Insight - Intermediate - Unit 3 - 3E

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 3 - 3E in the Insight Intermediate coursebook, such as "honest", "frankly", "unfortunately", etc.

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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 .

surprisingly [adverb]

in a way that is unexpected and causes amazement

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

luckily [adverb]

used to express that a positive outcome or situation occurred by chance

Ex: Luckily , the surgeon was able to remove the tumor completely , and the patient 's recovery went smoothly .

sadly [adverb]

in a sorrowful or regretful manner

Ex: She looked sadly at the old photograph , reminiscing about happier times .

fortunately [adverb]

used to express that something positive or favorable has happened or is happening by chance

Ex: The car broke down on the highway , but fortunately , a passing motorist stopped to help with repairs .

unfortunately [adverb]

used to express regret or say that something is disappointing or sad

Ex: Unfortunately , the concert was canceled at the last minute , disappointing fans who had eagerly anticipated the event .

frankly [adverb]

used when expressing an honest opinion, even though that might upset someone

Ex: Frankly speaking , the company is facing financial challenges .