poly-

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polyclinic

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polygon

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polysyllabic

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polytheism

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polyglot

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extra-

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extraterrestrial

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inter-

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micro-

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micro-organism

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macro-

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macroeconomic

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chrono-

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chronological

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neo-

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nanotechnology

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pan-

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A pandemic is a global outbreak of a disease that affects a large number of people across multiple countries or continents. Unlike an epidemic, which is limited to a specific area, a pandemic has a much broader geographic impact and can lead to widespread illness and disruption. Examples include the COVID-19 pandemic and the 1918 influenza pandemic. Controlling a pandemic typically involves working together across countries, widespread public health measures, vaccination campaigns, and efforts to reduce the spread of the disease through quarantine and hygiene practices.

What is a "pandemic"?

pandemic

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bilateral

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retro-

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retroactive

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psycholinguistic

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biochemical

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sociocultural

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geopolitical

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microelectronic

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sphere

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spiral

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lozenge

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cone

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cube

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crescent

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radius

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ellipse

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tangent

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cylinder

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The origin of the idiom "green light" can be traced back to the early 20th century, specifically to the traffic signal system. The use of red, yellow, and green lights in traffic signals was introduced to regulate and control vehicular movement. The green light, being the third and final signal in the sequence, indicated that it was safe for drivers to proceed. This phrase is frequently used in business settings, project management, decision-making processes, and personal endeavors.

What is the origin of the idiom "green light" and when to use it?

green light

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blue-collar

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white-collar

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The phrase "in the red" originates from the practice of using red ink to indicate negative amounts or deficits in financial records and accounting ledgers. This idiom is used to describe a financial situation where expenses exceed income, resulting in a negative balance or deficit.

What is the origin of the idiom "in the red" and when to use it?

(in|into) the red

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The phrase "golden years" was first used in Shakespeare's play "Henry V" in 1599, where it referred to the later years of someone's life. It is used to describe the later years of someone's life, typically from retirement age onwards.

What is the origin of the idiom "golden years" and when to use it?

golden years

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The idiom "gray area" is derived from the color gray, which is often associated with ambiguity and uncertainty. It has been used in the English language for many years to describe situations or issues that are not clearly defined, making it challenging to establish precise boundaries or categorize them definitively.

What is the origin of the idiom "gray area" and when to use it?

gray area

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out of the blue

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The idiom "red tape" has its origins in 16th century England where legal documents were bound by red tape as a way of showing that they were official. This phrase is typically used to describe excessive bureaucracy or official procedures which can hinder or delay progress.

What is the origin of the idiom "red tape" and when to use it?

red tape

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white flag

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purple patch

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The idiom "with flying colors" is believed to have originated in the 16th century. At the time, flags were used to signal victory in battle. A flag that was flying high and undamaged was seen as a sign of victory, while a flag that was damaged or lowered was seen as a sign of defeat. The phrase "with flying colors" came to be used to describe a person or group who had achieved success or victory. It suggests that the person or group has performed exceptionally well and has surpassed expectations.

What is the origin of the idiom " with flying colors" and when to use it?

with flying colors

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Here you will find the words from Vocabulary Insight 10 in the Insight Advanced coursebook, such as "polyglot", "extraterrestrial", "chronological", etc.

Insight Avanzato "Vocabolario Insight 10"