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: She got into trouble at work for missing an important deadline .

to arrest [verb]

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

Ex: The authorities have the power to arrest those who are caught in the act of committing a crime .

to punish [verb]

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

Ex: Speeding drivers are often punished with fines to discourage traffic violations .

offender [noun]

a person who commits a crime

Ex: The neighborhood watch group aims to identify and report any suspicious behavior by potential offenders .

to pay [verb]

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

Ex: Many people paid the ultimate price .

fine [noun]

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

Ex: The fine for parking in a disabled parking spot without a permit is significant .

to appear [verb]

to become visible and noticeable

Ex: The first signs of spring appeared as the flowers started to bloom and the trees budded .

court [noun]

the place in which legal proceedings are conducted

Ex: The court issued a verdict after carefully considering the evidence .

to commit [verb]

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

Ex: As a philanthropist , she committed a significant portion of her wealth to charitable causes .

to charge [verb]

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

Ex: Restaurants in tourist areas often charge more for their meals .

assault [noun]

an act of crime in which someone physically attacks another person

Ex: Witnesses testified that the assault occurred in broad daylight outside the shopping mall .

to spend [verb]

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

Ex: His retirement years were spent traveling the world .

prison [noun]

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

Ex: She visited her brother regularly while he was serving his sentence in prison .

happy [adjective]

emotionally feeling good or glad

Ex: The students were happy to have a day off from school .

unhappy [adjective]

experiencing a lack of joy or positive emotions

Ex: The dog looked unhappy being left alone all day .

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: The company is responsible for maintaining safety standards in the workplace .

irresponsible [adjective]

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

Ex: She failed to pay her bills on time , demonstrating an irresponsible approach to financial management .

thinkable [adjective]

having the possibility of being imagined

Ex: The idea of traveling to Mars was once considered unthinkable , but advances in technology have made it thinkable .

unthinkable [adjective]

beyond what is acceptable or reasonable to imagine

Ex: The idea of quitting his job was unthinkable to him .

legal [adjective]

related to the law or the legal system

Ex:

illegal [adjective]

forbidden by the law

Ex: Crossing the border without proper documentation is considered illegal immigration .

polite [adjective]

showing good manners and respectful behavior towards others

Ex: The job interviewee was polite and respectful during the interview .

impolite [adjective]

having bad manners or behavior

Ex: The actor was impolite and refused to sign autographs for his fans .

possible [adjective]

able to exist, happen, or be done

Ex: It is possible to learn a new language at any age .

impossible [adjective]

not able to occur, exist, or be done

Ex: His dream seemed like an impossible goal , yet he pursued it relentlessly .

usual [adjective]

conforming to what is generally anticipated or considered typical

Ex: They followed the usual protocol during the meeting .

unusual [adjective]

not commonly happening or done

Ex: The concert started at an unusual time , late in the afternoon .

mature [adjective]

fully-grown and physically developed

Ex: Her mature figure was accentuated by the elegant dress she wore , highlighting her curves and sophistication .

immature [adjective]

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

Ex: Her immature response to criticism showed a lack of emotional maturity .

perfect [adjective]

completely without mistakes or flaws, reaching the best possible standard

Ex: My dog is perfect , even though he occasionally chews my shoes .

imperfect [adjective]

having faults, flaws, or shortcomings

Ex: The diamond was stunning but imperfect , with a small inclusion near the edge .

rational [adjective]

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

Ex: A rational person will analyze the pros and cons before taking action .

irrational [adjective]

not based on reason or logic

Ex: It 's irrational to expect a different outcome without changing your approach or actions .

literate [adjective]

having the skills to read and write

Ex: Literate citizens are better equipped to participate actively in society and make informed decisions .

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