Insight - Intermediate - Unit 1 - Introduction

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 1 - Introduction in the Insight Intermediate coursebook, such as "stunning", "wealth", "desirable", etc.

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trim [adjective]

physically thin, fit, and attractive

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fat [adjective]

(of people or animals) weighing much more than what is thought to be healthy for their body

Ex: The doctor advised him to exercise regularly to avoid becoming overweight or fat .

slim [adjective]

thin in an attractive way

Ex: She has a slim figure and always looks elegant in her outfits .

handsome [adjective]

(of a man) having an attractive face and body

Ex: She was excited to introduce her handsome fiancé to her family .

attractive [adjective]

having features or characteristics that are pleasing

Ex: The charismatic singer has an attractive voice that captivates the audience .

slender [adjective]

(of a person or body part) attractively thin

Ex: His fingers were slender and nimble , perfect for playing the piano .

overweight [adjective]

weighing more than what is considered healthy or desirable for one's body size and build

Ex: Being overweight increases the risk of developing heart disease and diabetes .

plump [adjective]

(of a person) having a pleasantly rounded and slightly full-bodied appearance

Ex: The actress gained weight for the role , appearing plump and round-faced to portray the character accurately .

stunning [adjective]

causing strong admiration or shock due to beauty or impact

Ex: The view from the mountaintop was absolutely stunning .

desirable [adjective]

having qualities that make one attractive or worth wanting

Ex: In the dating scene , being desirable often includes confidence and good communication skills .

magazine [noun]

a colorful thin book that has news, pictures, and stories about different things like fashion, sports, and animals, usually issued weekly or monthly

Ex: My mom subscribes to a cooking magazine , and we often try new recipes from it .

to bombard [verb]

to drop bombs on someone or something continuously

Ex: During the air raid , the city was relentlessly bombarded by enemy aircraft .

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 .

fashionable [adjective]

following the latest or the most popular styles and trends in a specific period

Ex: Despite her busy schedule , she manages to remain fashionable and well-dressed for every occasion .

wealth [noun]

abundance of money, property or valuable possessions

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