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 coastal town boasted sandy beaches and quaint cottages .

ugly

[Adjective]

not pleasant to the mind or senses

Ex: The old , torn sweater she wore was ugly and outdated .

modern

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The modern literature movement of the 20th century , characterized by stream-of-consciousness writing and experimental narratives , challenged traditional storytelling conventions .

traditional

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The company ’s traditional dress code requires formal attire , while other workplaces are adopting casual policies .

enormous

[Adjective]

extremely large in physical dimensions

Ex: The tree in their backyard was enormous, providing shade for the entire garden .

tiny

[Adjective]

extremely small

Ex: The tiny kitten fit comfortably in the palm of her hand .

friendly

[Adjective]

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

Ex: Her friendly smile made the difficult conversation feel less awkward .

unwelcoming

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The staff ’s unwelcoming attitude discouraged customers .

touristy

[Adjective]

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

Ex: She wanted to avoid the touristy areas and experience the city like a local .

unspoiled

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The fruit was picked at the peak of ripeness and was still unspoiled when it arrived at the market.

air conditioning

[noun]

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

Ex: The air conditioning in the car was a lifesaver during the long road trip .

bunk bed

[noun]

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

Ex: The hostel room was equipped with several bunk beds to accommodate many guests .

central heating

[noun]

a system that provides a building with warm water and temperature

Ex: The old central heating pipes started to make clanking noises as they warmed up .

computer screen

[noun]

a screen that displays a computer's output

Ex: The computer screen displayed the results of the experiment .

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: We'll need an HDMI cable to connect the DVD player to the TV.

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: Mobile phone plans can vary widely in terms of data limits , calling minutes , and monthly costs .

sofa bed

[noun]

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

Ex: After a long day , he appreciated the ease of unfolding the sofa bed for a quick nap .

swimming pool

[noun]

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

Ex: After work , I like to unwind by taking a dip in the indoor swimming pool.

washing machine

[noun]

an electric machine used for washing clothes

Ex: The washing machine's spin cycle helps remove excess water from the clothes .

adaptable

[Adjective]

able to change and adjust to different conditions and circumstances

Ex: The adaptable curriculum can be modified to accommodate different learning styles and abilities .

climate

[noun]

the typical weather conditions of a particular region

Ex: They visited a place with a desert climate for their archaeological research .

flooding

[noun]

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

Ex: Farmers faced significant losses due to the flooding of their fields during the monsoon season .

fuel

[noun]

any substance that can produce energy or heat when burned

Ex: The fireplace was stocked with plenty of fuel to keep us warm .

household

[noun]

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

Ex: The household was full of laughter and activity during the holiday season .

waste

[noun]

materials that have no use and are unwanted

Ex: Plastic waste poses a significant threat to marine ecosystems , with millions of tons of plastic entering oceans each year and endangering marine life .

insulated

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The insulated soundproofing panels in the recording studio minimized outside noise, allowing for high-quality audio recordings.

recycling

[noun]

the process of making waste products usable again

Ex: The city introduced a new recycling program .

self-sufficient

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The program encourages students to become self-sufficient by developing practical skills for independent living .

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: A microphone captures sound waves and converts them into electrical signals .

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