Insight - Pre-Intermediate - Unit 10 - 10D

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 10 - 10D in the Insight Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "endless", "banner", "petition", etc.

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Insight - Pre-Intermediate
thoughtful [adjective]

thinking deeply about oneself and one's experiences, often resulting in new understandings or realizations

Ex: The elderly man was known for his thoughtful moments on the porch , reminiscing about his youth .
thoughtless [adjective]

acting without considering the consequences or the feelings of others

Ex: She made a thoughtless decision that cost the team a project .
useful [adjective]

providing help when needed

Ex: A reliable GPS navigation system is especially useful during road trips to unfamiliar destinations .
useless [adjective]

lacking purpose or function, and unable to help in any way

Ex: The expired medication was useless and had to be disposed of properly .
endless [adjective]

very long or appearing to have no end, often causing fatigue or frustration

Ex: The drive through the desert seemed endless , with no signs of life .
powerful [adjective]

possessing great strength or force

Ex: The powerful tools in the workshop helped complete the job quickly .
powerless [adjective]

lacking the ability or authority to influence or control situations

Ex: The small country was powerless against the invading army .
hopeful [adjective]

(of a person) having a positive attitude and believing that good things are likely to happen

Ex: The therapist encouraged the patient to remain hopeful , reminding them that progress takes time .
hopeless [adjective]

having no possibility or expectation of improvement or success

Ex: He stared at the complicated math problem , feeling hopeless about solving it .
harmful [adjective]

causing damage or negative effects to someone or something

Ex: Excessive exposure to the sun 's UV rays can be harmful to your skin .
harmless [adjective]

causing no danger or damage

Ex: Despite its loud appearance , the fireworks display was harmless and enjoyed by all .
helpful [adjective]

offering assistance or support, making tasks easier or problems more manageable for others

Ex: The helpful tool improved productivity by simplifying tasks .
helpless [adjective]

lacking strength or power, often feeling unable to act or influence a situation

Ex: She felt helpless when faced with the overwhelming task ahead of her .
successful [adjective]

getting the results you hoped for or wanted

Ex: His new business venture is highly successful .

to show disagreement by taking action or expressing it verbally, particularly in public

Ex: Activists peacefully marched to protest racial injustice and advocate for equality .
to carry [verb]

to hold someone or something and take them from one place to another

Ex: The river 's current can easily carry small boats downstream .
banner [noun]

a long piece of cloth with a design or message, which is hung in public places, typically used to represent something at events

Ex: The company placed a banner outside the store to advertise its sale .

to freely give goods, money, or food to someone or an organization

Ex: Many people donate to food banks to help those facing hunger .
money [noun]

something that we use to buy and sell goods and services, can be in the form of coins or paper bills

Ex: Saving money for the future is really important .
to post [verb]

to publish an image, video, text, or other form of content on to the Internet, particularly on social media

Ex: He loves to post motivational quotes and thoughts on his LinkedIn profile to inspire his connections .
comment [noun]

a spoken or written remark that expresses an opinion or reaction

Ex: I received comments from friends who enjoyed my travel photos .
to go [verb]

to travel or move from one location to another

Ex:

the act of displaying or expressing something such as an emotion or opinion

Ex: The teacher conducted a demonstration in class to show students how to perform the experiment safely and effectively .

(of a group of employees) to refuse to work as a form of protest or to demand changes to their working conditions, pay, or other employment-related issues

Ex: They went on strike to protest against unsafe working conditions .
to shout [verb]

to speak loudly, often associated with expressing anger or when you cannot hear what the other person is saying

Ex: In the bustling marketplace , vendors would often shout to attract customers ' attention to their products .
slogan [noun]

a short memorable phrase that is used in advertising to draw people's attention toward something

Ex: The marketing team spent weeks brainstorming the perfect slogan to capture the essence of their new product .
to join [verb]

to become a member of a group, club, organization, etc.

Ex: Many people join volunteer groups to contribute to their communities .
campaign [noun]

a series of organized activities that are intended to achieve a particular goal

Ex: The environmental group launched a campaign to reduce plastic waste in oceans .
to make [verb]

to form, produce, or prepare something, by putting parts together or by combining materials

Ex: The factory workers make thousands of cars every month .

a statement that conveys one's dissatisfaction

Ex: He voiced his complaint about the noise levels in the apartment complex , which had been disturbing his peace at night .
to sign [verb]

to write one's name or mark on a document to indicate acceptance, approval, or endorsement of its contents

Ex: The artist signed the painting in the bottom right corner .
petition [noun]

a written request, signed by a group of people, that asks an organization or government to take a specific action

Ex: The petition called for stricter laws against plastic pollution .
decision [noun]

a choice or judgment that is made after adequate consideration or thought

Ex: His decision to move to a new city was influenced by his desire for a fresh start and new opportunities .