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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
[Adjective]

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

Ex: sacred symbols adorning the shrine hold spiritual significance for believers .
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considerable
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large in quantity, extent, or degree

Ex: She accumulated considerable amount of vacation time over the years .
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a part or accessory that does a particular task when it is connected to something

Ex: The printerattachment allows users to print directly from their smartphones and tablets .
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Australian
[Adjective]

belonging or relating to Australia or its people

Ex: Australian government is based in Canberra .
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valuable
[Adjective]

worth a large amount of money

Ex: valuable manuscript contains handwritten notes by a famous author .
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to exist or occur at an earlier time than something else

Ex: Early forms of currency predate modern monetary systems.
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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 port connects to navigable waterways .
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reversible
[Adjective]

having the ability to be undone or corrected

Ex: reversible transformation of the fabric allowed for experimentation with different styles of clothing .
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educational
[Adjective]

intended to provide knowledge or facilitate learning

Ex: educational platforms offer courses on a wide range of subjects , from photography to computer programming .
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traditional
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The companytraditional dress code requires formal attire , while other workplaces are adopting casual policies .
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inhabited
[Adjective]

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

Ex: inhabited areas remain untouched by modern technology .
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to make a building or a place look good again by repairing or painting it

Ex: The hotel management chose renovate the lobby , giving it a modern and welcoming atmosphere .
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successful
[Adjective]

getting the results you hoped for or wanted

Ex: She is successful author with many best-selling books .
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wasteful
[Adjective]

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

Ex: wasteful use of paper in the office prompted a switch to digital documentation to save resources .
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puppyish
[Adjective]

showing playful or enthusiastic behavior typical of a young dog

Ex: The actor brought puppyish charm to the role .
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English
[Adjective]

belonging or relating to England, its people, or language

Ex: English countryside is known for its rolling hills and charming villages .
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worthless
[Adjective]

having no meaningful value, impact, or utility

Ex: The old computer was outdated worthless for modern tasks .
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fearless
[Adjective]

expressing no signs of fear in face of danger or difficulty

Ex: fearless firefighter rushed into the burning building to save lives .
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urban
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Urban policy reforms aim to reduce traffic congestion in major cities .
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urbanized
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The country ’s urbanized city has millions of residents .
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commercial
[Adjective]

related to the purchasing and selling of different goods and services

Ex: The film was commercial success despite mixed reviews .
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industrial
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Industrial design focuses on creating products that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing .
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priority
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the fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important than others

Ex: He was told to focus on his studies as priority over extracurricular activities .
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social
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related to society and the lives of its citizens in general

Ex: Economic factors can social mobility and access to opportunities within society .
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special
[Adjective]

different or better than what is normal

Ex: special occasion called for a celebration with family and friends .
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benefit
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an advantage or a helpful effect that is the result of a situation

Ex: The study highlighted the benefits of using renewable energy sources .
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to demand
[Verb]

to ask something from someone in an urgent and forceful manner

Ex: The union members are planning demand changes in the company 's policies during the upcoming meeting with management .
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handful
[noun]

an amount that fits in a hand

Ex: He scooped up handful of popcorn while watching the movie .
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relevance
[noun]

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

Ex: The articlerelevance made it a key source for the study .
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to admire someone because of their achievements, qualities, etc.

Ex: respects his coach for his leadership and guidance on and off the field .
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the obligation to perform a particular duty or task that is assigned to one

Ex: Parents have responsibility of providing a safe and nurturing environment for their children .
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to gather together things from different places or people

Ex: The collected ripe apples from the orchard to sell at the farmer 's market .
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rest
[noun]

a part of something that is left

Ex: The team completed most of the project , but rest will have to be finished tomorrow .
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politics
[noun]

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

Ex: The professor 's lecture on politics covered the historical evolution of its political parties .
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to worry
[Verb]

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

Ex: The constant rain made her worry about the outdoor wedding ceremony.
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harsh
[Adjective]

cruel and unkind toward others

Ex: harsh manner in which she addressed her employees created a toxic work environment .
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inevitably
[Adverb]

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

Ex: As the population grows , inevitably expand to accommodate the increasing demand for housing .
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profound
[Adjective]

having or displaying a lot of knowledge or great understanding

Ex: profound understanding of classical literature enriched his interpretations of contemporary works .
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remote
[Adjective]

far away in space or distant in position

Ex: remote farmhouse was surrounded by vast fields of crops .
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stifling
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(of weather) uncomfortably hot and lacking air circulation

Ex: Fans could not relieve the stifling humidity.
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a situation in which one has just enough money or food to survive

Ex: The family struggled to subsistence on their small farm .
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Insight - Upper-intermediate
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