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Total English - Upper-intermediate - Unit 5 - Reference - Part 2

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 5 - Reference - Part 2 in the Total English Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "breadth", "glove", "train", etc.

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Total English - Upper-intermediate
broad
broad
[Adjective]

having a large distance between one side and another

Ex: The river was half a mile broad at its widest point .
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breadth
breadth
[noun]

the distance between two sides of something

Ex: The breadth of the ocean seemed endless from the ship 's deck .
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to broaden

to become larger in scope or range

Ex: The discussion broadened to include economic issues .
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high
high
[Adjective]

having a relatively great vertical extent

Ex: The airplane flew at a high altitude , above the clouds .
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height
height
[noun]

the distance from the top to the bottom of something or someone

Ex: The height of the tree is approximately 30 meters .
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to heighten

to raise something above its current position

Ex: The artist used a pedestal to heighten the sculpture , ensuring that it was visible and impactful in the gallery space .
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deep
deep
[Adjective]

having a great distance from the surface to the bottom

Ex: They drilled a hole that was two meters deep to reach the underground pipes .
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depth
depth
[noun]

the distance below the top surface of something

Ex: The well 's depth was crucial for ensuring a sustainable water supply during droughts .
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to deepen
to deepen
[Verb]

to intensify or strengthen something, making it more significant or extreme

Ex: The challenging experiences deepened her resilience .
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low
low
[Adjective]

small or below average in degree, value, level, or amount

Ex: That dish is surprisingly low in calories .
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freerunning

a sport that involves using acrobatic movements to navigate obstacles and terrain, often in urban environments, with an emphasis on creativity and self-expression

Ex: After watching a freerunning video , he was inspired to try jumping over fences and sliding under bars .
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open water

any body of water that is not contained within a defined or enclosed area

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glove
glove
[noun]

item of clothing for our hands with a separate space for each finger

Ex: Kids love wearing colorful gloves when playing in the snow .
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competitive
competitive
[Adjective]

referring to a situation in which teams, players, etc. are trying to defeat their rivals

Ex: Competitive industries often drive innovation and efficiency .
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addictive
addictive
[Adjective]

(of a substance, activity, behavior, etc.) causing strong dependency, making it difficult for a person to stop using or engaging in it

Ex: Many find exercise addictive after experiencing the positive effects on their mood and energy .
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participant

a person who takes part or engages in an activity or event

Ex: Every participant must follow the rules .
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spectator
spectator
[noun]

a person who watches sport competitions closely

Ex: The referee had to remind the spectators to remain seated during the game to ensure everyone had a clear view of the action .
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to win
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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to beat
to beat
[Verb]

to get more points, votes, etc. than the other side, in a game, race, competition, etc. and win

Ex: The basketball team played exceptionally and beat their rivals to clinch the championship .
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to [take] part
to take part
[phrase]

to participate in something, such as an event or activity

Ex: The team was thrilled to take part, despite the challenging competition.
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to train
to train
[Verb]

to teach a specific skill or a type of behavior to a person or an animal through a combination of instruction and practice over a period of time

Ex: He is training new employees on how to use the company software .
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successful
successful
[Adjective]

getting the results you hoped for or wanted

Ex: She is a successful author with many best-selling books .
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achievement

the action or process of reaching a particular thing

Ex: The team celebrated their achievement together .
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to find out

to get information about something after actively trying to do so

Ex: He 's eager to find out which restaurant serves the best pizza in town .
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to turn out

to emerge as a particular outcome

Ex: Despite their initial concerns, the project turned out to be completed on time and under budget.
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to work out

to exercise in order to get healthier or stronger

Ex: She worked out for an hour yesterday after work .
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to fall out

to no longer be friends with someone as a result of an argument

Ex: Despite their longstanding friendship , a series of disagreements caused them to fall out and go their separate ways .
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to give out

to distribute something among a group of individuals

Ex: The local government will give free masks out to the public during a health crisis.
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to put out

to make something stop burning or shining

Ex: The wind put out the lanterns on the porch .
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to sort out

to resolve a problem or difficulty by finding a solution or answer

Ex: Despite the confusion , the team worked together to sort out the logistical challenges .
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long
long
[Adjective]

(of two points) having an above-average distance between them

Ex: The bridge is a mile long and connects the two towns.
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length
length
[noun]

the distance from one end to the other end of an object that shows how long it is

Ex: The length of the football field is one hundred yards .
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to lengthen

to increase the length or duration of something

Ex: To improve safety , the city council voted to lengthen the crosswalks at busy intersections .
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short
short
[Adjective]

having a below-average distance between two points

Ex: The dog 's leash had a short chain , keeping him close while walking in crowded areas .
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to shorten

to decrease the length of something

Ex: The movie was shortened for television to fit the time slot .
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wide
wide
[Adjective]

having a large length from side to side

Ex: The fabric was 45 inches wide, perfect for making a set of curtains .
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width
width
[noun]

the distance of something from side to side

Ex: When buying a rug , consider the width of the room for proper coverage .
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to widen
to widen
[Verb]

to become wider or broader in dimension, extent, or scope

Ex: Her eyes widened in surprise at the unexpected news .
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to run out

to use the available supply of something, leaving too little or none

Ex: They run out of ideas and decided to take a break.
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