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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kind [adjective]

nice and caring toward other people's feelings

Ex: She has a kind heart and always thinks of others .

kindness [noun]

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

Ex: She showed kindness to the stray cat by providing it with food and shelter .

generous [adjective]

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

Ex: The host was incredibly generous , offering us plenty of food and drinks .

generosity [noun]

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

Ex: Generosity is one of the core values of the organization , encouraging members to give back to those in need .

lazy [adjective]

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

Ex: Rather than cooking a meal , he opted for takeout because he was feeling too lazy to cook .

laziness [noun]

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

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tired [adjective]

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

Ex: She was tired but satisfied after cleaning the whole house .

tiredness [noun]

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

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able [adjective]

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

Ex: The team was able to complete the project ahead of schedule .

ability [noun]

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

Ex: The athlete 's ability to run long distances set her apart from the competition .

necessary [adjective]

needed to be done for a particular reason or purpose

Ex: Proper hydration is necessary for maintaining good health .

necessity [noun]

the fact that something must happen or is needed

Ex: For successful project completion , meeting deadlines is a necessity to keep the workflow on track .

prosperous [adjective]

rich and financially successful

Ex: She invested wisely and became prosperous .

prosperity [noun]

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

Ex: His financial planning ensured his personal prosperity and comfortable retirement .

happy [adjective]

emotionally feeling good or glad

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

happiness [noun]

the feeling of being happy and well

Ex: The laughter of children filled the room with happiness and joy .

anger [noun]

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

Ex: The teacher 's anger was evident when she found out about the students ' misbehavior .

annoyed [adjective]

feeling slightly angry or irritated

Ex: She felt annoyed when someone repeatedly interrupted her during the meeting .

cross [adjective]

feeling annoyed or angry

Ex: They were cross with themselves for forgetting the anniversary .

furious [adjective]

(of a person) feeling great anger

Ex: She was furious at her colleague for taking credit for her work .

delighted [adjective]

filled with great pleasure or joy

Ex: The children looked delighted as they opened their Christmas presents .

pleased [adjective]

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

Ex: I 'm pleased that you accepted our invitation .

excited [adjective]

feeling very happy, interested, and energetic

Ex: The children were excited to open their presents on Christmas morning .

sadness [noun]

the feeling of being sad and not happy

Ex: The loss of his pet brought overwhelming sadness to the entire family .

devastated [adjective]

experiencing great shock or sadness

Ex: After the earthquake destroyed their home , the family felt devastated and unsure of where to turn for help .

upset [adjective]

feeling disturbed or distressed due to a negative event

Ex: She tried to hide how upset she was during the meeting .

unhappy [adjective]

experiencing a lack of joy or positive emotions

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

fear [noun]

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

Ex: The fear of failure held him back from pursuing his dreams .

frightened [adjective]

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

Ex: The frightened expression on his face revealed his fear of heights .

petrified [adjective]

frozen in place, often due to shock or fear

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scared [adjective]

feeling frightened or anxious

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shock [noun]

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

Ex: He experienced a shock when he found out his childhood friend had passed away .

appalled [adjective]

very scared and shocked by something unpleasant or bad

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disgusted [adjective]

having or displaying great dislike for something

Ex: The disgusted expression on her face revealed her distaste for the offensive joke .

shocked [adjective]

very surprised or upset because of something unexpected or unpleasant

Ex: The shocked look on his face spoke volumes about his reaction to the unexpected news .

surprised [adjective]

feeling or showing shock or amazement

Ex: He acted surprised , but he already knew about the plan .

surprise [noun]

a mild feeling of shock we have when something unusual happens

Ex: Her surprise was evident when she opened the door to find a new car in the driveway .

amazed [adjective]

feeling or showing great surprise

Ex: The children 's amazed faces reflected their astonishment at the magician 's disappearing act .

astonished [adjective]

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

Ex: Her astonished expression showed that she could not believe what she was hearing .

on top of the world [phrase]

(of a person) feeling really happy or satisfied

Ex: With their dream job offer in hand , Sarah felt on top of the world , knowing that her hard work had paid off .

down in the mouth [phrase]

feeling sad or discouraged

Ex: After hearing the news , he looked quite down in the mouth and could n't muster a smile .

blue [adjective]

feeling sad or melancholic

Ex: His blue outlook on life was evident in his quiet demeanor and reflective conversations .

dump [noun]

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

Ex: The dump 's smell of rotting food and plastic was hard to ignore .

over [preposition]

at a position above or higher than something

Ex: The moon rose over the mountains .

moon [noun]

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

Ex: Selenophiles have a deep and intense love for the moon .

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