Insight - Upper-intermediate - Vocabulary Insight 1

to decline an invitation, request, or offer

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

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

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

a child who behaves badly and is often rude or spoiled

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

the belief in a favorable outcome or positive future

great sympathy for a person or animal that is suffering

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

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

the quality of persistently trying in spite of difficulties

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

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

the state of being dedicated to someone or something

giving much attention to something or someone with interest

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

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

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

lasting only temporary before something permanent is presented

very attractive in an unusual way

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

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