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 sense of pride filled the room as the team celebrated their victory .

great [adjective]

exceptionally large in degree or amount

Ex: His great courage in the face of danger inspired everyone .

modest [adjective]

relatively moderate, limited, or small in scope, size, or amount

Ex: He received a modest salary for his work .

minority [noun]

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

Ex: The report highlighted the struggles of the minority in accessing resources .

significant [adjective]

important or great enough to be noticed or have an impact

Ex: The new policy had a significant impact on improving workplace productivity .

amount [noun]

the total number or quantity of something

Ex: The amount of time spent studying each day directly correlates with academic success .

proportion [noun]

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

Ex: Classic Greek art is famous for its use of golden ratio proportions .

vast [adjective]

extremely great in extent, size, or area

Ex: She inherited a vast estate that included forests , lakes , and farmland .

majority [noun]

the larger part or number of a given set or group

Ex: The majority of the class agreed on extending the deadline for the assignment .

whopping [adjective]

very impressive, especially in amount or degree

Ex: They were shocked by the whopping amount of snow that fell overnight , blanketing the town .

massive [adjective]

extremely large or heavy

Ex: The mountain range was a massive barrier , separating the two regions and making travel difficult .