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Insight - Intermediate - Unit 7 - 7A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 7 - 7A in the Insight Intermediate coursebook, such as "distinguish", "utterly", "repulsive", etc.

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Insight - Intermediate
to detect
[Verb]

to notice or discover something that is difficult to find

Ex: The lifeguard detected signs of distress in the swimmer and acted promptly .
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to view
[Verb]

to carefully look at something

Ex: I will view the final draft of the report before submitting it .
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to notice
[Verb]

to pay attention and become aware of a particular thing or person

Ex: I noticed the time and realized I was late for my appointment .
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to have a sudden or complete understanding of a fact or situation

Ex: It was n’t until the lights went out that we realized that the power had been cut .
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to recognize and mentally separate two things, people, etc.

Ex: She easily distinguishes between different types of flowers in the garden .
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to recognize the difference present between two people or things

Ex: The color scheme helped differentiate one design from another .
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to think about something carefully before making a decision or forming an opinion

Ex: Before purchasing a new car , it 's wise to consider factors like fuel efficiency and maintenance costs .
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fairly
[Adverb]

more than average, but not too much

Ex: The restaurant was fairly busy when we arrived .
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tasteless
[Adjective]

lacking flavor or an interesting taste

Ex: She regretted ordering the tasteless sandwich from the deli , wishing she had chosen something else .
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somewhat
[Adverb]

to a moderate degree or extent

Ex: The plan has been somewhat revised since we last discussed it .
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utterly
[Adverb]

to the fullest degree or extent, used for emphasis

Ex: The new policy was implemented to utterly eliminate inefficiencies in the process .
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repulsive
[Adjective]

causing a strong feeling of disgust or dislike

Ex: They found the idea of eating insects completely repulsive.
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universally
[Adverb]

in a way that is appropriate or accepted everywhere, by everyone, or in all cases

Ex: Water is universally essential for the survival of all living organisms .
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to accept
[Verb]

to say yes to what is asked of you or offered to you

Ex: They accepted the offer to stay at the beach house for the weekend .
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possible
[Adjective]

able to exist, happen, or be done

Ex: To achieve the best possible result , we need to work together .
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extreme
[Adjective]

very high in intensity or degree

Ex: The movie depicted extreme acts of courage and heroism in the face of adversity .
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unpleasant
[Adjective]

not liked or enjoyed

Ex: The weather was cold and unpleasant all weekend .
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certain
[Adjective]

feeling completely sure about something and showing that you believe it

Ex: She was certain that she left her keys on the table .
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texture
[noun]

the way that a certain type of food feels in one's mouth, whether it is hard, smooth, etc.

Ex: The dish combined the soft texture of tofu with the crispiness of fried noodles .
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lumpy
[Adjective]

having small, sticky lumps or irregularities in texture

Ex: He noticed the lumpy texture of the paint before applying it to the canvas .
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juicy
[Adjective]

(of food) having a lot of liquid and tasting fresh or flavorful

Ex: The chef marinated the chicken in a flavorful sauce , resulting in juicy and tender meat .
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chewy
[Adjective]

(of food) requiring to be chewed a lot in order to be swallowed easily

Ex: The chewy noodles in the ramen soup provided a satisfying resistance as they were slurped.
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crunchy
[Adjective]

firm and making a crisp sound when pressed, stepped on, or chewed

Ex: He enjoyed the crunchy texture of the toasted sandwich .
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oily
[Adjective]

(of food) containing a lot of oil

Ex: The oily texture of the pasta sauce made it less appealing to those watching their fat intake .
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crumbly
[Adjective]

easily breaking into small pieces when pressed

Ex: The walls of the ancient ruins were crumbly and weathered, bearing the scars of centuries of erosion.
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moist
[Adjective]

containing a small amount of moisture

Ex: She used a moist towel to clean the table.
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runny
[Adjective]

having a thin and watery texture, often flowing freely on a surface

Ex: The runny batter spread thinly in the pan as it cooked .
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creamy
[Adjective]

having a smooth and soft texture

Ex: The cheesecake had a creamy filling with a buttery crust.
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fresh
[Adjective]

(of food) recently harvested, caught, or made

Ex: He picked a fresh apple from the tree , ready to eat .
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soft
[Adjective]

gentle to the touch

Ex: He brushed his fingers over the soft petals of the flower .
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smooth
[Adjective]

having a surface that is even and free from roughness or irregularities

Ex: He ran his fingers over the smooth surface of the glass .
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