Insight - Intermediate - Unit 8 - 8C

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 8 - 8C in the Insight Intermediate coursebook, such as "conceive", "scheme", "dream up", etc.

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to create [verb]

to bring something into existence or make something happen

Ex: The scientists created a groundbreaking vaccine for the disease .

to decide [verb]

to think carefully about different things and choose one of them

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to think [verb]

to have a type of belief or idea about a person or thing

Ex: I think that the company should focus on sustainability .

to come up with [verb]

to create something, usually an idea, a solution, or a plan, through one's own efforts or thinking

Ex: I am trying to come up with a new marketing strategy for the company .

to [change] {one's} mind [phrase]

to change one's opinion or decision regarding something

Ex: If you change your mind about coming tonight , just give me a call .

to conceive [verb]

to produce a plan, idea, etc. in one's mind

Ex: The artist conceived a unique painting that expressed deep emotions and symbolism .

to [make] a decision [phrase]

to create or choose a course of action from various options after considering the available information and potential consequences

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scheme [noun]

a secret plan, particularly one that is made to deceive other people

Ex: The detectives investigated the elaborate scheme to defraud investors .

to go ahead [verb]

to initiate an action or task, particularly when someone has granted permission or in spite of doubts or opposition

Ex: Even though some team members had doubts , the project manager encouraged them to go ahead with the innovative idea .

to reconsider [verb]

to think again about an opinion or decision, particularly to see if it needs changing or not

Ex: He asked his boss to reconsider his request for a promotion .

on second thought [phrase]

used to state that one has adopted a different opinion

Ex: She agreed to the proposal , but on second thought , she realized it was n’t practical .

to [make] up {one's} mind [phrase]

to come to a final decision or conclusion after considering different options or possibilities

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to dream up [verb]

to come up with a creative idea, plan, or solution

Ex: Facing a challenging problem , the engineer had to dream up a novel solution to overcome it .