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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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Insight - Intermediate
to create
to create
[Verb]

to bring something into existence or make something happen

Ex: The artist decided to create a sculpture from marble .
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to decide
to decide
[Verb]

to think carefully about different things and choose one of them

Ex: I could n't decide between pizza or pasta , so I ordered both .
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to think
to think
[Verb]

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

Ex: What do you think of the new employee?
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to come up with

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

Ex: We came up with a creative solution to the problem .
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to [change] {one's} mind

to change one's opinion or decision regarding something

Ex: If you change your mind about dinner, just text me.
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to conceive

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

Ex: The author took years to conceive a captivating plot for the novel .
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to [make] a decision

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

Ex: Their ability to make quick decisions in a crisis situation saved lives.
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scheme
scheme
[noun]

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

Ex: The secret scheme was revealed after months of investigation .
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to go ahead

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

Ex: The homeowner is excited to go ahead with the renovation plans for the kitchen .
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to reconsider

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

Ex: The judge agreed to reconsider the verdict in light of the new testimony .
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on second thought

used to state that one has adopted a different opinion

Ex: On second thought, your idea might actually work.
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to [make] up {one's} mind

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

Ex: Make up your mind soon, or we'll miss the early-bird price.
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to dream up

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

Ex: The entrepreneur continuously dreamed up new business strategies to stay ahead in the competitive market .
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