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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
sick and tired

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

Ex: They're sick and tired of his laziness.
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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: The team improved the design by trial and error.
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fish and chips

a dish of fried fish served with chips

Ex: He couldn't resist the smell of freshly cooked fish and chips from the food truck.
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bright and early

at an hour of the morning that is really early

Ex: He likes to start work bright and early before the office gets noisy.
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peace and quiet

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: I love having peace and quiet in the mornings before the world wakes up.
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pros and cons

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

Ex: As part of the research process, the student outlined the pros and cons of various methodologies, helping to determine the most suitable approach for the study.
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safe and sound

not damaged or injured in any way

Ex: Don't worry, I'll make sure your car is returned safe and sound.
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word for word

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

Ex: The teacher asked us to write the passage word for word in our notebooks.
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sooner or later

eventually, particularly after a long delay or dispute

Ex: When it comes to achieving your dreams, sooner or later, hard work and determination pay off.
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more or less
more or less
[phrase]

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

Ex: The event will cost more or less $500, depending on the final guest count.
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step by step
step by step
[Adverb]

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

Ex: The road to recovery happens step by step, not all at once .
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beauty
beauty
[noun]

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

Ex: The beauty of the historic architecture drew tourists from around the world .
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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: The success of the event was a result of the organizers ’ dedication.
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maturity
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 .
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style
style
[noun]

the manner in which something takes place or is accomplished

Ex: They debated which style of leadership would be most effective .
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success
success
[noun]

the fact of reaching what one tried for or desired

Ex: Success comes with patience and effort .
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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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comical
comical
[Adjective]

causing laughter or amusement because of being funny or ridiculous

Ex: The comical dance routine performed by the children was the highlight of the talent show .
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dramatic
dramatic
[Adjective]

related to acting, plays, or the theater

Ex: Her interest in dramatic literature led her to study theater .
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flowing
flowing
[Adjective]

smooth and continuous without interruption

Ex: The essay maintained a flowing structure from start to finish.
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lifelike
lifelike
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Her performance in the play was so lifelike that it left the audience deeply moved and fully immersed in the story .
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moving
moving
[Adjective]

causing powerful emotions of sympathy or sorrow

Ex: The moving performance by the orchestra captured the essence of the composer's emotions perfectly.
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original
original
[Adjective]

existing at the start of a specific period or process

Ex: They restored the house to its original state .
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romantic
romantic
[Adjective]

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

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cutting-edge
cutting-edge
[Adjective]

having the latest and most advanced features or design

Ex: The cutting-edge laboratory equipment enables scientists to conduct groundbreaking experiments and analyze data with unparalleled accuracy .
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family-oriented
family-oriented
[Adjective]

focused on family values, activities, or relationships

Ex: The festival is known for its family-oriented atmosphere .
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little-known
little-known
[Adjective]

not widely or generally recognized

Ex: The movie was based on a little-known true story .
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open-air
open-air
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The open-air theater allowed the audience to enjoy the performance under the stars .
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world-famous
world-famous
[Adjective]

widely known and recognized around the world

Ex: The world-famous scientist 's discoveries revolutionized the field of medicine .
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black-and-white
black-and-white
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The artist's black-and-white sketches conveyed a sense of drama and simplicity.
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