Insight - Intermediate - Unit 7 - 7D

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 7 - 7D in the Insight Intermediate coursebook, such as "snuffle", "peer", "exclaim", etc.

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Insight - Intermediate
to snore [verb]

to breathe through one's nose and mouth in a noisy way while asleep

Ex: Grandpa tends to snore when he takes a nap in his favorite chair .
snuffle [noun]

the act of breathing noisily, especially when one has a cold or respiratory illness

Ex: A quiet snuffle came from the sick child .

to speak very softly or quietly, usually to avoid being overheard by others who are nearby

Ex: While waiting in line , they were whispering about their upcoming vacation .
to peer [verb]

to look closely or attentively at something, often in an effort to see or understand it better

Ex: The scientist is peering through the microscope to analyze the specimen .
to stare [verb]

to look at someone or something without moving the eyes or blinking, usually for a while, and often without showing any expression

Ex: The student is staring at the math problem , trying to solve it .
to blink [verb]

to open and close the eyes quickly and for a brief moment

Ex: When the wind blew , she could n't help but blink to protect her eyes .
goal [noun]

our purpose or desired result

Ex: The team 's primary goal is to win the championship this season .

to leave somewhere such as a room, building, etc.

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to miss [verb]

to feel sad because we no longer can see someone or do something

Ex: I missed my family while studying abroad .
to bore [verb]

to do something that causes a person become uninterested, tired, or impatient

Ex: The monotonous presentation is boring the audience .
secret [noun]

a thing or fact that is known and seen by only one person or a few people and hidden from others

Ex: He whispered the secret into her ear , making sure no one else could hear .
to argue [verb]

to speak to someone often angrily because one disagrees with them

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to cheer [verb]

to encourage or show support or praise for someone by shouting

Ex: The students cheer when the school mascot enters the auditorium .

to shout or speak suddenly and strongly, often expressing a strong emotion

Ex: He exclaimed loudly , expressing his frustration and disappointment .
to shout [verb]

to speak loudly, often associated with expressing anger or when you cannot hear what the other person is saying

Ex: In the bustling marketplace , vendors would often shout to attract customers ' attention to their products .
to sigh [verb]

to release a long deep audible breath, to express one's sadness, tiredness, etc.

Ex: Upon hearing the news , he could n't help but sigh in disappointment .

to speak with involuntary stops and repetitions of certain words

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to whine [verb]

to express one's discontent or dissatisfaction in an annoying manner

Ex: He whined for more ice cream , even after having two scoops .