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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self-interest [noun]

actions taken for one’s own benefit

Ex: He made the deal out of self-interest , not loyalty .

self-defense [noun]

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

Ex: She carried pepper spray for self-defense while walking alone .

self-control [noun]

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

Ex: She lost her self-control and shouted at her colleague .

selflessness [noun]

to the quality or state of being concerned more with the needs and wishes of others than with one's own

self-assurance [noun]

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

Ex: The leader 's self-assurance inspired trust in the team .

self-obsessed [adjective]

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

Ex: His self-obsessed attitude prevented him from working well in a team .

self-preservation [noun]

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

Ex: Soldiers are trained in self-preservation during combat situations .

self-sacrifice [noun]

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

Ex: Self-sacrifice is often seen as a sign of true leadership .

compassion [noun]

great sympathy for a person or animal that is suffering

Ex: In times of crisis , communities often come together to support each other with compassion and generosity .

bravery [noun]

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

Ex: His bravery in battle was praised by his comrades .

materialism [noun]

the philosophical belief that the spiritual world does not exist and the only thing that exists is physical matter

optimism [noun]

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

Ex: Investors showed optimism after the company announced its expansion plans .

perfectionism [noun]

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

Ex: She struggled with perfectionism in her academic work .

Insight - Upper-intermediate
Unit 1 - 1A	Unit 1 - 1C	Unit 1 - 1D	Unit 1 - 1E
Vocabulary Insight 1	Unit 2 - 2A	Unit 2 - 2C	Unit 2 - 2D
Unit 2 - 2E	Vocabulary Insight 2	Unit 3 - 3A	Unit 3 - 3C
Unit 3 - 3D	Vocabulary Insight 3	Unit 4 - 4A	Unit 4 - 4C
Unit 4 - 4D	Unit 4 - 4E	Vocabulary Insight 4	Unit 5 - 5A
Unit 5 - 5C	Unit 5 - 5D	Unit 5 - 5E	Vocabulary Insight 5
Unit 6 - 6A	Unit 6 - 6C	Unit 6 - 6D	Unit 6 - 6E
Vocabulary Insight 6	Unit 7 - 7A	Unit 7 - 7C	Vocabulary Insight 7
Unit 8 - 8A	Unit 8 - 8C	Unit 8 - 8D	Vocabulary Insight 8
Unit 9 - 9A	Unit 9 - 9C	Unit 9 - 9D	Unit 9 - 9E
Vocabulary Insight 9	Unit 10 - 10A	Unit 10 - 10C	Unit 10 - 10D
Unit 10 - 10E	Vocabulary Insight 10