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: The fireworks display was absolutely amazing, lighting up the entire sky.

possible

[Adjective]

able to exist, happen, or be done

Ex: Even when it seems unlikely, making new friends in a new city is possible.

hopeful

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The young artist felt hopeful after receiving positive feedback on her latest work.

encouragement

[noun]

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

Ex: The teacher's encouragement motivated the students to do their best.

surprised

[Adjective]

feeling or showing shock or amazement

Ex: She looked surprised when they threw her a birthday party.

difference

[noun]

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

Ex: Can you explain the difference between these two models of smartphones?

competition

[noun]

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

Ex: The annual chess competition draws players from around the world.

happy

[Adjective]

emotionally feeling good or glad

Ex: He was happy when he got the job he had been hoping for.

unfortunately

[Adverb]

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

Ex: Unfortunately, the flight was delayed due to severe weather conditions, causing inconvenience for the passengers.

to hope

[Verb]

to want something to happen or be true

Ex: They hoped their team would win the championship.

to decide

[Verb]

to think carefully about different things and choose one of them

Ex: He had to decide whether to accept the job offer.

harm

[noun]

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

Ex: The victim suffered serious harm during the altercation.

to succeed

[Verb]

to reach or achieve what one desired or tried for

Ex: Through persistent effort and dedication, she succeeded in securing a promotion at her job.

to help

[Verb]

to give someone what they need

Ex: She helped him carry the boxes upstairs.

to compete

[Verb]

to join in a contest or game

Ex: Every year, hundreds of athletes compete in the city marathon.

to end

[Verb]

to bring something to a conclusion or stop it from continuing

Ex: Let's end this meeting now and reconvene next week.

success

[noun]

the fact of reaching what one tried for or desired

Ex: His hard work and determination finally led to the success he had been striving for.

successful

[Adjective]

getting the results you hoped for or wanted

Ex: After years of practice, he became a successful musician.

unsuccessful

[Adjective]

not achieving the intended or desired outcome

Ex: The unsuccessful job applicant did not receive an offer.

successfully

[Adverb]

in a manner that achieves what is desired or expected

Ex: After months of hard work and dedication, she successfully completed her research project.

to depend

[Verb]

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

Ex: The success of the project depends heavily on effective communication among team members.

dependence

[noun]

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

Ex: His dependence on his parents for financial support lasted well into his twenties.

dependent

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The success of the project was highly dependent on the team's ability to collaborate effectively.

independently

[Adverb]

without being subject to outside control or influence

Ex: The committee functions independently, without interference from the board.

independent

[Adjective]

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

Ex: She's an independent woman, capable of making her own decisions and taking care of herself.

to use

[Verb]

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

Ex: He is using his phone to take a picture.

user

[noun]

someone who uses a particular device or service

useful

[Adjective]

providing help when needed

Ex: The first aid kit is packed with supplies, making it incredibly useful in emergencies.

useless

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The broken watch was useless and couldn't tell time anymore.

to excite

[Verb]

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

Ex: The news of the upcoming concert excited music fans all over the city.

excitement

[noun]

a strong feeling of enthusiasm and happiness

Ex: Sarah's excitement was palpable as she eagerly awaited the arrival of her long-lost friend at the airport.

excited

[Adjective]

feeling very happy, interested, and energetic

Ex: He was excited to start his new job.

exciting

[Adjective]

making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

Ex: It was exciting to see dolphins while we were on the boat.

unexciting

[Adjective]

not causing interest or enthusiasm

Ex: The movie was unexciting, with a predictable plot and no surprising twists.

excitedly

[Adverb]

with eagerness, enthusiasm, or anticipation

Ex: The children shouted excitedly as the parade passed by.

to decide

[Verb]

to think carefully about different things and choose one of them

Ex: He had to decide whether to accept the job offer.

decisive

[Adjective]

powerful enough to determine the outcome of something

Ex: Her decisive leadership style helped the team achieve victory.

indecisive

[Adjective]

not clearly defined, leaving outcomes uncertain

Ex: The battle ended in an indecisive draw.

decisively

[Adverb]

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

Ex: Congress must act decisively against this threat.

Insight - Pre-Intermediate
Unit 10 - 10C	Unit 10 - 10D	Vocabulary Insight 10

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