 100-meter freestyle, earning a gold medal.
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promise
[noun]

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

Ex: The partnership with a reputable firm holds promise for significant growth and expansion .
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