Insight Upper-Intermediate "Vocabulary Insight 1"

to turn down

Verb

/ˈtɝn ˈdaʊn/

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to decline an invitation, request, or offer

accept

Grammatical Information:

Phrasal Status

separable

phrase's verb

turn

phrase's particle

down

to kidnap

Verb

k

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ɪ

d

n

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æ

p

to take someone away and hold them in captivity, typically to demand something for their release

Grammatical Information:

transitive

prison

noun

p

r

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ɪ

s

z

o

ə

n

a building where people who did something illegal, such as stealing, murder, etc., are kept as a punishment

infant

noun

i

ɪ

n

f

a

ə

n

t

a very young child, typically from birth to around one year old

brat

noun

b

r

a

æ

t

a child who behaves badly and is often rude or spoiled

conundrum

noun

c

k

o

ə

n

u

ə

n

d

r

u

ə

m

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

optimism

noun

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p

t

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ə

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m

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

pessimism

compassion

noun

c

k

o

ə

m

p

a

æ

ss

ʃ

io

ə

n

great sympathy for a person or animal that is suffering

tolerance

noun

t

o

ɑ

l

e

ɜ

r

a

ə

n

c

s

e

willingness to accept behavior or opinions that are against one's own

intolerance

single-mindedness

noun

/sˈɪŋɡəlmˈaɪndᵻdnəs/

the quality of being focused on one aim or purpose and being determined to achieve it

perseverance

noun

p

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ɜ

r

s

e

ə

v

e

ɪ

r

a

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n

c

s

e

the quality of persistently trying in spite of difficulties

perfectionism

noun

p

e

ɜ

r

f

e

ɛ

c

k

t

ʃ

io

ə

n

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m

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

ingenuity

noun

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ɪ

n

g

ʤ

e

ə

n

ui

uə

t

y

i

the ability to think creatively and come up with innovative solutions to problems or challenges

commitment

noun

c

k

o

ə

mm

m

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ɪ

t

m

e

ə

n

t

the state of being dedicated to someone or something

attentive

Adjective

a

ə

tt

t

e

ɛ

n

t

i

ɪ

v

e

giving much attention to something or someone with interest

heedless

gradual

Adjective

g

r

a

æ

d

ʤ

ua

uə

l

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

sudden

haggard

Adjective

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æ

gg

g

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ɜ

r

d

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

incremental

Adjective

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n

c

k

r

e

ə

m

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ɛ

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t

a

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l

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

interim

Adjective

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ɪ

n

t

e

ɜ

r

i

ə

m

intended to last only until something permanent is presented

striking

Adjective

s

t

r

i

aɪ

k

i

ɪ

n

g

exceptionally eye-catching or beautiful

man of one's word

phrase

/mˈæn wˈʊmən ʌv wˈʌnz wˈɜːd/

Approving

Idiom

a person who prefers to do things instead of just thinking or talking about them

What is the origin of the idiom "man of one's word" and when to use it?

While the exact origin of the idiom "man of one's word" is unclear, it reflects the belief that a person's character and reputation are tied to their ability to honor their word. It highlights the value of trust and reliability in relationships and society. This phrase can be used in both personal and professional contexts.

guerrilla

noun

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ue

ɜ

rr

r

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ɪ

ll

l

a

ə

a person who participates in irregular fighting as a member of an unofficial military group

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