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Insight - Upper-intermediate - Unit 1 - 1D

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 1 - 1D in the Insight Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "dignify", "haggard", "conundrum", etc.

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Insight - Upper-intermediate
political movement

an attempt by a group of people with a common ideology or goal working together to influence or change political policies and systems

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transformation

the process of a significant and fundamental change in something, often resulting in a new form or state

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gradual

occurring slowly and step-by-step over a long period of time

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incremental

changing or progressing in small, steady steps rather than in sudden leaps or bounds

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striking

very attractive in an unusual way

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distance

the length of the space that is between two places or points

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haggard

looking extremely tired, worn, often due to stress, illness, or lack of sleep

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great deal

a considerable quantity or amount of something

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to support

to provide someone or something with encouragement or help

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attorney

a lawyer who represents someone in a court of law

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attentive

giving much attention to something or someone with interest

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conundrum

a problem or question that is confusing and needs a lot of skill or effort to solve or answer

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to penalize

to impose a punishment on someone for a wrongdoing or violation

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hero

a person who deserves great admiration for their bravery or good deeds

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compassionate

showing kindness, empathy, and understanding toward others, especially during times of difficulty or suffering

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compassion

great sympathy for a person or animal that is suffering

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courage

the quality to face danger or hardship without giving in to fear

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courageous

expressing no fear when faced with danger or difficulty

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dedication

time and effort that a person persistently puts into something that they value, such as a job or goal

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dedicated

fully committed and loyal to a task, cause, or purpose

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determination

the quality of working toward something despite difficulties

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determined

having or displaying a strong will to achieve a goal despite the challenges or obstacles

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dignity

the quality of being worthy of respect and honor, which can be attributed to a person's behavior, actions, or sense of self-worth

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to dignify

to give someone or something a sense of worth, honor, or respect

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humbleness

the quality of being modest, unpretentious, and not overly proud of oneself

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humble

behaving in a way that shows the lack of pride or sense of superiority over others

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inspiration

something, such as a brilliant idea that comes to mind suddenly

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inspirational

providing motivation, encouragement, enthusiasm, or a sense of purpose

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persistency

the quality of continuing to work towards a goal or task despite facing obstacles or difficulties

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persistent

continuing to do something despite facing criticism or difficulties

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resource

(usually plural) means such as equipment, money, manpower, etc. that a person or organization can benefit from

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resourceful

capable of finding different, clever, and efficient ways to solve problems, often using the resources available to them in innovative ways

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will

a person's intention or desire, especially one that is strong or persistent

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willing

eager, interested, or ready to do something

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