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El libro Insight - Intermedio - Perspectiva del Vocabulario 8

Here you will find the words from Vocabulary Insight 8 in the Insight Intermediate coursebook, such as "rush off", "at a loose end", "glamour", etc.

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to be able to take care of oneself without needing any assistance from others

Ex: The company must stand on its own feet without external funding.

to elevate one's foot in order to rest or relax

Ex: After a busy day at work, he likes to put his feet up with a cup of tea.

to firmly take control and enforce a specific action

Ex: After years of accommodating unreasonable demands , she put her foot down and refused to be taken advantage of any longer .

to leave quickly or abruptly, often because of an urgent or unexpected situation

salir corriendo, irse apresuradamente

salir corriendo, irse apresuradamente

Ex: I might have to rush off from work if my child 's school calls with an issue .Podría tener que **salir corriendo** del trabajo si la escuela de mi hijo llama con un problema.

to experience success or good fortune, particularly after a period of facing challenges or setbacks

Ex: Following the company restructuring, many employees feared job loss, but fortunately, most of them landed on their feet with new opportunities within the organization.

to have an unsuccessful or unpleasant beginning in a relationship or activity

Ex: Their got off on the wrong foot due to a communication error .

used to describe someone who has no plans or obligations, often feeling uncertain about how to spend their time

Ex: On days off , she ’s at a loose end, looking for ways to stay productive .

to make enough money to pay for one's basic needs

Ex: He has two jobs just to make ends meet each month.

to reach the conclusion or final stage of something, often after a period of time

Ex: The conference will come to an end, and participants will return to their respective locations .
in the end
[Adverbio]

used to refer to the conclusion or outcome of a situation or event

finalmente, al final

finalmente, al final

Ex: He had doubts at first , but in the end, he trusted his instincts .Al principio tenía dudas, pero **al final**, confió en sus instintos.

unable to cope with anything due to a lack of energy or patience

Ex: She was jealous , humiliated , and at the end of her tether.
to deal
[Verbo]

to engage in activities or behavior aimed at resolving or improving a situation involving someone or something

tratar con

tratar con

Ex: I had to deal with a lot of paperwork before the deadline.Tuve que **lidiar** con mucho papeleo antes del plazo.
to run off
[Verbo]

to leave somewhere with something that one does not own

huir con, irse con

huir con, irse con

Ex: The police were alerted when someone saw a person running off with a bicycle from the park.La policía fue alertada cuando alguien vio a una persona **huir** con una bicicleta del parque.

to find oneself in good condition after surviving a difficult experience

Ex: The team struggled at first but fell on their feet.

to begin to act, happen, etc. in a particular manner

empezar, comenzar

empezar, comenzar

Ex: The book starts off with a mysterious prologue that sets the tone for the story .El libro **comienza** con un prólogo misterioso que establece el tono de la historia.
to fly
[Verbo]

to move or travel through the air

volar

volar

Ex: Look at the clouds ; planes must fly through them all the time .Mira las nubes; los aviones deben **volar** a través de ellas todo el tiempo.
glamour
[Sustantivo]

the exciting and attractive quality of a person, place, etc. that makes them desirable

glamour, encanto

glamour, encanto

Ex: Despite the early morning and hard work , the model maintained an air of effortless glamour during the photoshoot .A pesar de la madrugada y el trabajo duro, el modelo mantuvo un aire de **glamour** sin esfuerzo durante la sesión de fotos.

to invite someone to compete or strongly suggest they should do something, often to test their abilities or encourage action

desafiar

desafiar

Ex: By this time , they have challenged each other in numerous debates .Para este momento, se han **desafiado** mutuamente en numerosos debates.
stress
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of anxiety and worry caused by different life problems

estrés, tensión

estrés, tensión

Ex: The therapist recommended ways to manage stress through relaxation techniques .El terapeuta recomendó formas de manejar el **estrés** a través de técnicas de relajación.
repetition
[Sustantivo]

the act of doing or performing something again

repetición

repetición

Ex: The project 's success relied on the repetition of standard procedures .El éxito del proyecto dependió de la **repetición** de los procedimientos estándar.
to vary
[Verbo]

to make changes to or modify something, making it slightly different

variar

variar

Ex: The musician varies the tempo and dynamics in his compositions , adding interest and emotion to the music .El músico **varía** el tempo y la dinámica en sus composiciones, añadiendo interés y emoción a la música.

to have a certain amount of tasks or problems that need to be dealt with

Ex: He did n’t accept the invitation since he had too much on his plate.

to demonstrate one's ability in surpassing obstacles and dealing with difficult situations

Ex: The doctor rose to the challenge and saved the patient’s life.

to show or teach someone how a particular job or task is done

Ex: The mentor taught him the ropes of public speaking.
to boycott
[Verbo]

to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a way to show disapproval or to try to bring about a change

boicotear

boicotear

Ex: The school boycotted the exam because of unfair grading policies .La escuela **boicoteó** el examen debido a políticas de calificación injustas.
demonstration
[Sustantivo]

a display of support for or protest against something or someone by a march or public meeting

demostración

demostración

Ex: The political party organized a demonstration to protest against corruption in government .El partido político organizó una **manifestación** para protestar contra la corrupción en el gobierno.
to march
[Verbo]

to walk firmly with regular steps

marchar

marchar

Ex: They marched together , singing songs of unity .**Marcharon** juntos, cantando canciones de unidad.

to put a great deal of effort to overcome difficulties or achieve a goal

luchar, esforzarse

luchar, esforzarse

Ex: Right now , the climbers are struggling to reach the summit .En este momento, los escaladores **luchan** por llegar a la cima.
meaningful
[Adjetivo]

having a significant purpose or importance

significativo, válido, útil

significativo, válido, útil

Ex: The workshop provided participants with meaningful insights into effective communication .El taller proporcionó a los participantes ideas **significativas** sobre la comunicación efectiva.
threat
[Sustantivo]

someone or something that is possible to cause danger, trouble, or harm

amenaza

amenaza

Ex: The snake ’s venomous bite is a real threat to humans if not treated promptly .La mordedura venenosa de la serpiente es una verdadera **amenaza** para los humanos si no se trata rápidamente.
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