Insight - Pre-Intermediate - Vocabulary Insight 2

Here you will find the words from Vocabulary Insight 2 in the Insight Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "unknown", "ancient", "noisy", etc.

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noisy [adjective]

producing or having a lot of loud and unwanted sound

Ex: The party next door was noisy , with loud music and people talking .

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 .

pretty [adjective]

visually pleasing in a charming way

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

small [adjective]

below average in physical size

Ex: The room had a small window that let in just a little sunlight .

ugly [adjective]

not pleasant to the mind or senses

Ex: She received an ugly haircut that she immediately regretted .

unknown [adjective]

not widely acknowledged or familiar to most people

Ex: The small café in the alley remained largely unknown , even to locals .

well-known [adjective]

widely recognized or acknowledged

Ex: The Eiffel Tower is a well-known landmark in Paris .

cheap [adjective]

having a low price

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

ancient [adjective]

related or belonging to a period of history that is long gone

Ex: The artifacts displayed in the museum date back to ancient times .

big [adjective]

above average in size or extent

Ex: The city has a big park .

expensive [adjective]

having a high price

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

modern [adjective]

related to the most recent time or to the present time

Ex: The documentary highlights modern life in urban areas around the world .

inexpensive [adjective]

having a reasonable price

Ex: She prefers to buy inexpensive cosmetics rather than splurging on high-end brands .