Total English - Advanced - Unit 5 - Reference - Part 2

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 5 - Reference - Part 2 in the Total English Advanced coursebook, such as "handful", "debt", "autonomy", etc.

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Total English - Advanced
prospect [noun]

the likelihood or possibility of something becoming successful in the future

Ex: The startup had a promising prospect for becoming a leader in renewable energy .

someone with whom one works

Ex: During the annual company retreat , I had the chance to bond with colleagues from different departments , which helped strengthen our professional network .
supportive [adjective]

giving encouragement or providing help

Ex: The manager was known for creating a supportive work environment where employees felt valued and empowered to succeed .
freedom [noun]

the right to act, say, or think as one desires without being stopped, controlled, or restricted

Ex:
autonomy [noun]

(of a country, region, etc.) the state of being independent and free from external control

Ex: Many people believe that granting autonomy to the province would lead to greater stability .
salary [noun]

an amount of money we receive for doing our job, usually monthly

Ex: Her new job offers a higher salary .

a retirement savings plan in which an employer or organization contributes money on behalf of its employees, to be used to provide income to those employees during their retirement years

Ex: Without a solid pension plan , retirement can be financially challenging .

the state of being helpful or useful for a specific situation

Ex: The convenience of not having to cook every meal makes takeout very popular .
task [noun]

a piece of work for someone to do, especially as an assignment

Ex: Cleaning the garage was a daunting task , but they managed to finish it .

to a large extent

Ex: I learned a great deal during my internship .
plenty [pronoun]

a plentiful or abundant amount of something

Ex: With plenty of sunshine this week , the gardens are thriving .

used to indicate that something is generally true or applies in the majority of cases

Ex: For the most part , the company 's products are of high quality and reliable .
majority [noun]

the larger part or number of a given set or group

Ex: The majority of the class agreed on extending the deadline for the assignment .
handful [noun]

a small number of people or things

Ex: A handful of people showed up to the meeting despite the bad weather .

to be very expensive or require a lot of money to purchase

Ex: The event ’s decorations cost a fortune and amazed all the guests .

to have the amount of money needed to buy necessities

Ex: The freelancer lived on a project-based income , which could be unpredictable at times , but she always found a way to make it work .
well-off [adjective]

having enough money to cover one's expenses and maintain a desirable lifestyle

Ex: He considered himself well-off after securing a stable job with a decent income .
bargain [noun]

an item bought at a much lower price than usual

Ex: Bargains like these are hard to come by in high-end stores .
broke [adjective]

having little or no financial resources

Ex:
to treat [verb]

to give someone a gift or provide them with entertainment as a gesture of kindness

Ex: She treated her parents to a special performance at the theater .
debt [noun]

an amount of money or a favor that is owed

Ex: She felt a deep sense of debt to her mentor , who had guided her throughout her career .
dirt cheap [phrase]

costing very little, often far less than expected or typical

Ex: The company is offering dirt cheap flights to attract more customers .

to be capable of living or doing something using the available resources, knowledge, money, etc.

Ex: They had to get by on a tight budget while they were between jobs .

to pay half of the expenses each

Ex: She agreed to go halves with her friend on buying a gift for their teacher .
hard up [adjective]

experiencing financial difficulties, often lacking money to cover basic expenses

Ex: The recent economic downturn left many families hard up and unable to afford even basic necessities .

in debt due to spending more than one's earnings

Ex: The company 's financial statements showed that they were consistently in the red due to declining sales .

to spend a lot of money on fancy or unnecessary things

Ex: To celebrate their anniversary , the couple splashed out on a gourmet dinner and a weekend getaway .
skint [adjective]

having little or no money, often due to having spent all of it or experiencing financial difficulties

Ex: They were skint for months before finally finding stable jobs .

a large sum of money

Ex: The luxury car he bought cost him an arm and a leg , but he considered it a status symbol .

to be extremely valuable, usually in terms of money

Ex: That rare painting is worth a fortune at auction .