Insight - Intermediate - Unit 1 - 1D

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 1 - 1D in the Insight Intermediate coursebook, such as "designer", "chic", "secondhand", etc.

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stylish [adjective]

(of a person) attractive and with a good taste in fashion

Ex: Despite her busy schedule , she manages to stay stylish and put together at all times .

innovative [adjective]

(of ideas, products, etc.) creative and unlike anything else that exists

Ex: The team introduced an innovative marketing strategy that had never been attempted before .

original [adjective]

existing at the start of a specific period or process

Ex: The original inhabitants of the island lived in harmony with nature .

retro [noun]

fashion trends, music, decor, clothing, or styles from past decades, or inspired by them

Ex: They specialize in selling retro that spans from mid-century furniture to 80s memorabilia .

designer [noun]

a person who designs clothes as a job

Ex: She hired a designer to create custom wedding invitations for her special day .

chic [adjective]

having an appealing appearance that is stylish

Ex: Despite being on a budget , she managed to create a chic and fashionable wardrobe .

secondhand [adjective]

previously owned or used by someone else

Ex:

to need [verb]

to want something or someone that we must have if we want to do or be something

Ex: She needs a ride to the airport tomorrow .

to imagine [verb]

to make or have an image of something in our mind

Ex: She likes to imagine herself traveling to exotic destinations while reading a book .

to dress [verb]

to put clothes on oneself

Ex: Before leaving the house , he dressed in a business suit for the important meeting .

to expect [verb]

to think or believe that it is possible for something to happen or for someone to do something

Ex: She did n't expect such a warm reception at the event .

to pay [verb]

to give someone money in exchange for goods or services

Ex: He paid the cleaning service to tidy up the house .

rent [noun]

the money that is regularly paid to use an apartment, room, etc. owned by another person

Ex: He could n't afford the high rent in the city , so he moved to a cheaper area .

vintage [adjective]

(of things) old but highly valued for the quality, excellent condition, or timeless design

Ex:

to enjoy [verb]

to take pleasure or find happiness in something or someone

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

to avoid [verb]

to intentionally stay away from or refuse contact with someone

Ex: The celebrity avoided fans by using a private entrance .

Bermuda shorts [noun]

a type of knee-length shorts, originated in Bermuda, featuring a tailored cut and often worn as part of a business-casual or smart-casual outfit

Ex: He chose beige Bermuda shorts for a casual outing .

camisole [noun]

a type of sleeveless women's undergarment worn as a top, usually made of thin material like silk or cotton

Ex: She wore a silk camisole under her blazer .

cardigan [noun]

a type of jacket that is made of wool, usually has a knitted design, and its front could be closed with buttons or a zipper

Ex: The oversized gray cardigan was her go-to choice for lazy Sundays .

combat trousers [noun]

a type of trousers with many pockets and a military design

Ex: She paired her combat trousers with a simple T-shirt .

fleece [noun]

the coat of wool that covers the body of an animal such as a sheep, goat, etc.

Ex: Farmers harvest fleece to produce high-quality textiles .

hoodie [noun]

a piece of clothing such as a sweatshirt or jacket that has a cover for the head

Ex: She bought a hoodie with her favorite sports team ’s logo on it .

leggings [noun]

stretchy pants that fit the legs closely, usually worn by women

Ex: Black leggings are a staple in her casual wardrobe .

maxi dress [noun]

a long, flowing dress that typically extends to the ankles or floor

Ex: She packed a cotton maxi dress for her vacation .

skirt [noun]

a piece of clothing for girls or women that fastens around the waist and hangs down around the legs

Ex: She paired her skirt with a white blouse and heels .

polo shirt [noun]

a casual short-sleeved shirt with a few buttons under its collar, usually made of cotton

Ex: A polo shirt is perfect for business casual settings .

vest [noun]

a sleeveless piece of clothing that is worn under a jacket and over a shirt

Ex:

tracksuit [noun]

a loose and warm pair of pants and matching jacket worn casually or for doing exercise

Ex: She wore a stylish tracksuit while running errands , combining comfort with fashion .

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