Insight - Pre-Intermediate - Unit 5 - 5A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 5 - 5A in the Insight Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "toddler", "excite", "impression", etc.

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generation [noun]

people born and living at approximately the same period of time

Ex: Each generation faces unique challenges and opportunities shaped by the events of their time .

twenties [noun]

the decade of someone's life when they are aged 20 to 29 years old

Ex: Many people in their twenties are still figuring out their careers .

teenager [noun]

a person aged between 13 and 19 years

Ex: She met a teenager who was passionate about music .

child [noun]

a young person who has not reached puberty or adulthood yet

Ex: She is a dedicated teacher who is passionate about nurturing and educating children .

baby [noun]

a very young child

Ex: The baby giggled and clapped its hands in delight .

toddler [noun]

a young child who is starting to learn how to walk

Ex: The daycare center had a special play area designed for toddlers .

middle-aged [adjective]

(of a person) approximately between 45 to 65 years old, typically indicating a stage of life between young adulthood and old age

Ex: He felt more confident as a middle-aged professional .

woman [noun]

a person who is a female adult

Ex: The woman at the library helped me find a book .

elderly [adjective]

advanced in age

Ex: The elderly residents of the nursing home appreciated visits from volunteers who provided companionship .

adult [noun]

a fully grown man or woman

Ex: Many adult learners enroll in evening classes to pursue further education .

senior citizen [noun]

an old person, especially someone who is retired

Ex: She volunteers at a shelter that provides support and services for senior citizens .

adolescent [noun]

a young person who is in the process of becoming an adult

Ex: The film was focused on the challenges faced by an adolescent .

forties [noun]

the period of time in someone's life between the ages of 40 and 49

Ex: By the time he reached his forties , he had already traveled to over 30 countries .

teens [noun]

the period of one's life between the age of 13 and 19

Ex: In his teens , he became passionate about music .

university [noun]

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

Ex: She received a scholarship to help fund her university education .

to become [verb]

to start or grow to be

Ex: I became interested in photography after attending a workshop .

grandparent [noun]

someone who is our mom or dad's parent

Ex: His grandparents often take care of him when his parents are at work .

to retire [verb]

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

Ex: It 's common for people to retire and move to warmer climates .

to [get] married [phrase]

to legally become someone's wife or husband

Ex: They got married at the city courthouse in a simple and intimate ceremony .

to leave [verb]

to go away from somewhere

Ex: The bus will leave in five minutes , so be quick !

school [noun]

a place where children learn things from teachers

Ex: She takes the bus to school every morning .

to have [verb]

to hold or own something

Ex: Does your friend have a reliable computer ?

born [adjective]

brought to this world through birth

Ex:

to start [verb]

to begin something new and continue doing it, feeling it, etc.

Ex: I 'm starting to get hungry , let 's grab some food .

to work [verb]

to do certain physical or mental activities in order to achieve a result or as a part of our job

Ex: They ca n't work if the internet is down .

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 .

to walk [verb]

to move forward at a regular speed by placing our feet in front of each other one by one

Ex: The baby just learned to walk and is taking a few steps at a time .

to drive [verb]

to control the movement and the speed of a car, bus, truck, etc. when it is moving

Ex: I like to drive along scenic routes to enjoy the countryside .

to excite [verb]

to make a person feel interested or happy, particularly about something that will happen soon

Ex: The anticipation of meeting her favorite author excited the young bookworm .

excited [adjective]

feeling very happy, interested, and energetic

Ex: The children were excited to open their presents on Christmas morning .

to frighten [verb]

to cause a person or animal to feel scared

Ex: The news of the approaching storm frightened the residents , who quickly prepared for evacuation .

frightening [adjective]

causing one to feel fear

Ex: It was a frightening experience to be lost in the woods .

frightened [adjective]

feeling afraid, often suddenly, due to danger, threat, or shock

Ex: The frightened expression on his face revealed his fear of heights .

amazed [adjective]

feeling or showing great surprise

Ex: The children 's amazed faces reflected their astonishment at the magician 's disappearing act .

amazing [adjective]

extremely surprising, particularly in a good way

Ex: The view from the top of the mountain was amazing , with endless forests below .

to surprise [verb]

to make someone feel mildly shocked

Ex: The sudden appearance of a familiar face in the crowd managed to surprise me .

surprised [adjective]

feeling or showing shock or amazement

Ex: He acted surprised , but he already knew about the plan .

surprising [adjective]

causing a feeling of shock, disbelief, or wonder

Ex: It 's surprising how quickly the time has passed .

to embarrass [verb]

to make a person feel ashamed, uneasy, or nervous, especially in front of other people

Ex: It 's important not to intentionally embarrass others with teasing or mocking .

embarrassed [adjective]

feeling ashamed and uncomfortable because of something that happened or was said

Ex: She tried to act calm , but her embarrassed smile gave her away .

embarrassing [adjective]

causing a person to feel ashamed or uneasy

Ex: Accidentally sending a private text message to the wrong person is always embarrassing .

to enjoy [verb]

to take pleasure or find happiness in something or someone

Ex: He often enjoys hiking in the mountains during the weekends .

enjoyment [noun]

the feeling of pleasure that someone experiences from an activity, a thing or a situation

Ex: The children 's enjoyment at the amusement park was evident in their laughter .

to develop [verb]

to change and become stronger or more advanced

Ex: Over time , economies can develop and become more resilient to external shocks .

development [noun]

a process or state in which something becomes more advanced, stronger, etc.

Ex: The child 's language development was impressive for his age .

to encourage [verb]

to provide someone with support, hope, or confidence

Ex: The coach 's motivational speeches were designed to encourage the athletes , inspiring them to give their best performance on the field .

encouragement [noun]

something that is told or given to someone in order to give them hope or provide support

Ex: The coach 's encouragement boosted the team 's morale .

to argue [verb]

to speak to someone often angrily because one disagrees with them

Ex:

argument [noun]

a discussion, typically a serious one, between two or more people with different views

Ex: The siblings had a silly argument about who got the bigger slice of cake .

to impress [verb]

to give the impression of having a certain quality or being a certain type

Ex:

impression [noun]

an opinion or feeling that one has about someone or something, particularly one formed unconsciously

Ex: He had the impression that the meeting went well , despite the lack of feedback .

to decide [verb]

to think carefully about different things and choose one of them

Ex:

decision [noun]

a choice or judgment that is made after adequate consideration or thought

Ex: His decision to move to a new city was influenced by his desire for a fresh start and new opportunities .

to intend [verb]

to have something in mind as a plan or purpose

Ex: They intend to save money for a down payment on a house .

intention [noun]

something that one is aiming, wanting, or planning to do

Ex: The company 's intention was to expand into new markets by launching innovative products in the coming year .

to solve [verb]

to find an answer or solution to a question or problem

Ex: The scientist conducted experiments to solve the scientific question .

solution [noun]

a way in which a problem can be solved or dealt with

Ex: The puzzle enthusiast quickly found the solution to the crossword puzzle .

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