Insight - Intermediate - Unit 10 - 10D

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 10 - 10D in the Insight Intermediate coursebook, such as "recruit", "family-oriented", "venue", etc.

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Insight - Intermediate
little [adjective]

below average in size

Ex: The little cottage nestled among the trees was the perfect retreat for a quiet weekend getaway .
few [determiner]

a small unspecified number of people or things

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most [determiner]

used to refer to the largest number or amount

Ex: Most students find this topic challenging .
few [determiner]

a small unspecified number of people or things

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many [determiner]

used to indicate a large number of people or things

Ex: Many people came to the concert despite the rain .
each [determiner]

used to refer to every one of two or more people or things, when you are thinking about them separately

some [determiner]

used to express an unspecified amount or number of something

Ex: We planted some flowers in the garden .
world-famous [adjective]

widely known and recognized around the world

Ex: The world-famous singer sold out stadiums on every continent during her world tour .
little-known [adjective]

not widely or generally recognized

Ex: The scientist made a little-known but important discovery .
feature-length [adjective]

(of a movie) of standard duration as a typical movie, mostly between 75 and 210 minutes long

Ex: The documentary was a feature-length exploration of climate change .
family-oriented [adjective]

focused on family values, activities, or relationships

Ex: His decisions are always family-oriented .
open-air [adjective]

(of an area or space) situated outside and is not covered or enclosed in any way

Ex: The city has several open-air gyms , allowing people to exercise outdoors .
cutting-edge [adjective]

having the latest and most advanced features or design

Ex: The cutting-edge virtual reality headset offers immersive gaming experiences and realistic simulations .

causing one to seriously think about a certain subject or to consider it

Ex: The novel 's thought-provoking themes of identity and self-discovery resonated deeply with readers .

to be present at a meeting, event, conference, etc.

Ex: Many enthusiasts attended the science fiction convention to meet their favorite authors .
to find [verb]

to search and discover something or someone that we have lost or do not know the location of

Ex: She says that she ca n't find her phone anywhere , but I do n't believe her .
to run [verb]

to move using our legs, faster than we usually walk, in a way that both feet are never on the ground at the same time

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to occur at a specific time or location

Ex: The debate competition took place at the school auditorium .
venue [noun]

a location where an event or action takes place, such as a meeting or performance

Ex: We need to find a suitable venue for the wedding reception .

the act of presenting something such as a play, piece of music, etc. for entertainment

Ex: His performance in the final scene was incredibly moving .
stall [noun]

the seats that are located near the stage in a theater

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appeal [noun]

a serious or urgent request for action

Ex: The teacher 's appeal for silence finally worked .
to hold [verb]

to organize a specific event, such as a meeting, party, election, etc.

Ex: We held a family gathering last weekend .

to give someone what is needed or necessary

Ex: The restaurant aims to provide excellent customer service for the patrons .

to employ people for a company, etc.

Ex: During the hiring process , it 's crucial to recruit candidates who align with the company 's values .
catering [noun]

the business of providing food, beverages, and other related services for events or occasions

to state or suggest something without being asked or told

Ex: The student volunteered his thoughts on the new curriculum , offering constructive feedback to the teacher .
audience [noun]

a group of people who have gathered to watch and listen to a play, concert, etc.

Ex: The audience clapped loudly at the end of the performance .

to become visible and noticeable

Ex: The first signs of spring appeared as the flowers started to bloom and the trees budded .

to be the star performer in a concert or performance

Ex: He headlined the comedy show , delivering a memorable and hilarious performance .

to do something difficult successfully

Ex: The athlete managed to cross the finish line even with an injury .
security [noun]

the state of being protected or having protection against any types of danger

Ex: The company hired additional security to protect the event from any potential threats .

a position or location that offers a good view of something

Ex: The scientist explained climate change from an expert vantage point .
festival [noun]

a period of time that is celebrated due to cultural or religious reasons

Ex: People wore traditional clothes for the festival .

to organize items in a specific order to make them more convenient, accessible, or understandable

Ex: She is currently arranging flowers in a vase for the centerpiece .
occasion [noun]

the time at which a particular event happens

Ex: We commemorate this historic occasion with a special ceremony .

to complete or conduct a task, job, etc.

Ex: The detective was assigned to carry out the investigation into the mysterious disappearance .

a particular set of actions conducted in a certain way

Ex: He learned the procedure for conducting the financial audit according to company guidelines .