Insight Intermediate "Vocabulary Insight 10"

Here you will find the words from Vocabulary Insight 10 in the Insight Intermediate coursebook, such as "pros and cons", "flowing", "sick and tired", etc.

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Insight - Intermediate

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 .

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 .

a dish of fried fish served with chips

Ex: She always adds a squeeze of lemon to her fish and chips .

at an hour of the morning that is really early

Ex: She typically begins her workout bright and early to energize herself for the day ahead .

a state or situation that is free from disturbance, noise, or any kind of interruption or disruption, typically characterized by calmness, serenity, and tranquility

Ex: The library offers a perfect environment of peace and quiet for studying .

the positive and negative elements, arguments, outcomes, etc. of something

Ex: When choosing a destination for their vacation , the couple made a list of the pros and cons of each location , considering factors like cost , weather , and available activities .

not damaged or injured in any way

Ex: After the storm passed , everyone in the neighborhood was relieved to be safe and sound .

as it was originally spoken or written, without any changes or omissions

Ex: I had to memorize the entire script word for word for the play .

eventually, particularly after a long delay or dispute

Ex: In the world of business , competition is fierce , and sooner or later , companies must adapt to stay relevant .

used to indicate a rough estimate without precise measurements or exact figures

Ex: The population of the town is more or less 10,000 people .

(of a task or process) in a way that moves on to the next task or process after completing the previous one

Ex: Step by step , the company expanded into new markets .
beauty [noun]

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

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

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 .
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

Ex:
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 .
vision [noun]

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

comical [adjective]

causing laughter or amusement because of being funny or ridiculous

Ex: The comical misunderstanding between the characters led to hilarious consequences in the sitcom .
dramatic [adjective]

related to acting, plays, or the theater

Ex:
flowing [adjective]

smooth and continuous without interruption

Ex:
lifelike [adjective]

having the appearance or qualities that closely resemble or imitate real life

Ex: The museum 's exhibit featured lifelike models of historical figures , bringing the past vividly to life .
moving [adjective]

causing powerful emotions of sympathy or sorrow

Ex:
original [adjective]

existing at the start of a specific period or process

Ex: The original inhabitants of the island lived in harmony with nature .
romantic [adjective]

related to a cultural and artistic movement characterized by an emphasis on emotion, individualism, and appreciation of nature

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 .
family-oriented [adjective]

focused on family values, activities, or relationships

Ex: His decisions are always family-oriented .
little-known [adjective]

not widely or generally recognized

Ex: The scientist made a little-known but important discovery .
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 .
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 .
black-and-white [adjective]

(of a motion picture, photograph, etc.) showing only black, white, and gray colors

Ex: The old family album contained black-and-white photographs from generations past .