Total English - Upper-intermediate - Unit 1 - Reference - Part 2

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 1 - Reference - Part 2 in the Total English Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "skill", "get on", "lonely", etc.

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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 .

jealous

[Adjective]

feeling angry and unhappy because someone else has what we want

Ex: When his coworker got a raise , he could n't help but feel jealous.

jealousy

[noun]

the state of being angry or unhappy because someone else has what one desires

lonely

[Adjective]

feeling unhappy due to being alone or lacking companionship

Ex: Even in a crowd , she sometimes felt lonely and disconnected .

loneliness

[noun]

the state of not having any companions or company

Ex: The loneliness of the deserted island was overwhelming , with no signs of human life for miles .

responsible

[Adjective]

(of a person) having an obligation to do something or to take care of someone or something as part of one's job or role

Ex: Drivers should be responsible for following traffic laws and ensuring road safety .

responsibility

[noun]

the obligation to perform a particular duty or task that is assigned to one

Ex: Parents have the responsibility of providing a safe and nurturing environment for their children .

successful

[Adjective]

getting the results you hoped for or wanted

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

success

[noun]

the fact of reaching what one tried for or desired

Ex: Success comes with patience and effort .

important

[Adjective]

having a lot of value

Ex: The important issue at hand is ensuring the safety of the workers .

importance

[noun]

the quality or state of being significant or having a strong influence on something

Ex: This achievement holds great importance for the company 's future growth .

frustrated

[Adjective]

(of a person) incapable of achieving success in a specific profession

Ex: He lived as a frustrated inventor , always short of funds and support .

frustration

[noun]

the feeling of being impatient, annoyed, or upset because of being unable to do or achieve what is desired

Ex: The frustration of not being able to solve the puzzle made him give up .

skill

[noun]

an ability to do something well, especially after training

Ex: The athlete 's skill in dribbling and shooting made him a star player on the basketball team .

to be in touch

[phrase]

to be in contact with someone, particularly by seeing or writing to them regularly

Ex: I hope we stay in touch after you move to another city .

out of touch

[phrase]

not having been in contact with someone and unaware of their current situation

Ex: The professor , having retired for many years , out of touch with the latest advancements in his field .

to lose touch

[phrase]

to be no longer in contact with a friend or acquaintance

Ex: The rapid pace of technology can make it easy lose touch with the latest developments in your field if you 're not careful .

to touch base (with)

[phrase]

to make contact with someone in order to exchange information or to consult with them

Ex: I wanted touch base and see how you 're doing since we last spoke .

to take after

[Verb]

to look or act like an older member of the family, especially one's parents

Ex: The teenager takes after his older brother in fashion sense .

to look up to

[Verb]

to have a great deal of respect, admiration, or esteem for someone

Ex: She admires and looks up to her grandmother for her kindness and resilience.

to grow up

[Verb]

to change from being a child into an adult little by little

Ex: When I grow up, I want to be a musician.

to show off

[Verb]

to act in a way that is intended to impress others

Ex: She showed off her new dress at the party .

to bring up

[Verb]

to look after a child until they reach maturity

Ex: It 's essential to bring up a child in an environment that fosters both learning and creativity .

to get on

[Verb]

to have a good, friendly, or smooth relationship with a person, group, or animal

Ex: They've been trying to get on with their in-laws and build a strong family connection.

to go out

[Verb]

to regularly spend time with a person that one likes and has a sexual or romantic relationship with

Ex: They started going out together after realizing their shared interests and values.

to split up

[Verb]

to end a romantic relationship or marriage

Ex: They decided to split up after ten years of marriage.

to fall out

[Verb]

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 .

to make up

[Verb]

to become friends with someone once more after ending a quarrel with them

Ex: The friends made up after their misunderstanding and apologized to each other .

skillful

[Adjective]

very good at doing something particular

Ex: The skillful dancer moves with grace and fluidity , captivating the audience with their performance .

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Total English - Upper-intermediate - Unit 1 - Reference - Part 2