Insight Intermediate "Vocabulary Insight 3"

generosity

noun

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

stinginess

generous

Adjective

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

stingy

generously

Adverb

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in a way that shows a willingness to give or share without expecting anything in return

necessity

noun

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the fact that something must happen or is needed

necessary

Adjective

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needed to be done for a particular reason or purpose

unnecessary

necessarily

Adverb

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in a way that cannot be avoided

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adverb of manner

happiness

noun

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the feeling of being happy and well

unhappiness

happy

Adjective

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emotionally feeling good

unhappy

happily

Adverb

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with cheerfulness and joy

unhappily

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adverb of manner

beauty

noun

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the quality of being attractive or pleasing, particularly to the eye

ugliness

beautiful

Adjective

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extremely pleasing to the mind or senses

ugly

beautifully

Adverb

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in a highly attractive manner

unattractively

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incomparable

adverb of manner

memorable

Adjective

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easy to remember or worth remembering, particularly because of being different or special

different

Adjective

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not like another thing or person in form, quality, nature, etc.

same

to prosper

Verb

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to grow in a successful way, especially financially

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intransitive

to respect

Verb

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to admire someone because of their achievements, qualities, etc.

disrespect

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transitive

kind

Adjective

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nice and caring toward other people's feelings

unkind

commitment

noun

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the state of being dedicated to someone or something

self-esteem

noun

/sˈɛlfɛstˈiːm/

satisfaction with or confidence in one's own abilities or qualities

discipline

noun

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the practice of using methods such as punishment, training, or guidance to enforce rules and improve behavior

stamina

noun

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the mental or physical strength that makes one continue doing something hard for a long time

team spirit

noun

/tˈiːm spˈɪɹɪt/

the sense of unity, cooperation, and support among members of a group or team, leading to a common goal

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compound noun

extremely

Adverb

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to a very great amount or degree

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incomparable

adverb of degree

rapidly

Adverb

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in a way that is very quick and often unexpected

slowly

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adverb of manner

quickly

Adverb

q

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with a lot of speed

slowly

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adverb of manner

worryingly

Adverb

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in a way that causes concern or anxiety

clearly

Adverb

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without any uncertainty

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adverb of manner

incredibly

Adverb

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to a very great degree

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adverb of degree

comfortably

Adverb

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in a way that is physically free from any tension or pain

uncomfortably

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adverb of manner

really

Adverb

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ea

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used to put emphasis on a statement

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incomparable

adverb of degree

surprisingly

Adverb

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in a way that is unexpected and causes amazement

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adverb of manner

sad

Adjective

s

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emotionally feeling bad

happy

sadly

Adverb

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in a sorrowful or regretful manner

happily

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incomparable

adverb of manner

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