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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: His shoulders were broad, giving him a powerful and imposing appearance. 
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breadth
breadth
[noun]

the distance between two sides of something

Ex: The breadth of the river made it impossible to cross without a bridge. 
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to broaden

to become larger in scope or range

Ex: As she explored different genres of music, her tastes began to broaden. 
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high
high
[Adjective]

having a relatively great vertical extent

Ex: The high mountain peaks were covered in snow. 
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height
height
[noun]

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

Ex: He checked the height of the doorway to make sure the furniture would fit through. 
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to heighten

to raise something above its current position

Ex: To improve the view, the city decided to heighten the observation deck on the skyscraper. 
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deep
deep
[Adjective]

having a great distance from the surface to the bottom

Ex: The ocean is incredibly deep, with some parts reaching depths of over 36,000 feet. 
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depth
depth
[noun]

the distance below the top surface of something

Ex: The depth of the ocean is immeasurable in some areas. 
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to deepen
to deepen
[Verb]

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

Ex: Regular practice can deepen your understanding of a subject. 
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low
low
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She was raising three kids on a low income. 
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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: He spent hours practicing freerunning in the park, jumping off benches and flipping over rails. 
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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: She pulled on her gloves before stepping out into the cold winter morning. 
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competitive
competitive
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The sports team plays in a highly competitive league. 
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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: Sugar can be surprisingly addictive, making it hard to cut back on sweets. 
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participant

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

Ex: Each participant received a certificate. 
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spectator
spectator
[noun]

a person who watches sport competitions closely

Ex: The enthusiastic spectator cheered loudly as her favorite team scored the winning goal in the final minutes of the match. 
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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: Our team won the championship after a hard-fought season. 
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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 soccer team managed to beat their opponents with a last-minute goal. 
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to [take] part
to take part
[phrase]

to participate in something, such as an event or activity

Ex: He was excited to take part in the debate competition and showcase his public speaking skills. 
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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: The coach regularly trains the team on new strategies for the game 
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successful
successful
[Adjective]

getting the results you hoped for or wanted

Ex: After years of practice, he became a successful musician. 
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achievement

the action or process of reaching a particular thing

Ex: He beamed with pride as he recounted his achievement of climbing the highest peak in the country. 
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to find out

to get information about something after actively trying to do so

Ex: They are trying to find out who won the award last night. 
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to turn out

to emerge as a particular outcome

Ex: The party turned out to be more fun than we thought. 
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to work out

to exercise in order to get healthier or stronger

Ex: I work out with a friend to make the exercise routine more enjoyable. 
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to fall out

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

Ex: After a heated debate, the friends fell out and stopped speaking to each other. 
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to give out

to distribute something among a group of individuals

Ex: The charity organization plans to give out food to the needy during the holiday season. 
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to put out

to make something stop burning or shining

Ex: Please put out the campfire before leaving the site. 
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to sort out

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

Ex: She offered guidance on how to sort the issue out, providing a step-by-step solution. 
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long
long
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The necklace she wore had a long chain adorned with intricate charms. 
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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: What is the length of the hallway? 
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to lengthen

to increase the length or duration of something

Ex: They lengthened the runway at the airport for larger planes. 
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short
short
[Adjective]

having a below-average distance between two points

Ex: She wore a shirt with short sleeves to stay cool in the summer heat. 
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to shorten

to decrease the length of something

Ex: The tailor shortened the trousers to fit the customer's height. 
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wide
wide
[Adjective]

having a large length from side to side

Ex: The river was wide, spanning several hundred meters across. 
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width
width
[noun]

the distance of something from side to side

Ex: The width of the river is about 50 meters. 
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to widen
to widen
[Verb]

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

Ex: The river widens as it flows towards the sea. 
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to run out

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

Ex: The restaurant unexpectedly ran out of the popular dish. 
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