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Insight - Intermediate - Unit 1 - 1A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 1 - 1A in the Insight Intermediate coursebook, such as "blonde", "elegant", "variation", etc.

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Insight - Intermediate
blonde
[noun]

someone with hair that is light or pale yellow or gold in color

Ex: The movie features a blonde actress known for her stunning performances and charisma.
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broad-shouldered
[Adjective]

having wide and well-defined shoulders

Ex: Despite his advancing age , he maintained his broad-shouldered physique through regular exercise .
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suntanned
[Adjective]

(of a person's skin) having a dark color after being exposed to the sun

Ex: He admired his suntanned arms in the mirror, proud of the hours he had spent working outdoors.
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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: A middle-aged woman was running for office in the upcoming election .
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short-haired
[Adjective]

having hair that is not long

Ex: She always preferred short-haired hairstyles in summer .
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blue-eyed
[Adjective]

having eyes that are blue in color

Ex: Her blue-eyed brother always stood out in photos .
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pale
[Adjective]

light in color or shade

Ex: The sky was a pale gray in the early morning , hinting at the approaching storm .
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straight
[Adjective]

(of hair) having a smooth texture with no natural curls or waves

Ex: The doll had long , straight black hair .
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fair
[Adjective]

(of skin or hair) very light in color

Ex: The artist used light tones to depict the character 's fair features .
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far
[Adverb]

to or at a great distance

Ex: She traveled far to visit her grandparents .
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beautiful
[Adjective]

extremely pleasing to the mind or senses

Ex: The bride looked beautiful as she walked down the aisle .
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elegant
[Adjective]

having a refined and graceful appearance or style

Ex: The bride 's hairstyle was simple yet elegant, with cascading curls framing her face in soft waves .
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ugly
[Adjective]

not pleasant to the mind or senses

Ex: The old , torn sweater she wore was ugly and outdated .
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unattractive
[Adjective]

not pleasing to the eye

Ex: The unattractive design of the website deterred visitors from exploring further .
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variation
[noun]

a slight change in level, amount, magnitude, etc. of something

Ex: Each version of the software has a minor variation.
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brace
[noun]

an orthodontic device made of metal wires that is fitted in the mouth to push teeth in the right position

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bob
[noun]

a short haircut for women or men in which the hair is typically cut straight around the head at jaw-level

Ex: Many celebrities are known for wearing a trendy bob at red carpet events .
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bun
[noun]

a hairstyle in which The hair is pulled back from the face, twisted, and coiled on top

Ex: For the wedding , the stylist created a loose bun adorned with flowers .
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crop
[noun]

a short haircut with the back and the sides being faded

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dreadlock
[noun]

a rope-like piece of hair formed by twisting or braiding hair, known to be worn by Rastafarians

Ex: Many people choose dreadlocks as a symbol of cultural identity .
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dyed
[Adjective]

colored in a way that is not natural, but done artificially

Ex: The dyed wool felt soft and smooth to the touch .
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plait
[noun]

a long piece of hair formed by three parts twisted over each other

Ex: She secured the plait with a simple elastic band .
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ponytail
[noun]

a hairstyle in which the hair is pulled away from the face and gathered at the back of the head, secured in a way that hangs loosely

Ex: The hairdresser created a sleek ponytail for the formal event .
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shaved
[Adjective]

having had all or most of one's hair or beard removed with a razor or other cutting tool

Ex: His shaved eyebrows made him look different.
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spiky
[Adjective]

(of hair) sticking upward on the top of the head

Ex: A bit of hair wax was all he needed to give his hair a spiky texture.
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wavy
[Adjective]

(of hair) having a slight curl or wave to it, creating a soft and gentle appearance

Ex: The model 's wavy hair framed her face in a soft and flattering way .
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curly
[Adjective]

(of hair) having a spiral-like pattern

Ex: The baby 's curly hair was adorable and attracted lots of attention .
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