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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
life
[noun]

the state of existing as a person who is alive

Ex: After the accident, she started seeing life differently. 
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stage
stage
[noun]

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

Ex: The project is currently in the planning stage, where goals are being defined. 
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born
born
[Adjective]

brought to this world through birth

Ex: Sarah was born on a warm summer morning, bringing joy and happiness to her family. 
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to die
to die
[Verb]

to no longer be alive

Ex: Unfortunately, her pet fish died after being in poor health for a week. 
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to [fall] in love

to start loving someone deeply

Ex: They met at a coffee shop and quickly fell in love. 
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divorced
divorced
[Adjective]

no longer married to someone due to legally ending the marriage

Ex: After a lengthy legal process, they were officially divorced. 
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to [get] married

to legally become someone's wife or husband

Ex: After a long courtship, they decided to get married in a beautiful outdoor ceremony. 
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to get
to get
[Verb]

to receive or come to have something

Ex: He got an unexpected bonus at work. 
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job
job
[noun]

the work that we do regularly to earn money

Ex: He enjoys his job because it allows him to be creative. 
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to go
to go
[Verb]

to travel or move from one location to another

Ex: He went into the kitchen to prepare dinner for the family. 
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university

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

Ex: I will graduate from university next year with a degree in psychology. 
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to grow up

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

Ex: Many children dream of what they want to be when they grow up. 
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to have
to have
[Verb]

to hold or own something

Ex: I have a collection of antique coins that I inherited from my grandfather. 
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baby
baby
[noun]

a very young child

Ex: A babysitter was hired to take care of the baby while the parents were out. 
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to retire
to retire
[Verb]

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

Ex: After working for 30 years, she finally retired. 
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success
success
[noun]

the fact of reaching what one tried for or desired

Ex: His hard work and determination finally led to the success he had been striving for. 
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successful
successful
[Adjective]

getting the results you hoped for or wanted

Ex: After years of practice, he became a successful musician. 
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nature
nature
[noun]

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

Ex: Can you hear the sound of nature? 
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natural
natural
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She prefers using natural ingredients in her skincare products to avoid harsh chemicals. 
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profession

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

Ex: Teaching is a noble profession that requires dedication and patience. 
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professional
professional
[Adjective]

doing an activity as a job and not just for fun

Ex: She is a professional photographer, specializing in portrait and wedding photography. 
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beauty
beauty
[noun]

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

Ex: The beauty of the sunset left everyone in awe. 
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beautiful
beautiful
[Adjective]

extremely pleasing to the mind or senses

Ex: He painted a beautiful portrait of his sister. 
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music
music
[noun]

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

Ex: He plays the piano and enjoys composing beautiful music. 
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musical
musical
[Adjective]

relating to or containing music

Ex: He's taking a musical theory class to enhance his songwriting skills. 
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peace
peace
[noun]

a period or state where there is no war or violence

Ex: After years of conflict, the region finally experienced a period of lasting peace and stability. 
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peaceful
peaceful
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She's a peaceful individual who always seeks to resolve conflicts through dialogue and understanding. 
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wonder
wonder
[noun]

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

Ex: The child's eyes were filled with wonder as he watched the fireworks. 
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wonderful
wonderful
[Adjective]

very great and pleasant

Ex: It's a wonderful day outside, with sunny skies and a gentle breeze. 
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power
power
[noun]

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

Ex: The king's power over his kingdom was absolute. 
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politics
politics
[noun]

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

Ex: After years of studying law and international relations, she decided to enter politics to make meaningful changes in her country. 
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political
political
[Adjective]

related to or involving the governance of a country or territory

Ex: Political debates often revolve around issues such as taxation, healthcare, and national security. 
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accountant

someone whose job is to keep or check financial accounts

Ex: She decided to become an accountant because she enjoys working with numbers and financial data. 
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architect
architect
[noun]

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

Ex: The architect designed a stunning modern home that incorporates sustainable building practices and energy-efficient features. 
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builder
builder
[noun]

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

Ex: The builder constructed a new housing development on the outskirts of town. 
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doctor
doctor
[noun]

someone who has studied medicine and treats sick or injured people

Ex: I want to become a doctor so I can take care of people's health. 
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electrician

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

Ex: The electrician fixed the faulty wiring that caused the power outage. 
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engineer
engineer
[noun]

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

Ex: An engineer's job is to apply scientific principles to solve engineering challenges. 
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factory worker

someone who is employed in a factory and works there

Ex: The factory worker was responsible for assembling parts on the production line to ensure efficiency. 
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lawyer
lawyer
[noun]

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

Ex: She hired a lawyer to help her navigate the complex legal issues surrounding her business. 
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nurse
nurse
[noun]

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

Ex: I appreciate the hard work and dedication of nurses in keeping us healthy and safe. 
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office
office
[noun]

a place where people work, particularly behind a desk

Ex: The bustling office in the city center was filled with employees typing away on their computers. 
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worker
worker
[noun]

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

Ex: The worker spent the entire day repairing the machinery. 
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plumber
plumber
[noun]

someone who installs and repairs pipes, toilets, etc.

Ex: The plumber fixed the leaky faucet in the kitchen, stopping the constant drip. 
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scientist
scientist
[noun]

someone whose job or education is about science

Ex: As a scientist, he spends a lot of time in the lab. 
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shop assistant

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

Ex: The shop assistant greeted customers with a warm smile as they entered the store. 
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teacher
teacher
[noun]

someone who teaches things to people, particularly in a school

Ex: I raised my hand to give an answer when the teacher asked a question. 
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waiter
waiter
[noun]

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

Ex: Our waiter cleared the empty plates from the table. 
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veterinarian

a doctor who is trained to treat animals

Ex: She's been working as a veterinarian at a local animal clinic for over twenty years. 
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