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 road widened into a broad highway as we approached the city .
breadth
breadth [noun]

the distance between two sides of something

Ex: The breadth of her smile showed her genuine happiness .
to broaden
to broaden [verb]

to become larger in scope or range

Ex: Over the years , his perspective on life has continued to broaden .
high
high [adjective]

having a relatively great vertical extent

Ex: The skyscraper is one of the city 's highest buildings .
height
height [noun]

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

Ex: The height of the mountain is over 14,000 feet .
to heighten
to heighten [verb]

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 .
deep
deep [adjective]

having a great distance from the surface to the bottom

Ex: The hole they dug in the garden was deep enough to plant the tree securely .
depth
depth [noun]

the distance below the top surface of something

Ex: The swimming pool 's depth was measured at eight feet , ensuring safety for diving .
to deepen
to deepen [verb]

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

Ex: Years of research have deepened our knowledge of the natural world .
low
low [adjective]

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

Ex: Their energy levels were low after the hike .
freerunning
freerunning [noun]

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: She showed off her skills in freerunning by climbing up the wall and leaping to the next platform .
open water
open water [noun]

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

glove
glove [noun]

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

Ex: The gloves he wore while gardening kept his hands clean and free from scratches .
competitive
competitive [adjective]

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

Ex: The job market has become more competitive due to the economic downturn .
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: Caffeine is an addictive stimulant , which is why many people rely on coffee to start their day .
participant
participant [noun]

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

Ex: The competition had many skilled participants .
spectator
spectator [noun]

a person who watches sport competitions closely

Ex: The stadium was filled with spectators , all eagerly awaiting the start of the championship game .
to win
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 ?
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 runner trained hard to beat the competition and cross the finish line first .
to [take] part
to [take] part [phrase]

to participate in something, such as an event or activity

Ex: Students are encouraged to take part in extracurricular activities to enrich their school experience .
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 circus performer trained the elephants for the upcoming show .
successful
successful [adjective]

getting the results you hoped for or wanted

Ex: His new business venture is highly successful .
achievement
achievement [noun]

the action or process of reaching a particular thing

Ex: The team celebrated their achievement of breaking the company 's sales record for the quarter .
to find out
to find out [verb]

to get information about something after actively trying to do so

Ex: We will find out the results of the test after it 's graded .
to work out
to work out [verb]

to exercise in order to get healthier or stronger

Ex: Despite a busy schedule , he manages to work out regularly to maintain his fitness levels .
to fall out
to fall out [verb]

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

Ex: The siblings tended to fall out occasionally , but they always reconciled in the end .
to give out
to give out [verb]

to distribute something among a group of individuals

Ex: The coach gives out uniforms to the sports team before the big game .
to put out
to put out [verb]

to make something stop burning or shining

Ex:
to sort out
to sort out [verb]

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

Ex: In the meeting , they discussed how to sort out the communication problems within the department .
long
long [adjective]

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

Ex:
length
length [noun]

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

Ex: She measured the length of the rope to ensure it was long enough .
to lengthen
to lengthen [verb]

to increase the length or duration of something

Ex: The architect proposed to lengthen the hallway by extending it another ten feet .
short
short [adjective]

having a below-average distance between two points

Ex: The short distance between their houses made it convenient for them to visit each other frequently .
to shorten
to shorten [verb]

to decrease the length of something

Ex: The project deadline was shortened unexpectedly .
wide
wide [adjective]

having a large length from side to side

Ex: The field was wide , providing plenty of space for the children to play .
width
width [noun]

the distance of something from side to side

Ex: The width of the bookshelf is adjustable to accommodate different-sized books .
to widen
to widen [verb]

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

Ex: Due to the landslide , the road widened in some areas .
to run out
to run out [verb]

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

Ex:
Total English - Upper-intermediate
Unit 1 - Lesson 1 Unit 1 - Lesson 2 Unit 1 - Lesson 3 Unit 1 - Vocabulary
Unit 1 - Reference - Part 1 Unit 1 - Reference - Part 2 Unit 2 - Lesson 1 Unit 2 - Lesson 2
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 1 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
Unit 5 - Vocabulary Unit 5 - Communication Unit 5 - Reference - Part 1 Unit 5 - Reference - Part 2
Unit 6 - Lesson 1 Unit 6 - Lesson 3 Unit 6 - Vocabulary Unit 6 - Reference
Unit 7 - Lesson 1 Unit 7 - Lesson 2 Unit 7 - Lesson 3 Unit 7 - Vocabulary
Unit 7 - Reference - Part 1 Unit 7 - Reference - Part 2 Unit 8 - Lesson 1 Unit 8 - Lesson 2
Unit 8 - Vocabulary Unit 8 - Reference Unit 9 - Lesson 1 Unit 9 - Lesson 2
Unit 9 - Vocabulary Unit 9 - Reference Unit 10 - Lesson 2 Unit 10 - Lesson 3
Unit 10 - Vocabulary Unit 10 - Reference