Total English - Intermediate - Unit 3 - Reference - Part 2

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 3 - Reference - Part 2 in the Total English Intermediate coursebook, such as "touristy", "bunk bed", "waste", etc.

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picturesque

[Adjective]

(particularly of a building or place) having a pleasant and charming appearance, often resembling a picture or painting

Ex: The picturesque countryside was dotted with rolling hills and winding rivers.

ugly

[Adjective]

not pleasant to the mind or senses

Ex: Don't be so mean, calling someone ugly is not nice.

modern

[Adjective]

(of a style in architecture, music, art, etc.) recently formed and different from traditional styles and forms

Ex: The modern architecture of the skyscraper featured sleek lines and glass facades, in contrast to the traditional brick buildings of the city center.

traditional

[Adjective]

belonging to or following the methods or thoughts that are old as opposed to new or different ones

Ex: The restaurant offers a traditional menu, focusing on familiar comfort foods rather than trendy dishes.

enormous

[Adjective]

extremely large in physical dimensions

Ex: The enormous elephant towered over the other animals at the zoo.

tiny

[Adjective]

extremely small

Ex: He found a tiny seashell on the beach.

friendly

[Adjective]

(of a person or their manner) kind and nice toward other people

Ex: Despite his fame, he is a friendly and approachable person.

unwelcoming

[Adjective]

not hospitable or inviting, often creating a sense of discomfort or unease

Ex: The hotel had an unwelcoming atmosphere.

touristy

[Adjective]

intended for, visited by, or attractive to tourists, in a way that one does not like it

Ex: The once serene village has become quite touristy, with souvenir shops and crowded streets.

unspoiled

[Adjective]

remaining fresh, pure, and unharmed, without any signs of decay or damage

Ex: We hiked to an unspoiled beach where the water was crystal clear and the sand pristine.

air conditioning

[noun]

a system that controls the temperature and humidity in a house, car, etc.

Ex: The A/C kept the house cool during the scorching summer heat.

bunk bed

[noun]

a piece of furniture consisting of two small beds with one built above the other

Ex: The children were excited to sleep in the new bunk bed in their shared room.

central heating

[noun]

a system that provides a building with warm water and temperature

Ex: The central heating system kicked in as soon as the temperature dropped outside.

computer screen

[noun]

a screen that displays a computer's output

Ex: The computer screen flickered when the program crashed.

DVD player

[noun]

a device that plays content such as movies or shows from flat discs called DVDs on your TV or other display

Ex: He turned on the DVD player and inserted the disc to start the movie.

mobile phone

[noun]

a cellular phone or cell phone; ‌a phone without any wires and with access to a cellular radio system that we can carry with us and use anywhere

Ex: She always carries her mobile phone with her to stay connected with friends and family.

sofa bed

[noun]

a sofa that is designed in a way that when unfolded forms a bed

Ex: The sofa bed in the guest room was perfect for when we had family over for the weekend.

swimming pool

[noun]

a specially designed structure that holds water for people to swim in

Ex: The hotel had a large swimming pool where guests could relax and swim.

washing machine

[noun]

an electric machine used for washing clothes

Ex: He forgot to empty the pockets before putting the clothes in the washing machine.

adaptable

[Adjective]

able to change and adjust to different conditions and circumstances

Ex: The adaptable employee quickly learns new tasks and takes on different roles within the company.

climate

[noun]

the typical weather conditions of a particular region

Ex: She prefers the tropical climate with its warm temperatures and abundant rainfall.

flooding

[noun]

the fact or presence of water covering a part of land that is typically dry

Ex: The heavy rain led to severe flooding in low-lying areas near the river.

fuel

[noun]

any substance that can produce energy or heat when burned

Ex: Wood is a common fuel for campfires.

household

[noun]

all the people living in a house together, considered as a social unit

Ex: The entire household gathered in the living room to discuss the upcoming family vacation.

waste

[noun]

materials that have no use and are unwanted

Ex: Recycling helps to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills by reusing materials such as paper, glass, and plastic.

insulated

[Adjective]

covered with a substance that does not let heat, electricity, or sound to enter or escape through it

Ex: The insulated walls of the house helped maintain a comfortable indoor temperature year-round.

recycling

[noun]

the process of making waste products usable again

Ex: Recycling helps reduce environmental pollution.

self-sufficient

[Adjective]

capable of providing everything that one needs, particularly food, without any help from others

Ex: After years of practice, the farm became self-sufficient, growing enough food and resources to sustain itself year-round.

sound wave

[noun]

a type of wave that travels through a medium like air or water and carries sound from one place to another

Ex: Ultrasound machines use high-frequency sound waves.

Total English - Intermediate
Unit 1 - Lesson 2	Unit 1 - Vocabulary	Unit 1 - Reference	Unit 2 - Lesson 2
Unit 2 - Vocabulary	Unit 2 - Reference - Part 1	Unit 2 - Reference - Part 2	Unit 3 - Lesson 2
Unit 3 - Lesson 3	Unit 3 - Vocabulary	Unit 3 - Reference - Part 1	Unit 3 - Reference - Part 2
Unit 4 - Lesson 1	Unit 4 - Lesson 2	Unit 4 - Vocabulary	Unit 4 - Reference - Part 1
Unit 4 - Reference - Part 2	Unit 5 - Lesson 1	Unit 5 - Lesson 2	Unit 5 - Lesson 3

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