Insight - Pre-Intermediate - Vocabulary Insight 8

Here you will find the words from Vocabulary Insight 8 in the Insight Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "praise", "campaign", "anxious", etc.

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Insight - Pre-Intermediate
to warn [verb]

to tell someone in advance about a possible danger, problem, or unfavorable situation

Ex: The detective warned the witness about the possible threats to their safety .
afraid [adjective]

getting a bad and anxious feeling from a person or thing because we think something bad or dangerous will happen

Ex: They were afraid of getting lost in the forest .
example [noun]

a sample, showing what the rest of the data is typically like

Ex: In the financial report , they presented multiple case studies , with Company A 's performance being a prime example of success .

to reach or achieve what one desired or tried for

Ex: The student 's determination and hard work allowed her to succeed in passing the challenging exam .
interested [adjective]

having a feeling of curiosity or attention toward a particular thing or person because one likes them

Ex: He sounded interested when I mentioned the project .

to accept something to be true even without proof

Ex: I find it hard to believe that she won the lottery twice in a row .

to express admiration or approval toward something or someone

Ex: The manager praised the team for their hard work and dedication , leading to a successful project .

to make a person or thing ready for doing something

Ex: She prepares her artwork by gathering all the necessary materials .
to wait [verb]

to not leave until a person or thing is ready or present or something happens

Ex: If you arrive early , you may have to wait until the restaurant opens .

to promote or advertise something, typically in a sustained and organized way

Ex: Political candidates tirelessly campaign to connect with voters and communicate their platforms .
to talk [verb]

to tell someone about the feelings or ideas that we have

Ex: Let 's talk about your thoughts on the upcoming project .

to join in a contest or game

Ex: My brother loves to compete in running races .

to tell a person that one is sorry for having done something wrong

Ex: In a professional setting , it is common to apologize for any errors and take responsibility .
to agree [verb]

to hold the same opinion as another person about something

Ex: We all agree that we need more resources for the project .
to learn [verb]

to become knowledgeable or skilled in something by doing it, studying, or being taught

Ex: They are learning about history in their school lessons .
dream [noun]

a series of images, feelings, or events happening in one's mind during sleep

Ex: In her dream , she was reunited with old friends she had n't seen in years .
anxious [adjective]

(of a person) feeling worried because of thinking something unpleasant might happen

Ex: They were anxious about their financial situation , uncertain about how they would pay their bills .
excited [adjective]

feeling very happy, interested, and energetic

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