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El libro Insight - Intermedio - Perspectiva del Vocabulario 7

Here you will find the words from Vocabulary Insight 7 in the Insight Intermediate coursebook, such as "glare", "differentiate", "utter", etc.

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homonym
[Sustantivo]

each of two or more words with the same spelling or pronunciation that vary in meaning and origin

homónimo

homónimo

Ex: " Match " is a homonym— it can mean a competition or a stick used to start a fire .**Homónimo** es una palabra que puede significar una competencia o un palo utilizado para encender un fuego.
homophone
[Sustantivo]

(grammar) one of two or more words with the same pronunciation that differ in meaning, spelling or origin

homófono

homófono

Ex: English learners often find homophones tricky because they sound the same but are spelled differently .Los estudiantes de inglés a menudo encuentran los **homófonos** complicados porque suenan igual pero se escriben de manera diferente.
to view
[Verbo]

to carefully look at something

ver

ver

Ex: I will view the final draft of the report before submitting it .Voy a **revisar** el borrador final del informe antes de enviarlo.
to notice
[Verbo]

to pay attention and become aware of a particular thing or person

darse cuenta de, notar, reconocer

darse cuenta de, notar, reconocer

Ex: I noticed the time and realized I was late for my appointment .**Noté** la hora y me di cuenta de que llegaba tarde a mi cita.

to recognize and mentally separate two things, people, etc.

distinguir

distinguir

Ex: She easily distinguishes between different types of flowers in the garden .Ella **distingue** fácilmente entre los diferentes tipos de flores en el jardín.
peer
[Sustantivo]

a person of the same age, social status, or capability as another specified individual

coetáneo, par

coetáneo, par

Ex: Despite being new to the company , she quickly established herself as a peer to her colleagues through hard work and expertise .
to peer
[Verbo]

to look closely or attentively at something, often in an effort to see or understand it better

mirar fijamente, observar con atención

mirar fijamente, observar con atención

Ex: While I was in the observatory , I peered at distant galaxies through the telescope .Mientras estaba en el observatorio, **observé** galaxias distantes a través del telescopio.
pier
[Sustantivo]

a long platform built from the shore into the sea that people can go for entertainment or a walk

muelle

muelle

Ex: Local artists displayed their work along the pier, attracting admirers with their talent and creativity .Los artistas locales exhibieron su trabajo a lo largo del **muelle**, atrayendo admiradores con su talento y creatividad.
to realize
[Verbo]

to have a sudden or complete understanding of a fact or situation

saber, reconocer

saber, reconocer

Ex: It was n’t until the lights went out that we realized that the power had been cut .No fue hasta que se apagaron las luces que nos **dimos cuenta** de que se había cortado la energía.
to stare
[Verbo]

to look at someone or something without moving the eyes or blinking, usually for a while, and often without showing any expression

mirar fijamente, quedarse mirando

mirar fijamente, quedarse mirando

Ex: Right now , I am staring at the intricate details of the painting .Ahora mismo, estoy **mirando fijamente** los intrincados detalles de la pintura.
to bear
[Verbo]

to allow the presence of an unpleasant person, thing, or situation without complaining or giving up

soportar, aguantar

soportar, aguantar

Ex: He could n't bear the idea of having to endure another boring meeting .No podía **soportar** la idea de tener que aguantar otra reunión aburrida.
to blink
[Verbo]

to open and close the eyes quickly and for a brief moment

parpadear, pestañear

parpadear, pestañear

Ex: We blinked to adjust our eyes to the dim light .**Parpadeamos** para ajustar nuestros ojos a la luz tenue.
glare
[Sustantivo]

a steady and sharp stare that conveys anger, disapproval, or hostility

mirada fulminante

mirada fulminante

Ex: His glare conveyed his disapproval of their behavior .Su **mirada fulminante** transmitió su desaprobación de su comportamiento.

to recognize the difference present between two people or things

diferenciar

diferenciar

Ex: The color scheme helped differentiate one design from another .La combinación de colores ayudó a **diferenciar** un diseño de otro.
to detect
[Verbo]

to notice or discover something that is difficult to find

detectar

detectar

Ex: The lifeguard detected signs of distress in the swimmer and acted promptly .El socorrista **detectó** señales de angustia en el nadador y actuó con prontitud.
to care
[Verbo]

to consider something or someone important and to have a feeling of worry or concern toward them

preocuparse por

preocuparse por

Ex: The teacher cares about her students and their success.La maestra **se preocupa** por sus estudiantes y su éxito.
difficulty
[Sustantivo]

a challenge or circumstance, typically encountered while trying to reach a goal or finish something

dificultad

dificultad

Ex: She explained the difficulties she faced while moving to a new city .Ella explicó las **dificultades** que enfrentó al mudarse a una nueva ciudad.
entire
[Adjetivo]

involving or describing the whole of something

entero

entero

Ex: She ate the entire cake by herself , savoring each delicious bite .Ella se comió el **pastel entero** sola, saboreando cada delicioso bocado.
to taste
[Verbo]

to have a specific flavor

saber

saber

Ex: The pastry tasted of flaky butter and sweet cinnamon , melting in your mouth .El pastel **sabía** a mantequilla hojaldrada y canela dulce, derritiéndose en la boca.
to utter
[Verbo]

to express something verbally

expresar, pronunciar

expresar, pronunciar

Ex: She could n't believe he would utter such harsh words during their argument .Ella no podía creer que **pronunciara** palabras tan duras durante su discusión.
wide
[Adjetivo]

having a large length from side to side

ancho, vasto

ancho, vasto

Ex: The fabric was 45 inches wide, perfect for making a set of curtains .La tela tenía 45 pulgadas de **ancho**, perfecta para hacer un juego de cortinas.
snuffle
[Sustantivo]

the act of breathing noisily, especially when one has a cold or respiratory illness

resoplido, respiración ruidosa

resoplido, respiración ruidosa

Ex: His snuffle annoyed the people around him .Su **resoplido** molestó a las personas a su alrededor.
to snore
[Verbo]

to breathe through one's nose and mouth in a noisy way while asleep

roncar

roncar

Ex: He could n't help but snore when he was very tired .No podía evitar **roncar** cuando estaba muy cansado.
to whisper
[Verbo]

to speak very softly or quietly, usually to avoid being overheard by others who are nearby

susurrar

susurrar

Ex: The wind seemed to whisper through the trees on the quiet evening .El viento parecía **susurrar** a través de los árboles en la tranquila tarde.

to try to find the truth about a crime, accident, etc. by carefully examining its facts

investigar

investigar

Ex: Authorities are working to investigate the source of the contamination .Las autoridades están trabajando para **investigar** el origen de la contaminación.
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