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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: She enjoys her life in the city .
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stage
[noun]

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

Ex: The play 's rehearsal stage is crucial for perfecting the performance .
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born
[Adjective]

brought to this world through birth

Ex: The newly born foal took its first wobbly steps, eager to explore its surroundings.
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to die
[Verb]

to no longer be alive

Ex: The soldier sacrificed his life , willing to die for the safety of his comrades .
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to start loving someone deeply

Ex: Falling in love can be a beautiful and life-changing experience .
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divorced
[Adjective]

no longer married to someone due to legally ending the marriage

Ex: The divorced man sought therapy to help him cope with the emotional aftermath of the separation.
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to legally become someone's wife or husband

Ex: They had been together for years before they finally decided get married.
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to get
[Verb]

to receive or come to have something

Ex: The children got toys from their grandparents .
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job
[noun]

the work that we do regularly to earn money

Ex: She is looking for a part-time job to earn extra money .
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to go
[Verb]

to travel or move from one location to another

Ex: Does this train go to the airport?
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an educational institution at the highest level, where we can study for a degree or do research

Ex: We have access to a state-of-the-art library at the university.
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to change from being a child into an adult little by little

Ex: When I grow up, I want to be a musician.
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to have
[Verb]

to hold or own something

Ex: He has a Bachelor 's degree in Computer Science .
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baby
[noun]

a very young child

Ex: The parents eagerly awaited the arrival of their first baby.
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to retire
[Verb]

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

Ex: Many people look forward to the day they can retire.
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success
[noun]

the fact of reaching what one tried for or desired

Ex: Success comes with patience and effort .
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successful
[Adjective]

getting the results you hoped for or wanted

Ex: She is a successful author with many best-selling books .
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nature
[noun]

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

Ex: The changing seasons offer a variety of experiences and beauty in nature.
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natural
[Adjective]

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

Ex: He preferred using natural fabrics like cotton and linen for his clothing .
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a paid job that often requires a high level of education and training

Ex: She has been practicing law for over twenty years and is highly respected in her profession.
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professional
[Adjective]

doing an activity as a job and not just for fun

Ex: The conference featured presentations by professional speakers on various topics in the industry .
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beauty
[noun]

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

Ex: The beauty of the historic architecture drew tourists from around the world .
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beautiful
[Adjective]

extremely pleasing to the mind or senses

Ex: The bride looked beautiful as she walked down the aisle .
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music
[noun]

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

Ex: Her favorite genre of music is jazz .
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musical
[Adjective]

relating to or containing music

Ex: The musical piece they performed was from a famous opera .
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peace
[noun]

a period or state where there is no war or violence

Ex: She hoped for a future where peace would prevail around the world .
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peaceful
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The peaceful leader promoted reconciliation and unity , guiding the community towards a peaceful future .
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wonder
[noun]

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

Ex: He felt a sense of wonder as he learned about the mysteries of the ocean .
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wonderful
[Adjective]

very great and pleasant

Ex: We visited some wonderful museums during our trip to London .
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power
[noun]

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

Ex: The CEO has the power to make major decisions for the company .
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politics
[noun]

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

Ex: The professor 's lecture on American politics covered the historical evolution of its political parties .
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political
[Adjective]

related to or involving the governance of a country or territory

Ex: The media plays a crucial role in informing the public about political developments and holding elected officials accountable .
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someone whose job is to keep or check financial accounts

Ex: The accountant advised her client on how to optimize their expenses to improve overall profitability .
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architect
[noun]

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

Ex: As an architect, he enjoys transforming his clients ' visions into functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces .
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builder
[noun]

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

Ex: She asked the builder to add an extra window in the living room .
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doctor
[noun]

someone who has studied medicine and treats sick or injured people

Ex: We have an appointment with the doctor tomorrow morning for a check-up .
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someone who deals with electrical equipment, such as repairing or installing them

Ex: They consulted an electrician to troubleshoot the issue with the flickering lights .
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engineer
[noun]

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

Ex: The engineer oversees the construction and maintenance of roads and bridges .
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someone who is employed in a factory and works there

Ex: The factory worker wore safety gear , including gloves and goggles , to protect himself while operating heavy machinery .
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lawyer
[noun]

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

Ex: During the consultation , the lawyer explained the legal process and what steps she needed to take next .
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nurse
[noun]

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

Ex: The nurse kindly explained the procedure to me and helped me feel at ease .
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office
[noun]

a place where people work, particularly behind a desk

Ex: The corporate office featured sleek , modern design elements , creating a professional and inviting atmosphere .
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worker
[noun]

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

Ex: The worker lifted heavy boxes all afternoon.
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plumber
[noun]

someone who installs and repairs pipes, toilets, etc.

Ex: The plumber provided advice on how to prevent future plumbing problems .
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scientist
[noun]

someone whose job or education is about science

Ex: Some of the world 's most important discoveries were made by scientists.
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someone whose job is to serve or help customers in a shop

Ex: The shop assistant offered to wrap the purchase as a complimentary service .
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teacher
[noun]

someone who teaches things to people, particularly in a school

Ex: To enhance our learning experience , our teacher organized a field trip to the museum .
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waiter
[noun]

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

Ex: We were all hungry and expecting the waiter to bring us a menu quickly to the table .
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a doctor who is trained to treat animals

Ex: He pursued advanced training in exotic animal medicine to become a zoo veterinarian.
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