Insight - Upper-intermediate - Unit 2 - 2D

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 2 - 2D in the Insight Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "navigable", "amicable", "unless", etc.

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navigable [adjective]

(of a sea or other area of water) deep or wide enough for ships or boats to travel through

Ex: The lake is only navigable by small boats .

legible [adjective]

(of a piece of writing) capable of being read or easily understood

Ex: He made sure his signature was legible on the official documents .

considerable [adjective]

large in quantity, extent, or degree

Ex: The storm left a considerable amount of debris scattered across the neighborhood .

valuable [adjective]

worth a large amount of money

Ex: His vintage car collection is filled with valuable automobiles from the 1950s .

amicable [adjective]

(of interpersonal relations) behaving with friendliness and without disputing

Ex: The negotiations between the two companies were conducted in an amicable atmosphere , leading to a mutually beneficial agreement .

visible [adjective]

able to be seen with the eyes

Ex: The writing on the board was clearly visible from the back of the classroom .

audible [adjective]

(of a sound) loud enough to be heard by everyone

Ex: Even in the quiet room , the ticking of the clock was audible .

unless [conjunction]

used to say that something depends on something else to happen or be true

Ex: The deal wo n't go through unless both parties agree to the terms .

until [preposition]

used to show that something continues or lasts up to a specific point in time and often not happening or existing after that time

Ex: The library is open until 8 PM on weekdays .

accessible [adjective]

(of a place) able to be reached, entered, etc.

Ex: The conference venue was chosen for its central location and accessible facilities for attendees .

flexible [adjective]

capable of bending easily without breaking

Ex: The rubber hose is flexible , allowing it to bend around corners without kinking .

irresistible [adjective]

impossible to resist or refuse, usually because of being very appealing or attractive

Ex: Her irresistible charm and wit made her the life of the party .

sensible [adjective]

(of a person) displaying good judgment

Ex: A sensible leader knows when to take calculated risks .