Insight Upper-Intermediate "Unit 1 - 1C" Vocabulary

self-interest

noun

/ˈsɛɫˈfɪntɹəst/

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actions taken for one’s own benefit

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Supporting the proposal was in his self-interest.

The country acted in its economic self-interest.

self-defense

noun

/ˌsɛɫfdɪˈfɛns/

the actions taken by an individual to protect themselves or their property from harm or damage

self-control

noun

/ˌsɛɫfkənˈtɹoʊɫ/

the ability to manage one's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in order to achieve long-term goals and resist short-term temptations

self-assurance

noun

/sˈɛlfəʃjˈʊɹəns/

the confidence and trust one has in their own abilities, judgment, and decisions

self-obsessed

Adjective

/sˈɛlfəbsˈɛst/

(of a person) overly focused on themselves and their own desires or interests

self-preservation

noun

/sˈɛlfpɹɪsɚvˈeɪʃən/

the natural instinct or desire of an individual to protect oneself from harm or danger

self-sacrifice

noun

/sˈɛlfsˈækɹɪfˌaɪs/

the act of putting the needs or interests of others above one's own

compassion

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great sympathy for a person or animal that is suffering

bravery

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the quality of being willing to face danger, fear, or difficulty with resolve and courage

cowardice

optimism

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a temporary or situation-based sense of confidence that a specific outcome will be positive

pessimism

perfectionism

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

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