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: Her art of sculpting allows her to express her deepest emotions .

jealous [adjective]

feeling angry and unhappy because someone else has what we want

Ex: I 'm so jealous of your vacation plans .

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: The traveler admitted to feeling lonely during his solo journey .

loneliness [noun]

the state of not having any companions or company

Ex: The loneliness of the mountain cabin was both peaceful and unsettling at times .

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: The company is responsible for maintaining safety standards in the workplace .

responsibility [noun]

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

Ex: The teacher emphasized the responsibility of students to complete their homework on time .

successful [adjective]

getting the results you hoped for or wanted

Ex: His new business venture is highly successful .

success [noun]

the fact of reaching what one tried for or desired

Ex: Achieving success in one 's career requires setting clear goals and consistently working towards them .

important [adjective]

having a lot of value

Ex: Freedom of speech is an important right in democratic societies .

importance [noun]

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

Ex: The importance of teamwork was highlighted during the project .

frustrated [adjective]

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

Ex: She felt like a frustrated artist trapped in a corporate job .

frustration [noun]

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

Ex: The constant traffic jams were a source of daily frustration for commuters .

skill [noun]

an ability to do something well, especially after training

Ex: The chef 's skill in culinary arts resulted in mouthwatering dishes .

to [be|get|stay] in touch [phrase]

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

Ex: Stay in touch with your customers via Internet .

out of touch [phrase]

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

Ex: She had been out of touch with her family for so long that she did n't know about the recent family events .

to [lose] touch [phrase]

to be no longer in contact with a friend or acquaintance

Ex: He moved to a different country , and it 's been challenging not to lose touch with his cultural roots .

to [touch] base (with|) [phrase]

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

Ex: I need to touch base with our clients to see if they have any new requirements .

to take after [verb]

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

Ex: Both sisters take after their mother in terms of kindness .

to look up to [verb]

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

Ex:

to grow up [verb]

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

Ex: She grew up with her cousins in the same house .

to show off [verb]

to act in a way that is intended to impress others

Ex: The student kept showing off by answering all the questions before anyone else had a chance .

to bring up [verb]

to look after a child until they reach maturity

Ex: As a single parent , she worked hard to bring up her son .

to get on [verb]

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

Ex: He gets on famously with his neighbors and helps them with various tasks .

to go out [verb]

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

Ex: She 's going out with someone she met at a party last month .

to split up [verb]

to end a romantic relationship or marriage

Ex:

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 make up [verb]

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

Ex: They 're trying to make up with their parents after their fight .

skillful [adjective]

very good at doing something particular

Ex: The skillful artist creates intricate paintings that showcase their mastery of color and form .

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