Total English - Pre-intermediate - Unit 7 - Reference - Part 2

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 7 - Reference - Part 2 in the Total English Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "open", "illness", "flu", etc.

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overweight

[Adjective]

weighing more than what is considered healthy or desirable for one's body size and build

Ex: Many people struggle with losing weight once they become overweight due to unhealthy eating habits .

short

[Adjective]

(of a person) having a height that is less than what is thought to be the average height

Ex: The short actress often wore high heels to appear taller on screen .

skinny

[Adjective]

having a very low amount of body fat

Ex: The skinny teenager was mistaken for being much younger than her actual age .

slim

[Adjective]

thin in an attractive way

Ex: The slim model walked confidently on the runway .

tall

[Adjective]

(of a person) having a height that is greater than what is thought to be the average height

Ex: How tall do you need to be to ride that roller coaster ?

ugly

[Adjective]

not pleasant to the mind or senses

Ex: The old , torn sweater she wore was ugly and outdated .

ambitious

[Adjective]

trying or wishing to gain great success, power, or wealth

Ex: His ambitious nature led him to take on challenging projects that others deemed impossible , proving his capabilities time and again .

chatty

[Adjective]

full of trivial or nonessential details in conversation

Ex: The chatty host kept the guests entertained .

easygoing

[Adjective]

calm and not easily worried or upset

Ex: Their easygoing approach to life helped them navigate through difficulties without much stress .

hardworking

[Adjective]

(of a person) putting in a lot of effort and dedication to achieve goals or complete tasks

Ex: Their hardworking team completed the project ahead of schedule, thanks to their dedication.

lazy

[Adjective]

avoiding work or activity and preferring to do as little as possible

Ex: The lazy student consistently skipped classes and failed to complete assignments on time .

open

[Adjective]

having a straightforward and honest attitude

Ex: She gave an open and honest opinion about the proposal during the meeting .

reserved

[Adjective]

reluctant to share feelings or problems

Ex: She appeared reserved, but she was warm and kind once you got to know her.

sensitive

[Adjective]

capable of understanding other people's emotions and caring for them

Ex: The nurse ’s sensitive care helped put the patient at ease .

unreliable

[Adjective]

not able to be depended on or trusted to perform consistently or fulfill obligations

Ex: He 's an unreliable friend ; you ca n't count on him to keep his promises or be there when you need him .

illness

[noun]

the state of being physically or mentally sick

Ex: His sudden illness worried everyone in the office .

backache

[noun]

a pain in someone's back

Ex: My dad often suffers from backache after a long day at work .

cold

[noun]

a mild disease that we usually get when viruses affect our body and make us cough, sneeze, or have fever

Ex: She could n't go to school because of a severe cold.

to cough

[Verb]

to push air out of our mouth with a sudden noise

Ex: When he began to cough during his speech , someone offered him a glass of water .

earache

[noun]

a pain inside the ear

Ex: Wearing earplugs in a noisy environment can prevent an earache.

flu

[noun]

an infectious disease similar to a bad cold, causing fever and severe pain

Ex: Wearing a mask can help prevent the spread of the flu.

headache

[noun]

a pain in the head, usually persistent

Ex: Too much caffeine can sometimes cause a headache.

rash

[noun]

a part of one's skin covered with red spots, which is usually caused by a sickness or an allergic reaction

Ex: Treatment for a rash depends on its cause and may involve topical creams or ointments , oral medications , antihistamines , or addressing the underlying condition .

sore throat

[noun]

a condition when you feel pain in the throat, usually caused by bacteria or viruses

Ex: She drank hot tea with honey to soothe her sore throat.

stomachache

[noun]

a pain in or near someone's stomach

Ex: The stomachache was so severe that he had to visit the hospital .

toothache

[noun]

pain felt in a tooth or several teeth

Ex: She scheduled an appointment with her dentist to treat her toothache.