Insight - Pre-Intermediate - Unit 6 - 6A - Part 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 6 - 6A - Part 1 in the Insight Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "arrest", "offender", "rational", etc.

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to get into trouble

[phrase]

to become involved in a problematic or difficult situation, often as a result of one's actions or decisions

Ex: When he broke the window, he knew he was going to get into trouble with his parents.

to arrest

[Verb]

(of law enforcement agencies) to take a person away because they believe that they have done something illegal

Ex: The police officer decided to arrest the suspect after gathering sufficient evidence.

to punish

[Verb]

to cause someone suffering for breaking the law or having done something they should not have

Ex: The court decided to punish the thief with a prison sentence for stealing.

offender

[noun]

a person who commits a crime

Ex: The police apprehended the offender and took him into custody.

to pay

[Verb]

to experience the consequences or punishment for what one has done or believes

Ex: He knew he would pay for his reckless driving when he got a hefty speeding ticket.

fine

[noun]

an amount of money that must be paid as a legal punishment

Ex: He had to pay a hefty fine for speeding on the highway.

to appear

[Verb]

to become visible and noticeable

Ex: With the sun rising over the horizon, the outline of the mountains appeared in the distance.

court

[noun]

the place in which legal proceedings are conducted

Ex: In family court, judges handle matters such as divorce, child custody, and domestic violence disputes.

to commit

[Verb]

to be dedicated to a person, cause, policy, etc.

Ex: She decided to commit herself to the education of underprivileged children, spending hours volunteering at a local school.

to charge

[Verb]

to ask a person to pay a certain amount of money in return for a product or service

Ex: The hotel may charge for additional services beyond the room rate.

assault

[noun]

an act of crime in which someone physically attacks another person

Ex: The police arrested the suspect for assault after he attacked a passerby on the street.

to spend

[Verb]

to pass time in a particular manner or in a certain place

Ex: He spends his free time practicing the guitar.

prison

[noun]

a building where people who did something illegal, such as stealing, murder, etc., are kept as a punishment

Ex: He was sentenced to ten years in prison for his involvement in the robbery.

happy

[Adjective]

emotionally feeling good or glad

Ex: He was happy when he got the job he had been hoping for.

unhappy

[Adjective]

experiencing a lack of joy or positive emotions

Ex: He felt unhappy in his job despite the high salary.

responsible

[Adjective]

(of a person) having an obligation to do something or to take care of someone or something as part of one's job or role

Ex: As the team leader, he is responsible for assigning tasks and ensuring deadlines are met.

irresponsible

[Adjective]

neglecting one's duties or obligations, often causing harm or inconvenience to others

Ex: He was fired from his job for consistently showing up late and being irresponsible with his tasks.

thinkable

[Adjective]

having the possibility of being imagined

Ex: In times of crisis, every possible solution, no matter how unlikely, becomes thinkable.

unthinkable

[Adjective]

beyond what is acceptable or reasonable to imagine

Ex: Losing the championship was unthinkable for the team.

legal

[Adjective]

related to the law or the legal system

Ex: She works as a legal assistant in a law firm, helping with research and paperwork.

illegal

[Adjective]

forbidden by the law

Ex: Selling drugs on the street is illegal and punishable by law.

polite

[Adjective]

showing good manners and respectful behavior towards others

Ex: He's a polite young man who always helps his neighbors.

impolite

[Adjective]

having bad manners or behavior

Ex: He was impolite and didn't thank the waiter for his service.

possible

[Adjective]

able to exist, happen, or be done

Ex: Even when it seems unlikely, making new friends in a new city is possible.

impossible

[Adjective]

not able to occur, exist, or be done

Ex: Despite all his efforts, he found it impossible to forget his past.

usual

[Adjective]

conforming to what is generally anticipated or considered typical

Ex: The usual procedure involves filling out the form first.

unusual

[Adjective]

not commonly happening or done

Ex: His quiet behavior at the party was unusual.

mature

[Adjective]

fully-grown and physically developed

Ex: Despite her young age, she possessed a mature appearance, with features that belied her years.

immature

[Adjective]

not fully developed mentally or emotionally, often resulting in behaviors or reactions that are childish

Ex: His immature behavior often led to conflicts with his peers.

perfect

[Adjective]

completely without mistakes or flaws, reaching the best possible standard

Ex: He's the perfect candidate for the job with all his experience.

imperfect

[Adjective]

having faults, flaws, or shortcomings

Ex: The old chair was comfortable but imperfect, with a wobbly leg.

rational

[Adjective]

(of a person) avoiding emotions and taking logic into account when making decisions

Ex: She remained rational during the crisis, calmly evaluating the best course of action.

irrational

[Adjective]

not based on reason or logic

Ex: Her fear of flying was irrational since statistics showed that it is one of the safest modes of transportation.

literate

[Adjective]

having the skills to read and write

Ex: She became literate at a young age and developed a lifelong love for reading.

Insight - Pre-Intermediate
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

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