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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

to a high level or degree

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skilled

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

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to fly

to move or travel through the air

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repetitive

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

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dead-end

providing no opportunities to improve, advance, or progress

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to vary

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

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stressful

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

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worthwhile

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

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challenging

requiring significant effort, skill, or determination to overcome or accomplish successfully

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to have a lot on one's plate

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

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to get the ball rolling

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

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to put one's foot up

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

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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

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show sb the ropes

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

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to rise to the occasion

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

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bottom line

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

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gender-neutral

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

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firefighter

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

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fireman

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

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head teacher

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

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headmaster

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

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police officer

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

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policewoman

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

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postman

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

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shop assistant

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

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salesman

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

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spokesperson

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

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spokesman

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

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athlete

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

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sportswoman

a woman who engages in sports or athletic activities

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flight attendant

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

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stewardess

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

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actor

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

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glamorous

stylish, attractive, and often associated with luxury or sophistication

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actress

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

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