Insight - Intermediate - Vocabulary Insight 5

Here you will find the words from Vocabulary Insight 5 in the Insight Intermediate coursebook, such as "fall through", "disbelief", "get round", etc.

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to fall out

[Verb]

to no longer be friends with someone as a result of an argument

Ex: Despite their longstanding friendship , a series of disagreements caused them to fall out and go their separate ways .

to put up with

[Verb]

to tolerate something or someone unpleasant, often without complaining

Ex: Teachers put up with the complexities of virtual classrooms to ensure students ' education .

to fall apart

[Verb]

to fall or break into pieces as a result of being in an extremely bad condition

Ex: The poorly constructed furniture quickly started to fall apart, with joints loosening and pieces breaking off .

to fall back on

[Verb]

to rely on something or ask someone for help, particularly in situations where other options have failed

Ex: During the economic downturn , many people had to fall back on their families for financial support .

to fall for

[Verb]

to develop romantic feelings for someone

Ex: Sometimes people unexpectedly fall for someone they initially considered just a friend .

to fall through

[Verb]

(of a deal, plan, arrangement, etc.) to fail to happen or be completed

Ex: The negotiations between the two companies began to fall through over disagreements on contract terms .

to get away

[Verb]

to escape from someone or somewhere

Ex: The bank robber tried to get away with the stolen cash, but the police caught up to him.

to get away with

[Verb]

to escape punishment for one's wrong actions

Ex: He tried to cheat on the test , but he did n’t get away with it because the teacher caught him .

to get down

[Verb]

to bring a thing or person to a position that is less high

Ex: Please get the tools down from the pegboard for the home improvement project.

to get down to

[Verb]

to start focusing on and engaging in a task or activity in a serious or determined manner

Ex: After a long day of distractions, it's time to get down to writing that report.

to get round

[Verb]

to find a way to deal with or overcome a problem or obstacle

Ex: We must get round the lack of resources to provide the necessary support .

to get around to

[Verb]

to finally find the time, motivation, or opportunity to do something that has been postponed or delayed

Ex: They finally got around to responding to those emails.

thief

[noun]

someone who steals something from a person or place without using violence or threats

Ex: The thief attempted to escape through the alley , but the police quickly cornered him .

vandal

[noun]

someone who intentionally damages or destroys public or private property

Ex: As a punishment , the vandal was required to clean up the mess they had made and pay for the repairs .

to shoplift

[Verb]

to steal goods from a store by secretly taking them without paying

Ex: The employee noticed the man shoplifting and immediately called the police .

to offend

[Verb]

to cause someone to feel disrespected, upset, etc.

Ex: The political leader 's speech managed to offend a large portion of the population due to its divisive nature .

to rob

[Verb]

to take something from an organization, place, etc. without their consent, or with force

Ex: The suspect was caught red-handed trying to rob a residence in the neighborhood .

to mug

[Verb]

to steal from someone by threatening them or using violence, particularly in a public place

Ex: The gang mugged several people before being arrested by the authorities .

disbelief

[noun]

the state of not believing or accepting something as true or real

Ex: The audience listened in disbelief to the strange claims .

disagreement

[noun]

an argument or a situation in which people have different opinions about something

Ex: The disagreement between the two departments highlighted the need for better communication and collaboration within the organization .

disrespect

[noun]

an action or speech that offends a person or thing

Ex: She cannot tolerate disrespect in any form.

misfortune

[noun]

a situation or event that causes bad luck or hardship for someone

Ex: He blamed his misfortune on bad luck .

dishonesty

[noun]

the act of not telling the truth or deliberately misleading someone in order to gain an advantage or avoid punishment

Ex: He admitted to his dishonesty and apologized for misleading the team .

fair

[Adjective]

treating everyone equally and in a right or acceptable way

Ex: The judge made a fair ruling , ensuring justice for all involved .

obligatory

[Adjective]

necessary as a result of a rule or law

Ex: Filling out the necessary paperwork is obligatory before starting a new job .

legal

[Adjective]

related to the law or the legal system

Ex: The company was sued for violating legal regulations regarding environmental protection .

optional

[Adjective]

available or possible to choose but not required or forced

Ex: The homework assignment is optional, but completing it will help reinforce the concepts learned in class .

prohibited

[Adjective]

not allowed or forbidden by law or rule

Ex: The sign warned about prohibited actions on the property.

restrictive

[Adjective]

imposing limitations or boundaries that can hinder freedom or action

Ex: He found the dress code at the office too restrictive for his personal style .

misbehavior

[noun]

behavior that is inappropriate or unacceptable according to social norms or rules

Ex: His misbehavior at the party embarrassed his friends .

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