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
homonym [noun]

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

Ex: " Bank " is a homonym because it can mean both a financial institution and the side of a river .
homophone
homophone [noun]

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

Ex: Mistaking homophones like " bare " and " bear " can lead to amusing misunderstandings in conversation .
to view
to view [verb]

to carefully look at something

Ex: The scientist is viewing the microscopic cells under the microscope .
to notice
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 distinguish
to distinguish [verb]

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

Ex: The expert distinguishes between authentic and counterfeit artworks .
peer
peer [noun]

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

Ex: The summer camp aimed to create a supportive environment where children could interact with peers and develop social skills .
to peer
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 .
pier
pier [noun]

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

Ex: The pier was lined with colorful shops and eateries , enticing visitors with their seaside charm .
to realize
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 stare
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 bear
to bear [verb]

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

Ex: It 's challenging to bear the constant noise from the construction site next door .
to blink
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 .
glare
glare [noun]

a steady and sharp stare that conveys anger, disapproval, or hostility

Ex: She met his glare with one of her own .
to differentiate
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 detect
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 care
to care [verb]

to consider something or someone important and to have a feeling of worry or concern toward them

Ex: She cares a lot about her little sister and always protects her .
difficulty
difficulty [noun]

a challenge or circumstance, typically encountered while trying to reach a goal or finish something

Ex: Despite her hard work , Sarah faced academic difficulties in grasping advanced calculus concepts during her first semester .
entire
entire [adjective]

involving or describing the whole of something

Ex: The entire population of the town gathered for the annual festival , filling the streets with laughter and music .
to taste
to taste [verb]

to have a specific flavor

Ex: Yesterday , the pasta dish she made tasted a bit too salty .
to utter
to utter [verb]

to express something verbally

Ex: During the meeting , he decided to utter his concerns about the project 's direction in a written memo .
wide
wide [adjective]

having a large length from side to side

Ex: The field was wide , providing plenty of space for the children to play .
snuffle
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 snore
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 .
to whisper
to whisper [verb]

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 investigate
to investigate [verb]

to try to find the truth about a crime, accident, etc. by carefully examining its facts

Ex: She was determined to investigate the incident until she uncovered the truth .
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