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Insight - Pre-Intermediate - Vocabulary Insight 1

Here you will find the words from Vocabulary Insight 1 in the Insight Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "often", "understand", "noise", etc.

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Insight - Pre-Intermediate
to make
to make
[Verb]

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

Ex: By connecting the wires , you make the circuit and allow electricity to flow .
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to [make] {oneself} understood

to express one's thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively so that others can understand them easily

Ex: They needed to find a way to make themselves understood despite the language barrier.
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noise
noise
[noun]

sounds that are usually unwanted or loud

Ex: He found it hard to concentrate on his work with all the noise coming from the street .
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to immigrate

to come to a foreign country and live there permanently

Ex: The Smith family made the life-changing decision to immigrate to New Zealand for better economic prospects .
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immigrant
immigrant
[noun]

someone who comes to live in a foreign country

Ex: The immigrant community celebrated their heritage with a cultural festival .
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immigration

the fact or process of coming to another country to permanently live there

Ex: After decades of immigration, the neighborhood has become a vibrant , multicultural community .
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and
and
[conjunction]

used to connect two words, phrases, or sentences referring to related things

Ex: The sun was shining brightly , and the birds were singing .
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at
at
[preposition]

expressing the exact time when something happens

Ex: We have a reservation at the restaurant at 7:30 PM .
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bus ticket

a printed or digital pass that allows a person to travel on a bus

Ex: The student discount made the bus ticket cheaper .
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but
but
[Adverb]

used to introduce an exception to what was said before

Ex: All the seats were taken but one.
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car key
car key
[noun]

a small handheld device used to unlock and start the engine of a car

Ex: I always leave my car key in the same spot to avoid losing it .
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to do
to do
[Verb]

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

Ex: Is there anything that I can do for you?
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excited
excited
[Adjective]

feeling very happy, interested, and energetic

Ex: They were excited to try the new roller coaster at the theme park .
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to get
to get
[Verb]

to receive or come to have something

Ex: The children got toys from their grandparents .
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in
in
[preposition]

used to state how long it will be until something happens

Ex: Dinner will be ready in half an hour.
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laptop
laptop
[noun]

a small computer that you can take with you wherever you go, and it sits on your lap or a table so you can use it

Ex: She carries her laptop with her wherever she goes .
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often
often
[Adverb]

on many occasions

Ex: He often attends cultural events in the city .
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on
on
[preposition]

used to show a day or date

Ex: We celebrate Christmas on December 25th .
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proud
proud
[Adjective]

feeling satisfied with someone or one's possessions, achievements, etc.

Ex: He felt proud of himself for completing his first marathon .
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really
really
[Adverb]

to a high degree, used for emphasis

Ex: That book is really interesting .
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she
she
[pronoun]

(subjective third-person singular pronoun) used when referring to a female human or animal that was already mentioned or one that is easy to identify

Ex: She always brings a positive attitude to the team meetings .
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shopping
shopping
[noun]

the act of buying goods from stores

Ex: They are planning a shopping trip this weekend .
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them
them
[pronoun]

(objective third-person plural pronoun) used when referring to the aforementioned things or people that are the object of a sentence

Ex: The librarian showed them where to find the books and how to check them out.
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to understand

to know something's meaning, particularly something that someone says

Ex: After reading the explanation a few times , I finally understand the concept .
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usually
usually
[Adverb]

in most situations or under normal circumstances

Ex: We usually visit our grandparents during the holidays .
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