Insight - Intermediate - Unit 6 - 6C

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 6 - 6C in the Insight Intermediate coursebook, such as "proportion", "overwhelming", "whopping", etc.

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overwhelming

[Adjective]

too intense or powerful to resist or manage effectively

Ex: The overwhelming heat made it difficult to stay outside for long .

great

[Adjective]

exceptionally large in degree or amount

Ex: His great enthusiasm for the project was evident in every meeting .

modest

[Adjective]

rather small in amount, extent, size, value, etc.

Ex: She wore a modest dress to the event , which was both elegant and understated .

minority

[noun]

a small group of people who differ in race, religion, etc. and are often mistreated by the society

Ex: He is researching the history of minority communities in the area .

significant

[Adjective]

important or great enough to be noticed or have an impact

Ex: The company 's decision to expand into international markets was significant for its growth strategy .

amount

[noun]

the total number or quantity of something

Ex: The chef adjusted the amount of seasoning in the dish to achieve the perfect balance of flavors .

proportion

[noun]

a principle of design that refers to the relationship of the size, shape, and quantity of different elements in a composition

Ex: In fashion , proportion ( like sleeve length to torso ) can make or break an outfit .

vast

[Adjective]

extremely great in extent, size, or area

Ex: From the top of the mountain , they could see the vast valley below , dotted with tiny villages .

majority

[noun]

the larger part or number of a given set or group

Ex: A majority of residents expressed concerns about the proposed construction project .

whopping

[Adjective]

very impressive, especially in amount or degree

Ex: The company reported a whopping profit of $ 10 million this quarter .

massive

[Adjective]

extremely large or heavy

Ex: The ancient castle was built with massive stone walls , standing strong for centuries .

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Insight - Intermediate - Unit 6 - 6C