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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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Insight - Intermediate
maturity
maturity
[noun]

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

Ex: Tom admired his grandfather for his wisdom and maturity, gained through a lifetime of experiences. 
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style
style
[noun]

the manner in which something takes place or is accomplished

Ex: His questioning style made the interviewees feel at ease. 
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genius
genius
[noun]

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

Ex: Albert Einstein is widely regarded as a genius in physics. 
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success
success
[noun]

the fact of reaching what one tried for or desired

Ex: His hard work and determination finally led to the success he had been striving for. 
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beauty
beauty
[noun]

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

Ex: The beauty of the sunset left everyone in awe. 
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originality

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

Ex: Her originality in solving complex problems made her stand out at work. 
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dedication

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

Ex: Her dedication to her studies earned her top grades. 
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vision
vision
[noun]

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

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alive and (well|kicking)

(of people) still alive and in good health

Ex: I haven't seen you in years! I'm glad to see you're alive and well. 
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sick and tired

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 him to call. 
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trial and error

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

Ex: He learned to fix the machine through trial and error. 
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to [pick] and [choose]

‌to choose the most desirable alternative out of the ones available

Ex: You cannot pick and choose which rules to follow. 
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far and wide
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: They searched far and wide for the missing dog but couldn't find it. 
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ups and downs

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

Ex: In the world of business, you have to be prepared for the ups and downs of the market, which can be unpredictable. 
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actor
actor
[noun]

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

Ex: Acting classes help aspiring actors develop their skills and techniques. 
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artist
artist
[noun]

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

Ex: As an artist, he spends a lot of time in his studio. 
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painter
painter
[noun]

an artist who paints pictures

Ex: The gallery is displaying works by a famous abstract painter. 
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biographer

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

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composer
composer
[noun]

a person who writes music as their profession

Ex: The composer created a symphony that was performed by a prestigious orchestra. 
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designer
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: As a graphic designer, he creates logos for businesses. 
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musician
musician
[noun]

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

Ex: As a musician, he finds inspiration in everyday sounds and rhythms. 
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novelist
novelist
[noun]

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

Ex: The novelist spent years researching for her historical fiction book to ensure accuracy in the portrayal of events. 
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playwright

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

Ex: The playwright received critical acclaim for her latest production. 
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poet
poet
[noun]

a person who writes pieces of poetry

Ex: His favorite part about being a poet is connecting with readers through his words. 
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scriptwriter

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

Ex: The scriptwriter spent months developing the movie’s dialogue. 
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sculptor
sculptor
[noun]

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

Ex: The sculptor meticulously chiseled away at the marble block, transforming it into a lifelike statue of a historical figure. 
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singer
singer
[noun]

someone whose job is to use their voice for creating music

Ex: He's a famous singer known for his rock music. 
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literature

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

Ex: Her personal library was filled with an extensive collection of world literature, from ancient epics to contemporary short stories. 
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