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Insight - Intermediate - Unit 9 - 9A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 9 - 9A in the Insight Intermediate coursebook, such as "open up", "consequently", "pick on", etc.

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to reach the same level or status as someone or something else, especially after falling behind

Ex: The company struggled to catch up with the rapidly evolving market trends.
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to share or express one's personal thoughts, emotions, or experiences with someone else

Ex: In a heart-to-heart conversation , they both opened up about their dreams and fears for the future .
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to recover from an unpleasant or unhappy experience, particularly an illness

Ex: She finally got over her fear of public speaking .
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to become friends with someone once more after ending a quarrel with them

Ex: The friends made up after their misunderstanding and apologized to each other .
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to keep treating someone unfairly or making unfair remarks about them

Ex: Some kids in the park were picking on a new child , and I had to intervene .
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to lose control and start crying

Ex: The memories of the traumatic event caused her to break down unexpectedly .
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to show strong support for a person or thing when they are faced with danger or criticism

Ex: In the face of adversity , the team captain rallied the players to stick up for their team and maintain a strong collective spirit .
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to quickly develop a positive connection with someone

Ex: We hitting it off so well during our vacation together .
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to meet someone by chance and unexpectedly

Ex: It 's always a surprise to run into familiar faces when traveling to new places .
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actually
[Adverb]

used to emphasize a fact or the truth of a situation

Ex: The old building , believed to be abandoned , is actually a thriving art studio .
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currently
[Adverb]

at the present time

Ex: The restaurant is currently closed for renovations .
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really
[Adverb]

to a high degree, used for emphasis

Ex: That book is really interesting .
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in fact
[Adverb]

used to introduce a statement that provides additional information or emphasizes the truth or reality of a situation

Ex: He told me he did n't know her ; in fact, they are close friends .
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sympathetic
[Adjective]

showing care and understanding toward other people, especially when they are not feeling good

Ex: The therapist provided a sympathetic environment for her clients to share their emotions .
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friendly
[Adjective]

(of a person or their manner) kind and nice toward other people

Ex: Her friendly smile made the difficult conversation feel less awkward .
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happily
[Adverb]

with cheerfulness and joy

Ex: They chatted happily over coffee like old friends .
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latest
[Adjective]

occurred, created, or updated most recently in time

Ex: His latest film has received critical acclaim worldwide .
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last
[Adjective]

immediately preceding the present time

Ex: Last summer , we traveled to Italy for vacation .
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consequently
[Adverb]

used to indicate a logical result or effect

Ex: The company invested heavily in research and development , and consequently, they launched innovative products that captured a wider market share .
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consistently
[Adverb]

in a way that is always the same

Ex: The weather in this region is consistently sunny during the summer .
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eventually
[Adverb]

after or at the end of a series of events or an extended period

Ex: After years of hard work , he eventually achieved his dream of starting his own business .
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possibly
[Adverb]

used to express that something might happen or be true

Ex: Depending on funding , the company might possibly expand its services to new markets .
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to attach
[Verb]

to physically connect or fasten something to another thing

Ex: The landlord attached a list of rules and regulations to the lease agreement for the tenants to review .
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to click
[Verb]

to select an item or function from a computer screen, etc. using a mouse or touchpad

Ex: To open the document , click on the file icon and then select " Open . "
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to delete
[Verb]

to remove a piece of data from a computer or smartphone

Ex: He had to delete the unnecessary apps to make room for the update .
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to add data to a computer from the Internet or another computer

Ex: You can download the document by clicking the link .
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to add a piece of software to a computer system

Ex: The technician will install specialized accounting software to streamline financial processes .
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to enter a computer system or website by providing a username and password

Ex: Please log into your email account to check your messages .
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to post
[Verb]

to publish an image, video, text, or other form of content on to the Internet, particularly on social media

Ex: After the concert , attendees started to post videos of the performances on various social media platforms .
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to share
[Verb]

to use social media applications or websites to post or repost a message, image, etc.

Ex: The new website allows users to share blog posts on various platforms .
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to update
[Verb]

to make something more useful or modern by adding the most recent information to it, improving its faults, or making new features available for it

Ex: The article was updated to include new research findings .
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to upload
[Verb]

to send an electronic file such as a document, image, etc. from one digital device to another one, often by using the Internet

Ex: They will upload the recording of the webinar for those who missed it .
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to undo
[Verb]

to make null or cancel the effects of something

Ex: After receiving negative feedback , the company worked hard to undo the damage to its reputation .
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router
[noun]

an electronic device that connects computer networks and sends data between networks

Ex: The office 's router was upgraded to handle higher traffic .
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firewall
[noun]

(computing) a computer program whose task is providing protection against cyber attacks by limiting outside access of data

Ex: During the network upgrade , the team tested the new firewall to ensure it effectively protected against potential attacks .
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