Insight - Upper-intermediate - Unit 1 - 1D

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

a major change in the character, condition, or nature of someone or something

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

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

very attractive in a noticeable or unusual way

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

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

to a large extent

to provide someone or something with encouragement or help

a lawyer who represents someone in a court of law

focusing with interest or concentration

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

to impose a punishment on someone for a wrongdoing or violation

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

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

great sympathy for a person or animal that is suffering

the ability to face danger, difficulty, or fear without giving up

expressing no fear when faced with danger or difficulty

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

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

the quality of continuing to work toward a goal despite difficulties

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

the quality of being worthy of respect, or a person's sense of their own worth and self-respect

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

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

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

an original idea, creation, or result produced by creative thought

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

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

continuing to do something despite facing criticism or difficulties

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

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

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

interested or ready to do something