Insight - Intermediate - Unit 10 - 10A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 10 - 10A in the Insight Intermediate coursebook, such as "sculptor", "trial and error", "vision", etc.

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maturity [noun]

the state and quality of being mentally and behaviorally rational and sensible

Ex: Mary 's artwork displayed a level of maturity beyond her years , drawing praise from critics and art enthusiasts alike .

style [noun]

the manner in which something takes place or is accomplished

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genius [noun]

someone who is very smart or is very skilled in a specific activity

Ex: The young pianist was called a musical genius after his breathtaking performance .

success [noun]

the fact of reaching what one tried for or desired

Ex: Achieving success in one 's career requires setting clear goals and consistently working towards them .

beauty [noun]

the quality of being attractive or pleasing, particularly to the eye

Ex: The garden 's beauty was enhanced by the blooming flowers .

originality [noun]

the skill of being able to come up with unique and innovative ideas or actions

Ex: The novel ’s originality was praised for its fresh perspective on love and loss .

dedication [noun]

time and effort that a person persistently puts into something that they value, such as a job or goal

Ex: She admired his dedication to helping others through volunteer work .

vision [noun]

a mental image of what one wants or hopes to achieve in the future

alive and (well|kicking) [phrase]

(of people) still alive and in good health

Ex: Despite the rumors of his disappearance , James is alive and well , enjoying a peaceful life in a remote village .

sick and tired [phrase]

annoyed or disgusted by someone or something one has been dealing with for a long time

Ex: I 'm sick and tired of waiting for the bus to arrive on time every morning ; it 's incredibly frustrating .

trial and error [phrase]

the process of testing a method, an idea, etc. in several ways to achieve the desired outcome

Ex: Scientists use trial and error to develop new medicines .

to [pick] and [choose] [phrase]

‌to choose the most desirable alternative out of the ones available

Ex: As a book lover , she relished the opportunity to visit the library and pick and choose from a vast collection of novels .

far and wide [adverb]

over a great distance or in many places, often used to describe the extent of someone's search, travels, or influence

Ex: The new law was discussed far and wide before it was passed .

ups and downs [phrase]

a combination of both good things and bad things that can happen to one

Ex: Life is a rollercoaster of ups and downs , and learning to embrace both is essential for personal growth .

actor [noun]

someone whose job involves performing in movies, plays, or series

Ex: The actor 's ability to connect with the audience on an emotional level creates a memorable performance .

artist [noun]

someone who creates drawings, sculptures, paintings, etc. either as their job or hobby

Ex: She decided to pursue a career as an artist .

painter [noun]

an artist who paints pictures

Ex: The painter captures everyday life in her city with a unique style .

biographer [noun]

someone who writes the story about the events of someone's life

composer [noun]

a person who writes music as their profession

Ex: Many composers study music theory extensively to enhance their craft .

designer [noun]

someone whose job is to plan and draw how something will look or work before it is made, such as furniture, tools, etc.

Ex: She 's hoping to study to become a product designer .

musician [noun]

someone who plays a musical instrument or writes music, especially as a profession

Ex: The concert showcased musicians from all over the world .

novelist [noun]

a writer who explores characters, events, and themes in depth through long narrative stories, particularly novels

Ex: Many aspiring novelists attend writing workshops to refine their craft and gain feedback on their work .

playwright [noun]

someone who writes plays for the TV, radio, or theater

Ex: She aspires to be a playwright and create powerful theatrical works .

poet [noun]

a person who writes pieces of poetry

Ex: She 's not just a novelist , but also a skilled poet .

scriptwriter [noun]

someone whose job is to write the story of a movie, play, TV show, etc.

Ex: The scriptwriter revised the script based on the director ’s feedback .

sculptor [noun]

someone who makes works of art by carving or shaping stone, wood, clay, metal, etc. into different forms

Ex: The sculptor 's workshop was filled with tools and unfinished pieces , each revealing the artist 's dedication to their craft .

singer [noun]

someone whose job is to use their voice for creating music

Ex: The lead singer of the band is also its songwriter .

literature [noun]

written works that are valued as works of art, such as novels, plays and poems

Ex: She enjoys classic literature , particularly the works of Shakespeare .

Insight - Intermediate
Unit 1 - Introduction	Unit 1 - 1A	Unit 1 - 1C	Unit 1 - 1D
Unit 1 - 1E	Vocabulary Insight 1	Unit 2 - 2A	Unit 2 - 2C
Unit 2 - 2D	Unit 2 - 2E	Vocabulary Insight 2	Unit 3 - 3A
Unit 3 - 3C	Unit 3 - 3D	Unit 3 - 3E	Vocabulary Insight 3
Unit 4 - 4A	Unit 4 - 4C	Unit 4 - 4D	Vocabulary Insight 4
Unit 5 - 5A	Unit 5 - 5C	Unit 5 - 5D	Vocabulary Insight 5
Unit 6 - 6A	Unit 6 - 6C	Unit 6 - 6D	Unit 6 - 6E
Vocabulary Insight 6	Unit 7 - 7A	Unit 7 - 7C	Unit 7 - 7D
Unit 7 - 7E	Vocabulary Insight 7	Unit 8 - 8A	Unit 8 - 8C
Unit 8 - 8D	Unit 8 - 8E	Vocabulary Insight 8	Unit 9 - 9A
Unit 9 - 9C	Unit 9 - 9D	Vocabulary Insight 9	Unit 10 - 10A
Unit 10 - 10C	Unit 10 - 10D	Unit 10 - 10E	Vocabulary Insight 10