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Insight - Intermediate - Unit 8 - 8A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 8 - 8A in the Insight Intermediate coursebook, such as "worthwhile", "dead-end", "glamorous", etc.

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Insight - Intermediate
highly
highly
[Adverb]

in a favorable or approving manner

Ex: He was highly regarded by his peers for his honesty and leadership. 
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skilled
skilled
[Adjective]

having the necessary experience or knowledge to perform well in a particular field

Ex: She is a skilled carpenter, able to build intricate furniture with precision. 
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to fly
to fly
[Verb]

to move or travel through the air

Ex: Birds can fly freely in the sky. 
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repetitive
repetitive
[Adjective]

referring to something that involves repeating the same actions or elements multiple times, often leading to boredom or dissatisfaction

Ex: Her workout routine was so repetitive that she started losing interest and stopped going to the gym. 
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dead-end
dead-end
[Adjective]

providing no opportunities to improve, advance, or progress

Ex: He's trapped in a dead-end job with no chance for promotion. 
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to vary
to vary
[Verb]

to make changes to or modify something, making it slightly different

Ex: The chef likes to vary the ingredients in her recipes, experimenting with different herbs and spices. 
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stressful
stressful
[Adjective]

causing mental or emotional strain or worry due to pressure or demands

Ex: The workload at her new job was incredibly stressful. 
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worthwhile
worthwhile
[Adjective]

deserving of time, effort, or attention due to inherent value or importance

Ex: Learning a new language can be a worthwhile endeavor, opening up opportunities for personal and professional growth. 
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challenging
challenging
[Adjective]

difficult to accomplish, requiring skill or effort

Ex: Solving the puzzle proved to be challenging, requiring creative thinking and problem-solving skills. 
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to [have] (a lot|too much) on {one's} plate

to have a certain amount of tasks or problems that need to be dealt with

Ex: I cannot take on another project; I already have too much on my plate. 
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to [get|set|start] the ball rolling

to start to do an activity, often in a way that is encouraging to others

Ex: I'll send the first email to get the ball rolling. 
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to [put] {one's} foot up

to elevate one's foot in order to rest or relax

Ex: She put her foot up and took a nap to recover from the long drive. 
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to [throw] {sb} in (at|) the deep end

to put someone in a difficult or challenging situation without providing any help or guidance

Ex: The manager threw her in at the deep end on her first day. 
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[show|teach] {sb} the ropes

to show or teach someone how a particular job or task is done

Ex: On my first day, Carla showed me the ropes. 
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to [rise] to the (occasion|challenge)

to demonstrate one's ability in surpassing obstacles and dealing with difficult situations

Ex: When the manager quit suddenly, Maya rose to the occasion and led the team. 
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bottom line

the most important factor in an argument or a discussion that brings it to an end

Ex: The bottom line is that we need to increase sales in order to be profitable. 
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gender-neutral
gender-neutral
[Adjective]

not exclusive to any particular gender and suitable for people of all gender identities

Ex: Gender-neutral refers to language, clothing, or spaces that are inclusive and do not specifically identify with any gender. 
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firefighter

someone whose job is to put out fires and save people or animals from dangerous situations

Ex: The firefighter bravely entered the burning building to rescue trapped occupants. 
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fireman
fireman
[noun]

a man who works for a fire department and puts out fires

Ex: The fireman wore protective gear during the rescue. 
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head teacher

the leader of a school, responsible for managing and guiding the school

Ex: The head teacher spearheaded the initiative to integrate technology into the classroom. 
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headmaster

a person, typically a man, who is in charge of a school

Ex: The headmaster addressed the students during the assembly. 
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police officer

someone whose job is to protect people, catch criminals, and make sure that laws are obeyed

Ex: The brave police officer rushed to the scene of the accident to provide assistance. 
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policewoman

a woman whose job is to protect people, catch criminals, and make sure that laws are obeyed

Ex: The policewoman responded quickly to the emergency call, ensuring the safety of those involved in the incident. 
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postman
postman
[noun]

a person, often a man, who is employed to deliver mail and packages to people's homes or other locations

Ex: The postman arrived early with the morning mail. 
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shop assistant

someone whose job is to serve or help customers in a shop

Ex: The shop assistant greeted customers with a warm smile as they entered the store. 
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salesman
salesman
[noun]

a person, often a man, whose job is to sell products or services to customers

Ex: The salesman explained the features of the new phone with great enthusiasm. 
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spokesperson

a person who speaks formally for an organization, government, etc.

Ex: The spokesperson for the company issued a statement addressing the recent controversy. 
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spokesman
spokesman
[noun]

a person, often a man, who is appointed or elected to speak on behalf of a group or organization

Ex: The spokesman addressed the press regarding the company's new policy. 
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athlete
athlete
[noun]

a person who is good at sports and physical exercise, and often competes in sports competitions

Ex: As a professional athlete, he maintained a strict diet and exercise routine. 
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sportswoman

a woman who engages in sports or athletic activities

Ex: The sportswoman broke the national record in the 100-meter sprint. 
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flight attendant

a person who works on a plane to bring passengers meals and take care of them

Ex: She's been working as a flight attendant for ten years, enjoying the opportunity to travel. 
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stewardess

a woman who works on an airplane, assisting passengers and ensuring their safety and comfort during the flight

Ex: The stewardess greeted passengers as they boarded the airplane. 
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actor
actor
[noun]

someone whose job involves performing in movies, plays, or series

Ex: Acting classes help aspiring actors develop their skills and techniques. 
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glamorous
glamorous
[Adjective]

stylish, attractive, and often associated with luxury or sophistication

Ex: She looked absolutely glamorous in her evening gown and sparkling jewelry. 
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actress
actress
[noun]

a woman whose job involves performing in movies, plays, or series

Ex: I saw a famous actress at the shopping mall today. 
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