Insight - Pre-Intermediate - Unit 5 - 5D

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 5 - 5D in the Insight Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "break down", "cowardly", "give up", etc.

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to stop off [verb]

to make a short visit to a place on the way to another destination

Ex: We should stop off at the florist to buy flowers for the hostess before going to the dinner party .

to go down [verb]

to move from a higher location to a lower one

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to set out [verb]

to start a journey

Ex: The adventurers decided to set out on a quest for the hidden treasure .

to break down [verb]

(of a machine or vehicle) to stop working as a result of a malfunction

Ex: The printer suddenly broke down , causing a delay in printing documents .

to turn back [verb]

to go back along the same route one already covered

Ex: The pilgrims turned back when they reached a restricted area .

to carry on [verb]

to choose to continue an ongoing activity

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to come across [verb]

to discover, meet, or find someone or something by accident

Ex: I was browsing through a bookstore when I came across a novel that caught my attention .

to give up [verb]

to stop trying when faced with failures or difficulties

Ex: The team was losing , but they did n't give up , and their determination led to a comeback victory .

personality [noun]

all the qualities that shape a person's character and make them different from others

Ex: His outgoing personality makes him popular at parties .

brave [adjective]

having no fear when doing dangerous or painful things

Ex: Despite the stormy weather , the brave sailor set out to rescue the stranded boaters .

funny [adjective]

able to make people laugh

Ex: I read a funny comic strip in the newspaper this morning .

generous [adjective]

having a willingness to freely give or share something with others, without expecting anything in return

Ex: The host was incredibly generous , offering us plenty of food and drinks .

honest [adjective]

telling the truth and having no intention of cheating or stealing

Ex: The honest mechanic provided a fair assessment of the car 's condition , even though it meant less profit for the garage .

kind [adjective]

nice and caring toward other people's feelings

Ex: She has a kind heart and always thinks of others .

lazy [adjective]

avoiding work or activity and preferring to do as little as possible

Ex: Rather than cooking a meal , he opted for takeout because he was feeling too lazy to cook .

quiet [adjective]

(of a person) not talking too much

Ex: I am usually quiet but my mind is full of ideas .

shy [adjective]

nervous and uncomfortable around other people

Ex: Even though she 's shy , she can express herself well through her artwork .

dishonest [adjective]

not truthful or trustworthy, often engaging in immoral behavior

Ex: The company suffered financial losses due to the dishonest actions of its executives .

extroverted [adjective]

describing someone who is outgoing, sociable, and enjoys being around other people

Ex: Extroverted students participate actively in class discussions .

hardworking [adjective]

(of a person) putting in a lot of effort and dedication to achieve goals or complete tasks

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unkind [adjective]

not friendly, considerate, or showing mercy to others

Ex: The unkind treatment of animals at the shelter shocked the volunteers .

mean [adjective]

(of a person) behaving in a way that is unkind or cruel

Ex: The mean boss berated employees for minor mistakes , creating a toxic work environment .

serious [adjective]

needing attention and action because of possible danger or risk

Ex: The doctor said his condition is serious and needs immediate attention .

talkative [adjective]

talking a great deal

Ex: My brother is so talkative that he can keep a conversation going for hours .

cowardly [adjective]

lacking courage, typically avoiding difficult or dangerous situations

Ex: It was a cowardly decision to avoid the challenge instead of facing it .

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