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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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Insight - Intermediate
discrimination

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

Ex: The company faced a lawsuit for discrimination against female employees. 
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struggle
struggle
[noun]

a great effort to fight back or break free

Ex: The prisoner's struggle to break free from his chains showed his determination to escape. 
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to boycott

to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a way to show disapproval or to try to bring about a change

Ex: Many customers boycotted the store after its poor customer service. 
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threat
threat
[noun]

something that poses danger or the possibility of harm

Ex: Pollution is a major threat to marine life. 
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demonstration

a display of support for or protest against something or someone by a march or public meeting

Ex: The demonstration against the new government policy drew thousands of participants to the city center. 
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march
march
[noun]

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

Ex: The soldiers began their early morning march. 
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injustice
injustice
[noun]

a behavior or treatment that is unjust and unfair

Ex: The community rallied together to protest against the injustice of racial discrimination. 
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humiliated
humiliated
[Adjective]

experiencing the feeling of embarrassment, shame, or disrespect because of being mistreated or ridiculed

Ex: He felt humiliated after being publicly criticized by his boss. 
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segregation

a social system or practice that keeps minority groups separate from the majority, often through separate facilities or services

Ex: Segregation in schools was common in the southern United States. 
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conflict
conflict
[noun]

a disagreement or argument over something important

Ex: She avoided conflict by compromising early. 
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refusal
refusal
[noun]

the act of rejecting or saying no to something that has been offered or requested

Ex: His refusal to apologize made the situation worse. 
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product
product
[noun]

something that is created or grown for sale

Ex: The bakery's best-selling product is its freshly baked bread. 
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to protest

to show disagreement by taking action or expressing it verbally, particularly in public

Ex: Employees decided to protest the unfair working conditions by organizing a strike. 
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treatment
treatment
[noun]

an action that is done to relieve pain or cure a disease, wound, etc.

Ex: After the accident, he underwent extensive treatment to recover from his injuries and regain mobility. 
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unfairness

a situation or treatment that is not just or impartial and that puts someone at a disadvantage

Ex: The unfairness of the decision angered the team. 
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to step up

to increase the size, amount, intensity, speed, etc. of something

Ex: The government decided to step up security measures in response to the increased threat. 
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to throw out

to get rid of something that is no longer needed

Ex: Don't forget to throw the trash out before you leave. 
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to back down

to admit defeat and retreat from a position or claim when met with resistance or pressure

Ex: It's crucial to hold your ground and not back down when defending your principles. 
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to fight back

to resist or defend oneself against an attack or challenge, often by taking action to counter the aggression or difficulty

Ex: Despite the challenges, she decided to fight back and overcome the obstacles in her path. 
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to ease off

to become less severe, intense, or harsh

Ex: As the storm moved away, the winds began to ease off, and the rain subsided. 
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to face up to

to confront and deal with a difficult or unpleasant situation directly and courageously

Ex: It's time for us to face up to the fact that changes are necessary for the company's survival. 
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to participate

to join in an event, activity, etc.

Ex: She decided to participate in the charity run to support a good cause. 
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to engage in

to participate in or become involved in a particular activity, conversation, etc.

Ex: The students were encouraged to engage in extracurricular activities to enhance their overall development. 
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