Insight - Pre-Intermediate - Unit 2 - 2E

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 2 - 2E in the Insight Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "busy", "historic", "chilly", etc.

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bright [adjective]

emitting or reflecting a significant amount of light

Ex: The flashlight cast a bright beam of light into the dark forest .

busy [adjective]

having so many things to do in a way that leaves not much free time

Ex: In the bustling city , people are constantly busy with work , errands , and social commitments .

friendly [adjective]

(of a person or their manner) kind and nice toward other people

Ex: She 's very friendly , always greeting people with a warm hello .

lively [adjective]

(of a place or atmosphere) full of excitement and energy

Ex: They enjoyed spending time in the lively city center with its shops and restaurants .

popular [adjective]

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

Ex: Tennis is a popular sport in many countries around the world .

expensive [adjective]

having a high price

Ex: The restaurant had expensive prices , but the food was delicious .

fantastic [adjective]

extremely amazing and great

Ex: The view from the top of the mountain was fantastic .

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 .

short [adjective]

lasting for a brief time

Ex: The doctor 's appointment was short and efficient .

dangerous [adjective]

capable of destroying or causing harm to a person or thing

Ex: She 's allergic to bees ; a sting can be dangerous for her .

safe [adjective]

protected from any danger

Ex: The secure vault kept the valuable documents safe from theft .

exciting [adjective]

making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

Ex: The fireworks display was really exciting and lit up the whole sky .

boring [adjective]

making us feel tired and unsatisfied because of not being interesting

Ex: The lecture was so boring that several students left early .

weather [noun]

things that are related to air and sky such as temperature, rain, wind, etc.

Ex: The weather is sunny and warm today , perfect for a picnic .

stormy [adjective]

having strong winds, rain, or severe weather conditions

Ex: The ship struggled to navigate through the stormy waters , with waves crashing over the bow .

windy [adjective]

having a lot of strong winds

Ex: It was too windy to have a picnic at the beach .

hot [adjective]

having a higher than normal temperature

Ex: The hot water in the shower helped me relax after a long day .

rainy [adjective]

having frequent or persistent rainfall

Ex:

cold [adjective]

having a temperature lower than the human body's average temperature

Ex:

people [noun]

a group of humans

Ex: People around the world enjoy various forms of music as a universal language .

polite [adjective]

showing good manners and respectful behavior towards others

Ex: The job interviewee was polite and respectful during the interview .

nice [adjective]

providing pleasure and enjoyment

Ex: They moved into a nice house with modern appliances .

young [adjective]

still in the earlier stages of life

Ex: She is still young , with many dreams to fulfill .

place [noun]

a specific location on the earth's surface, often used in mapping

historic [adjective]

relating to a person or event that is a part of the past and is documented in historical records, often preserved for educational or cultural purposes

Ex: The museum houses many historic artifacts from ancient civilizations .

pretty [adjective]

visually pleasing in a charming way

Ex: The little girl had a pretty smile that melted hearts .

cheap [adjective]

having a low price

Ex: The hotel room was cheap , but it lacked amenities .

unpopular [adjective]

not liked or approved of by a large number of people

Ex: Jazz is an unpopular music genre among the younger generation .

awful [adjective]

extremely unpleasant or disagreeable

Ex: The movie was awful , so we left the theater early .

crowded [adjective]

(of a space) filled with things or people

Ex: She felt claustrophobic in the crowded elevator .

fascinating [adjective]

extremely interesting or captivating

Ex: The intricate details of the artwork make it fascinating to study .

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 .

long [adjective]

(of two points) having an above-average distance between them

Ex:

tiring [adjective]

(particularly of an acivity) causing a feeling of physical or mental fatigue or exhaustion

Ex: Working long hours on the project proved to be tiring but rewarding .

beautiful [adjective]

extremely pleasing to the mind or senses

Ex: She wore a beautiful dress to the party .

famous [adjective]

known by a lot of people

Ex: Tourists flock to the city to visit famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower .

chilly [adjective]

cold in an unpleasant or uncomfortable way

Ex: They put on sweaters to combat the chilly night .

sunny [adjective]

very bright because there is a lot of light coming from the sun

Ex: The sunny day encouraged us to go for a bike ride .

Insight - Pre-Intermediate
Unit 1 - 1A	Unit 1 - 1C	Unit 1 - 1D	Vocabulary Insight 1
Unit 2 - 2A	Unit 2 - 2C	Unit 2 - 2D	Unit 2 - 2E
Vocabulary Insight 2	Unit 3 - 3A	Unit 3 - 3B	Unit 3 - 3D
Vocabulary Insight 3	Unit 4 - 4A	Unit 4 - 4C	Unit 4 - 4D
Unit 4 - 4E	Vocabulary Insight 4	Unit 5 - 5A	Unit 5 - 5C
Unit 5 - 5D	Vocabulary Insight 5	Unit 6 - 6A - Part 1	Unit 6 - 6A - Part 2
Unit 6 - 6D	Vocabulary Insight 6	Unit 7 - 7A	Unit 7 - 7C
Unit 7 - 7D	Unit 8 - 8A	Unit 8 - 8B	Unit 8 - 8C
Unit 8 - 8D	Vocabulary Insight 8	Unit 9 - 9A	Unit 9 - 9C
Unit 9 - 9D	Unit 9 - 9E	Vocabulary Insight 9	Unit 10 - 10A
Unit 10 - 10C	Unit 10 - 10D	Vocabulary Insight 10