Insight - Upper-intermediate - Unit 1 - 1A

to recover from an unpleasant or unhappy experience, particularly an illness

to succeed in solving, controlling, or dealing with something difficult

a situation or problem that prevents one from succeeding

a hard stroke with a hand, fist, or weapon

(of ideas, products, etc.) creative, original, and unlike anything else that exists

causing or involving a grand or fundamental change, particularly leading to major improvements

referring to something that is innovative, original, and pioneering in its field, often setting a new standard for others to follow

an advantage or a helpful effect that is the result of a situation

the act of making it harder for someone or something to achieve a goal or complete a task

to overcome a challenge or obstacle

the quality of being focused on one aim or purpose and being determined to achieve it

the ability to think creatively and come up with innovative solutions to problems or challenges

a positive outlook or attitude towards life, characterized by expecting good outcomes or believing in the best possible outcome

great sympathy for a person or animal that is suffering

not judging someone and forgiving toward them when they do something wrong or make a mistake

the state of being dedicated to someone or something

the tolerance to accept things that are difficult or annoying without expressing complaint or anger

the quality of persistently trying in spite of difficulties

a tendency to set extremely high standards for oneself and others and not accept anything that is less than perfect

to briefly look at someone or something

to look with eyes half-opened when hit by light, or as a sign of suspicion, etc.

to look at someone or something without blinking or moving the eyes

to see something or someone for a short moment of time, often without getting a full or detailed view of it

to stare with one's mouth open in amazement or wonder

to take a quick and often secretive look at something or someone

to stare in surprise or wonder with one's mouth open