Insight - Intermediate - Unit 3 - 3D

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 3 - 3D in the Insight Intermediate coursebook, such as "rapidly", "numb", "worryingly", etc.

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Insight - Intermediate
rapidly [adverb]

in a way that is very quick and often unexpected

Ex: The athlete ran rapidly to break the record .
comfortably [adverb]

in a way that allows physical ease and relaxation, without strain or discomfort

Ex: The passengers sat comfortably despite the long flight .
extremely [adverb]

to a very great amount or degree

Ex: She is extremely friendly and easily makes new friends .
incredibly [adverb]

to a very great degree

Ex: She is incredibly talented at playing the piano .
quickly [adverb]

with a lot of speed

Ex: She responded quickly to the urgent email .
cheaply [adverb]

in a manner characterized by minimal expense

Ex: They furnished their apartment cheaply but stylishly .
really [adverb]

to a high degree, used for emphasis

Ex: She 's really good at chess .

in a way that is unexpected and causes amazement

Ex: The restaurant 's prices were surprisingly affordable , considering the high quality of the food .
similarly [adverb]

in a way that is almost the same

Ex: The projects were structured similarly to ensure consistency .
worryingly [adverb]

in a manner that causes concern or unease

Ex: The bridge swayed worryingly in the strong winds .
headache [noun]

a pain in the head, usually persistent

Ex: I ca n't concentrate on this report ; I 've got a terrible headache .
numb [adjective]

(of a part of the body) lacking feeling or sensation

Ex: The athlete felt a numb sensation in his leg after injuring it during the game .
painful [adjective]

causing physical pain in someone

Ex: Her painful shoulder prevented her from lifting anything heavy .
rash [noun]

a part of one's skin covered with red spots, which is usually caused by a sickness or an allergic reaction

Ex: Common types of rashes include eczema , contact dermatitis , heat rash , and viral rashes like measles or chickenpox .

a condition in which the nose produces an excessive amount of fluid or mucus, often as a result of a cold or allergy

Ex: He carried tissues to deal with his runny nose .
sick [adjective]

not in a good and healthy physical or mental state

Ex: My father was so sick that he could n't even get out of bed .
swollen [adjective]

(of a part of the body) unusually large, particularly because of an injury or illness

Ex: After the surgery , her face remained swollen for a few days .
unwell [adjective]

not feeling physically or mentally healthy or fit

Ex: The employee was unwell and had to take a few days off work .
weak [adjective]

structurally fragile or lacking durability

Ex: The table leg was weak and wobbled dangerously .
backache [noun]

a pain in someone's back

Ex: He could n't play football due to a severe backache .
dizzy [adjective]

unable to keep one's balance and feeling as though everything is circling around one, caused by an illness or looking down from a high place

Ex: Low blood sugar levels can cause people with diabetes to feel dizzy and disoriented .
shivery [adjective]

slightly trembling or shaking due to cold, illness, fear, etc.

Ex:
to cough [verb]

to push air out of our mouth with a sudden noise

Ex: Please cover your mouth when you cough .

to make injuries, particularly ones caused by a blow, appear on the skin and cause discoloration

Ex: The clumsy dancer accidentally bruised her partner 's foot during the routine .
itchy [adjective]

causing an annoying feeling on the skin that makes a person want to scratch it

Ex: An itchy scarf can be uncomfortable in winter .
sore [adjective]

(of a body part) feeling painful or tender, often as a result of injury, strain, or illness

Ex: Sarah 's feet were sore from walking around in high heels all day .
honest [adjective]

telling the truth and having no intention of cheating or stealing

Ex: The honest mechanic provided a fair assessment of the car 's condition , even though it meant less profit for the garage .
obviously [adverb]

in a way that is easily understandable or noticeable

Ex: The traffic light turned red , so obviously , we had to stop the car .