Insight - Elementary - Unit 8 - 8A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 8 - 8A in the Insight Elementary coursebook, such as "stage", "retire", "peaceful", etc.

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Insight - Elementary
life [noun]

the state of existing as a person who is alive

Ex: He leads a quiet life in the countryside .
stage [noun]

one of the phases in which a process or event is divided into

Ex: The company is in the early stages of developing a new product line .
born [adjective]

brought to this world through birth

Ex:
to die [verb]

to no longer be alive

Ex: Despite the efforts of the medical team , the patient succumbed to their illness and died peacefully .

to start loving someone deeply

Ex: The couple fell in love during a summer vacation in Italy .
divorced [adjective]

no longer married to someone due to legally ending the marriage

Ex: The divorced couple remained on good terms for the sake of their children .

to legally become someone's wife or husband

Ex: They got married at the city courthouse in a simple and intimate ceremony .
to get [verb]

to receive or come to have something

Ex: They got an invitation to the exclusive event .
job [noun]

the work that we do regularly to earn money

Ex:
to go [verb]

to travel or move from one location to another

Ex:

an educational institution at the highest level, where we can study for a degree or do research

Ex: She received a scholarship to help fund her university education .

to change from being a child into an adult little by little

Ex: She grew up with her cousins in the same house .
to have [verb]

to hold or own something

Ex: Does your friend have a reliable computer ?
baby [noun]

a very young child

Ex: The baby giggled and clapped its hands in delight .

to leave your job and stop working, usually on reaching a certain age

Ex: It 's common for people to retire and move to warmer climates .
success [noun]

the fact of reaching what one tried for or desired

Ex: Achieving success in one 's career requires setting clear goals and consistently working towards them .
successful [adjective]

getting the results you hoped for or wanted

Ex: His new business venture is highly successful .
nature [noun]

everything that exists or happens on the earth, excluding things that humans make or control

Ex: I love spending time in nature , surrounded by trees , flowers , and fresh air .
natural [adjective]

originating from or created by nature, not made or caused by humans

Ex: The table was crafted from natural wood , showcasing its organic grain patterns .

a paid job that often requires a high level of education and training

Ex: His profession as an architect allows him to design and create innovative buildings .
professional [adjective]

doing an activity as a job and not just for fun

Ex: The company hired a professional consultant to improve their business operations .
beauty [noun]

the quality of being attractive or pleasing, particularly to the eye

Ex: The garden 's beauty was enhanced by the blooming flowers .
beautiful [adjective]

extremely pleasing to the mind or senses

Ex: She wore a beautiful dress to the party .
music [noun]

a series of sounds made by instruments or voices, arranged in a way that is pleasant to listen to

Ex: My husband 's favorite genre of music is pop .
musical [adjective]

relating to or containing music

Ex: She has a musical talent and can play several instruments .
peace [noun]

a period or state where there is no war or violence

Ex: The treaty brought a long-awaited peace to the region .
peaceful [adjective]

(of a person) unwilling to become involved in a dispute or anything violent

Ex: Despite the provocation , she remained peaceful and composed , refusing to escalate the situation .
wonder [noun]

a feeling of admiration or surprise caused by something that is very unusual and exciting

Ex: The beauty of the landscape filled her with wonder .
wonderful [adjective]

very great and pleasant

Ex: She has done a wonderful job organizing the event .
power [noun]

the ability to control or have an effect on things or people

Ex: They gained power through years of hard work and dedication .
politics [noun]

a set of ideas and activities involved in governing a country, state, or city

Ex: Understanding the complex landscape of global politics is crucial for anyone aspiring to work in diplomacy .
political [adjective]

related to or involving the governance of a country or territory

Ex: The political landscape of the country shifted dramatically after the election .

someone whose job is to keep or check financial accounts

Ex: Many businesses rely on a professional accountant to help them manage their taxes and financial planning .

a person whose job is designing buildings and typically supervising their construction

Ex: The architect presented the blueprints for the new community center to the city council for approval .
builder [noun]

someone who builds or repairs houses and buildings, often as a job

Ex: The team of builders worked through the summer to finish the school .
doctor [noun]

someone who has studied medicine and treats sick or injured people

Ex: The doctor asked me about my symptoms and medical history to make a diagnosis .

someone who deals with electrical equipment, such as repairing or installing them

Ex: The electrician tested the electrical system to ensure it met safety standards .
engineer [noun]

a person who designs, fixes, or builds roads, machines, bridges, etc.

Ex: The engineer designs cars and improves their performance .

someone who is employed in a factory and works there

Ex: The company provides training programs for factory workers to improve their skills and advance their careers .
lawyer [noun]

a person who practices or studies law, advises people about the law or represents them in court

Ex: The lawyer presented a compelling argument in court that swayed the jury 's decision .
nurse [noun]

someone who has been trained to care for injured or sick people, particularly in a hospital

Ex: My sister is studying to become a nurse so she can take care of patients in the hospital .
office [noun]

a place where people work, particularly behind a desk

Ex: The remote team collaborated seamlessly through virtual offices , leveraging technology for communication .
worker [noun]

someone who does manual work, particularly a heavy and exhausting one to earn money

Ex: The workers were exhausted after the long shift .
plumber [noun]

someone who installs and repairs pipes, toilets, etc.

Ex: The plumber installed new pipes during the renovation of the bathroom .

someone whose job or education is about science

Ex: He won an award for his contributions as a young scientist .

someone whose job is to serve or help customers in a shop

Ex: The shop assistant quickly restocked the shelves with the new arrivals .
teacher [noun]

someone who teaches things to people, particularly in a school

Ex: The teacher corrected my mistake and explained the correct solution .
waiter [noun]

a man who brings people food and drinks in restaurants, cafes, etc.

Ex: The waiter , with a polite smile , asked if we needed anything else during our meal .

a doctor who is trained to treat animals

Ex: The veterinarian performed surgery on the cat to remove a tumor .