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Insight - Upper-intermediate - Vocabulary Insight 2

Here you will find the words from Vocabulary Insight 2 in the Insight Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "sacred", "predate", "urbanized", etc.

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Insight - Upper-intermediate
sacred
sacred
[Adjective]

connected with God or a god, and considered holy or deeply respected in religious contexts

Ex: The river is considered sacred in many indigenous cultures. 
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considerable
considerable
[Adjective]

large in quantity, extent, or degree

Ex: The project required a considerable amount of funding to cover all expenses and ensure its success. 
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attachment

a part or accessory that does a particular task when it is connected to something

Ex: The vacuum cleaner comes with several attachments, including a crevice tool and a dusting brush for various cleaning tasks. 
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Australian
Australian
[Adjective]

belonging or relating to Australia or its people

Ex: Australian literature includes famous authors like Tim Winton. 
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valuable
valuable
[Adjective]

worth a large amount of money

Ex: The rare diamond ring is a valuable possession passed down through generations. 
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to predate

to exist or occur at an earlier time than something else

Ex: Fossils of dinosaurs predate modern humans by millions of years. 
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navigable
navigable
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The river remained navigable throughout the year. 
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reversible
reversible
[Adjective]

having the ability to be undone or corrected

Ex: The reversible decision to change the color of the walls can easily be undone with a fresh coat of paint. 
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educational
educational
[Adjective]

intended to provide knowledge or facilitate learning

Ex: The educational program aims to enhance students' understanding of environmental conservation. 
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traditional
traditional
[Adjective]

belonging to or following the methods or thoughts that are old as opposed to new or different ones

Ex: The restaurant offers a traditional menu, focusing on familiar comfort foods rather than trendy dishes. 
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inhabited
inhabited
[Adjective]

(of a place) having people or animals living in a place

Ex: The inhabited village stood between the mountains. 
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to renovate

to make a building or a place look good again by repairing or painting it

Ex: The homeowners decided to renovate their kitchen, installing new cabinets and countertops. 
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successful
successful
[Adjective]

getting the results you hoped for or wanted

Ex: After years of practice, he became a successful musician. 
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wasteful
wasteful
[Adjective]

(of a person or thing) using more resources, time, or money than is necessary or appropriate

Ex: She was criticized for her wasteful spending habits, often buying things she didn't need. 
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puppyish
puppyish
[Adjective]

showing playful or enthusiastic behavior typical of a young dog

Ex: His puppyish enthusiasm made everyone smile. 
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English
English
[Adjective]

belonging or relating to England, its people, or language

Ex: She took an English class to improve her language skills. 
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worthless
worthless
[Adjective]

having no meaningful value, impact, or utility

Ex: The broken watch was deemed worthless and thrown away. 
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fearless
fearless
[Adjective]

expressing no signs of fear in face of danger or difficulty

Ex: Despite the risks, she remained fearless, confronting challenges with bravery and determination. 
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urban
urban
[Adjective]

addressing the structures, functions, or issues of cities and their populations

Ex: Urban studies examine the challenges of housing in densely populated areas. 
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urbanized
urbanized
[Adjective]

developed into an urban area, with high population density and tall buildings

Ex: The once rural area is now highly urbanized. 
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commercial
commercial
[Adjective]

related to the purchasing and selling of different goods and services

Ex: Commercial transactions involve the exchange of goods or services for money. 
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industrial
industrial
[Adjective]

related to the manufacturing or production of goods on a large scale

Ex: The city's economy thrived due to its industrial base, which included manufacturing plants and factories. 
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priority
priority
[noun]

the fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important than others

Ex: Safety is always a top priority in our workplace. 
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social
social
[Adjective]

related to society and the lives of its citizens in general

Ex: The government implemented social programs to support vulnerable populations. 
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special
special
[Adjective]

different or better than what is normal

Ex: That song holds a special place in her heart. 
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benefit
benefit
[noun]

an advantage or a helpful effect that is the result of a situation

Ex: One of the main benefits of exercise is improved mental health. 
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to demand
to demand
[Verb]

to ask something from someone in an urgent and forceful manner

Ex: The workers decided to demand higher wages and better working conditions during the negotiations. 
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handful
handful
[noun]

an amount that fits in a hand

Ex: She scooped up a handful of sand and let it trickle through her fingers. 
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relevance
relevance
[noun]

the quality of being related or useful to the current situation or topic

Ex: The professor questioned the relevance of the argument. 
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to respect

to admire someone because of their achievements, qualities, etc.

Ex: I respect my grandfather for his wisdom and life experiences. 
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responsibility

the obligation to perform a particular duty or task that is assigned to one

Ex: She accepted the responsibility of leading the project team. 
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to collect

to gather together things from different places or people

Ex: The students were instructed to collect leaves for their biology project. 
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rest
rest
[noun]

a part of something that is left

Ex: After finishing her meal, she put the rest of the food in the refrigerator. 
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politics
politics
[noun]

a set of ideas and activities involved in governing a country, state, or city

Ex: After years of studying law and international relations, she decided to enter politics to make meaningful changes in her country. 
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to worry
to worry
[Verb]

to feel upset and nervous because we think about bad things that might happen to us or our problems

Ex: She tends to worry about upcoming exams. 
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harsh
harsh
[Adjective]

cruel and unkind toward others

Ex: The teacher's harsh criticism demoralized the students. 
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inevitably
inevitably
[Adverb]

in a way that cannot be stopped or avoided, and certainly happens

Ex: With the heavy rain, traffic jams inevitably ensued on the city streets. 
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profound
profound
[Adjective]

having or displaying a lot of knowledge or great understanding

Ex: As an anthropologist, she had developed a profound understanding of cultural traditions through decades of field work. 
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remote
remote
[Adjective]

far away in space or distant in position

Ex: The remote village nestled deep in the mountains was accessible only by a rugged trail. 
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stifling
stifling
[Adjective]

(of weather) uncomfortably hot and lacking air circulation

Ex: The stifling heat made it hard to breathe. 
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subsistence

a situation in which one has just enough money or food to survive

Ex: The workers earned barely enough for subsisten 
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