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: Her picturesque garden was filled with colorful flowers and lush greenery .

ugly [adjective]

not pleasant to the mind or senses

Ex: She received an ugly haircut that she immediately regretted .

modern [adjective]

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

Ex: The modern music genre of electronic dance music ( EDM ) incorporates synthesized beats and digital effects , departing from traditional instruments and melodies .

traditional [adjective]

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

Ex: She decorated her living room in a traditional style , with classic wooden furniture and antique lamps .

enormous [adjective]

extremely large in physical dimensions

Ex: The ship was enormous , capable of carrying thousands of passengers .

tiny [adjective]

extremely small

Ex: The tiny ants worked together to carry a big crumb .

friendly [adjective]

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

Ex: She 's very friendly , always greeting people with a warm hello .

unwelcoming [adjective]

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

Ex: The town seemed unwelcoming to outsiders .

touristy [adjective]

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

Ex: The restaurant was too touristy for their taste , with high prices and mediocre food .

unspoiled [adjective]

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

Ex: The old photograph had been kept in a frame and remained unspoiled despite its age .

air conditioning [noun]

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

Ex:

bunk bed [noun]

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

Ex: We built a bunk bed in the cabin to make the most of the limited space .

central heating [noun]

a system that provides a building with warm water and temperature

Ex: The central heating kept every room of the house evenly warm .

computer screen [noun]

a screen that displays a computer's output

Ex: You can adjust the brightness of your computer screen in settings .

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:

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: Many people use their mobile phones for more than just calling ; they also access the internet and use various apps .

sofa bed [noun]

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

Ex: The sofa bed was easy to convert , making it a convenient choice for unexpected guests .

swimming pool [noun]

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

Ex: My friend 's backyard has a small , but refreshing , swimming pool .

washing machine [noun]

an electric machine used for washing clothes

Ex: She put her dirty clothes in the washing machine and added detergent .

adaptable [adjective]

able to change and adjust to different conditions and circumstances

Ex: The adaptable design of the modular furniture allows for various configurations to suit different spaces .

climate [noun]

the typical weather conditions of a particular region

Ex: The climate in the desert can be extremely hot during the day and cold at night .

flooding [noun]

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

Ex: Flash flooding in urban areas can cause traffic disruptions and property damage .

fuel [noun]

any substance that can produce energy or heat when burned

Ex: Gasoline is a widely used fuel for vehicles .

household [noun]

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

Ex: The new neighbors introduced their household to everyone on the street during a welcome party .

waste [noun]

materials that have no use and are unwanted

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insulated [adjective]

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

Ex: The insulated electrical wiring in the building ensured safety and minimized the risk of electrical fires .

recycling [noun]

the process of making waste products usable again

Ex: Factories use advanced recycling methods for metals .

self-sufficient [adjective]

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

Ex: The small village aimed to be self-sufficient by generating its own electricity through solar panels .

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: The echo was caused by the reflection of 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
Unit 5 - Vocabulary	Unit 5 - Reference - Part 1	Unit 5 - Reference - Part 2	Unit 6 - Lesson 1
Unit 6 - Lesson 2	Unit 6 - Lesson 3	Unit 6 - Vocabulary	Unit 6 - Reference - Part 1
Unit 6 - Reference - Part 2	Unit 7 - Lesson 1	Unit 7 - Lesson 2	Unit 7 - Lesson 3
Unit 7 - Vocabulary	Unit 7 - Reference	Unit 8 - Lesson 1	Unit 8 - Lesson 2
Unit 8 - Lesson 3	Unit 8 - Vocabulary	Unit 8 - Reference	Unit 9 - Lesson 2
Unit 9 - Lesson 3	Unit 9 - Vocabulary	Unit 9 - Reference	Unit 10 - Vocabulary
Unit 10 - Lesson 2	Unit 10 - Reference