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Insight - Intermediate - Vocabulary Insight 7

Here you will find the words from Vocabulary Insight 7 in the Insight Intermediate coursebook, such as "glare", "differentiate", "utter", etc.

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Insight - Intermediate
homonym
[noun]

each of two or more words with the same spelling or pronunciation that vary in meaning and origin

Ex: " Match " is a homonym— it can mean a competition or a stick used to start a fire .
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homophone
[noun]

(grammar) one of two or more words with the same pronunciation that differ in meaning, spelling or origin

Ex: English learners often find homophones tricky because they sound the same but are spelled differently .
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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 recognize and mentally separate two things, people, etc.

Ex: She easily distinguishes between different types of flowers in the garden .
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peer
[noun]

a person of the same age, social status, or capability as another specified individual

Ex: Despite being new to the company , she quickly established herself as a peer to her colleagues through hard work and expertise .
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to peer
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to look closely or attentively at something, often in an effort to see or understand it better

Ex: While I was in the observatory , I peered at distant galaxies through the telescope .
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pier
[noun]

a long platform built from the shore into the sea that people can go for entertainment or a walk

Ex: Local artists displayed their work along the pier, attracting admirers with their talent and creativity .
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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 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: Right now , I am staring at the intricate details of the painting .
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to bear
[Verb]

to allow the presence of an unpleasant person, thing, or situation without complaining or giving up

Ex: He could n't bear the idea of having to endure another boring meeting .
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to blink
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to open and close the eyes quickly and for a brief moment

Ex: We blinked to adjust our eyes to the dim light .
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glare
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a steady and sharp stare that conveys anger, disapproval, or hostility

Ex: His glare conveyed his disapproval of their behavior .
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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 detect
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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 care
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to consider something or someone important and to have a feeling of worry or concern toward them

Ex: The teacher cares about her students and their success.
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a challenge or circumstance, typically encountered while trying to reach a goal or finish something

Ex: She explained the difficulties she faced while moving to a new city .
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entire
[Adjective]

involving or describing the whole of something

Ex: She ate the entire cake by herself , savoring each delicious bite .
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to taste
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to have a specific flavor

Ex: The pastry tasted of flaky butter and sweet cinnamon , melting in your mouth .
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to utter
[Verb]

to express something verbally

Ex: She could n't believe he would utter such harsh words during their argument .
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wide
[Adjective]

having a large length from side to side

Ex: The fabric was 45 inches wide, perfect for making a set of curtains .
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snuffle
[noun]

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

Ex: His snuffle annoyed the people around him .
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to snore
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to breathe through one's nose and mouth in a noisy way while asleep

Ex: He could n't help but snore when he was very tired .
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to speak very softly or quietly, usually to avoid being overheard by others who are nearby

Ex: The wind seemed to whisper through the trees on the quiet evening .
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to try to find the truth about a crime, accident, etc. by carefully examining its facts

Ex: Authorities are working to investigate the source of the contamination .
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