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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to detect [verb]

to notice or discover something that is difficult to find

Ex: Dogs have a remarkable ability to detect certain scents , aiding in search and rescue missions .

to view [verb]

to carefully look at something

Ex: The scientist is viewing the microscopic cells under the microscope .

to notice [verb]

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

Ex: Did you notice the new employee in our department ?

to realize [verb]

to have a sudden or complete understanding of a fact or situation

Ex: They only realized the importance of the meeting once it was too late .

to distinguish [verb]

to recognize and mentally separate two things, people, etc.

Ex: The expert distinguishes between authentic and counterfeit artworks .

to differentiate [verb]

to recognize the difference present between two people or things

Ex: The two products are clearly differentiated by their packaging and branding .

to consider [verb]

to think about something carefully before making a decision or forming an opinion

Ex: He carefully considered all the job offers before making a decision .

fairly [adverb]

more than average, but not too much

Ex: She is fairly good at playing the piano .

tasteless [adjective]

lacking flavor or an interesting taste

Ex: He found the tasteless protein shake to be difficult to drink without gagging .

somewhat [adverb]

to a moderate degree or extent

Ex: She looked somewhat tired after the long trip .

utterly [adverb]

to the fullest degree or extent, used for emphasis

Ex: The landscape was utterly transformed after the heavy snowfall .

repulsive [adjective]

causing a strong feeling of disgust or dislike

Ex: The repulsive taste of the spoiled milk made her spit it out immediately .

universally [adverb]

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

Ex: Laughter is universally recognized as a form of expression across cultures .

to accept [verb]

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

Ex: I accepted the task , despite knowing it would be difficult .

possible [adjective]

able to exist, happen, or be done

Ex: It is possible to learn a new language at any age .

extreme [adjective]

very high in intensity or degree

Ex: The region experienced extreme drought , leading to water shortages and crop failures .

unpleasant [adjective]

not liked or enjoyed

Ex: The restaurant was noisy and crowded , making for an unpleasant dining experience .

certain [adjective]

feeling completely sure about something and showing that you believe it

Ex: I 'm certain we 're on the right road .

texture [noun]

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

Ex: The soup had a creamy texture that made it very satisfying .

lumpy [adjective]

having small, sticky lumps or irregularities in texture

Ex: The cake was delicious , but its lumpy frosting made it look unappealing .

juicy [adjective]

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

Ex: The oranges were juicy and ripe , perfect for making freshly squeezed juice .

chewy [adjective]

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

Ex: The beef jerky was tough and chewy , providing a satisfying snack on the go .

crunchy [adjective]

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

Ex: He enjoyed the crunchy potato chips as he snacked on them during the movie .

oily [adjective]

(of food) containing a lot of oil

Ex: The stir-fried vegetables were a bit oily but still flavorful and crisp .

crumbly [adjective]

easily breaking into small pieces when pressed

Ex:

moist [adjective]

containing a small amount of moisture

Ex: The cake was moist and fluffy , with a tender crumb .

runny [adjective]

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

Ex: The runny eggs oozed over the plate when cut into .

creamy [adjective]

having a smooth and soft texture

Ex: The lotion left her skin feeling soft and creamy .

fresh [adjective]

(of food) recently harvested, caught, or made

Ex:

soft [adjective]

gentle to the touch

Ex: The kitten 's fur was incredibly soft to the touch .

smooth [adjective]

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

Ex: The artist polished the sculpture until it was perfectly smooth .

Insight - Intermediate
Unit 1 - Introduction	Unit 1 - 1A	Unit 1 - 1C	Unit 1 - 1D
Unit 1 - 1E	Vocabulary Insight 1	Unit 2 - 2A	Unit 2 - 2C
Unit 2 - 2D	Unit 2 - 2E	Vocabulary Insight 2	Unit 3 - 3A
Unit 3 - 3C	Unit 3 - 3D	Unit 3 - 3E	Vocabulary Insight 3
Unit 4 - 4A	Unit 4 - 4C	Unit 4 - 4D	Vocabulary Insight 4
Unit 5 - 5A	Unit 5 - 5C	Unit 5 - 5D	Vocabulary Insight 5
Unit 6 - 6A	Unit 6 - 6C	Unit 6 - 6D	Unit 6 - 6E
Vocabulary Insight 6	Unit 7 - 7A	Unit 7 - 7C	Unit 7 - 7D
Unit 7 - 7E	Vocabulary Insight 7	Unit 8 - 8A	Unit 8 - 8C
Unit 8 - 8D	Unit 8 - 8E	Vocabulary Insight 8	Unit 9 - 9A
Unit 9 - 9C	Unit 9 - 9D	Vocabulary Insight 9	Unit 10 - 10A
Unit 10 - 10C	Unit 10 - 10D	Unit 10 - 10E	Vocabulary Insight 10