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

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broad-shouldered [adjective]

having wide and well-defined shoulders

Ex: The broad-shouldered athlete excelled in sports like swimming and rowing .
suntanned [adjective]

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

Ex:
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 .
short-haired [adjective]

having hair that is not long

Ex: The short-haired woman wore a red dress .
blue-eyed [adjective]

having eyes that are blue in color

Ex: His blue-eyed gaze was striking .
pale [adjective]

light in color or shade

Ex: The morning sun cast a pale golden glow over the horizon .
straight [adjective]

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

Ex: The model 's straight locks fell perfectly over her shoulders .
fair [adjective]

(of skin or hair) very light in color

Ex: The model 's fair complexion contrasted beautifully with her dark eyes .
far [adverb]

to or at a great distance

Ex: The children could see the kite soaring far above the treetops .
beautiful [adjective]

extremely pleasing to the mind or senses

Ex: She wore a beautiful dress to the party .
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 .
ugly [adjective]

not pleasant to the mind or senses

Ex: She received an ugly haircut that she immediately regretted .
unattractive [adjective]

not pleasing to the eye

Ex: His unattractive hairstyle did not complement his features .

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

Ex: His accent had a subtle variation from the local dialect .
brace [noun]

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

bob [noun]

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

Ex: Her bob was layered to add volume and texture .
bun [noun]

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

Ex: He admired how elegant her bun looked at the formal event .
crop [noun]

a short haircut with the back and the sides being faded

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

Ex: His dreadlocks were styled in a way that made them look naturally voluminous .
dyed [adjective]

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

Ex:
plait [noun]

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

Ex: The plait was decorated with small , colorful ribbons .
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: His long hair was styled in a neat ponytail .
shaved [adjective]

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

Ex: He preferred a shaved beard for a cleaner appearance .
spiky [adjective]

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

Ex:
wavy [adjective]

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

Ex: The actress styled her wavy hair in loose waves for the movie premiere .
curly [adjective]

(of hair) having a spiral-like pattern

Ex: In the summer , her curly hair tends to get frizzy because of the humidity .