Insight - Pre-Intermediate - Vocabulary Insight 10

Here you will find the words from Vocabulary Insight 10 in the Insight Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "encouragement", "compete", "harm", etc.

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amazing

[Adjective]

extremely surprising, particularly in a good way

Ex: Their vacation to the beach was amazing, with perfect weather every day .

possible

[Adjective]

able to exist, happen, or be done

Ex: To achieve the best possible result , we need to work together .

hopeful

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The hopeful politician delivered a speech brimming with optimism , inspiring the nation to work for a better future .

encouragement

[noun]

something that is told or given to someone in order to give them hope or provide support

Ex: With her encouragement, he decided to pursue his dreams .

surprised

[Adjective]

feeling or showing shock or amazement

Ex: She was genuinely surprised at how well the presentation went .

difference

[noun]

the way that two or more people or things are different from each other

Ex: He could n't see any difference between the two paintings ; they looked identical to him .

competition

[noun]

an event or contest in which individuals or teams compete against each other

Ex: The dance competition at the festival was the highlight of the night .

happy

[Adjective]

emotionally feeling good or glad

Ex: The happy couple celebrated their anniversary with a romantic dinner .

unfortunately

[Adverb]

used to express regret or say that something is disappointing or sad

Ex: Unfortunately, the company had to downsize , resulting in the layoff of several employees .

to hope

[Verb]

to want something to happen or be true

Ex: The team is practicing diligently , hoping to win the championship .

to decide

[Verb]

to think carefully about different things and choose one of them

Ex: I could n't decide between pizza or pasta , so I ordered both .

harm

[noun]

any physical injury to the body, especially one inflicted deliberately that is caused by a person or an event

Ex: Harm from the accident left him with lasting injuries .

to succeed

[Verb]

to reach or achieve what one desired or tried for

Ex: He succeeded in winning the championship after years of rigorous training and competition .

to help

[Verb]

to give someone what they need

Ex: He helped her find a new job .

to compete

[Verb]

to join in a contest or game

Ex: The two teams will compete in the finals tomorrow .

to end

[Verb]

to bring something to a conclusion or stop it from continuing

Ex: She decided to end her career on a high note by retiring at the peak of her success .

success

[noun]

the fact of reaching what one tried for or desired

Ex: Success comes with patience and effort .

successful

[Adjective]

getting the results you hoped for or wanted

Ex: She is a successful author with many best-selling books .

unsuccessful

[Adjective]

not achieving the intended or desired outcome

Ex: The experiment was deemed unsuccessful due to unforeseen complications .

successfully

[Adverb]

in a manner that achieves what is desired or expected

Ex: The students worked together on the group project and were able to present it successfully to their peers and instructors .

to depend

[Verb]

to be based on or related with different things that are possible

Ex: In team sports, victory often depends on the coordination and synergy among players.

dependence

[noun]

the condition of needing someone or something for support, aid, or survival

Ex: Her dependence on her smartphone was affecting her productivity .

dependent

[Adjective]

unable to survive, succeed, or stay healthy without someone or something

Ex: Some animals are highly dependent on their environment for survival.

independently

[Adverb]

without being subject to outside control or influence

Ex: She thinks independently and is not easily swayed by trends .

independent

[Adjective]

able to do things as one wants without needing help from others

Ex: The independent thinker challenges conventional wisdom and forges her own path in life .

to use

[Verb]

to do something with an object, method, etc. to achieve a specific result

Ex: What type of oil do you use for cooking ?

user

[noun]

someone who uses a particular device or service

useful

[Adjective]

providing help when needed

Ex: Having a mentor at work can be useful in guiding career decisions and providing valuable insights .

useless

[Adjective]

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

Ex: His advice turned out to be useless and did n't solve the problem .

to excite

[Verb]

to make a person feel interested or happy, particularly about something that will happen soon

Ex: The sight of snowflakes falling excited residents, heralding the arrival of winter.

excitement

[noun]

a strong feeling of enthusiasm and happiness

Ex: The rollercoaster lurched forward , screams of excitement echoing through the park as riders plunged down the first drop .

excited

[Adjective]

feeling very happy, interested, and energetic

Ex: They were excited to try the new roller coaster at the theme park .

exciting

[Adjective]

making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

Ex: They 're going on an exciting road trip across the country next summer .

unexciting

[Adjective]

not causing interest or enthusiasm

Ex: The team ’s performance was unexciting, missing the dynamic flair that could have won over the crowd .

excitedly

[Adverb]

with eagerness, enthusiasm, or anticipation

Ex: The students talked excitedly about the upcoming concert .

to decide

[Verb]

to think carefully about different things and choose one of them

Ex: I could n't decide between pizza or pasta , so I ordered both .

decisive

[Adjective]

powerful enough to determine the outcome of something

Ex: She took a decisive step toward improving her health by adopting a fitness routine .

indecisive

[Adjective]

unable to produce a clear result or answer

Ex: The committee ’s indecisive response delayed the project ’s progress .

decisively

[Adverb]

in a way that shows one is determined and serious about making a decision

Ex: She spoke decisively during the team meeting .

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