Insight - Pre-Intermediate - Unit 1 - 1C

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 1 - 1C in the Insight Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "journey", "crossword", "support", etc.

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Insight - Pre-Intermediate
to make [verb]

to form, produce, or prepare something, by putting parts together or by combining materials

Ex: The factory workers make thousands of cars every month .
mistake [noun]

an act or opinion that is wrong

Ex: It 's important to take responsibility for your mistakes rather than shifting blame onto others .

the act of speaking to someone or trying to reach them on the phone

Ex: She scheduled a phone call with her doctor to discuss her recent health concerns .
journey [noun]

the act of travelling between two or more places, especially when there is a long distance between them

Ex: She documented her solo journey through Europe in a travel journal , capturing memories and experiences along the way .
excuse [noun]

a reason given to explain one's careless, offensive, or wrong behavior or action

Ex: The teacher reminded the students that having a valid excuse is necessary for missing assignments .
mess [noun]

a situation with many problems or difficulties, caused particularly by someone who is careless

Ex: The unplanned changes to the schedule turned the event into a logistical mess .
to do [verb]

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

Ex: In times of crisis , people often come together to do whatever is necessary .
homework [noun]

schoolwork that students have to do at home

Ex: My daughter spends a few hours every evening doing her homework .
exercise [noun]

a mental or physical activity that helps keep our mind and body healthy

Ex: The doctor recommended more cardio exercise in my routine .

a puzzle game in which one writes the answers to the clues in numbered boxes

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hair [noun]

the thin thread-like things that grow on our head

Ex: His hair is curly and brown .
choice [noun]

an act of deciding to choose between two things or more

Ex: Their choice of music was perfect for the party .
friend [noun]

someone we like and trust

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regular work done in a house, especially cleaning, washing, etc.

Ex: Many families create a chore chart to ensure that everyone shares the responsibility for housework .
meal [noun]

the food that we eat regularly during different times of day, such as breakfast, lunch, or dinner

Ex: She ordered a takeaway meal of pizza and garlic bread for dinner .
sport [noun]

a physical activity or competitive game with specific rules that people do for fun or as a profession

Ex: Football is a popular sport that is played with a round ball and two teams .

to try to do something as well as one is capable of

Ex: They did their best to make everyone feel comfortable at the event .

to benefit one or improve one's situation in a variety of ways

Ex: Constantly worrying about things that are out of your control does n't do anyone any good ; it 's better to focus on what you can change .

to have a very strong and noticeable effect on someone or something

Ex: Small acts of kindness , like helping a neighbor with their groceries , can make a difference in building a strong sense of community .

a period when no work or essential tasks need to be done, allowing for activities of personal choice

Ex: With so much work , I barely have any free time this week .
activity [noun]

something that a person spends time doing, particularly to accomplish a certain purpose

Ex: Playing board games with family is an entertaining activity for the weekends .
to bake [verb]

to cook food, usually in an oven, without any extra fat or liquid

Ex: Bake the chicken breasts in the oven until they are cooked through and golden .
cake [noun]

a sweet food we make by mixing flour, butter or oil, sugar, eggs and other ingredients, then baking it in an oven

Ex:

to closely examine to see if someone is suitable or something is true

Ex:
brand [noun]

the name that a particular product or service is identified with

Ex: As a luxury brand , Rolex commands a premium price for its watches .
to make [verb]

to form, produce, or prepare something, by putting parts together or by combining materials

Ex: The factory workers make thousands of cars every month .
to do [verb]

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

Ex: In times of crisis , people often come together to do whatever is necessary .

any recreational or competitive activity that takes place on or in water such as swimming and rowing

Ex: They spent the afternoon enjoying water sports at the lake .
to learn [verb]

to become knowledgeable or skilled in something by doing it, studying, or being taught

Ex: They are learning about history in their school lessons .
language [noun]

the system of communication by spoken or written words, that the people of a particular country or region use

Ex: She practices speaking the language with native speakers to improve her fluency .
to read [verb]

to look at written or printed words or symbols and understand their meaning

Ex: It 's important to read the terms and conditions before agreeing .
novel [noun]

a long written story that usually involves imaginary characters and places

Ex: The fantasy novel features a world filled with magic and mythical creatures .

to make the necessary arrangements for an event or activity to take place

Ex: He organizes the schedule for the team meetings .
party [noun]

an event where people get together and enjoy themselves by talking, dancing, eating, drinking, etc.

Ex: She 's planning a surprise party for her mom 's 60th birthday .

to spend much time in a specific place or with someone particular

Ex: Let 's hang out at my place and watch a movie tonight .
friend [noun]

someone we like and trust

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to play [verb]

to take part in a game or activity for fun

Ex: I want to play Monopoly with my friends .

an exciting or unusual experience, often involving risk or physical activity

Ex: Her solo trek through the desert was a test of endurance and self-discovery , a true adventure .

a digital game that we play on a computer, game console, or mobile device

Ex: I 'm excited to try out a new video game that was just released .
to watch [verb]

to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time

Ex: The audience eagerly watched the actors on stage during the play .
DVD [noun]

a type of disc used to store a lot of files, games, music, videos, etc.

Ex: The DVD disc is round and shiny , like a small mirror .

to provide someone or something with encouragement or help

Ex: The government launched new programs to support small businesses during the economic downturn .
team [noun]

a group of people who compete against another group in a sport or game

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to use [verb]

to do something with an object, method, etc. to achieve a specific result

Ex: I use my keys to unlock the door .

using websites and apps to interact and build social relationships

Ex: The rise of social networking has changed the way people communicate and share information .
site [noun]

a set of related pages on the Internet located under a single domain name

jewelry [noun]

objects such as necklaces, bracelets or rings, typically made from precious metals such as gold and silver, that we wear as decoration

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