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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

Ex: The civil rights political movement fought for equal rights. 
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transformation

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

Ex: The transformation of the city’s skyline is evident after the new skyscrapers were built. 
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gradual
gradual
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The company experienced gradual growth over the past decade. 
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incremental
incremental
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The project made incremental progress over several months, with each step building upon the last. 
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striking
striking
[Adjective]

exceptionally eye-catching or beautiful

Ex: She had striking features, with high cheekbones and piercing blue eyes that drew everyone's attention. 
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distance
distance
[noun]

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

Ex: The distance between New York City and Los Angeles is over 2,700 miles. 
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haggard
haggard
[Adjective]

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

Ex: After days without sleep, he looked haggard and pale. 
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a great deal
a great deal
[phrase]

to a large extent

Ex: She cares for him a great deal, which is why she's always there when he needs her. 
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to support

to provide someone or something with encouragement or help

Ex: Friends and family members often support each other during challenging times. 
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attorney
attorney
[noun]

a lawyer who represents someone in a court of law

Ex: The attorney presented a strong case in court on behalf of his client. 
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attentive
attentive
[Adjective]

focusing with interest or concentration

Ex: The students were attentive during the lecture. 
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conundrum
conundrum
[noun]

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

Ex: The meaning of life has always been a conundrum that philosophers have pondered for centuries. 
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to penalize

to impose a punishment on someone for a wrongdoing or violation

Ex: The school may penalize students for plagiarism by giving them a lower grade. 
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hero
hero
[noun]

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

Ex: The firefighter was a hero for saving the children. 
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compassionate
compassionate
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The nurse showed compassionate care and empathy towards the elderly patients in the nursing home. 
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compassion

great sympathy for a person or animal that is suffering

Ex: Her compassion for stray animals led her to volunteer at the local animal shelter every weekend. 
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courage
courage
[noun]

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

Ex: It takes a lot of courage to speak in front of a large audience. 
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courageous
courageous
[Adjective]

expressing no fear when faced with danger or difficulty

Ex: The courageous firefighter rushed into the burning building to rescue the trapped residents, displaying extraordinary bravery. 
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dedication

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

Ex: Her dedication to her studies earned her top grades. 
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dedicated
dedicated
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She was dedicated to her job, often staying late to ensure projects were completed. 
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determination

the quality of working toward something despite difficulties

Ex: Her determination helped her complete the marathon despite the challenges. 
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determined
determined
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She was determined to finish the marathon, despite the pain in her legs. 
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dignity
dignity
[noun]

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

Ex: The award helped to dignify his years of hard work. 
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humbleness

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

Ex: His humbleness made him well-respected among his peers. 
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humble
humble
[Adjective]

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

Ex: He's a humble person, never boasting about his achievements and always treating others with kindness. 
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inspiration

something created through original thought and effort

Ex: The novel was an inspiration shaped by years of experience. 
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inspirational
inspirational
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The coach's inspirational speech before the game inspired the team to give their best effort. 
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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
persistent
[Adjective]

continuing to do something despite facing criticism or difficulties

Ex: Despite the setbacks, she remained persistent, never giving up on her goals. 
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resource
resource
[noun]

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

Ex: The company invested in state-of-the-art technology to enhance its resources for innovation. 
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resourceful
resourceful
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She is a resourceful entrepreneur, always finding innovative ways to overcome challenges in her business. 
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will
will
[noun]

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

Ex: His sheer will to succeed drove him to overcome every obstacle in his path. 
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willing
willing
[Adjective]

interested or ready to do something

Ex: She was willing to lend a helping hand whenever her friends needed it. 
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