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Insight - Intermediate - Unit 8 - 8D

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 8 - 8D in the Insight Intermediate coursebook, such as "boycott", "conflict", "discrimination", etc.

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the practice of treating a person or different categories of people less fairly than others

Ex: She spoke out against discrimination after witnessing unfair treatment of her colleagues .
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struggle
[noun]

a great effort to fight back or break free

Ex: The young bird 's struggle to fly for the first time was both inspiring and heartwarming .
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to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a way to show disapproval or to try to bring about a change

Ex: The school boycotted the exam because of unfair grading policies .
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threat
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something that poses danger or the possibility of harm

Ex: The snake ’s venomous bite is a real threat to humans if not treated promptly .
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a display of support for or protest against something or someone by a march or public meeting

Ex: The political party organized a demonstration to protest against corruption in government .
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march
[noun]

the act of troops walking with regular, disciplined steps, often over a distance or as part of maneuvers

Ex: The march ended in front of the government building .
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injustice
[noun]

a behavior or treatment that is unjust and unfair

Ex: He dedicated his life to fighting against social injustice and advocating for the rights of the oppressed .
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humiliated
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experiencing the feeling of embarrassment, shame, or disrespect because of being mistreated or ridiculed

Ex: The student felt humiliated after his mistake was pointed out in front of the class.
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a social system or practice that keeps minority groups separate from the majority, often through separate facilities or services

Ex: Segregation in workplaces limited career advancement for minorities .
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conflict
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a disagreement or argument over something important

Ex: The internal conflict within the organization affected its overall efficiency and morale.
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refusal
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the act of rejecting or saying no to something that has been offered or requested

Ex: He expressed his refusal with a firm " no . "
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product
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something that is created or grown for sale

Ex: The tech startup launched its flagship product at the trade show last month .
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to show disagreement by taking action or expressing it verbally, particularly in public

Ex: The accused protested the charges against him , maintaining his innocence .
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treatment
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an action that is done to relieve pain or cure a disease, wound, etc.

Ex: Timely treatment of acute illnesses can prevent complications and facilitate a quicker recovery process .
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a situation or treatment that is not just or impartial and that puts someone at a disadvantage

Ex: He recognized the unfairness of the rule and spoke out .
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to increase the size, amount, intensity, speed, etc. of something

Ex: The supervisor asked the employee to step up their productivity to meet targets .
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to get rid of something that is no longer needed

Ex: You should throw out your toothbrush every three months .
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to admit defeat and retreat from a position or claim when met with resistance or pressure

Ex: She did n't back down from her position even when confronted with criticism .
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to resist or defend oneself against an attack or challenge, often by taking action to counter the aggression or difficulty

Ex: Victims of bullying are encouraged to stand up and fight back against their tormentors .
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to become less severe, intense, or harsh

Ex: The teacher noticed the students ' anxiety easing off as they gained confidence in the subject .
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to confront and deal with a difficult or unpleasant situation directly and courageously

Ex: As a responsible leader, it's crucial to face up to the challenges and make decisions for the betterment of the team.
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to join in an event, activity, etc.

Ex: He consistently participates in charity events to support various causes .
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to participate in or become involved in a particular activity, conversation, etc.

Ex: Athletes often engage in rigorous training sessions to improve their performance .
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