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: Getting involved with the wrong crowd can lead teenagers get into trouble.

to arrest

[Verb]

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

Ex: Authorities are currently arresting suspects at the scene of the crime .

to punish

[Verb]

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

Ex: Company policies typically outline consequences to punish employees for unethical behavior in the workplace .

offender

[noun]

a person who commits a crime

Ex: Community service can be a constructive way for offenders to make amends for their actions and contribute positively to society .

to pay

[Verb]

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

Ex: I 'll make you pay for that disrespectful remark !

fine

[noun]

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

Ex: The judge imposed a fine on the company for environmental violations .

to appear

[Verb]

to become visible and noticeable

Ex: Suddenly , a figure appeared in the doorway , silhouetted against the bright light behind them .

court

[noun]

the place in which legal proceedings are conducted

Ex: The Supreme Court's decision set a legal precedent.

to commit

[Verb]

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

Ex: They committed their resources to environmental protection .

to charge

[Verb]

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

Ex: The event organizers decided to charge for entry to cover expenses .

assault

[noun]

an act of crime in which someone physically attacks another person

Ex: The assault was captured on surveillance cameras , providing crucial evidence for the investigation .

to spend

[Verb]

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

Ex: I enjoy spending quality time with my friends .

prison

[noun]

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

Ex: She wrote letters to her family from prison, expressing her love and longing for them .

happy

[Adjective]

emotionally feeling good or glad

Ex: The happy couple celebrated their anniversary with a romantic dinner .

unhappy

[Adjective]

experiencing a lack of joy or positive emotions

Ex: He grew increasingly unhappy with his living situation .

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: Drivers should be responsible for following traffic laws and ensuring road safety .

irresponsible

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The irresponsible use of natural resources led to environmental degradation in the area .

thinkable

[Adjective]

having the possibility of being imagined

Ex: The possibility of a global pandemic was always thinkable, but few took it seriously until it became a reality .

unthinkable

[Adjective]

beyond what is acceptable or reasonable to imagine

Ex: The accident caused unthinkable damage to the city .

legal

[Adjective]

related to the law or the legal system

Ex: The company was sued for violating legal regulations regarding environmental protection .

illegal

[Adjective]

forbidden by the law

Ex: Employers who discriminate against employees based on race or gender are engaging in illegal behavior .

polite

[Adjective]

showing good manners and respectful behavior towards others

Ex: The students were polite and listened attentively to their teacher .

impolite

[Adjective]

having bad manners or behavior

Ex: The teenager was impolite and did not listen to his parents .

possible

[Adjective]

able to exist, happen, or be done

Ex: To achieve the best possible result , we need to work together .

impossible

[Adjective]

not able to occur, exist, or be done

Ex: They were trying to achieve an impossible standard of perfection .

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 restaurant ’s menu features unusual dishes from around the world .

mature

[Adjective]

fully-grown and physically developed

Ex: Her mature physique was graceful and poised , a result of years spent practicing ballet and yoga .

immature

[Adjective]

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

Ex: He realized his reaction was immature and apologized for his outburst .

perfect

[Adjective]

completely without mistakes or flaws, reaching the best possible standard

Ex: She 's the perfect fit for the team with her positive attitude .

imperfect

[Adjective]

having faults, flaws, or shortcomings

Ex: The painting was captivating but imperfect, with brushstrokes that were slightly uneven .

rational

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The rational thinker prefers facts over assumptions when making judgments .

irrational

[Adjective]

not based on reason or logic

Ex: She had an irrational dislike for certain foods without any real reason .

literate

[Adjective]

having the skills to read and write

Ex: The ability to become literate is a fundamental human right and essential for participation in society .

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