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Insight - Intermediate - Unit 4 - 4A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 4 - 4A in the Insight Intermediate coursebook, such as "relocate", "deforestation", "evacuate", etc.

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Insight - Intermediate
to spread
to spread
[Verb]

to extend or increase in influence or effect over a larger area or group of people

Ex: The flu virus can easily spread in crowded places. 
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to relocate

to move to a new place or position

Ex: The company decided to relocate its headquarters to a more centralized location. 
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to die out

to completely disappear or cease to exist

Ex: Some endangered species are at risk of dying out due to habitat loss. 
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to evacuate

to leave a place to be safe from a dangerous situation

Ex: As the wildfire rapidly approached the neighborhood, residents were instructed to evacuate immediately. 
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to preserve

to cause something to remain in its original state without any significant change

Ex: Historical artifacts are preserved in museums to maintain their original condition. 
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again
again
[Adverb]

for one more instance

Ex: He apologized for the mistake and promised it wouldn't happen again. 
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together
together
[Adverb]

in the company of or in proximity to another person or people

Ex: We walked together through the quiet streets. 
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between
between
[Adverb]

in or through the space that separates two or more things or people

Ex: The cat squeezed between the fence posts to get into the garden. 
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enough
enough
[Adverb]

to a degree or extent that is sufficient or necessary

Ex: The team had trained hard and believed they were fit enough for the upcoming match. 
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half
half
[noun]

either one of two equal parts of a thing

Ex: I ate a sandwich and a half for lunch. 
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partly
partly
[Adverb]

to a specific extent or degree

Ex: The project was successful partly due to her leadership. 
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too much
too much
[Adverb]

beyond the appropriate or necessary amount, often to a point that is undesirable or harmful

Ex: She ate too much food at the party. 
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climate change

a permanent change in global or regional climate patterns, including temperature, wind, and rainfall

Ex: Climate change is a major concern for future generations. 
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deforestation

the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage

Ex: Large-scale deforestation is driven by the demand for agricultural land. 
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disease
disease
[noun]

an illness in a human, animal, or plant that affects health

Ex: Many are working tirelessly to eradicate this deadly disease. 
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drought
drought
[noun]

a long period of time when there is not much raining

Ex: The city imposed water restrictions because of the drought. 
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earthquake

the sudden movement and shaking of the earth's surface, usually causing damage

Ex: People ran out of their homes when the earthquake started. 
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famine
famine
[noun]

a situation where there is not enough food that causes hunger and death

Ex: Many children were orphaned as a result of the famine. 
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to flood
to flood
[Verb]

to become covered or filled by water

Ex: Emergency services were on high alert as the storm threatened to flood the coastal towns. 
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pollution
pollution
[noun]

a change in water, air, etc. that makes it harmful or dangerous

Ex: The pollution in the lake has made the water toxic to fish and plants. 
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poverty
poverty
[noun]

the condition of lacking enough money or income to afford basic needs like food, clothing, etc.

Ex: Many families in the area live in poverty and struggle to access basic services. 
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unemployment

the state of being without a job

Ex: She struggled with unemployment after being laid off from her job at the factory. 
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urbanization

the process of people moving from rural areas to urban areas, resulting in the growth of cities and the expansion of urban areas

Ex: Rapid urbanization has changed many small towns. 
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volcanic eruption

the sudden release of lava, gases, and ash from a volcano

Ex: The volcanic eruption sent ash clouds high into the sky. 
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epidemic
epidemic
[noun]

the rapid spread of an infectious disease within a specific population, community, or region, affecting a significant number of individuals at the same time

Ex: The epidemic caused a surge in hospital admissions. 
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to wash away

to clean something by using water to make the dirt or other substances go away

Ex: He used a power washer to wash away the graffiti on the side of the building. 
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devastating
devastating
[Adjective]

causing severe damage, destruction, or emotional distress

Ex: The devastating earthquake left the city in ruins, with many lives lost and homes destroyed. 
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contamination

the act or process of making a substance or place dirty or polluted, especially by dangerous substances

Ex: Water contamination poses serious health risks. 
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to survive

to remain alive after enduring a specific hazardous or critical event

Ex: After the plane crash, the survivors had to find shelter and food while waiting for rescue, managing to survive against all odds. 
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despite
despite
[preposition]

used to show that something happened or is true, even though there was a difficulty or obstacle that might have prevented it

Ex: The business thrived despite the economic downturn. 
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to destroy

to cause damage to something in a way that it no longer exists, works, etc.

Ex: Environmental pollution often destroys delicate ecosystems and harms wildlife. 
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danger
danger
[noun]

the likelihood of experiencing harm, damage, or injury

Ex: Drinking and driving poses a danger. 
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poison
poison
[noun]

a deadly substance that can kill or seriously harm if it enters the body

Ex: The scientist studied the effects of poison on the nervous system. 
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