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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Insight - Pre-Intermediate
amazing [adjective]

extremely surprising, particularly in a good way

Ex: The view from the top of the mountain was amazing , with endless forests below .
possible [adjective]

able to exist, happen, or be done

Ex: It is possible to learn a new language at any age .
hopeful [adjective]

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

Ex: The therapist encouraged the patient to remain hopeful , reminding them that progress takes time .

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

Ex: The coach 's encouragement boosted the team 's morale .
surprised [adjective]

feeling or showing shock or amazement

Ex: He acted surprised , but he already knew about the plan .

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

Ex: Understanding cultural differences is essential when working in a global team .

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

Ex: The city will host a soccer competition next month .
happy [adjective]

emotionally feeling good or glad

Ex: The students were happy to have a day off from school .

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

Ex: Unfortunately , the concert was canceled at the last minute , disappointing fans who had eagerly anticipated the event .
to hope [verb]

to want something to happen or be true

Ex: He hopes that his hard work will be recognized and rewarded .

to think carefully about different things and choose one of them

Ex:
harm [noun]

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

Ex: She was arrested for intentionally causing harm to another person .

to reach or achieve what one desired or tried for

Ex: The student 's determination and hard work allowed her to succeed in passing the challenging exam .
to help [verb]

to give someone what they need

Ex: The teacher helped the student with her homework .

to join in a contest or game

Ex: My brother loves to compete in running races .
to end [verb]

to bring something to a conclusion or stop it from continuing

Ex: The author decided to end the novel with a surprising plot twist .
success [noun]

the fact of reaching what one tried for or desired

Ex: Achieving success in one 's career requires setting clear goals and consistently working towards them .
successful [adjective]

getting the results you hoped for or wanted

Ex: His new business venture is highly successful .
unsuccessful [adjective]

not achieving the intended or desired outcome

Ex: The unsuccessful attempt to climb the mountain ended in disappointment .

in a manner that achieves what is desired or expected

Ex: Despite initial challenges , the negotiations were handled diplomatically and successfully reached a resolution .

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

Ex:

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

Ex: The farmer ’s dependence on seasonal rainfall makes his crop yields unpredictable .
dependent [adjective]

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

Ex:

without being subject to outside control or influence

Ex: The software runs independently of the central server .
independent [adjective]

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

Ex: He 's known for his independent spirit , preferring to work alone rather than in a team .
to use [verb]

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

Ex: I use my keys to unlock the door .
user [noun]

someone who uses a particular device or service

useful [adjective]

providing help when needed

Ex: A reliable GPS navigation system is especially useful during road trips to unfamiliar destinations .
useless [adjective]

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

Ex: The expired medication was useless and had to be disposed of properly .

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

Ex: The anticipation of meeting her favorite author excited the young bookworm .

a strong feeling of enthusiasm and happiness

Ex: Despite the rainy weather , Tom 's excitement about his upcoming vacation to the beach remained undiminished .
excited [adjective]

feeling very happy, interested, and energetic

Ex: The children were excited to open their presents on Christmas morning .
exciting [adjective]

making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

Ex: The fireworks display was really exciting and lit up the whole sky .
unexciting [adjective]

not causing interest or enthusiasm

Ex: The new software update was disappointingly unexciting , offering few new features .
excitedly [adverb]

with eagerness, enthusiasm, or anticipation

Ex: They excitedly planned their trip to Italy .

to think carefully about different things and choose one of them

Ex:
decisive [adjective]

powerful enough to determine the outcome of something

Ex: The decisive vote swung the outcome of the election in favor of the incumbent .
indecisive [adjective]

not clearly defined, leaving outcomes uncertain

Ex: The experiment produced indecisive results .
decisively [adverb]

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

Ex: Making decisions decisively can build trust among colleagues .