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: Ballet is an art that combines movement and music in a beautiful way.

jealous

[Adjective]

feeling angry and unhappy because someone else has what we want

Ex: Don't be jealous of his success, you can achieve great things too.

jealousy

[noun]

feeling angry or unhappy because of someone else's advantages or possessions

Ex: She felt jealousy when her friend got the promotion.

lonely

[Adjective]

feeling unhappy due to being alone or lacking companionship

Ex: She felt lonely after moving to a new city where she knew no one.

loneliness

[noun]

the state of not having any companions or company

Ex: The loneliness of the remote village was evident, with no neighbors for miles around.

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: As the team leader, he is responsible for assigning tasks and ensuring deadlines are met.

responsibility

[noun]

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

Ex: She accepted the responsibility of leading the project team.

successful

[Adjective]

getting the results you hoped for or wanted

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

success

[noun]

the fact of reaching what one tried for or desired

Ex: His hard work and determination finally led to the success he had been striving for.

important

[Adjective]

having a lot of value

Ex: Conserving water is important for the sustainable use of natural resources.

importance

[noun]

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

Ex: The importance of education cannot be overstated in shaping a person's future.

frustrated

[Adjective]

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

Ex: He was a frustrated musician working as a bank clerk.

frustration

[noun]

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

Ex: His frustration was evident when his computer crashed in the middle of his work.

skill

[noun]

an ability to do something well, especially after training

Ex: After years of practice, her skill in playing the guitar became exceptional.

to be in touch

[phrase]

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

Ex: I will get in touch with solicitors about this.

out of touch

[phrase]

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

Ex: By the time he was settled in, he became out of touch with that friend.

to lose touch

[phrase]

to be no longer in contact with a friend or acquaintance

Ex: I used to be close friends with her, but we've gradually lost touch over the years.

to touch base (with)

[phrase]

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

Ex: I'll touch base with you next week to discuss our project's progress.

to take after

[Verb]

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

Ex: The little girl strongly takes after her mother.

to look up to

[Verb]

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

Ex: She has always looked up to her older brother for his wisdom.

to grow up

[Verb]

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

Ex: Many children dream of what they want to be when they grow up.

to show off

[Verb]

to act in a way that is intended to impress others

Ex: The chef showed off by creating an intricate dessert.

to bring up

[Verb]

to look after a child until they reach maturity

Ex: The grandparents played a significant role in bringing up their grandchildren.

to get on

[Verb]

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

Ex: She gets on well with her coworkers, and they often socialize outside of work.

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 in college and have been a couple ever since.

to split up

[Verb]

to end a romantic relationship or marriage

Ex: They tried to make it work, but eventually, they had to split up to find happiness independently.

to fall out

[Verb]

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.

to make up

[Verb]

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

Ex: The siblings made up after their argument and started playing together again.

skillful

[Adjective]

very good at doing something particular

Ex: She is a skillful surgeon, known for her steady hands and precise techniques in the operating room.

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

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