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Insight - Intermediate - Unit 3 - 3A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 3 - 3A in the Insight Intermediate coursebook, such as "generosity", "prosperous", "appalled \", etc.

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Insight - Intermediate
kind
kind
[Adjective]

nice and caring toward other people's feelings

Ex: It's a kind gesture to write thank you notes after receiving gifts. 
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kindness
kindness
[noun]

the quality of being caring toward people, animals, or plants

Ex: Random acts of kindness, such as holding the door open for a stranger, can brighten someone's day. 
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generous
generous
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She's a generous donor, always contributing to charitable causes and helping those in need. 
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generosity

the quality of being kind, understanding and unselfish, especially in providing money or gifts to others

Ex: His generosity knew no bounds, as he donated large sums of money to various charities every year. 
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lazy
lazy
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Her room was always messy because she was too lazy to tidy up after herself. 
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laziness
laziness
[noun]

(in theology) indifference or inactivity in moral or virtuous practice, considered a deadly sin

Ex: Laziness is one of the seven deadly sins in Christian teaching. 
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tired
tired
[Adjective]

needing to sleep or rest because of not having any more energy

Ex: After a long day at work, he felt extremely tired. 
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tiredness
tiredness
[noun]

a feeling of physical or mental exhaustion that comes from a lack of rest, sleep, or excessive activity

Ex: His tiredness made it hard to focus. 
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able
able
[Adjective]

having the necessary skill, power, resources, etc. for doing something

Ex: She is able to speak five languages fluently. 
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ability
ability
[noun]

the fact that one is able or possesses the necessary skills or means to do something

Ex: His ability to solve complex problems quickly impressed the team. 
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necessary
necessary
[Adjective]

needed to be done for a particular reason or purpose

Ex: It is necessary to study for exams to achieve good grades. 
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necessity
necessity
[noun]

the fact that something must happen or is needed

Ex: In many jobs, having a reliable internet connection is a necessity for performing daily tasks effectively. 
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prosperous
prosperous
[Adjective]

rich and financially successful

Ex: He built a prosperous business from scratch. 
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prosperity

the state of being successful, particularly by earning a lot of money

Ex: The country's prosperity increased significantly after implementing economic reforms. 
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happy
happy
[Adjective]

emotionally feeling good or glad

Ex: He was happy when he got the job he had been hoping for. 
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happiness
happiness
[noun]

the feeling of being happy and well

Ex: The birth of their first child brought immense happiness to the young couple. 
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anger
anger
[noun]

a strong feeling that we have when something bad has happened, so we might be unkind to someone or harm them

Ex: His anger flared up when he discovered that his car had been vandalized. 
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annoyed
annoyed
[Adjective]

feeling slightly angry or irritated

Ex: She felt annoyed when her computer froze in the middle of her work. 
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cross
cross
[Adjective]

feeling annoyed or angry

Ex: She was cross with her brother for borrowing her laptop without asking. 
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furious
furious
[Adjective]

(of a person) feeling great anger

Ex: She was furious when she discovered that someone had stolen her bike. 
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delighted
delighted
[Adjective]

filled with great pleasure or joy

Ex: The delighted laughter of the children echoed through the playground. 
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pleased
pleased
[Adjective]

feeling happy and satisfied with something that has happened or with someone's actions

Ex: He was pleased by the warm welcome he received. 
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excited
excited
[Adjective]

feeling very happy, interested, and energetic

Ex: He was excited to start his new job. 
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sadness
sadness
[noun]

the feeling of being sad and not happy

Ex: She couldn't hide the sadness in her eyes after hearing the news of her grandmother's passing. 
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devastated
devastated
[Adjective]

experiencing great shock or sadness

Ex: She was devastated when she received the news of her grandmother's passing, unable to hold back her tears. 
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upset
upset
[Adjective]

feeling disturbed or distressed due to a negative event

Ex: She was upset after hearing the bad news. 
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unhappy
unhappy
[Adjective]

experiencing a lack of joy or positive emotions

Ex: He felt unhappy in his job despite the high salary. 
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fear
fear
[noun]

a bad feeling that we get when we are afraid or worried

Ex: The fear of heights prevented him from climbing the ladder. 
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frightened
frightened
[Adjective]

feeling afraid, often suddenly, due to danger, threat, or shock

Ex: She felt frightened when she heard strange noises outside her window. 
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petrified
petrified
[Adjective]

frozen in place, often due to shock or fear

Ex: The petrified deer remained still, sensing danger nearby. 
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scared
scared
[Adjective]

feeling frightened or anxious

Ex: She was scared to walk alone in the dark. 
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shock
shock
[noun]

a sudden and intense feeling of surprise, distress, or disbelief caused by something unexpected and often unpleasant

Ex: The news of his sudden resignation came as a shock to everyone in the office. 
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appalled
appalled
[Adjective]

very scared and shocked by something unpleasant or bad

Ex: She was appalled by the poor conditions in the animal shelter and immediately decided to volunteer to help improve them. 
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disgusted
disgusted
[Adjective]

having or displaying great dislike for something

Ex: She was disgusted by the sight and smell of the spoiled food in the refrigerator. 
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shocked
shocked
[Adjective]

very surprised or upset because of something unexpected or unpleasant

Ex: The shocked expression on her face revealed her disbelief at the announcement. 
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surprised
surprised
[Adjective]

feeling or showing shock or amazement

Ex: She looked surprised when they threw her a birthday party. 
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surprise
surprise
[noun]

a mild feeling of shock we have when something unusual happens

Ex: She couldn't hide her surprise when she received a bouquet of flowers from a secret admirer. 
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amazed
amazed
[Adjective]

feeling or showing great surprise

Ex: His amazed expression spoke volumes about his reaction to the unexpected news. 
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astonished
astonished
[Adjective]

feeling very surprised or impressed, especially because of an unexpected event

Ex: The audience sat in astonished silence after the magician's incredible trick. 
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on top of the world

(of a person) feeling really happy or satisfied

Ex: After getting the job offer, she felt on top of the world. 
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down in the mouth

feeling sad or discouraged

Ex: He's been down in the mouth ever since his team lost the final. 
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blue
blue
[Adjective]

feeling sad or melancholic

Ex: She felt blue after receiving the disappointing news about her job application. 
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dump
dump
[noun]

a designated site where garbage and refuse are deposited and often processed

Ex: They hauled the old sofa to the city dump early Saturday morning. 
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over
over
[preposition]

at a position above or higher than something

Ex: Smoke hung over the burning building. 
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moon
moon
[noun]

the circular object going around the earth, visible mostly at night

Ex: Can you see the moon peeking out from behind the clouds? 
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