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Insight - Upper-intermediate - Unit 1 - 1C

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 1 - 1C in the Insight Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "perfectionism", "self-assurance", "materialism", etc.

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Insight - Upper-intermediate

actions taken for one’s own benefit

Ex: They argued that cooperation served both moral values self-interest.
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the actions taken by an individual to protect themselves or their property from harm or damage

Ex: He self-defense after being attacked .
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the ability to manage one's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in order to achieve long-term goals and resist short-term temptations

Ex: self-control prevented him from making a rash decision .
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to the quality or state of being concerned more with the needs and wishes of others than with one's own

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

Ex: self-assurance made him stand out among the applicants .
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self-obsessed
[Adjective]

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

Ex: self-obsessed behavior made conversations feel one-sided .
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the natural instinct or desire of an individual to protect oneself from harm or danger

Ex: Running from a burning building is a basic form self-preservation.
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the act of putting the needs or interests of others above one's own

Ex: She admired self-sacrifice for the community .
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great sympathy for a person or animal that is suffering

Ex: compassion for the homeless inspired him to start a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing shelter and resources .
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bravery
[noun]

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

Ex: Despite the risks , bravery kept her going through the tough times .
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the philosophical belief that the spiritual world does not exist and the only thing that exists is physical matter

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optimism
[noun]

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

Ex: The doctor ’s reassurance gave optimism about her recovery .
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a tendency to set extremely high standards for oneself and others and not accept anything that is less than perfect

Ex: Perfectionism often prevents people from finishing tasks .
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